Whirlpool GI7FVCXWA Bottom User manual

JOB AID 8178777
R-109
2009 Whirlpool 27' French Door IDI
Models KBFA20ER & KBFA25ER
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Models:
GI7FVCXWA GI7FVCXWB GI7FVCXWQ GI7FVCXWY

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repairs
made on our products by anyone other than Authorized Service Technicians.
FORWARD
This Job Aid, (Part No. 8178777), provides the technician with information on the installation,
operation, and service of the Whirlpool 27' French Door Bottom-Mount Refrigerator. For specific
information on the model being serviced, refer to the “Use and Care Guide,” or “Tech Sheet”
provided with the Whirlpool 27' French Door Bottom-Mount 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 service technician to proper-
ly diagnose malfunctions and repair the Whirlpool 27' French Door Bottom-Mount Refrigerator.
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 Page
GENERAL .............................................................. 1-1
RefrigeratorSafety ...................................................... 1-1
Whirlpool Model And Serial Number Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Model And Serial Number Label And Tech Sheet Locations ....................... 1-3
Specifications .......................................................... 1-4
Whirlpool Corporation Major Appliance Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ........................................... 2-1
InstallationInstructions................................................... 2-1
PRODUCT OPERATION.................................................... 3-1
Main Control Board ...................................................... 3-1
RefrigerationSystemFlow ................................................ 3-2
MachineCompartmentAirFlow ............................................ 3-3
CabinetAirFlow ........................................................ 3-4
Cabinet Water Flow...................................................... 3-5
Ice Compartment And Freezer Fan Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Accessing Dispenser Switches ............................................. 3-7
Using The Control Display................................................. 3-8
COMPONENT ACCESS .................................................... 4-1
Component Locations .................................................... 4-1
RemovingTheFacade ................................................... 4-2
RemovingTheIceMakerAssembly......................................... 4-4
Removing The Heat Shield And Thermal Fuse ................................. 4-7
RemovingTheIceMakerLED ............................................. 4-8
Accessing The Water Valve And Reservor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Removing The Water Valve................................................4-11
RemovingTheTestSwitch............................................... 4-13
Accessing The Motorized Air Damper....................................... 4-14
Accessing The Machine Compartment ...................................... 4-15
RemovingTheCompressor .............................................. 4-16
AccessingTheElectronicBoards.......................................... 4-17
RemovingTheDrainTube ............................................... 4-18
LevelingLegs ......................................................... 4-19
Dropping The Machine Compartment Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Removing Left Roller.................................................... 4-21
Removing The Evaporation Pan ........................................... 4-22
Removing The Condenser Fan Assembly.................................... 4-23
Disassembling The Dispenser............................................. 4-24
Accessing The Door Hinges And Water Tubes ................................ 4-29
PreparationForLeftDoorRemoval ........................................ 4-30
RemovingTheIceMakerFillTube......................................... 4-31

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)
COMPONENT TESTING ................................................... 5-1
ForServiceTechnician'sUseOnly.......................................... 5-1
Component Specifications................................................. 5-2
DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ................................... 6-1
DiagnosticTests ........................................................ 6-1
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 6-3
WIRING DIAGRAMS ...................................................... 7-1
Main Control Board...................................................... 7-2
Main Control Board Connector Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

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GENERAL
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY
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:
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
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
DANGER
WARNING

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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
WHIRLPOOL MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS
SERIAL NUMBER
MODEL NUMBER G I 7 F V C X W A
PRODUCT GROUP
G = WHIRLPOOL
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
I = EXTERNAL ICE & WATER
CAPACITY
7 = 27 CU. FT.
MODEL NUMBER
MODEL/SERIES
F = RETAIL
MODEL FEATURE VARIANTS
V = SPECIAL VARIATION
MODEL FEATURE CODE
C = IN DOOR ICE DISPENSER
DOOR SWING
X = FRENCH DOOR
YEAR OF INTRODUCTION
W = 2009
COLOR CODE
A = SATINA ON MONO CABINET
B = BLACK
Q = WHITE
Y = SS ON MONO CABINET

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Bottom Grille
MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER
LABEL & TECH SHEET LOCATIONS
The Model & Serial Number label location is shown below.
Model & Serial Number Label
The Tech Sheet location is shown below.
Tech Sheet

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SPECIFICATIONS

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY

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— NOTES —

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

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WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
CONNECT THE WATER SUPPLY

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REFRIGERATOR DOORS AND DRAWER

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Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before removing doors.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

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REFRIGERATOR USE
OPENING AND CLOSING DOORS

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CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL
WATER AND ICE DISPENSER
(on some models)

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ICE MAKER AND STORAGE BIN

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WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM
CLEANING
REFRIGERATOR CARE