KitchenAid KSSC36FKB00 User manual

TECHNICAL EDUCATION
JOB AID 4317326A
KAR-11
2001 K MODEL
BUILT-IN SIDE-BY-SIDE
REFRIGERATOR WITH VARIABLE
CAPACITY COMPRESSOR
MODELS:
KSSC36FKB00
KSSC36FKS00
KSSC36QKS00
KSSC42FKB00
KSSC42FKS00
KSSC42QKS00
KSSC48FKB00
KSSC48FKS00
KSSC48QKS00
KSSP36QKS00
KSSP42QKS00
KSSP48QKS00
KSSS36FKB00
KSSS36FKT00
KSSS36FKW00
KSSS36FKX00
KSSS36QKB00
KSSS36QKT00
KSSS36QKW00
KSSS36QKX00
KSSS42FKB00
KSSS42FKT00
KSSS42FKW00
KSSS42FKX00
KSSS42QKB00
KSSS42QKT00
KSSS42QKW00
KSSS42QKX00
KSSS48FKB00
KSSS48FKT00
KSSS48FKW00
KSSS48FKX00
KSSS48QKB00
KSSS48QKT00
KSSS48QKW00
KSSS48QKX00

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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, 2001 K Model Built-In ide-By- ide Refrigerator With Variable Capacity
Compressor (Part No. 4317326A), provides the technician with information on the installation and
service of the Built-In ide-By- ide Refrigerator. 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 “Tech heet” provided with the refrigerator.
The Wiring Diagrams 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 Built-In ide-By- ide Refrigerator.
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 refrigerator to its proper operational status.
Copyright © 2002, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pag
GENERAL............................................................................................................................... 1-1
afety First......................................................................................................................... 1-1
Electrical Power upply & Grounding Requirements ................................................... 1-1
Anti-Tip Requirements.................................................................................................. 1-2
Electrostatic Discharge (E D) ensitive Electronics.................................................... 1-2
Model & erial Number Designations ................................................................................ 1-3
Model & erial Number Label And Tech heet Locations................................................. 1-4
pecifications..................................................................................................................... 1-5
Refrigerator Warranty ........................................................................................................ 1-8
INSTALLATION INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 2-1
THEORY OF OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 3-1
COMPONENT ACCESS ......................................................................................................... 4-1
Component Locations ........................................................................................................ 4-1
Removing The Unit Compartment Cover........................................................................... 4-2
Removing A Door witch, The Power witch, The Inverter Assembly,
And The Main Control Board Assembly.......................................................................... 4-4
Removing The Condenser Fan Motor ............................................................................... 4-8
Removing The Compressor And Filter/Drier...................................................................... 4-9
Removing The Bimetal, The Evaporator Fan Motor,
The Defrost Heater, And The Evaporator ..................................................................... 4-10
Removing The Touch/Display Board & The Motorized Air Door ..................................... 4-14
Removing The Ice Maker And The Auger Motor & Crush/Cube olenoid....................... 4-16
Removing A Thermistor ................................................................................................... 4-18
Removing A Light ocket ................................................................................................ 4-19
Removing The Water Reservoir ...................................................................................... 4-20
Removing The Water Valve ............................................................................................. 4-22
Removing The Water & Ice Dispenser ............................................................................ 4-23
Removing A Door Gasket ................................................................................................ 4-25
Removing The Freezer Or Refrigerator Door .................................................................. 4-26
COMPONENT TESTING ........................................................................................................ 5-1
Thermistor.......................................................................................................................... 5-1
Evaporator Fan Motor ........................................................................................................ 5-2
Condenser Fan Motor ........................................................................................................ 5-2
Compressor & Inverter....................................................................................................... 5-3
Motorized Air Door ............................................................................................................. 5-4
Defrost Heater & Bimetal ................................................................................................... 5-4
Main Control Board ............................................................................................................ 5-5
Crush/Cube olenoid......................................................................................................... 5-6
Ice Maker Auger Motor ...................................................................................................... 5-6
Water Valve olenoid ........................................................................................................ 5-7
Door witch ....................................................................................................................... 5-7

