Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KSRA22FK KitchenAid
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TECHNICAL EDUCA TION JOB AID 4317324 Introductory models: KSRA22FK KSRA25FK KAR-10 SIDE-BY -SIDE REFRIGERA T OR ELECTRONIC CONTROLS 1/01 © 2001. All rights reserved.
1 T ABLE OF CONTENTS For technical assistance while at the customer's home, call the T echnical Assistance Line: 1-800-253-2870. Have your store number ready to identify you as an Authorized Servicer . For product specifications, and warranty information, call 1-800-422-1230.
2 SAFETY FIRST Electrical Power Supply Connections You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
OVER VIEW The electronic control for 2001 KitchenAid Side-by-Side refrigerators combines several functions previously used in separate components: Adaptive Defrost Control (ADC), Independent T emperature Control (ITC) and W ater Filter Indicator Control (WFI).
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 .
5 When the refrigerator thermistor reaches the cutout temperature, the control energizes the baffle motor to close the door . Refrigerator thermistor satisfied - Baffle closing When the baffle is fully closed, the switch opens interrupting power to P1-1.
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.
7 Replacing the Control Board 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power . 2. Remove the mounting screws and drop the control panel. w W ARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
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.
9 Style 1 Ice-in-the-door Ice Maker Air Chute Air Scoop Style 2 Standard Ice Maker 6. Release the air baffle retaining clips from the freezer compartment and push the air baffle toward the refrigerator compartment. Replacing the Air Baffle 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power .
10 2. Remove the wiring channel from the top of the refrigerator compartment. 3. Remove the air baffle cover and disconnect the thermistor lead connector . 4. Remove the lead from the strain relief. 5. Attach the new lead connector and place the new lead in the strain relief.
11 Freezer Compartment Thermistor: 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power . 2. Remove the air baffle assembly . See the “Removing the Air Baffle” section. 3. Remove the tape from the freezer thermistor lead. 4. Pull freezer thermistor through the refrigerator compartment wall and disconnect the lead connector .
12 Diagnostics Chart Thermistor Resistance Chart T emperature Resistance (Fahrenheit) (Approximate Ohms) -5 26705 0 22774 5 19476 10 16701 15 14360 20 12379 25 10698 30 9269 35 8050 40 7008 T emperatu.
T roubleshooting Guide 13 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.
TECH TIPS 14 115 VOL TS 60 HERTZ EV AP F AN MOTOR COND. F AN MOTOR TEST TERM BI-MET AL WH RD RD RIDGED WIRE DEFROST HEA TER PK PK BR BR BR WH WH M COMPRESSOR PTC RELA Y OVERLOAD M C C ST ART RUN BU WH.
15 MODEL NUMBER K SR A 22 F K WH 0 0 INTERNA TIONAL SALES OR MARKETING CHANNEL K = KITCHENAID BRAND PRODUCT IDENTIFIER SH = Side-By-Side High Efficiency SR = Side-By-Side Regular SERIES CONFIGURA TION.
16 NOTES.
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