Jenn-Air JB36NXFXLW00 User manual

TECHNICAL EDUCATION
JOB AID 8178776
R-108
2009 JENN-AIR INTEGRATED
BUILT IN REFRIGERATORS
JB36NXFXLW00
JB36NXFXRW00
JS42NXFXDW00
JS48NXFXDW00
JF42NXFXDW00
8178776

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repairs made on
our products by anyone other than authorized In-Home Service Professionals.
FORWARD
This Job Aid (Part No.8178776), provides the In-Home Service Professional with information on
the installation, operation, and service of this refrigerator. For specic information on the model be-
ing serviced, refer to the “Use and Care Guide,” or “Tech Sheet” provided with the refrigerator.
The Wiring Diagrams used in this Job Aid are typical and should be used for training purposes
only. Always use the Wiring Diagram supplied with the product when servicing the refrigerator.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The goal of this Job Aid is to provide information that will enable the In-Home Service Professional
to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair Jenn-Air Integrated Built In Refrigerators.
The objectives of this Job Aid are to:
• Understand and follow proper safety precautions.
• Successfully troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions.
• Successfully perform necessary repairs.
• Successfully return the refrigerator to its proper operational status.
Copyright ©2009, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL .............................................................. 1-1
Jenn-Air Model & Serial Number Designations ................................ 1-1
Model & Serial Number Label And Tech Sheet Locations ........................ 1-2
Bottom Mount Features .................................................. 1-3
FrenchDoorFeatures................................................... 1-4
Side By Side Features ................................................... 1-5
INSTALLATION INFORMATION ............................................. 2-1
InstallationRequirementsModels.......................................... 2-2
InstallationRequirements ................................................ 2-5
InstallationInstructions ................................................. 2-13
PRODUCT OPERATION ................................................... 3-1
TheoryOfOperation .................................................... 3-1
COMPONENT ACCESS ................................................... 4-1
ComponentLocations ................................................... 4-1
ArticulatedHinges...................................................... 4-2
Top Door Hinge Adjustment ............................................... 4-3
RefrigeratorDoorSwitchesandLights ...................................... 4-4
Ice Maker ............................................................. 4-5
Modular Ice Maker ...................................................... 4-6
Accessing Evaporator and Related Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
AccessingDefrostHeater ................................................ 4-9
Accessing air damper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Back Panel............................................................4-11
Thermistor Location .................................................... 4-12
Removing A Refrigerator Light Socket Bottom Mount Models .................... 4-13
Removing The User Interface Assembly Bottom Mount Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Removing The Refrigerator Thermistor Bottom Mount Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Removing The Refrigerator Thermistorbottom Mount Models .................... 4-16
Removing A Refrigerator Temp-Controlled Motorized Air Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Removing A Temp-Controlled Drawer Coverbottom Mount Models................ 4-18
Removing The Heated Flipper Mullion And An Actuator / Electrical Contact42” French
Door ................................................................ 4-20
Accessing The Machine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Removing The Freezer Drawer Switch Bottom Mount Product ................... 4-25
Bottom Mount Refrigerators............................................... 5-1
Thermistor............................................................ 5-2
Heated Flipper Mullion42" French Door...................................... 5-3
Motorized Air Door ...................................................... 5-3
CondenserFanMotor ................................................... 5-4
EvaporatorFanMotor ................................................... 5-4
Door/Drawer Switch ..................................................... 5-5
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COMPONENT TESTING ................................................... 5-1

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DefrostHeater&Bimetal ................................................ 5-6
WaterValve........................................................... 5-6
Adjusting The Freezer Door Bottom Mount Models............................. 5-7
DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... 6-1
BottomMountModels ................................................... 6-1
ServiceDiagnosticsMode................................................ 6-2
ServiceInformation ..................................................... 6-3
WIRING DIAGRAMS ...................................................... 7-1
Service And Wiring 42 And 48" SxS......................................... 7-1
ServiceAndWiring36"BottomMount ...................................... 7-2
Service And Wiring 42" French Door ........................................ 7-3
Example 36" Bottom Mount Refrigerator Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Example 42" And 48" Side By Side Refrigerator Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Example 42" French Door Refrigerator Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
FillTubeHeater........................................................ 5-5
TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)

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SERIAL NUMBER K Y 16 1 2 3 4 5
MANUFACTURING RESPONSIBILITY
K = AMANA
YEAR OF PRODUCTION
Y = 2009
WEEK OF PRODUCTION
16th = WEEK
PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
JENN-AIR MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS
MODEL/SERIES
N
MODEL FEATURE VARIANTS
X
MODEL FEATURE CODE
F
DOOR SWING
X = FRENCH DOOR
YEAR OF INTRODUCTION
D
COLOR CODE
A = SATINA ON MONO CABINET
B = BLACK
Q = WHITE
Y = SS ON MONO CABINET
MODEL NUMBER J F 2 N X F X D W
PRODUCT GROUP
J = JENN-AIR
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
F
CAPACITY
2 = xx CU. FT.

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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 Label Location
(On Upper Right Side Of Refrigerator Liner)
Tech Sheet Location
(On Upper Right Side Of Machine
Compartment Cover)

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BOTTOM MOUNT FEATURES
JB36NXFXLW00, JB36NXFXRW00

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FRENCH DOOR FEATURES
JF42NXFXDW00

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SIDE BY SIDE FEATURES

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