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FOREWORD This Whirlpool Service Manual (Part No. W11403592), provides the In-Home Service Professional with service information for the “Wine Center.” The Wiring Diagram used in this Service Manual is typical and should be used for training purposes only. Always use the Wiring Diagram supplied with the product tech sheet when servicing the refrigerator.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Wine Center SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION ...............1-1 REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ........................1-2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 1-3 PRODUCT FEATURES ........................... 1-7 CONTROL PANEL ..........................1-7 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ..................1-8 MODEL NOMENCLATURE ........................1-9 SECTION 2: DIAGNOSTICS .................2-1 SAFETY ..............................
GENERAL INFORMATION Section 1: General Information This section provides general safety, parts, and information for the “Wine Center.” ■ Refrigerator Safety ■ Product Specifications ■ Product Feature • Control Panel ■ Model and Serial Number Location ■ Model Nomenclature Wine Center...
GENERAL INFORMATION (Cont.) Refrigerator Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
GENERAL INFORMATION (Cont.) Product Specifications Whirlpool 15" Undercounter Wine Center ® AHAM Volumes and Shelf Area Bottle Capacity Dimensions Cutout Depth (IN, inches) Cutout Height (IN, inches) Cutout Width (IN, inches) Depth Closed Excluding Handles (IN, inches) Depth Closed Including Handles (IN, inches)
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GENERAL INFORMATION (Cont.) Product Specifications (Continued) Whirlpool 15" Undercounter Wine Center ® Controls Temperature Range 5°C (41°F) to 18°C (64°F) Details Description of Grills Wine Rack Interior Light Liner Finish Plastic Number of Shelves Temperature Divider LED Color Blue Description...
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GENERAL INFORMATION (Cont.) Product Specifications (Continued) Whirlpool 24" Undercounter Wine Center ® with Custom/Dual Temperature Control AHAM Volumes and Shelf Area Bottle Capacity 46 or 51 Dimensions Cutout Depth (IN, inches) Cutout Height (IN, inches) Cutout Width (IN, inches) Depth Closed Excluding Handles (IN, inches)
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GENERAL INFORMATION (Cont.) Product Specifications (Continued) Whirlpool 24" Undercounter Wine Center with Custom/Dual ® Temperature Control Controls Temperature Range 5°C (41°F) to 18°C (64°F) Details Description of Grills Wine Rack Interior Light Liner Finish Plastic Number of Shelves Temperature Divider LED Color...
GENERAL INFORMATION (Cont.) Product Features Control Panel Models WUW35X15DS and WUW35X24DS A. Power D. Decrease temperature B. Light E. Increase temperature C. Compartment display Model WUW55X15DS A. Eco mode E. Decrease temperature B. Power F. Increase temperature C. Compartment display G.
GENERAL INFORMATION (Cont.) Model and Serial Number Location Model and serial information plate,Top right hand corner on the inside liner Wine Center...
GENERAL INFORMATION (Cont.) Model Nomenclature MODEL NUMBER INTERNATIONAL SALES OR MARKETING CHANNEL Brand W = Whirlpool Categories U = Undercounter Refrigeration Sub Categories W = Wine Chiller Feature Pack 30 = Base Model >=40 = Pump Model Key Feature X = Reversible Swing...
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GENERAL INFORMATION Notes 1-10 Wine Center...
DIAGNOSTICS Section 2: Diagnostics This section provides diagnostic mode and sales mode information for the “Wine Center.” ■ Safety ■ Error Codes ■ Operating Temperature And Pressure ■ Diagnostics ■ Load Test Wine Center...
DIAGNOSTICS (Cont.) For Service Technician Use Only Safety WARNING DANGER Electrical Shock Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Only authorized technicians should perform diagnostic voltage measurements. Replace all parts and panels before operating. After performing voltage measurements, Failure to do so can result in death or disconnect power before servicing.
DIAGNOSTICS (Cont.) For Service Technician Use Only Error Codes Code Faulty description Faulty checking Faulty repairing T1 sensor open circuit Check the wiring and connection between PCB and sensor, if it is open circuit. T1 sensor short circuit Check the wiring and connection between PCB and sensor, if it is open circuit.
DIAGNOSTICS (Cont.) For Service Technician Use Only Diagnostics NOTES: 2. Reposition the capillary tube into the correct position [not exceeding 0.6" (15 mm) in the evaporator] and pack the joint Ƀ Engineering Model Numbers with R134a gas - Follow normal with anti-vibration compound.
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DIAGNOSTICS (Cont.) For Service Technician Use Only The upper compartment not cooling with running compressor: Steps/Actions If Yes If No 1. Check if the switch pressing piece on Close the door and turn the power on for Do not open the door frequently. 5 minutes.
COMPONENT TESTING (Cont.) For Service Technician Use Only Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol.
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COMPONENT TESTING (Cont.) For Service Technician Use Only Safety (Continued) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your wine celler, follow these basic precautions: Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental Do not remove ground prong.
