Hot Gas Valve Solenoid; Master Switch - KitchenAid KAR-13 Technical Education

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

HOT GAS VALVE SOLENOID

Refer to page 4-12 for the procedure for servic-
ing the hot gas valve solenoid.
1. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.
2. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.
3. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the pins
of the hot gas valve solenoid 2-wire con-
nector. The meter should indicate between
240 and 300 Ω.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard

MASTER SWITCH

Refer to page 4-14 for the procedure for servic-
ing the master switch.
1. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.
2. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.
3. Disconnect the wires from the terminals of
the master switch.
4. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the
following master switch terminals (the ter-
minal numbers are on the side of the
case). When the switch is in the indicated
position, as shown on the cover, the meter
should read:
Centered Position: All connections are an
open circuit (infinite):
Ice Position:
Pins 1 and 2 = closed circuit (0 Ω).
Pins 4 and 5 = closed circuit (0 Ω).
Wash Position:
Pins 2 and 3 = closed circuit (0 Ω).
5-3
1 OR 4 BK
2 BR 5 RD
3 OR 6 N/C