KitchenAid KAR-13 User manual

TECHNICAL EDUCATION
JOB AID 4317309
KAR-13
OUTDOOR AUTOMATIC
ICE MAKER
Model KUIO15NNLS

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repairs made
on our products by anyone other than Authorized ervice Technicians.
FORWARD
This KitchenAid Job Aid, “Outdoor Automatic Ice Maker,” (Part No. 4317309), provides the
technician with information on the installation, operation, and service of the Outdoor Automatic Ice
Maker. It is to be used as a training Job Aid and ervice Manual. For specific information on the
model being serviced, refer to the “Use and Care Guide,” or “Wiring Diagram” provided with the
ice maker.
The Wiring Diagram and trip Circuits 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 unit.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The goal of this Job Aid is to provide detailed information that will enable the service technician to
properly diagnose malfunctions and repair the KitchenAid Outdoor Automatic Ice Maker.
The objectives of this Job Aid are to:
• Understand and follow proper safety precautions.
• uccessfully troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions.
• uccessfully perform necessary repairs.
• uccessfully return the ice maker to its proper operational status.
Copyright © 2003, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Pa e
GENERAL............................................................................................................................... 1-1
afety First......................................................................................................................... 1-1
KitchenAid Model & erial Number Designations.............................................................. 1-3
Model & erial Number Label And Wiring Diagram Locations .......................................... 1-4
pecifications..................................................................................................................... 1-5
Outdoor Ice Maker Warranty ............................................................................................. 1-6
INSTALLATION INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 2-1
Electrical upply Requirements ......................................................................................... 2-1
Water upply And Drain Connections ............................................................................... 2-2
THEORY OF OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 3-1
The Controls ...................................................................................................................... 3-1
Water And Refrigerant Circuit ............................................................................................ 3-2
COMPONENT ACCESS ......................................................................................................... 4-1
Component Locations ........................................................................................................ 4-1
Removing The Water Inlet Valve ....................................................................................... 4-2
Removing The Evaporator ................................................................................................. 4-3
Removing The Water Recirculation Pump......................................................................... 4-4
Removing The Evaporator Thermistor............................................................................... 4-8
Removing The Bin Thermostat ........................................................................................ 4-10
Removing The Hot Gas Valve And olenoid ................................................................... 4-12
Removing The Master witch, Recirculation Pump Motor Capacitor,
And Electronic Control Board ....................................................................................... 4-14
Removing The Condenser Fan Motor ............................................................................. 4-16
Removing The Condenser ............................................................................................... 4-18
Removing The Compressor ............................................................................................. 4-20
Removing The Door, Door Gasket, And Top Cover ........................................................ 4-22
COMPONENT TESTING ........................................................................................................ 5-1
Water Inlet Valve olenoid ................................................................................................ 5-1
Water Recirculation Pump ................................................................................................. 5-1
Evaporator Thermistor ....................................................................................................... 5-2
Bin Thermostat .................................................................................................................. 5-2
Hot Gas Valve olenoid..................................................................................................... 5-3
Master witch .................................................................................................................... 5-3
Recirculation Pump Motor Capacitor ................................................................................. 5-4
Condenser Fan Motor ........................................................................................................ 5-4
Compressor, Overload, & Relay ........................................................................................ 5-5

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DIAGNOSIS & TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................... 6-1
Timing Chart ...................................................................................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting Chart ....................................................................................................... 6-2
WIRING DIAGRAM & STRIP CIRCUITS ............................................................................... 7-1
Wiring Diagram .................................................................................................................. 7-1
trip Circuits ...................................................................................................................... 7-2
TECH TIPS ............................................................................................................................. 8-1
Cleaning The Ice Maker..................................................................................................... 8-1
Routine Cleaning ......................................................................................................... 8-1
Cleaning The pray Assembly .................................................................................... 8-2

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Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to ollow these instructions can
result in death, ire, or electrical shock.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power be ore servicing.
Replace all parts and panels be ore
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
GENERAL
SAFETY FIRST
Your sa ety and the sa ety o 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
“DA GER” or “WAR I G.” These words mean:
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance
of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
You can be killed or seriously injured i you don’t
immediately ollow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured i you don’t
ollow instructions.
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY &
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
WARNING

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Electrical Shock Hazard
Connect green ground wire to ground
screw.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
WARNING
IMPORTANT
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Sensitive Electronics
ESD problems are present everywhere.
ESD may damage or weaken the elec-
tronic control assembly. The new control
assembly may appear to work well a ter
repair is inished, but ailure may occur at
a later date due to ESD stress.
• Use an antistatic wrist strap. Connect the
wrist strap to the green ground connec-
tion point, or to an unpainted metal sur-
face in the appliance.
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• Touch your finger repeatedly to a green
ground connection point, or to an un-
painted metal surface in the appliance.
• Before removing the part from its pack-
age, touch the antistatic bag to a green
ground connection point, or to an un-
painted metal surface in the appliance.
• Avoid touching electronic parts, or termi-
nal contacts. Handle the electronic con-
trol assembly by the edges only.
• When repackaging the failed electronic
control assembly in an antistatic bag,
observe the previous instructions.

