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Whirlpool KUIA15PLL11, KUIA18NNJ11 Removing The Condenser Fan Motor, Continued on the next page

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REMOVING THE CONDENSER FAN MOTOR

REMOVING THE CONDENSER FAN MOTOR

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

1.Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.

2.Open the ice maker door.

3.Remove the ice from the storage bin.

4.Disconnect the water and drain lines from the ice maker and remove the unit from its installation.

5.Remove the four hex-head screws from the front panel and remove the panel.

Front Panel Screws

6.Remove the two 5/16” screws from the front of the cabinet.

7.Remove two hex-head screws from the measured ﬁll water valve bracket.

8.Allow the valve to drop down out of the way.

Hot Gas Valve

Measured Fill Water Valve

		Water Inlet Tubing
Screw			Screw

NOTE: If the unit you are servicing is equipped with an internal drain pump, perform steps 9 and 10. If the unit does not have an internal pump, skip those steps, and proceed to step 11 on the next page.

9.From the back of the unit, remove the four screws from the unit compartment cover and remove the cover.

Unit Compartment Cover

4 Screws

Continued on the next page.

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Whirlpool KUIA15PLL*11 manual Removing The Condenser Fan Motor, Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing

Contents

KAR-19 2007 DESIGN 18θ AUTOMATIC ICE MAKERSJOB AID TECHNICAL EDUCATIONGOALS AND OBJECTIVES FORWARDPage TABLE OF CONTENTSDIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING DANGER ICE MAKER SAFETYGENERAL SERIAL NUMBER KITCHENAID MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONSMODEL NUMBER Model & Serial Number Location MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL LOCATIONThe Model/Serial Number label location is shown below SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION INFORMATIONPlug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cordCONNECTING THE WATER LINE WATER SUPPLY AND DRAIN CONNECTIONSSIDE VIEW 15 Models 18 Models CONNECTING THE DRAINGravity Drain System Use two or more people to move and install ice maker Connecting the DrainDrain Pump System On Some Models Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prongOPERATING SYSTEMS THEORY OF OPERATIONWATER SYSTEM Water Distributor Evaporator Water Return Tube Manual Drain WATER SYSTEM COMPONENT LOCATIONSDrain Overﬂow Water Valve Outlet TubeELECTRICAL SYSTEM ICE MAKING CYCLE OPERATIONAL MODESElectrical System Water SystemElectrical System Entering and Navigating - Manual DiagnosticsRefrigeration System Water SystemHOLIDAY MODE Diagnostic ChartERROR DISPLAYS Overﬁll Contact Full Contacts Connector Hose Contains Screen Washer MODELS WITH INTERNAL DRAIN PUMPSPump Inlet Contacts Sense Continuity Through The Water Vent OutletCOMPONENT LOCATIONS COMPONENT ACCESSLight Switch SwitchPlug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong 1. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power 2. Open the ice maker doorDo not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord 6. To remove the bin thermistorContinued on the next page 8. To remove the evaporator thermistorWater Distributor Water Hose Tab Water Distributor 9. To remove the water distributorElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing REMOVING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL HOUSING COMPONENTSReplace all parts and panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shockElectrical Shock Hazard Connect green ground wire to ground terminal a Disconnect the six pin wire connector from harness9. To remove the light switch or push-but- ton switch assembly 8. To remove the dual transformerElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing REMOVING THE WATER RECIRCULATION PUMP2-Wire Connector Water Fill Tube Recirculation Pump Outlet Tube Replace all parts and panels before operatingElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing REMOVING THE RESERVOIR DRAIN PUMP WATER LEVEL SENSORReplace all parts and panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shockElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing REMOVING THE CONDENSER FAN MOTORReplace all parts and panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shockContinued on the next page 12. Disconnect the wire connector from the condenser fan motorCondenser Fan Motor Screw 1 of Condenser Fan BladeElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing REMOVING THE EVAPORATORReplace all parts and panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shockContinued on the next page 10. 18˝ Models Only Remove the six screws from the counterbalance plate and remove the plate from the rear of the unitand pull the free end of the water line up REASSEMBLY NOTES Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing REMOVING THE MEASURED FILL WATER VALVEReplace all parts and panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shockElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing REMOVING THE HOT GAS VALVE & SOLENOIDReplace all parts and panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shockElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing REMOVING THE CONDENSERReplace all parts and panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shockElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing REMOVING THE COMPRESSORReplace all parts and panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shockFailure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Electrical Shock Hazard Connect green ground wire to ground terminalClip On Stud Compressor Filter/DrierElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing REMOVING THE INTERNAL DRAIN PUMPReplace all parts and panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock2. To remove the door gasket REMOVING THE ICE MAKER DOOR & GASKET 15˝ MODELSTop Door Screw Door Track Door GasketContinued on the next page REMOVING THE ICE MAKER DOOR & GASKET 18˝ MODELSTop Grille Screws 1 of Bracket Hinge Bottom Hinge Spring Screw4. Remove the two screws from the bottom door cap Continued on the next page 10. Slide the bottom door cap off the channel supports4-26 REASSEMBLY NOTESElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing COMPONENT TESTINGEVAPORATOR THERMISTOR Replace all parts and panels before operatingCUTTER GRID Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicingDUAL TRANSFORMER Replace all parts and panels before operatingWATER RECIRCULATION PUMP Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicingRESERVOIR DRAIN PUMP Replace all parts and panels before operatingWATER LEVEL SENSOR Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicingCONDENSER FAN MOTOR Replace all parts and panels before operatingMEASURED FILL WATER VALVE Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicingHOT GAS VALVE SOLENOID Replace all parts and panels before operatingCOMPRESSOR, OVERLOAD PROTECTOR, & RELAY Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicingReplace all parts and panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shockWATER AND ITS EFFECT ON MAKING ICE DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTINGINGREDIENT EFFECTTROUBLESHOOTING CHART s haped s lab C us tomer ins tructionC ompres s or is not T es t compres s or, relaymodels or Off LED on Service LED on someother models OVERVIEW DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHARTS FOR ICE MAKER CONTROL BOARDPage 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 WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM & STRIP CIRCUITSMEASURED FILL WATERICE MAKING MODE STRIP CIRCUITSFLUSH MODE Overload CLEAN MODEHARVEST MODE Page TECH TIPS CLEANING THE ICE MAKERElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operatingIMPORTANT Use the entire bottle to clean the unit IN THE UNITED STATES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION SOURCESFOR ROPER PRODUCTS THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LINE