Refrigerator Thermistor - KitchenAid KSSC36FKB00 Technical Education

Step Component Tested
01 FreezerThermistor
02

Refrigerator Thermistor

03 Evaporator Fan Motor
0 4 Condenser Fan Motor
05 Compressor
06 Air Door
Bimetal/Defrost Heater
07
Press the "Water Filter Reset" to exit diagnostics.
* Shown on the Water Filter Indicator display.
** The air door will close at step 01, and reset to the correct opening after exiting diagnostics.
†
The bimetal may be bypassed with an insulated jumper.
1. Open the refrigerator door.
2. Depress the refrigerator light switch.
3. Place a container under the water spout.
4. Activate the water dispenser.
5. Read the WFI display. "00" indicates a
normal input.
Result*
01 Thermistor is within normal range.
02
Thermistor is open or less than –20°F.
03
Thermistor is shorted or greater than 115°F.
01 Thermistor is within normal range.
02
Thermistor is open or less than 10°F.
03
Thermistor is shorted or greater than 115°F.
01 Evaporator Fan Motor is On at correct speed.
02 Evaporator Fan Motor is On at incorrect speed.
01 Condenser Fan Motor is On.
01 Compressor is On at 4500 rpm.
02 Compressor is Off waiting for minimum (7 minute) Off delay.
01 Air Door fully opens. **
01 Defrost Heater is energized, bimetal closed.
†
02 Bimetal open.
1. Open the refrigerator door.
2. Depress the refrigerator light switch.
3. Activate the ice maker and wait for a water
fill.
4. Read the WFI display during the fill. "99"
indicates a normal input.
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