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Whirlpool KUIA15NLH*11 Removing The Compressor, Replace all parts and panels before operating

Models: KUIA15PLL11 KUIA18PNL11 KUIA15NLH11 KUIA15PRL11 KUIA15NRH11 KUIA18NNJ11

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REMOVING THE COMPRESSOR

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.At the rear of the unit, remove the four screws from the unit compartment cover and remove the cover.

Unit Compartment Cover

4 Screws

6.Remove the terminal cover using a stan- dard screwdriver. Insert the screwdriver into the cover slot, and press down to unsnap and remove it.

Compressor

Terminal Cover

Cover Slot

7.Remove the wires from the ground termi- nal, the overload protector terminal, and the relay terminal.

8.Pull the overload protector and relay from the compressor pins.

Ground Wire

Overload

Protector

Relay

Continued on the next page.

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Whirlpool KUIA15NLH*11, KUIA18NNJ*11 Removing The Compressor, Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing

Contents

TECHNICAL EDUCATION 2007 DESIGN 18θ AUTOMATIC ICE MAKERSKAR-19 JOB AIDGOALS AND OBJECTIVES FORWARDPage TABLE OF CONTENTSDIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING ICE MAKER SAFETY GENERALDANGER KITCHENAID MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS MODEL NUMBERSERIAL NUMBER MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL LOCATION The Model/Serial Number label location is shown belowModel & Serial Number Location SPECIFICATIONS Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord INSTALLATION INFORMATIONELECTRICAL SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prongCONNECTING THE WATER LINE WATER SUPPLY AND DRAIN CONNECTIONSCONNECTING THE DRAIN Gravity Drain SystemSIDE VIEW 15 Models 18 Models Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong Connecting the DrainUse two or more people to move and install ice maker Drain Pump System On Some ModelsOPERATING SYSTEMS THEORY OF OPERATIONWATER SYSTEM Water Valve Outlet Tube WATER SYSTEM COMPONENT LOCATIONSWater Distributor Evaporator Water Return Tube Manual Drain Drain OverﬂowELECTRICAL SYSTEM Water System OPERATIONAL MODESICE MAKING CYCLE Electrical SystemWater System Entering and Navigating - Manual DiagnosticsElectrical System Refrigeration SystemDiagnostic Chart ERROR DISPLAYSHOLIDAY MODE Vent Outlet MODELS WITH INTERNAL DRAIN PUMPSOverﬁll Contact Full Contacts Connector Hose Contains Screen Washer Pump Inlet Contacts Sense Continuity Through The WaterSwitch COMPONENT ACCESSCOMPONENT LOCATIONS Light Switch6. To remove the bin thermistor 1. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power 2. Open the ice maker doorPlug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cordContinued on the next page 8. To remove the evaporator thermistorWater Distributor Water Hose Tab Water Distributor 9. To remove the water distributorFailure to do so can result in death or electrical shock REMOVING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL HOUSING COMPONENTSElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operating8. To remove the dual transformer a Disconnect the six pin wire connector from harnessElectrical Shock Hazard Connect green ground wire to ground terminal 9. To remove the light switch or push-but- ton switch assemblyReplace all parts and panels before operating REMOVING THE WATER RECIRCULATION PUMPElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing 2-Wire Connector Water Fill Tube Recirculation Pump Outlet TubeFailure to do so can result in death or electrical shock REMOVING THE RESERVOIR DRAIN PUMP WATER LEVEL SENSORElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operatingFailure to do so can result in death or electrical shock REMOVING THE CONDENSER FAN MOTORElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operatingContinued on the next page 12. Disconnect the wire connector from the condenser fan motorCondenser Fan Motor Screw 1 of Condenser Fan BladeFailure to do so can result in death or electrical shock REMOVING THE EVAPORATORElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operatingContinued 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 Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock REMOVING THE MEASURED FILL WATER VALVEElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operatingFailure to do so can result in death or electrical shock REMOVING THE HOT GAS VALVE & SOLENOIDElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operatingFailure to do so can result in death or electrical shock REMOVING THE CONDENSERElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operatingFailure to do so can result in death or electrical shock REMOVING THE COMPRESSORElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operatingCompressor Filter/Drier Electrical Shock Hazard Connect green ground wire to ground terminalFailure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Clip On StudFailure to do so can result in death or electrical shock REMOVING THE INTERNAL DRAIN PUMPElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operatingDoor Track Door Gasket REMOVING THE ICE MAKER DOOR & GASKET 15˝ MODELS2. To remove the door gasket Top Door ScrewBracket Hinge Bottom Hinge Spring Screw REMOVING THE ICE MAKER DOOR & GASKET 18˝ MODELSContinued on the next page Top Grille Screws 1 of4. 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 NOTESReplace all parts and panels before operating COMPONENT TESTINGElectrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing EVAPORATOR THERMISTORReplace all parts and panels before operating Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicingCUTTER GRID DUAL TRANSFORMERReplace all parts and panels before operating Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicingWATER RECIRCULATION PUMP RESERVOIR DRAIN PUMPReplace all parts and panels before operating Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicingWATER LEVEL SENSOR CONDENSER FAN MOTORReplace all parts and panels before operating Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicingMEASURED FILL WATER VALVE HOT GAS VALVE SOLENOIDFailure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicingCOMPRESSOR, OVERLOAD PROTECTOR, & RELAY Replace all parts and panels before operatingEFFECT DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTINGWATER AND ITS EFFECT ON MAKING ICE INGREDIENTTROUBLESHOOTING CHART T es t compres s or, relay C us tomer ins tructions haped s lab C ompres s or is notService LED on some other modelsmodels or Off LED on 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 FILL WATER WIRING DIAGRAM & STRIP CIRCUITSWIRING DIAGRAM MEASUREDSTRIP CIRCUITS FLUSH MODEICE MAKING MODE CLEAN MODE HARVEST MODEOverload Page Replace all parts and panels before operating CLEANING THE ICE MAKERTECH TIPS Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicingIMPORTANT Use the entire bottle to clean the unit THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LINE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION SOURCESIN THE UNITED STATES FOR ROPER PRODUCTS