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For technical assistance while at the customer's home, call the Technical 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.
We recommend that you only use factory specified replacement parts. Factory specified replacement parts will fit right
and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new KITCHENAID
®
appliance.
Whirlpool Corporation assumes no responsibility for any repairs made on our products by anyone other
than Authorized Service Technicians.
SAFETY FIRST....................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Power Supply Connections.............................................................................................................2
OVERVIEW ..........................................................................................................................................................3
THEORY OF OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................3
Refrigerator Temperature Control...................................................................................................................3
Freezer Temperature Control .........................................................................................................................3
Failure Defaults ..............................................................................................................................................3
Baffle Operation..............................................................................................................................................4
Adaptive Defrost Control ................................................................................................................................6
Pulsed Defrost................................................................................................................................................6
Evaporator Fan Delay ...................................................................................................................................6
Over Temperature Alarm ...............................................................................................................................6
Water Filter Indicator .....................................................................................................................................6
Max Cool .......................................................................................................................................................6
COMPONENT LOCATION AND ACCESS..........................................................................................................7
Replacing the Control Board ..........................................................................................................................7
Replacing the Air Baffle ..................................................................................................................................9
Replacing the Thermistors............................................................................................................................10
DIAGNOSIS........................................................................................................................................................11
Pre-Diagnostics Checks ...............................................................................................................................11
Diagnostics Mode .........................................................................................................................................11
Diagnostics Chart .........................................................................................................................................12
Thermistor Resistance Chart........................................................................................................................12
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................................13
TECH TIPS.........................................................................................................................................................14
Wiring Diagram.............................................................................................................................................14
Model/Serial Number Plate ..........................................................................................................................15