COMPONENT TESTING (Cont.) For Service Technician Use Only Wiring Diagram Dual Temperature Control Schematic Diagram 115 VAC 12 VDC F1 Fan 115 VAC 12 VDC Heater F2 Fan 115 VAC 12 VDC F3 Fan 5 VDC Mechanical switch 12 VDC Compressor F4 Fan 12 VDC...
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COMPONENT TESTING (Cont.) For Service Technician Use Only Wiring Diagram (Continued) Custom Temperature Control Schematic Diagram 115 VAC 12 VDC F1 Fan 12 VDC 115 VAC Condenser fan 5 VDC T1 Inner sensor Compressor 5 VDC T3 Defrost sensor 5 VDC Mechanical switch 12V / DC Component...
COMPONENT TESTING (Cont.) For Service Technician Use Only Dual Temperature Control Wine Center Part List CALLOUT PART DESCRIPTION CALLOUT PART DESCRIPTION Foam Slide Rail Cabinet Switch Drier Filter Support Switch Power Cord Sensor Water Tray Grille Compressor Rack Assembly PCB Cover Door Assembly Transformer Handle...
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COMPONENT TESTING (Cont.) For Service Technician Use Only Component Location (Continued) Custom Temperature Control Wine Center Wine Center...
COMPONENT TESTING (Cont.) For Service Technician Use Only Custom Temperature Control Wine Center Part List CALLOUT PART DESCRIPTION CALLOUT PART DESCRIPTION Washer Spring Condenser Fan Cover Washer Condenser Cover Drier Filter Condenser Power Cord Baseplate Water Tray Compressor Front Support PCB Cover Rail Slide Foam...
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COMPONENT TESTING For Service Technician Use Only Notes 3-10 Wine Center...
COMPONENT ACCESS Section 4: Component Access This section provides service parts access, removal, and replacement instructions for the “Wine Center.” n Components inside the Cabinet • Shelves • Rail • Control Panel Assembly • Air-Duct Panels A, B, and C •...
COMPONENT ACCESS (Cont.) Components inside the Cabinet Rail WARNING 3. Remove the two (2) screws securing the rail. Remove the rail. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. A. Rail Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Control Panel Assembly 4.
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COMPONENT ACCESS (Cont.) Components inside the Cabinet (Continued) 6. Remove the six (6) screws shown below: Air-Duct Panels A, B, and C Air-Duct Panel B (Top of Divider) 1. Complete the steps from Shelves removal instructions. 2. Remove the Air Duct Panel B (Top of divider). Air Duct Panel C (Bottom of Divider) 3.
COMPONENT ACCESS (Cont.) Components inside the Cabinet (Continued) Heater NOTES: Ƀ Engineering Model Numbers with R134a gas - Follow normal 8. Remove two (2) fixing screws of the heater. sealed system purging, capturing, brazing and charging 9. Disconnect the connector and remove the heater. procedures for models: WUW35X15DS01, WUW35X24DS01, PTC Heater Fan WUW55X15DS01, WUW55X24DS01, WUW55X15HS00, and...
COMPONENT ACCESS (Cont.) Components inside the Cabinet (Continued) Sensor LED Light Upper LED Light 1. Complete the steps from Air-Duct Panels A, B, and C removal instructions. 1. Complete the steps from Shelves removal instruction. 2. Press the fixing nails from the back with a hard tool and 2.
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COMPONENT ACCESS (Cont.) Components inside the Cabinet (Continued) 4. Disconnect connecting wires of LED light. 3. Press the heads of the fixing plastic pins of the LED light one by one and pull the LED light upward. A. LED light A.
COMPONENT ACCESS (Cont.) Machine Compartment Components 3. Remove the back cover. Below picture shows the components WARNING located in the machine compartment: Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. WARNING A.
COMPONENT ACCESS (Cont.) Machine Compartment Components (Continued) 6. Disconnect all connectors from the Main PCB. Remove the 10. Remove the transformer by removing two (2) fixing screws. grounding and clamp screws. Remove the transformer. Below image shows connections of Main PCB board: A. Clamp fixing screw B.
COMPONENT ACCESS (Cont.) Machine Compartment Components (Continued) NOTES: Ƀ Engineering Model Numbers with R134a gas - Follow normal 3. Remove three (3) screws securing the condenser. Remove the sealed system purging, capturing, brazing and charging condenser. procedures for models: WUW35X15DS01, WUW35X24DS01, WUW55X15DS01, WUW55X24DS01, WUW55X15HS00, and WUW55X24HS00.
COMPONENT ACCESS Machine Compartment Components (Continued) Mechanical Switch Switch Plate 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 1. Open the door. 2. Remove the two (2) screws holding bottom grill. Pull out the 2. Pull out the gasket from the middle of door bottom. bottom grill.
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INFORMATION SOURCES IN THE UNITED STATES: FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION CALL: FOR WHIRLPOOL PRODUCTS: 1-800-253-1301 FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WHILE AT THE CUSTOMER’S HOME CALL: THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LINE: 1-800-832-7174 HAVE YOUR STORE NUMBER READY TO IDENTIFY YOU AS AN...