Removing The Main Electronic Control Board - KitchenAid KBFA20ER Technical Education

REMOVING THE MAIN ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOARD

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 refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn off the water supply to the refrigera-
tor.
3. Pull the refrigerator away from the wall so
that you can access the rear of the unit.
4. Disconnect the water line from its fitting.
5. Remove the four hex-head screws from
the water valve access cover, remove
the cover, and position it out of the way.
Water Valve Access Cover
Water Line Fitting
Cover Screw
(1 of 4)
6. Push down on the release arm and slide
the main electronic control board housing
out of the unit (see the top right photo).
Housing
Release Arm
7. Turn the housing over so you can access
the board wire connectors.
8. Remove the three wire connectors from
the board at J2, J3, and J4.
9. Remove the two mounting screws for the
main electronic control board.
Screw
10. Turn the housing over and remove the
main electronic control board.
Main Electronic
Control Board
4-19
Main Control
Board Housing
J3
Connectors
J2
J4
Screw