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DIAGNOSIS & TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................... 6-1
Diagnosis ........................................................................................................................... 6-1
Pre-Diagnostics Checks ................................................................................................. 6-1
Diagnostics Mode ........................................................................................................... 6-1
Water Filter Input (WFI) Test .......................................................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting Chart ....................................................................................................... 6-3
WIRING DIAGRAMS & STRIP CIRCUITS ............................................................................. 7-1
Wiring Diagram—Bottom Mount ........................................................................................ 7-1
Wiring Diagram— ide-By- ide Models ............................................................................. 7-2
trip Circuits ...................................................................................................................... 7-3
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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 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:
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 if you don’t imme-
diately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow
instructions.
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY &
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

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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
stress.
• Use an antistatic wrist strap. Connect the
wrist strap to a green ground connection
point or unpainted metal in the appliance; or
touch your finger repeatedly to a green ground
connection point or unpainted metal in the
appliance.
• Before removing the part from its package,
touch the antistatic bag to a green ground
connection point or unpainted metal in the
appliance.
• Avoid touching electronic parts or terminal
contacts. Handle the electronic control as-
sembly by the edges only.
• When repackaging the failed electronic con-
trol assembly in an antistatic bag, observe
the above instructions.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Connect green ground wire to ground
screw.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
ANTI-TIP
REQUIREMENTS
Tip Over Hazard
Re rigerator is top heavy and tips easily
when not completely installed.
Keep doors taped closed until re rigera-
tor is completely installed.
Use two or more people to move and
install re rigerator.
Failure do so can result in death or
serious injury.

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MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
MODEL NUMBER K S S S 4 2 Q K X 0 0
PRODUCT GROUP
K = KitchenAid Brand
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
BR = Bottom Mount Right Hand Hinge
BL = Bottom Mount Left Hand Hinge
SS = Side-By-Side Built-In
MERCHANDISING SCHEME/SERIES
C = Wrap Around Stainless Steel
P = Factory Installed Panel Kit
S = Framed Trim Kit (Panels Not Included)
CAPACITY/ SIZE
36 = 36″Width
42 = 42″Width
48 = 48″Width
FEATURES
D = Ice & Water Dispensing
F = Factory Installed Ice Maker w/Filter
M = Factory Installed Ice Maker wo/Filter
Q = Ice/Crushed Ice & Water Dispensing w/Filter
YEAR OF INTRODUCTION
K = 2001
COLOR CODE
X = No Color Used
ENERGY POWER CONSUMPTION CHANGE
0 = Original, 1 = 1st Change, 2 = 2nd Change, Etc.
ENGINEERING CHANGE (NUMERIC)
0 = Original, 1 = 1st Change, 2 = 2nd Change, Etc.
SERIAL NUMBER Q L 3 0 10003
MANUFACTURING SITE
Q = LaVergne, TN
YEAR OF PRODUCTION
L = 2001
WEEK OF PRODUCTION
30th WEEK
PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER

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MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL
AND TECH SHEET LOCATIONS
The Model/Serial umber Label and Tech Sheet locations are shown below.
Model & Serial Number Location
(Freezer Compartment)
Tech Sheet Location
(On Unit Compartment Cover)

