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KAR-12
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
MODELS:
KSBP25FKSS00
KSBS25FKBL00
KSBS25FKBT00
KSBS25FKWH00
KSCS25FKSS00
KSFS25FKBL00
KSFS25FKBT00
KSFS25FKWH00
2001 K MODEL
COUNTER DEPTH
SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR
WITH VARIABLE
CAPACITY COMPRESSOR
JOB AID 4317290A
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FORWARD This Job Aid, “KitchenAid 2001 K Model Counter Depth Side-By-Side Refrigerator With Variable Capacity Compressor” (Part No. 4317290A), provides the technician with information on the installation and service of the Side-By-Side Refrigerator. It is to be used as a training Job Aid and Service Manual. For specific information on the model being serviced, refer to the “Use and Care Guide,” or “Tech Sheet” provided with the refrigerator. The Wiring Diagrams and Strip Circuits used in this J
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page GENERAL............................................................................................................................... 1-1 Safety First......................................................................................................................... 1-1 Electrical Power Supply & Grounding Requirements ................................................... 1-1 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitive Electronics............................................
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Page DIAGNOSIS & TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................... 6-1 Diagnosis ........................................................................................................................... 6-1 Pre-Diagnostics Checks ................................................................................................. 6-1 Diagnostics Mode .............................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY FIRST Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this Job Aid and on the appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to 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: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow in
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ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) SENSITIVE ELECTRONICS ESD problems are present everywhere. ESD may damage or weaken the electronic control assembly. The new control assembly may ap- pear to work well after repair is finished, but failure may occur at a later date due to ESD Electrical Shock Hazard stress. Connect green ground wire to ground • Use an antistatic wrist strap. Connect the screw. wrist strap to a green ground connection point or unpainted metal in the appliance; or Failure to do so can
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MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS MODEL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER K SB S 25 F K WH 0 0 PRODUCT GROUP K = KitchenAid Brand PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION BR = Bottom Freezer Reversible Door SB = Counter Depth Factory Installed Trim SC = Counter Depth Architect Style SF = Counter Depth Side By Side SR = Side By Side Regular TR = Top Freezer Reversible Door MERCHANDISING SCHEME/SERIES CAPACITY/CUBIC FOOT SIZE MODEL FEATURES YEAR OF INTRODUCTION K = 2001 COLOR CODE WH = White ENERGY/PO
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MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL AND TECH SHEET LOCATIONS The Model/Serial Number Label and Tech Sheet locations are shown below. Model & Serial Number Location (Refrigerator Compartment) Base Grille Screw Screw Tech Sheet Location (Behind Base Grille) 1-4
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SPECIFICATIONS KSBP25FKSS KSBS25FKBL KSBS25FKBT Model Number KitchenAid Counter Depth Factory KitchenAid Counter Depth Black KitchenAid Counter Depth Biscuit Installed SS Panel Black Dispenser Dispensing Trim Model Dispensing Trim Model Model Description 25' Counter Depth 25' Counter Depth 25' Counter Depth Size-Configuration 71 1/2 71 1/2 71 1/2 Cabinet Height (Floor To Top Of Cabinet) (in) 71 7/8 71 7/8 71 7/8 Overall Height (Floor To Top Of Hinge Covers) (in) 35 1/2 35 1/2 35 1/
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KSFS25FKBT KSFS25FKWH Model Number KitchenAid Counter Depth Biscuit KitchenAid Counter Depth White Freestanding Dispensing Freestanding Dispensing Model Description 25' Counter Depth 25' Counter Depth Size-Configuration 71 1/2 71 1/2 Cabinet Height (Floor To Top Of Cabinet) (in) 71 3/4 71 3/4 Overall Height (Floor To Top Of Hinge Covers) (in) 35 1/2 35 1/2 Cabinet Width (in) 29 3/8 29 3/8 Overall Depth (Including Hardware & Handles) (in) 23 5/8 23 5/8 Depth - Less Doors
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REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR For one year from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator (excluding the water filter) is operated and main- tained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be pro- vided by a KitchenAid designated service company. On models with a water filter: 30 day limited w
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INSTALLATION INFORMATION 1. Use a 1/2″ (12.70 mm) socket wrench to LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR adjust the leveling bolts. Turn the leveling IMPORTANT: All four leveling legs must con- bolt to the right to raise that side of the tact the floor to support and stabilize the full refrigerator, or turn the leveling bolt to the weight of the refrigerator. left to lower that side. It may take several Base Grille Removal turns of the leveling bolts to adjust the tilt 1. Open the refrigerator doors. of the
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THEORY OF OPERATION Warmer Warmer 8 46 3.4 40.4 1.7 38.7 Water Filter 0 37 –1.7 35.3 –3.4 33.6 –5.1 31.9 Cooler Cooler Power On/Off Freezer Refrigerator THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL NOTE: The illustration above shows the actual OVERVIEW temperature that is associated with each corre- The KitchenAid Counter Depth Refrigerator sponding LED. Constant Flow Temperature Management Sys- Freezer temperatures can be set from 8°F to tem uses two thermistors to monitor tempera- –5°F (–13°C to –21°C). Refri
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Freezer Temperature Control — TEMPERATURE CONTROL Temperature Decreasing The electronic control checks the resistance of When the freezer temperature begins to de- the thermistors, and compares it to both the crease, the process will reverse. The compres- customer temperature settings and the last sor speed decreases, followed by the evapo- thermistor reading taken. This information is rator fan speed. used to determine when to begin a cooling operation, and if a change is necessary in the Refri
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COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR PROTECTION The main control board supplies a 5 vdc, peak- To protect the compressor and maintain effi- to-peak square wave, at 54 to 150 Hz, to the ciency, minimum compressor off time is pro- inverter board. A standard VOM will read ap- grammed into the control. When the compres- proximately 2.5 vdc. The inverter board sup- sor turns off, a minimum of 7 minutes must plies the variable capacity compressor with elapse before allowing a restart. three-phase 230 vac. Varying th
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The refrigerator temperature determines the POWER INTERRUPTION opening of the air door. When the refrigerator After a power interruption, the following events requires cooling, if the evaporator fan motor is will occur: already running for the freezer, the air door • The unit returns to the same operating mode partially opens, and then adjusts, if necessary. and settings in use prior to the power inter- While the refrigerator is cooling, the door will ruption. If the unit was off, it remains off
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Freezer Thermistor AIR CIRCULATION If the control senses an open or a shorted In order to ensure the proper refrigerator and thermistor, the compressor and the evaporator freezer compartment temperatures, air must fan motor will begin to operate on a timed on be able to flow between the two sections. and off cycle. The cycle time is based on Air enters the bottom of the freezer compart- current selected temperature settings. ment and moves up through the evaporator. At mid-settings of 37°F / 0°F
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