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Whirlpool KUIA18PNL*11 manual Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong

Models: KUIA15PLL11 KUIA18PNL11 KUIA15NLH11 KUIA15PRL11 KUIA15NRH11 KUIA18NNJ11

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1.Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.

REMOVING THE BIN THERMISTOR, CUTTER GRID, EVAPORATOR THERMISTOR, & WATER DISTRIBUTOR

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, ﬁre, or electrical shock.

1.Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.

2.Open the ice maker door.

3.Cover or remove the ice from the storage bin.

4.Place a cloth in the drain hole to avoid hardware from falling inside.

5.Remove the two hex-head screws from the cutter grid cover and remove the cover.

Cutter Grid Cover

Cutter Grid Cover Screws

Cutter Grid Cover

6.To remove the bin thermistor:

a)Disconnect the bin thermistor connector from the bottom of the control hous- ing.

b)Pull the bin thermistor out of the retain- ing clamp and remove it.

Control Housing

Connector

Bin Thermistor

Retaining Clamp

7.To remove the cutter grid:

a)Disconnect the cutter grid and bin thermistor connectors from the bottom of the control housing.

b)Remove the two hex-head screws from both sides of the cutter grid. The longer screw and white spacer are on the right side.

Spacer Bracket (Left Side)

18˝ Models

Bin Thermistor Connector

Cutter Grid Connector

Cutter Grid Screws

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Whirlpool KUIA18PNL*11 manual Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong, To remove the bin thermistor

Contents

JOB AID 2007 DESIGN 18θ AUTOMATIC ICE MAKERSKAR-19 TECHNICAL EDUCATIONFORWARD GOALS AND OBJECTIVESTABLE OF CONTENTS PageDIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL ICE MAKER SAFETYDANGER MODEL NUMBER KITCHENAID MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONSSERIAL NUMBER The Model/Serial Number label location is shown below MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL LOCATIONModel & Serial Number Location SPECIFICATIONS Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong INSTALLATION INFORMATIONELECTRICAL SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cordWATER SUPPLY AND DRAIN CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE WATER LINEGravity Drain System CONNECTING THE DRAINSIDE VIEW 15 Models 18 Models Drain Pump System On Some Models Connecting the DrainUse two or more people to move and install ice maker Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prongTHEORY OF OPERATION OPERATING SYSTEMSWATER SYSTEM Drain Overﬂow WATER SYSTEM COMPONENT LOCATIONSWater Distributor Evaporator Water Return Tube Manual Drain Water Valve Outlet TubeELECTRICAL SYSTEM Electrical System OPERATIONAL MODESICE MAKING CYCLE Water SystemRefrigeration System Entering and Navigating - Manual DiagnosticsElectrical System Water SystemERROR DISPLAYS Diagnostic ChartHOLIDAY MODE Pump Inlet Contacts Sense Continuity Through The Water MODELS WITH INTERNAL DRAIN PUMPSOverﬁll Contact Full Contacts Connector Hose Contains Screen Washer Vent OutletLight Switch COMPONENT ACCESSCOMPONENT LOCATIONS SwitchDo not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord 1. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power 2. Open the ice maker doorPlug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong 6. To remove the bin thermistor8. To remove the evaporator thermistor Continued on the next page9. To remove the water distributor Water Distributor Water Hose Tab Water DistributorReplace all parts and panels before operating REMOVING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL HOUSING COMPONENTSElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock9. To remove the light switch or push-but- ton switch assembly a Disconnect the six pin wire connector from harnessElectrical Shock Hazard Connect green ground wire to ground terminal 8. To remove the dual transformer2-Wire Connector Water Fill Tube Recirculation Pump Outlet Tube REMOVING THE WATER RECIRCULATION PUMPElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operatingReplace all parts and panels before operating REMOVING THE RESERVOIR DRAIN PUMP WATER LEVEL SENSORElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shockReplace all parts and panels before operating REMOVING THE CONDENSER FAN MOTORElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock12. Disconnect the wire connector from the condenser fan motor Continued on the next pageCondenser Fan Blade Condenser Fan Motor Screw 1 ofReplace all parts and panels before operating REMOVING THE EVAPORATORElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock10. 18˝ Models Only Remove the six screws from the counterbalance plate and remove the plate from the rear of the unit Continued on the next pageand pull the free end of the water line up REASSEMBLY NOTES Replace all parts and panels before operating REMOVING THE MEASURED FILL WATER VALVEElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shockReplace all parts and panels before operating REMOVING THE HOT GAS VALVE & SOLENOIDElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shockReplace all parts and panels before operating REMOVING THE CONDENSERElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shockReplace all parts and panels before operating REMOVING THE COMPRESSORElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shockClip On Stud Electrical Shock Hazard Connect green ground wire to ground terminalFailure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Compressor Filter/DrierReplace all parts and panels before operating REMOVING THE INTERNAL DRAIN PUMPElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shockTop Door Screw REMOVING THE ICE MAKER DOOR & GASKET 15˝ MODELS2. To remove the door gasket Door Track Door GasketTop Grille Screws 1 of REMOVING THE ICE MAKER DOOR & GASKET 18˝ MODELSContinued on the next page Bracket Hinge Bottom Hinge Spring Screw4. Remove the two screws from the bottom door cap 10. Slide the bottom door cap off the channel supports Continued on the next pageREASSEMBLY NOTES 4-26EVAPORATOR THERMISTOR COMPONENT TESTINGElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operatingDUAL TRANSFORMER Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicingCUTTER GRID Replace all parts and panels before operatingRESERVOIR DRAIN PUMP Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicingWATER RECIRCULATION PUMP Replace all parts and panels before operatingCONDENSER FAN MOTOR Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicingWATER LEVEL SENSOR Replace all parts and panels before operatingHOT GAS VALVE SOLENOID Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicingMEASURED FILL WATER VALVE Replace all parts and panels before operatingReplace all parts and panels before operating Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicingCOMPRESSOR, OVERLOAD PROTECTOR, & RELAY Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shockINGREDIENT DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTINGWATER AND ITS EFFECT ON MAKING ICE EFFECTTROUBLESHOOTING CHART C ompres s or is not C us tomer ins tructions haped s lab T es t compres s or, relayother models Service LED on somemodels or Off LED on DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHARTS FOR ICE MAKER CONTROL BOARD OVERVIEWPage Page evaporator thermistor Harvest Bin Not Full Harvest Bin Full Idle Mode Time in this mode is dependent on the temperature at the bin thermistor Failure Mode This mode will last indeﬁnitely until the failure is corrected. The Service Button, not on all models will reset the failure mode Clean Mode 70 minutes The Clean Mode may only be selected while the ice maker is turned off at the user interface Page MEASURED WIRING DIAGRAM & STRIP CIRCUITSWIRING DIAGRAM FILL WATERFLUSH MODE STRIP CIRCUITSICE MAKING MODE HARVEST MODE CLEAN MODEOverload Page Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing CLEANING THE ICE MAKERTECH TIPS Replace all parts and panels before operatingIMPORTANT Use the entire bottle to clean the unit FOR ROPER PRODUCTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION SOURCESIN THE UNITED STATES THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LINE