Removing The Evaporator Thermistor - KitchenAid KAR-13 Technical Education

REMOVING THE EVAPORATOR THERMISTOR

WARNING
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.
1. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.
2. Turn off the water supply to the ice maker.
3. Move the ice maker to gain access to the
rear of the unit.
4. Disconnect the drain outlet hose from the
ice maker.
5. Disconnect the water inlet line from the ice
maker.
6. Open the ice maker door.
7. Remove the ice from the storage bin.
8. Remove the top cover (see page 4-22 for
the procedure).
IMPORTANT: You will need to install and
rebond a new evaporator thermistor if the old
thermistor is loose, or is removed from the
evaporator. Make sure that you have the new
thermistor available prior to removing the old
one. The correct sealant is provided with the
new thermistor. The ice maker will not operate
properly if the wrong sealant is used. Do not
use silicone sealant; it will insulate the ther-
mistor, affecting its operation.
9. Remove the screw from the evaporator
thermistor mounting bracket, and break
the bracket loose from the evaporator.
10. Remove the rubber grommet and remove
the evaporator thermistor wires from the
grommet.
Evaporator Thermistor Bracket & Screw
Rubber Grommet
11. Remove the six screws from the rear chan-
nel cover and remove the cover from the
ice maker.
12. Cut the wire ties from the evaporator ther-
mistor wire down to the control board.
Rear
Channel
Cover
Screw
(1 of 6)
4-8
Wire Tie