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number KSSC36FKB KSSC36FKS KSSC36QKS
Model Description Black Architect Series - Non-Disp.
with water filter
Architect Series - Non-Dispenser with
water filter
Stainless Steel Architect Series -
Disp. - with water filter
Size-Configuration 36" 36" 36"
Refrigerator Volume (Cu Ft) 13 13 13
Freezer Volume (Cu Ft) 7.5 7.5 7.4
Crated Weight (lbs) 500 500 500
Refrigerant 134a 134a 134a
Standard Warranty (Months) 24 24 24
Full Liner And Sealed System Warranty (Months) 72 72 72
Sealed System Warranty (Months) 144 144 144
Model Number KSSC42FKB KSSC42FKS KSSC42QKS
Model Description Black Architect Series - Non-Dispenser
with water filter
Architect Series - Non-Dispenser
with water filter
Stainless Steel Architect -
Dispenser with water filter
Size-Configuration 42" 42" 42"
Refrigerator Volume (Cu Ft) 13 15.6 15.7
Freezer Volume (Cu Ft) 9.1 9.1 8.9
Crated Weight (lbs) 552 552 552
Refrigerant 134a 134a 134a
Standard Warranty (Months) 24 24 24
Full Liner And Sealed System Warranty (Months) 72 72 72
Sealed System Warranty (Months) 144 144 144
Model Number KSSC48FKB KSSC48FKS KSSC48QKS
Model Description Black Architect Series - Non-Dispenser
with water filter
Architect Series - Non-Dispenser with
water filter
Stainless Steel Architect Series
with Dispenser with Water Filter
Size-Configuration 48" 48" 48"
Refrigerator Volume (Cu Ft) 18.3 18.3 18.4
Freezer Volume (Cu Ft) 10.7 10.7 10.5
Crated Weight (lbs) 579 579 579
Refrigerant 134a 134a 134a
Standard Warranty (Months) 24 24 24
Full Liner And Sealed System Warranty (Months) 72 72 72
Sealed System Warranty (Months) 144 144 144
Model Number KSSP36QKS KSSP42QKS KSSP48QKS
Model Description Stainless Steel - Dispenser - Factory
Installed Panels with water filter
Stainless Steel - Dispenser - Factory
Installed Panels with water filter
Stainless Steel - Dispenser - Factory
Installed Panels with Water Filter
Size-Configuration 36" 42" 48"
Refrigerator Volume (Cu Ft) 13 15.7 18.4
Freezer Volume (Cu Ft) 7.4 8.9 10.5
Crated Weight (lbs) 500 552 579
Refrigerant 134a 134a 134a
Standard Warranty (Months) 24 24 24
Full Liner And Sealed System Warranty (Months) 72 72 72
Sealed System Warranty (Months) 144 144 144

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Model Number KSSS36FKB KSSS36FKT KSSS36FKW
Model Description Black Trim -Custom Panels Required-
Non-Dispenser with water filter
Biscuit Trim -Custom Panels Required-
Non-Dispenser with water filter
White Trim-Non-Dispenser-Custom
Panels Required with water filter
Size-Configuration 36" 36" 36"
Refrigerator Volume (Cu Ft) 13 13 13
Freezer Volume (Cu Ft) 7.5 7.5 7.5
Crated Weight (lbs) 500 500 500
Refrigerant 134a 134a 134a
Standard Warranty (Months) 24 24 24
Full Liner And Sealed System Warranty (Months) 72 72 72
Sealed System Warranty (Months) 144 144 144
Model Number KSSS36FKX KSSS36QKB KSSS36QKT
Model Description Brushed Aluminum Trim -Custom Panels
Required-Non-Dispenser with water filter
KitchenAid Black
Dispenser Water Filter
KitchenAid Biscuit
Dispenser Water Filter
Size-Configuration 36" 36" Side By Side 36" Side by Side
Refrigerator Volume (Cu Ft) 13 13 13
Freezer Volume (Cu Ft) 7.5 7.4 7.4
Crated Weight (lbs) 500 500 500
Refrigerant 134a 134a 134a
Standard Warranty (Months) 24 24 24
Full Liner And Sealed System Warranty (Months) 72 60 60
Sealed System Warranty (Months) 144 144 144
Model Number KSSS36QKW KSSS36QKX KSSS42FKB
Model Description KitchenAid White Dispenser
with Water Filter
KitchenAid Black Dispenser
with Water Filter
Black Trim - Non-Dispenser with water
filter- Custom Panels Required
Size-Configuration 36" Side By Side 36" Side By Side 42"
Refrigerator Volume (Cu Ft) 13 13 15.6
Freezer Volume (Cu Ft) 7.4 7.4 9.1
Crated Weight (lbs) 500 500 552
Refrigerant 134a 134a 134a
Standard Warranty (Months) 24 24 24
Full Liner And Sealed System Warranty (Months) 60 60 72
Sealed System Warranty (Months) 144 144 144
Model Number KSSS42FKT KSSS42FKW KSSS42FKX
Model Description Biscuit Trim - Non-Dispenser with water
filter- Custom Panels Required
White Trim - Non-Dispenser with water
filter- Custom Panels Required
Brushed Aluminum Trim - Non-Dispenser
with water filter- Custom Panels Required
Size-Configuration 42" 42" 42"
Refrigerator Volume (Cu Ft) 15.6 15.6 15.6
Freezer Volume (Cu Ft) 9.1 9.1 9.1
Crated Weight (lbs) 552 552 552
Refrigerant 134a 134a 134a
Standard Warranty (Months) 24 24 24
Full Liner And Sealed System Warranty (Months) 72 72 72
Sealed System Warranty (Months) 144 144 144