Whirlpool KDDC24RVS User manual

TECHNICAL EDUCATION
JOB AID 4317434
R-107
2008 DOUBLE DRAWER
REFRIGERATOR / FREEZER
UNDER COUNTER
PRODUCTS
KDDC24RVS
KDDO24RVX
KDDC24CVS
KDDO24CVX
KDDC24FVS
KDDO24FVX
JUD248RCRS
JUD248RCCX
JUD248CCRS
JUD248CCCR
JUD248FCRS
JUD248FCCX

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repairs made
on our products by anyone other than In-Home Service Professionals.
FORWARD
This Job Aid “2008 Double Drawer Under Counter Refrigerator / Freezer Products” (Part No.
4317434), provides the In-Home Service Professional with information on the installation, opera-
tion, and service of the 2008 Double Drawer Refrigerator / Freezer. For specic information on
the model being serviced, refer to the “Use and Care Guide,” or “Tech Sheet” provided with the
refrigerator / freezer.
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 /
freezer.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The goal of this Job Aid is to provide detailed information that will enable the In-Home Service
Professional to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair the 2008 Double Drawer Refrigerator
/ Freezer.
The objectives of this Job Aid are to:
• Successfully troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions.
• Successfully perform necessary repairs.
• Successfully return the refrigerator / freezer to its proper operational status.
Copyright © 2009, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page(s)
GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. 1-1
Refrigerator / Freezer Safety.............................................................................................. 1-1
Design Specications................................................................................................. 1-2 , 1-3
Model And Serial Number Label Location.......................................................................... 1-4
INSTALLATION INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 2-1
Electrical Supply Requirements ......................................................................................... 2-1
Location Requirements ...................................................................................................... 2-2
Water Supply Requirments ................................................................................................ 2-3
Product Dimensions........................................................................................................... 2-4
THEORY OF OPERATION .................................................................................................... 3-1
Operating Systems..................................................................................................... 3-1 , 3-2
Refrigerator/Freezer Combo Cooling Operation ................................................................ 3-3
Refrigerator/Freezer Combo Defrost Operation................................................................. 3-4
COMPONENT ACCESS ........................................................................................................ 4-1
Drawer Removal ................................................................................................................ 4-1
Drawer Installation ............................................................................................................. 4-2
Removing The Drawer Front.............................................................................................. 4-3
Removing The User Interface Board.................................................................................. 4-4
Installing The User Interface Board.................................................................................... 4-5
Component Locations ........................................................................................................ 4-6
Icemaker ............................................................................................................................ 4-7
Removing The Separator................................................................................. 4-8 , 4-9 , 4-10
Evaporator Components ...................................................................................................4-11
Machine Compartment Components ..................................................................... 4-12 , 4-13
Removing The Water Valve.............................................................................................. 4-14
Condenser And PC Board................................................................................................ 4-15
DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................... 5-1
Main PCB Connector Function........................................................................... 5-1 , 5-2 , 5-3
Display PCB Connector Function....................................................................................... 5-3
Built-In Board Diagnostics.................................................................................................. 5-4
WIRING DIAGRAMS .................................................................................................... 6-1 , 6-2
Product Specications and Warranty Information Sources................................................ 6-3

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NOTES

1-1
GENERAL
REFRIGERATOR / FREEZER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on the appliance.
Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential 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.
WARNING
DANGER

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DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
24" Drawer Models
Double Refrigerator Drawers
Two refrigerator drawers provide additional storage options in the kitchen or other areas of the home.
Euro SeriesI
JUD248RCRS
Overlay - Custom Panels and Handles Required
JUD248RCCX
Refrigerator/Freezer Drawers (with ice maker and water filter)
Upper refrigerator drawer and lower freezer drawer provide additional storage options in the kitchen or other areas of the home .
Factory-installed ice maker in lower drawer ensures a constant supply of ice on hand at all times.
Euro Series
JUD248CCRS
Overlay - Custom Panels and Handles Required
JUD248CCCX
Double Freezer Drawers (with ice maker and water filter)
Two freezer drawers provide additional storage options in the kitchen or other areas of the home. Factory-installed ice maker in
lower drawer ensures a constant supply of ice on hand at all times.
Euro Series
JUD248FCRS
Overlay - Custom Panels and Handles Required
JUD248FCCX

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DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS (continued)
24" Drawer Models
Double Refrigerator Drawers
Two refrigerator drawers provide additional storage options in the kitchen or other areas of the home.
Architect®Series II
KDDC24RVS
Overlay - Custom Panels and Handles Required
KDDO24RVX
Refrigerator/Freezer Drawers (with ice maker and water filter)
Upper refrigerator drawer and lower freezer drawer provide additional storage options in the kitchen or other areas of the home .
Factory-installed ice maker in lower drawer ensures a constant supply of ice on hand at all times.
Architect®Series II
KDDC24CVS
Overlay - Custom Panels and Handles Required
KDDO24CVX
Double Freezer Drawers (with ice maker and water filter)
Two freezer drawers provide additional storage options in the kitchen or other areas of the home. Factory-installed ice maker i n lower
drawer ensures a constant supply of ice on hand at all times.
Architect®Series II
KDDC24FVS
Overlay - Custom Panels and Handles Required
KDDO24FVX

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MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LABEL LOCATION
The Model/Serial Number label location is shown below.
After pulling the upper drawer out, the Model/Serial Number label is on
the inside upper right corner.
Model and Serial
Number Location

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Before you move the refrigerator into its nal
location, it is important to make sure you have
the proper electrical connection:
• A 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only 15- or 20- amp electri-
cal supply, properly grounded in accordance
with the National Electrical Code and local
codes and ordinances, is required.
• It is recommended that a separate circuit,
serving only this appliance, be provided. Use
a receptacle which cannot be turned off by
a switch or pull chain.
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
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 follow these instructions can
result in death, re, or electrical shock.
WARNING
Recommended Grounding Method
This appliance must be grounded. This appli-
ance is equipped with a power supply cord hav-
ing a 3-prong grounding plug. The cord must be
plugged into a mating, 3- prong, grounding-type
wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with
the National Electrical Code and local codes
and ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle is
not available, it is the personal responsibility
of the customer to have a properly grounded,
3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualied
electrician.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
WARNING

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LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
NOTES:
For the refrigerator drawers to be ush •
with the front of the base cabinets
remove any baseboards or moldings from
the rear of the opening. See “Product
Dimensions” and later in this section
“Opening Dimensions (both styles).”
It is recommended that you do not install •
the refrigerator drawers near an oven,
radiator, or other heat source.
Do not install in a location where the •
temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C).
OPENING DIMENSIONS
(BOTH STYLES)
Height dimensions are shown with the •
leveling legs extended to the minimum
height of 1/4" (6.35 mm) below the
refrigerator drawers.
NOTE: When leveling legs are fully extended
to 1" (25 mm) below the refrigerator
drawers, add 3/4" (19.05 mm) to the
height dimensions.
See “Product Dimensions.”
If the oor of the opening is not level with •
the kitchen oor,
shim the opening to make it level with the •
kitchen oor.
Critical Dimensions:
A. 14 3/ 4" (37.5 cm) utility opening
B. 24" (60.96 cm) minimum opening width
1/2 "
(1.3 cm)
14 3/4"
(37.5 cm)
24"
(60.96 cm)
min.
24" (60.96 cm) min.
34 3/8" (87.3 cm) min.
35" (88.9 cm) max.
B
A
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Do not store fuel tank in a garage or indoors.
Do not store grill with fuel tank in a garage or indoors.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
Keep ammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from refrigerator
drawer(s).
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or re.
WARNING