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Troubleshooting Guide

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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.

Condenser blocked or fan motor not running.

Evaporator fan motor failed. Confirm at Step 3 in diagnostic test mode.

2. Freezer too cold.

Failed freezer thermistor. Run diagnostic test.

3. Refrigerator too warm.

Refrigerator thermistor failed. Run diagnostic test.

Excessive frost on evaporator. Check defrost system in test mode 

with Step 6.

Refrigerator light not shutting off.

Baffle not opening or air returns blocked.

Condenser blocked or fan motor not running.

Evaporator fan motor failed. Confirm at Step 3 in diagnostic test mode.

4. Refrigerator too cold.

Air baffle not closing.

Refrigerator thermistor failed. Run diagnostic test.

5. Refrigerator won’t run.

Is control powered off? Press the “Power” button for 2 seconds. If there is no 

response, unplug refrigerator for 30 seconds. Plug in refrigerator and check for 
normal operation.

Failed control board. Run diagnostic test.

6. Evaporator fan 

It is normal for the fan to delay for the first 4 minutes 15 seconds after defrost

won’t run.

and 40 seconds after the compressor starts. 

Failed fan motor. Confirm at Step 3 in test mode.

7. Defrost system not 

Enter the diagnostic mode and go to Step 6. Confirm the heater is operating.

operating.

NOTE: If the bi-metal is open, it will be necessary to by pass it with an 
insulated jumper.

8. Defrost heater won’t 

After the first 5 minutes of defrost, it is normal for the heater to cycle at 

stay on.

the rate of off for 1 minute and on for 2 minutes. 

9. Control does not respond.

Disconnect the power for 30 seconds. Reconnect the power and run 
diagnostics. If the control still does not respond, replace the control board.

Содержание KSRA22FK

Страница 1: ...CATION JOB AID 4317324 Introductory models KSRA22FK KSRA25FK KAR 10 SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR ELECTRONIC CONTROLS 1 01 2001 All rights reserved Registered Trademark TM Trademark of KitchenAid U S A Printed in U S A ...

Страница 2: ...onsibility 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 Indica...

Страница 3: ... this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all panels before operating wWARNI...

Страница 4: ...ing is reached Freezer Temperature Control Input from the freezer thermistor is used by the control to determine compressor run time The freezer thermistor allows the customer to select a temperature setting of 5 F 21 C to 5 F 15 C When the freezer thermistor senses a temperature above the customer setting the control immediately energizes the compressor The evaporator fan motor is energized after...

Страница 5: ...s sending 120vac out pin 4 Y R wire on the baffle door assembly to pin P1 1 on the control When the control senses 120vac at P1 1 the motor stops with the door fully open Refrigerator thermistor calling for cooling Baffle open 4 OR BK Y R BK AIR BAFFLE ASSEMBLY 4 5 6 P1 1 P2 1 P4 3 P4 4 P1 3 ELECTRONIC CONTROL BAFFLE TRIAC WH L1 N BAFFLE MOTOR AND EVAPORATOR FAN RUNNING BAFFLE OPENING EVAP MOTOR T...

Страница 6: ... opens interrupting power to P1 1 This signals the control to stop the baffle motor with the door fully closed Refrigerator thermistor satisfied Baffle closed OR BK Y R BK AIR BAFFLE ASSEMBLY 4 5 6 P1 1 P2 1 P4 3 P4 4 P1 3 ELECTRONIC CONTROL WH L1 N MOTOR OFF AND DOOR FULLY CLOSED OR BK Y R BK AIR BAFFLE ASSEMBLY 4 5 6 P1 1 P2 1 P4 3 P4 4 P1 3 ELECTRONIC CONTROL BAFFLE TRIAC WH L1 N MOTOR RUNNING ...

