INTRODUCTION This Job Aid, KUWS246 WINE CELLAR, (Part No. 4317201), has been compiled to provide the most recent information on design, features, troubleshooting, service and repair procedures for the 60 bottle capacity wine cellar with glass door. KUWS246 WINE CELLAR KitchenAid required sweep charge procedures are to be strictly adhered to when repairing the sealed system.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................ii TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................... iii SAFETY ..........................iv SECTION ONE SERVICE AND PARTS ......................1 R134a Refrigerant ......................1 Component Location ....................... 2 SECTION TWO THEORY OF OPRATION ..................... 3 ® TriZone Cooling System .......................3 Storage ............................3 Cycle Defrost ..........................4 Reversible Door ..........................4...
SAFETY WARNING To avoid the risk of electrical shock, property damage, personal injury or death: • The power cord must be plugged into a 3-prong grounding-type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition and local codes and ordinances.
Section One SERVICE AND PARTS R134a REFRIGERANT SERVICE INFORMATION This product uses R134a refrigerant. This refrigerant requires synthetic ester oil in the compressor. This cooling system does not tolerate contamination from any of the following: • Other Refrigerants • Moisture •...
TRIZONE™ COOLING SYSTEM The KitchenAid Wine Cellar features a TriZone™ Cooling System that allows storage of red wine in the top racks at 60°F, white or blush wines in the middle racks at 50°F - 55°F, and sparkling wines in the lower racks at 45°F in the same compartment without changing temperature settings.
REVERSIBLE DOOR The ClearVue™ thermal-glass door of the KitchenAid wine cellar is reversible. 1. Remove the two (2) screws securing the bottom hinge to the door. 2. Remove the two (2) screws securing the top hinge to the door.
Section Three COMPONENT ACCESS COMPONENT COMPARTMENT Access to the compressor, condenser, condenser fan and other sealed system components can be gained from the back of the wine cellar. Removing the Back Panel The entire back of the wine cellar is covered by a one-piece back panel which must be removed to access the component compartment.
EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLY The evaporator and heat exchanger is one assembly. The capillary tube and suction tube are cap- tured inside a metal "sandwich". Refrigerant circulates through a cavity that is molded into the evapo- rator assembly. The evaporator is secured to the back wall of the inner cabinet liner with screws and can be removed if replacement is necessary.
Section Four TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSIS WARNING Always check wiring harness connections before initiating any test proce- dures. Disconnect electric power from the appliance before performing any main- tenance or repairs. Voltage checks should be made by inserting meter probes beside the wires in the connector blocks with the electric power source on and the connec- tor block plugged in.
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS GUIDE COMP. SUCTION CON- CAPILLARY EVAP. WATTAGE DIS- SYSTEM SUCTION LINE DENSER TUBE CHARGE CONDITION PRESSURE Slightly Very hot Warm Cold Normal Very hot NORMAL Normal below room temp. Very cold Warm Cool Cold Higher than Slightly OVER- Higher than may frost...
EU F 39 40174 Manufacturer Site/Source Calendar Year Calendar Week Sequential Serial Number The model number for the KitchenAid 60 bottle capacity wine cellar with glass door contain the follow- ing designations: Model Number E WH Marketing Channel (if present)