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Page 1: Electronic Controls
KAR-10 TECHNICAL EDUCATION SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR ELECTRONIC CONTROLS JOB AID 4317324 Introductory models: KSRA22FK KSRA25FK 1/01 © 2001. All rights reserved. ® Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of KitchenAid, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
For product specifications, and warranty information, call 1-800-422-1230. We recommend that you only use factory specified replacement parts. Factory specified replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new KITCHENAID ®... -
Page 3: Safety First
SAFETY FIRST 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. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”... -
Page 4: Overview
OVERVIEW The electronic control for 2001 KitchenAid Side-by-Side refrigerators combines several functions previously used in separate components: Adaptive Defrost Control (ADC), Independent Temperature Control (ITC) and Water Filter Indicator Control (WFI). Two new technologies, pulsed defrost and evaporator fan delay, are incorporated into this control. -
Page 5: Baffle Operation
Baffle Operation The baffle assembly consists of a 120vac motor, a baffle door and a feedback switch. The switch provides a sensing circuit to the control to let it know the position of the baffle door. When the refrigerator thermistor senses a temperature above the customer setting, the motor runs to open the baffle door. - Page 6 When the refrigerator thermistor reaches the cutout temperature, the control energizes the baffle motor to close the door. Refrigerator thermistor satisfied - Baffle closing ELECTRONIC CONTROL P1-1 AIR BAFFLE ASSEMBLY BAFFLE TRIAC OR/BK P1-3 P2-1 MOTOR RUNNING AND DOOR CLOSING P4-3 P4-4 When the baffle is fully closed, the switch opens interrupting power to P1-1.
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Page 7: Adaptive Defrost Control
Adaptive Defrost Control The Adaptive Defrost Control allows the unit to enter a defrost mode only when it is needed. When powered up for the first time, the control will initiate a defrost cycle after 8 hours of compressor run time. By monitoring the duration of defrost heating time and compressor run time, the control will continuously adapt the time between defrosts to optimize efficiency. -
Page 8: Component Location And Access
COMPONENT LOCATION AND ACCESS IMPORTANT: • If anti-static wrist strap is not available, touch your Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) finger repeatedly to a green ground connection Sensitive Electronics point or unpainted metal in the appliance. Do not open the package containing the service •... - Page 9 5. Remove the new control board from the electrostatic packaging. Carefully, bend the front of the board up until the tabs between the circuit boards separate. The boards will remain connected by trace wires. Be careful not to damage components on the topside of the board. 6.
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Page 10: Replacing The Air Baffle
Replacing the Air Baffle Style 1 Ice-in-the-door Ice Maker Air Chute Air Scoop w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Style 2 Standard Ice Maker 2. -
Page 11: Replacing The Thermistors
7. Pull the air baffle assembly into the refrigerator 2. Remove the wiring channel from the top of the compartment and disconnect the wiring connector refrigerator compartment. from the baffle motor. 3. Remove the air baffle cover and disconnect the thermistor lead connector. -
Page 12: Diagnosis
Freezer Compartment Thermistor: 7. Replace the air chute, air baffle and wiring channel. See the “Removing the Air Baffle” section. 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Replace the baffle cover and wiring channel. 2. Remove the air baffle assembly. See the 8. -
Page 13: Diagnostics Chart
Diagnostics Chart Step Component tested Comment Results Freezer Thermistor The board will check the resistance of the thermistor and display the results Good (Pass/green) on the water filter indicator. Refrigerator The board will check the Change (Fail/red) Thermistor resistance of the thermistor and display the results on the water filter indicator. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause • 1. Freezer too warm. Freezer thermistor failed. Run diagnostic test Step 1. • Excessive frost on evaporator. Check defrost system with diagnostic test, Step 6. • Freezer light not shutting off. • Condenser blocked or fan motor not running. •... -
Page 15: Tech Tips
TECH TIPS 115 VOLTS 60 HERTZ RIDGED WIRE TEST TERM BI-METAL DEFROST HEATER RUN CAP OPTIONAL OVERLOAD COMPRESSOR PTC RELAY COND. FAN MOTOR TN/BK YL/BU OR/BK THERM REFR THERM AIR DOOR MOTOR NOTE: MODULE SHOWN AS WH/BK BAFFLE OPENING OR FULLY CLOSED AIR BAFFLE ASSEMBLY EVAP FAN MOTOR... -
Page 16: Model/Serial Number Plate
L = 2001 WEEK OF MANUFACTURE PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATOR MODEL NUMBER INTERNATIONAL SALES OR MARKETING CHANNEL K = KITCHENAID BRAND PRODUCT IDENTIFIER SH = Side-By-Side High Efficiency SR = Side-By-Side Regular SERIES CONFIGURATION CAPACITY FEATURES YEAR OF INTRODUCTION... - Page 17 NOTES...