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Whirlpool KUIA15NRH*11 REMOVING THE ICE MAKER DOOR & GASKET 18˝ MODELS, Top Grille Screws 1 of

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REMOVING THE ICE MAKER DOOR & GASKET

(18˝ MODELS)

The 18˝ Ice Maker has a spring-loaded, drop- down door. Since the door design is somewhat unique, accessing procedures are included below. To replace the gasket perform step six only.

1.Remove the two top and two bottom screws from the grille and remove it from the front of the ice maker.

Top Grille

Screws (1 of 2)

2.Remove the end of the spring from the door bracket and the screw (on some models) from the bottom of the door hinge.

Bracket

Hinge Bottom Hinge

Spring Screw

3.Open the ice maker door and remove the four front hinge screws (2 per hinge) and remove the door. NOTE: Support the door while you remove the screws to avoid it from falling off the unit.

Hinge Screws (2 each side)

Bottom Grille

Screws (1 of 2)

Continued on the next page.

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Whirlpool KUIA15NRH*11 REMOVING THE ICE MAKER DOOR & GASKET 18˝ MODELS, Continued on the next page, Top Grille Screws 1 of

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TECHNICAL EDUCATION 2007 DESIGN 18θ AUTOMATIC ICE MAKERSKAR-19 JOB AIDGOALS AND OBJECTIVES FORWARDPage TABLE OF CONTENTSDIAGNOSTICS & 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 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 CONNECTIONSGravity Drain System CONNECTING THE DRAINSIDE 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 SystemERROR DISPLAYS Diagnostic ChartHOLIDAY 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 notother models Service LED on somemodels 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 MEASUREDFLUSH MODE STRIP CIRCUITSICE MAKING MODE HARVEST MODE CLEAN 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