Power Switch; Door Switch - KitchenAid 2003 M Technical Education

Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

POWER SWITCH

6
Power Cord (Smooth)
5
Black Wire
4
N/C
Refer to page 4-2 for the procedure for servic-
ing the power switch.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Disconnect the wires going to the power
switch.
3. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.
4. Press the switch rocker to the indicated
position, then touch the ohmmeter test
leads to the following switch terminals.
The meter should indicate as shown:
a) OFF—2 and 3 = open (infinite).
b) OFF—5 and 6 = open (infinite).
c) ON—2 and 3 = continuity (0 Ω).
d) ON—5 and 6 = continuity (0 Ω).
Electrical Shock Hazard
3
Power Cord (Ribbed)
2
White Wire
1
N/C

DOOR SWITCH

Refer to page 4-2 for the procedure for servic-
ing a door switch.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Disconnect one of the wires going to the
door switch.
3. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.
4. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the N.O.
and COM door switch terminals. The meter
should indicate an open circuit (infinite).
5. Press the door switch actuator button and
the meter should indicate continuity (0 Ω).
6. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the N.C.
and COM door switch terminals. The meter
should indicate continuity (0 Ω). NOTE:
The door switches are normally-closed.
7. Press the door switch actuator button and
the meter should indicate an open circuit
(infinite).
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