Whirlpool KUIA18PNL*11 Ice Maker User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. 1-1
Ice Maker Safety ................................................................................................................ 1-1
KitchenAid Model & Serial Number Designations .............................................................. 1-2
Model & Serial Number Label Location.............................................................................. 1-3
Speci cations ..................................................................................................................... 1-4
INSTALLATION INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 2-1
Electrical Supply Requirements ......................................................................................... 2-1
Water Supply And Drain Connections ................................................................................ 2-2
THEORY OF OPERATION .................................................................................................... 3-1
Operating Systems............................................................................................................. 3-1
Operational Modes ............................................................................................................. 3-5
Models With Internal Drain Pumps..................................................................................... 3-8
COMPONENT ACCESS ........................................................................................................ 4-1
Component Locations ........................................................................................................ 4-1
Removing The Bin Thermistor, Cutter Grid, Evaporator Thermistor,
& Water Distributor ......................................................................................................... 4-2
Removing The Electronic Control Housing Components ................................................... 4-5
Removing The Water Recirculation Pump ......................................................................... 4-7
Removing The Reservoir Drain Pump & Water Level Sensor............................................ 4-8
Removing The Condenser Fan Motor ................................................................................ 4-9
Removing The Evaporator ............................................................................................... 4-12
Removing The Measured Fill Water Valve ....................................................................... 4-16
Removing The Hot Gas Valve & Solenoid ....................................................................... 4-17
Removing The Condenser ............................................................................................... 4-18
Removing The Compressor ............................................................................................. 4-19
Removing The Internal Drain Pump ................................................................................. 4-21
Removing The Ice Maker Door & Gasket (15" Models) ................................................... 4-22
Removing The Ice Maker Door & Gasket (18" Models) ................................................... 4-23
COMPONENT TESTING ........................................................................................................ 5-1
Bin Thermistor .................................................................................................................... 5-1
Evaporator Thermistor ....................................................................................................... 5-1
Cutter Grid.......................................................................................................................... 5-2
Dual Transformer ............................................................................................................... 5-2
Water Recirculation Pump ................................................................................................. 5-3
Reservoir Drain Pump ........................................................................................................ 5-3
Water Level Sensor ............................................................................................................ 5-4
Condenser Fan Motor ........................................................................................................ 5-4
Measured Fill Water Valve ................................................................................................ 5-5
Hot Gas Valve Solenoid ..................................................................................................... 5-5
Compressor, Overload Protector, & Relay ......................................................................... 5-6