Страница 7: ...ssor starts but the evaporator fan is delayed by 4 minutes 15 seconds The baffle will be closed during defrost and remain closed for 10 minutes after defrost Over Temperature Alarm The Over Temperature Alarm sounds and the indicator light flashes when either the refrigerator temperature exceeds 48 F 9 C or the freezer temperature exceeds 15 F 9 C for over 1 5 hours The Alarm stops if the temperatu...

Страница 8: ... may occur at a later date due to ESD stress Use an anti static wrist strap Connect wrist strap to green ground connection point or unpainted metal in the appliance If anti static wrist strap is not available touch your finger repeatedly to a green ground connection point or unpainted metal in the appliance Before removing the board from its package touch the anti static bag to a green ground con ...

Страница 9: ...ul not to damage components on the topside of the board 6 Position the tabs from the front of the board under the edge of the main board until it is bent to about a 40 angle 7 Reconnect the wiring connectors to the new board 8 Install the new board under plastic retaining clips on the control box 9 Replace the control panel 10 Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power 8 Front Front board tab under m...

Страница 10: ...tment 3 Remove the mounting screw and air baffle cover 4 Locate the air chute in the top of the freezer compartment NOTE For models in which the ice maker is turned for ice in the door pull the ice maker forward and remove it from the product 5 Remove the air chute mounting screw and cover Style 1 Remove the air chute Then remove the air scoop from the baffle Style 2 Remove the air chute from the ...

Страница 11: ...ug in refrigerator or reconnect power 7 Pull the air baffle assembly into the refrigerator compartment and disconnect the wiring connector from the baffle motor 8 Reinstall the baffle assembly in the reverse order 9 Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power Replacing the Thermistors Refrigerator Compartment Thermistor 1 Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power...

Страница 12: ...r baffle and wiring channel See the Removing the Air Baffle section Replace the baffle cover and wiring channel 8 Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power DIAGNOSIS Pre Diagnostics Checks Confirm the refrigerator and freezer temperatures before beginning other checks See if the compressor evaporator fan or condenser fan is running Check to see if the baffle is open or closed Diagnostics Mode The re...

Страница 13: ...porator Fan The control switches neutral to the evaporator fan motor Confirm Motor evaporator fan motor is running and operating correctly Compressor and Line voltage is switched to the components Confirm components are Condenser Fan Motor running and operating correctly Air Baffle Motor The control switches neutral to the baffle motor The baffle motor continues to run until advanced to step 6 Con...

Страница 14: ...gerator thermistor failed Run diagnostic test 5 Refrigerator won t run Is control powered off Press the Power button for 2 seconds If there is no response unplug refrigerator for 30 seconds Plug in refrigerator and check for normal operation Failed control board Run diagnostic test 6 Evaporator fan It is normal for the fan to delay for the first 4 minutes 15 seconds after defrost won t run and 40 ...

Страница 15: ...PTC RELAY OVERLOAD M C C START RUN BU WH BK YL AIR DOOR MOTOR S2 NOTE MODULE SHOWN AS BAFFLE OPENING OR FULLY CLOSED PK AIR BAFFLE ASSEMBLY 4 5 6 WH LIGHT SWITCH REFR LIGHT CRISPER LIGHT RUN CAP OPTIONAL 1 6 2 5 3 4 YL RD BK BR PK RD WH WH BK WH BK P1 P4 OR OR TN BK YL BU REFR THERM 4 3 2 1 FRZ THERM BK BK P2 OR BK S S 1 6 2 5 3 4 OR BK YL V TN WH BK ...

Страница 16: ...YEAR OF INTRODUCTION K 2001 COLOR CODE WH White BL Black BT Biscuit SS Stainless ENERGY CHANGE 0 Basic Release 1 First Revision 2 Second Revision EN CHANGE 0 Basic Release 1 First Revision 2 Second Revision SERIAL NUMBER S L 36 50001 MANUFACTURING SITE S Ft Smith AR YEAR OF MANUFACTURE L 2001 WEEK OF MANUFACTURE PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER Model Serial Number Plate SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATOR MODEL NUMBE...

Страница 17: ...16 NOTES ...

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