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KITCHENAID MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER EH P 04 54321
DIVISION RESPONSIBILITY
E = EVA SVILLE, I / SOURCED
YEAR OF PRODUCTION
P = 2003, R = 2004
WEEK OF PRODUCTION
04 = 4th WEEK
PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER
MODEL NUMBER K UI O 15 NN L S 0
I TER ATIO AL SALES I D.
OR MARKETI G CHA EL
IF PRESE T
PRODUCT GROUP
K = KITCHE AID
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
UI = U DERCOU TER ICE MAKER
MERCHANDISING SCHEME
O = OUTDOOR
CAPACITY / SIZE / SERIES / CONFIGURATION
15 = 15" WIDE
FEATURES
= O -PUMP, O -REVERSIBLE DOOR
YEAR OF INTRODUCTION
L = 2002
COLOR CODE
S = STAI LESS STEEL
ENGINEERING CHANGE (NUMERIC)

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Wiring Diagram Location
(On Rear O Front Panel)
MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL
AND WIRING DIAGRAM LOCATIONS
The Model/Serial umber label and Wiring Diagram locations are shown below.
Model & Serial Number Label Location

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SPECIFICATIONS
Ice Shape ............................................................................................................. Top Hat
Ice Production Per Cycle........................................................ 24 pcs, 0.595 Ibs. (0.27 kg)
Storage Capacity (Approximate) ............................................................. 28 Ibs. (12.7 kg)
Bin Control Setting ...................................................................................22 Ibs. (10.0 kg)
Exterior Dimensions (W x D x H) ...................14.9″ x 22.6″ x 33.5″ (378 x 575 x 850mm)
Exterior Finish ....................................... Stainless Steel, Plastic, Galvanized Steel (Rear)
et Weight ..................................................................................................88 Ibs. (40 kg)
Cube Control System .......................................................Thermistor & Electronic Control
Harvesting Control System ............................................................. Hot Gas & Thermistor
Ice Making Water Control...................................................................... Electronic Control
Bin Control System ......................................................................................... Thermostat
Refrigerant .............................................................................................................. R134a
Ambient Temperature .................................................................................... 45 To 100°F
Water Supply Pressure ............................................................................... 7 To113 PSIG
AC Power Supply .........................................................................104 To 127 VAC, 60 Hz
Amperage....................................................... 3.4A (5 Minute Freeze @ 104°F/WT 80°F)
Minimum Circuit Capacity ................................................................................... 15 Amps
Maximum Fuse Size............................................................................................ 15 Amps
Ice Production Per 24 Hr. (Approximate) ...........................................................................
Electrical Consumption
Freeze Cycle TimeHarvest Cycle Time
Water Consumption (Per 24 Hrs.)
50/10 70/21 90/32
70/21 222 Watts 228 Watts 235 Watts
80/27 227 Watts 237 Watts 242 Watts
90/32 228 Watts 244 Watts 250 Watts
100/38 237 Watts 246 Watts 255 Watts
Ambient
Temp (°F/°C)
Water Temperature
(
°F/°C
)
50/10 70/21 90/32
70/21 44 Gal. 38 Gal. 33 Gal.
80/27 39 Gal. 31 Gal. 27 Gal.
90/32 38 Gal. 24 Gal. 20 Gal.
100/38 31 Gal. 23 Gal. 16 Gal.
Ambient
Temp (°F/°C)
Water Temperature
(
°F/°C
)
50/10 70/21 90/32
70/21 3.1 min. 2.0 min. 2.0 min.
80/27 3.0 min. 2.0 min. 2.0 min.
90/32 3.0 min. 2.4 min. 2.0 min.
100/38 3.0 min. 2.0 min. 2.1 min.
Ambient
Temp (°F/°C)
Water Temperature
(
°F/°C
)
50/10 70/21 90/32
70/21 16 min. 19 min. 23 min.
80/27 18 min. 21 min. 26 min.
90/32 19 min. 24 min. 29 min.
100/38 25 min. 29 min. 33 min.
Ambient
Temp (°F/°C)
Water Temperature
(
°F/°C
)
50/10 70/21 90/32
70/21 51 lbs. (23 kg) 46 lbs. (21 kg) 43 lbs. (19 kg)
80/27 47 lbs. (22 kg) 40 lbs. (18 kg) 38 lbs. (17 kg)
90/32 46 lbs. (21 kg) 35 lbs. (16 kg) 32 lbs. (14 kg)
100/38 40 lbs. (18 kg) 34 lbs. (15 kg) 29 lbs. (13 kg)
Water Temperature (°F/°C)
Ambient
Temp (°F/°C)

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OUTDOOR ICE MAKER WARRANTY