KitchenAid KUIA15NLH Manuel d'utilisateur

TECHNICAL EDUCATIONJOB AID 4317339KAR-1415″ & 18″ AUTOMATICICE MAKERSKUIS155H, KUIA15NRH, KUIA15NLH, KUIA15RRL, KUIA15PLL, KUIS15NRH, KUIS15PRHKUI

1-6AC Power Supply ... 97 to 127 VAC (rated 115VAC), 60 HzAmperage ...

1-7KITCHENAID ICE MAKER WARRANTY

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2-1Before you move the ice maker into its finallocation, it is important to make sure you havethe proper electrical connection:INSTALLATION INFORM

2-2WATER SUPPLY AND DRAIN CONNECTIONS8. Use 1/4″ (6.35 mm) O.D. copper tubing forthe cold water supply and:a)Measure from the connection at theba

2-311. Thread the nut onto the coupling at theend of the copper tubing. Tighten the nutby hand. Then tighten it with a wrench twomore turns. Do n

2-4After ensuring that the drain system is ad-equate, use the following steps to properlyplace the ice maker:1. Plug in the ice maker or

3-1THEORY OF OPERATIONOPERATING SYSTEMSThere are three operating systems in the icemaker:• Refrigeration System• Water System• Electrical SystemREFRIG

3-2WATER SYSTEMThe water system provides: • Fresh water for ice production• Water recirculation as ice is producedThe water system also flushes away m

3-3ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe ice maker’s electrical system providespower for the refrigeration and water systems,and controls the operational cycling.

- ii -WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repairs madeon our products by anyone other than Authorized Service Technicians.FORWARDT

3-4OPERATIONAL CYCLESThere are three main operational cycles for theice maker (more detailed operation is found inthe flow chart on page 6-5):• Ice Ma

3-5HARVEST CYCLEElectrical SystemWhen the set temperature of the evaporatorthermistor is reached, it signals the electroniccontrol to terminate p

3-6NOTE: Due to a quality improvement, the newcontrol board will replace the older design(#2185947).If you are replacing control board #2185947,

3-7The power cord on the internal drain pump isconnected to a 120 VAC wall outlet. The icemaker is then connected to the 120 VAC outleton the drain pu

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4-1COMPONENT LOCATIONSThis section instructs you on how to service each component inside the KitchenAid Automatic IceMaker. The components and their

4-2REMOVING THE BIN THERMISTOR, CUTTER GRID,EVAPORATOR THERMISTOR, & WATER DISTRIBUTORElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Rep

4-38. To remove the evaporator thermistor:a) Remove the cutter grid from the unit(see step 7 on page 4-2 for the proce-dure).b) Disconnect the e

4-49. To remove the water distributor:a) Remove the cutter grid from the unit(see step 7 on page 4-2 for the proce-dure).b) Pull out on the left

4-5REMOVING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROLHOUSING COMPONENTSElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels beforeoperat

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4-6Electrical Shock HazardConnect green ground wire to groundterminal.Failure to do so can result in death orelectrical shock.WARNING8. T

4-7Thumbscrew Thumbscrew Water ReservoirScrewWater RecirculationPump ShieldDrain CapSpacer Bracket (Left Side) 18″ ModelsREMOVING THE WATER RECIRCULAT

4-8REMOVING THE CONDENSER FAN MOTORElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels beforeoperating.Failure to do

4-910. Disconnect the inlet tube and the vent tubefrom the internal drain pump.12. Disconnect the wire connector from thecondenser fan motor.13.

4-1014. Remove the nut from the condenser fanmotor blade and remove the blade. NOTE:Make sure to reinstall the fan with the“NUT SIDE” marking f

4-11REMOVING THE EVAPORATORElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels beforeoperating.Failure to do so can

4-1210. 18″ Models Only: Remove the six screwsfrom the counterbalance plate and re-move the plate from the rear of the unit.11. From the rear of

4-1315. Remove the hex-head screw from thewater recirculation pump shield and re-move the shield.16. Remove the water fill tube from the not

4-14REASSEMBLY NOTES:• When installing the new evaporator, use agenerous amount of thermal heat trap pastebetween the hot gas valve, and the evapo-rat

4-15REMOVING THE WATER INLET VALVEElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels beforeoperating.Failure to do

- iv -DIAGNOSIS & TROUBLESHOOTING ... 6-1Water And Its Effect On M

4-16REMOVING THE HOT GAS VALVE & SOLENOIDElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels beforeoperating.Fai

4-17REMOVING THE CONDENSERElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels beforeoperating.Failure to do so can r

4-18REMOVING THE COMPRESSORElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels beforeoperating.Failure to do so can

4-19Compressor10. Tip the front of the cabinet back and propit up (see steps 5 through 11 on pages 4-8and 4-9 for the procedure).9. Pull the two clips

4-20REMOVING THE INTERNAL DRAIN PUMP(ONLY ON SOME MODELS)Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels beforeo

4-21REMOVING THE ICE MAKER DOOR & GASKET(15″ MODELS)2. To remove the door gasket:a) Open the ice maker door.b) Pull the gasket out of the door

