Component Testing; Water Inlet Valve Solenoid; Water Recirculation Pump - KitchenAid KAR-13 Technical Education

Before testing any of the components, perform
the following checks:
• Control failure can be the result of corrosion
on connectors. Therefore, disconnecting and
reconnecting wires will be necessary through-
out test procedures.
• All tests/checks should be made with a VOM
or DVM having a sensitivity of 20,000 ohms-
per-volt DC, or greater.
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

WATER INLET VALVE SOLENOID

Refer to page 4-2 for the procedure for servic-
ing the water inlet valve.
1. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.
2. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 100 scale.
3. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the
water inlet valve solenoid terminals. The
meter should indicate between 900 and
1400 Ω.

COMPONENT TESTING

Electrical Shock Hazard
• Check all connections before replacing com-
ponents, looking for broken or loose wires,
failed terminals, or wires not pressed into
connectors far enough.
• Resistance checks must be made with power
cord unplugged from outlet, and with wiring
harness or connectors disconnected.
WARNING

WATER RECIRCULATION PUMP

Refer to page 4-4 for the procedure for servic-
ing the water recirculation pump.
1. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.
2. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 100 scale.
3. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the
indicated water recirculation pump wire
connector pins. The meter should indicate
as follows:
Black & Red Wires = 290 to 325 Ω.
Black & Blue Wires = 210 to 230 Ω.
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