Table Of Contents - KitchenAid KAR-13 Technical Education

GENERAL ............................................................................................................................... 1-1
Safety First ......................................................................................................................... 1-1
KitchenAid Model & Serial Number Designations .............................................................. 1-3
Model & Serial Number Label And Wiring Diagram Locations .......................................... 1-4
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 1-5
Outdoor Ice Maker Warranty ............................................................................................. 1-6
INSTALLATION INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 2-1
Electrical Supply Requirements ......................................................................................... 2-1
Water Supply And Drain Connections ............................................................................... 2-2
THEORY OF OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 3-1
The Controls ...................................................................................................................... 3-1
Water And Refrigerant Circuit ............................................................................................ 3-2
COMPONENT ACCESS ......................................................................................................... 4-1
Component Locations ........................................................................................................ 4-1
Removing The Water Inlet Valve ....................................................................................... 4-2
Removing The Evaporator ................................................................................................. 4-3
Removing The Water Recirculation Pump ......................................................................... 4-4
Removing The Evaporator Thermistor ............................................................................... 4-8
Removing The Bin Thermostat ........................................................................................ 4-10
Removing The Hot Gas Valve And Solenoid ................................................................... 4-12
Removing The Master Switch, Recirculation Pump Motor Capacitor,
And Electronic Control Board ....................................................................................... 4-14
Removing The Condenser Fan Motor ............................................................................. 4-16
Removing The Condenser ............................................................................................... 4-18
Removing The Compressor ............................................................................................. 4-20
Removing The Door, Door Gasket, And Top Cover ........................................................ 4-22
COMPONENT TESTING ........................................................................................................ 5-1
Water Inlet Valve Solenoid ................................................................................................ 5-1
Water Recirculation Pump ................................................................................................. 5-1
Evaporator Thermistor ....................................................................................................... 5-2
Bin Thermostat .................................................................................................................. 5-2
Hot Gas Valve Solenoid ..................................................................................................... 5-3
Master Switch .................................................................................................................... 5-3
Recirculation Pump Motor Capacitor ................................................................................. 5-4
Condenser Fan Motor ........................................................................................................ 5-4
Compressor, Overload, & Relay ........................................................................................ 5-5

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