4-22REMOVING THE ICE MAKER DOOR & GASKET(18″ MODELS)Hinge Screws(2 each side)Top GrilleScrews (1 of 2)The 18˝ Ice Maker has a spring-loaded, drop-

4-23Slide Cap Off Door4. Remove the two screws from the bottomdoor cap.5. Remove the three screws from the doorhandle and the top door cap and removet

4-249. Slide the bottom door cap and channelsupports out of the outer door panel.Slide Bottom Door Cap & ChannelSupports Out Of Outer Door P

4-25Outer Door Panel Door HandleREASSEMBLY NOTES:1. To reassemble the unit, reverse the disas-sembly procedure.2. Slide the edge of the outer d

1-1Electrical Shock HazardPlug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.Do not remove ground prong.Do not use an adapter.Do not use an extension cord.Failure to

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5-1COMPONENT TESTINGBefore testing any of the components, performthe following checks:• Control failure can be the result of corrosionon connectors. T

5-2WARNINGElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death

5-3WATER RECIRCULATION PUMPRefer to page 4-7 for the procedure for servic-ing the water recirculation pump.1. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.2.

5-4WARNINGElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death

5-5WARNINGElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death

5-64. To test the relay:a) Position the relay with the coil facingdown, as shown below.b) Insert the tip on one of the ohmmetertest leads into the R

5-7WARNINGElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death

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6-1DIAGNOSIS & TROUBLESHOOTINGWATER AND ITS EFFECT ON MAKING ICEQuality ice is defined as solid, clear, and free oftaste or odor. All ice makers c

1-2Electrical Shock HazardConnect green ground wire to groundscrew.Failure to do so can result in death orelectrical shock.WARNINGIMPORTA

6-2TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTProblem Probable Cause Test Procedure-ActionNo power at wall outlet Check circuit breaker/fusesNo power at drain pump power o

6-3Problem Probable Cause Test Procedure-ActionSlab will not release during harvest due to scale build upClean the evaporator plate (see procedu

6-4Problem Probable Cause Test Procedure-ActionToo much ice in bin Defective bin thermistor ReplaceBanging soundThe slab dropping off the plate and i

6-5DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART FORICE MAKER CONTROL BOARD #6100499Freeze Mode begins(See page 6-8)Service Mode begins(See page 6-11) Harvest Mode begins(See

6-6Flush Mode (5 minutes)Water Valveis energized(2 minutes)When “On” is selectedat the pushbutton switch The Flush Mode begins every time the pushbutt

6-7Idle Mode:Service/Clean Mode begins (See page 6-11)If "Clean" is selectedIf the bin thermistor is not sensed by the controlNOTE: “Bin Ful

6-8Freeze Mode: 30 seconds have elapsed Harvest Mode(See page 6-9)Unit leavesIdle ModeCompressor &Condenser Fanare energized(30 seconds)Compress

6-9°Harvest Mode:Compressor & Hot Gas Valve are energized(3 minutes if evaporator thermistor is lessthan 52°F or not sensed)Move this directio n

6-10Failure Mode:Control checksbin thermistorThe “Cleaning” LEDflashes off/on indefinitelyin 1/2 second intervalsThe “Cleaning” LEDflashes off/on inde

6-11Service/Clean Mode (50 Min., 30 Sec.) The control checks the bin thermistorWater Valve &Cleaning LED on(5 seconds)5 seconds have elapsedConden

1-3KITCHENAID MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONSMODELS PRIOR TO 2003MODEL NUMBERSERIAL NUMBERMODEL NUMBER K UI S 15 5 H LS 0 INTERNATIONAL SALES

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7-1WIRING DIAGRAM & STRIP CIRCUITSWIRING DIAGRAM

7-2STRIP CIRCUITSICE MAKING MODEHARVEST MODEON/OFF/CLEANSWITCHELECTRONICCONTROLWATER RECIRCULATING PUMPCONDENSER FANOVERLOADCOMPRESSOR RELAYYY BUORRBU

7-3FIRST 25 SECONDS OF DIAGNOSTICS/CLEAN MODEON/OFF/CLEANSWITCHELECTRONICCONTROLWATER RECIRCULATING PUMPCONDENSER FANYW/BKYBUORBU WWBKBKWATER INLET VA

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8-1TECH TIPSCLEANING THE ICE MAKERElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels beforeoperating.Failure to do

8-27. Using only front-to-back motions, cleanthe top of the plate, the sidewalls, and thefront edge of the evaporator. The front-to-back motion

8-3ADJUSTING THE ICE THICKNESSElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels beforeoperating.Failure to do so c

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSANDWARRANTY INFORMATION SOURCESIN THE UNITED STATES:FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION CALL:FOR TECHNICAL ASSIS

1-4KITCHENAID MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONSMODELS STARTING WITH 2003MODEL NUMBERSERIAL NUMBERSERIAL NUMBER E P 04 54321DIVISION RESPONSIBILIT

1-5MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL LOCATIONThe Model/Serial Number label location is shown below.Model & SerialNumber Location