KitchenAid KUWS246 User manual

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TECHNICAL EDUCATION
KUWS246
WINE
CELLAR
JOB AID 4317201
KAR-5

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INTRODUCTION
This Job Aid, KUWS246 WINE CELLAR, (Part No. 4317201), has been compiled to provide the most
recent information on design, features, troubleshooting, service and repair procedures for the 60 bottle
capacity wine cellar with glass door.
KUWS246 WINE CELLAR KitchenAid required sweep charge procedures are to be strictly adhered to
when repairing the sealed system. For a complete explanation of those procedures, refer to the Job
Aid, SWEEP CHARGE PROCEDURES FOR THE 90's, (Part No. 4321717) and its companion video
(Part No. 4321718.)
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 60 bottle capacity wine cellar.
The objectives of the Job Aid are:
The service technician will -
• Understand proper safety precautions.
• Successfully troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions.
• Successfully perform necessary repairs.
• Successfully return the wine cellar to proper operational status.
KITCHENAID CORPORATION ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY
FOR ANY REPAIRS MADE ON OUR PRODUCTS BY ANYONE
OTHER THAN AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIANS.
© 1996 KitchenAid, Inc., St. Joseph, MI 49013
FOR THE WAY IT'S MADE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................. ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................................................................... iii
SAFETY ............................................................................................................................ iv
SECTION ONE
SERVICE AND PARTS ........................................................................................................ 1
R134a Refrigerant........................................................................................................... 1
Component Location....................................................................................................... 2
SECTION TWO
THEORY OF OPRATION..................................................................................................... 3
TriZone® Cooling System...............................................................................................................3
Storage..........................................................................................................................................3
Cycle Defrost.................................................................................................................................4
Reversible Door ............................................................................................................................4
Door Adjustment ...........................................................................................................................4
SECTION THREE
COMPONENT ACCESS ...................................................................................................... 5
Component Compartment .............................................................................................................5
Evaporator.....................................................................................................................................6
SECTION FOUR
TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSIS ........................................................................... 7
Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................................................................................7
Refrigeration System Diagnosis....................................................................................................8
Compressor Winding Resistance..................................................................................................8
SECTION FIVE
TECH TIPS........................................................................................................................... 9
Wiring Diagram .............................................................................................................................9
Strip Circuits..................................................................................................................................9
Serial and Model Number Designation........................................................................................10
Product Specification and Warranty Information Sources...........................................................10

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SAFETY
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• The power cord must be plugged into a 3-prong grounding-type wall receptacle, grounded
in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition and local
codes and ordinances.
• It is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have a proper 3-prong wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician.
• DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE
THE POWER CORD GROUNDING PRONG.
• A separate adequately fused and grounded circuit
should be available for this appliance.
• Do not remove any grounding wires from individual
components while servicing, unless the component
is to be removed and replaced. It is extremely
important to replace all grounding wires when
components are replaced.
To avoid the risk of electrical shock,
property damage, personal injury or death:
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect electric supply from appliance before servicing.
Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock.
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