Whirlpool R-92 User manual

CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICAL
EDUCATION GROUP PRESENTS
R-92
JOB AID
Part No. 4322658A
WHIRLPOOL & KITCHENAID
IN-DOOR ICE SYSTEM

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FORWARD
This Job Aid, “Whirlpool & KitchenAid In-Door Ice System,” (P rt No. 4322658A), provides the
technici n with inform tion on the oper tion nd service of the Whirlpool & KitchenAid In-Door
Ice System. It is to be used s tr ining Job Aid nd Service M nu l. For specific inform tion on
the model being serviced, refer to the “Use nd C re Guide,” or “Tech Sheet” provided with the
Refriger tor/Freezer.
The Wiring Di gr ms used in this Job Aid re typic l nd should be used for tr ining purposes
only. Alw ys use the Wiring Di gr m supplied with the product when servicing the unit.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The go l of this Job Aid is to provide det iled inform tion th t will en ble the service technici n to
properly di gnose m lfunctions nd rep ir the In-Door Ice System.
The objectives of this Job Aid re to:
• Underst nd nd follow proper s fety prec utions.
• Successfully troubleshoot nd di gnose m lfunctions.
• Successfully perform necess ry rep irs.
• Successfully return the In-Door Ice System to proper oper tion l st tus.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION ssumes no responsibility for ny rep irs m de
on our products by nyone other th n Authorized Service Technici ns.
Copyright © 2002, Whirlpool Corpor tion, Benton H rbor, MI 49022

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TABLE OF CONENTS
GENERAL............................................................................................................................... 1-1
S fety First ......................................................................................................................... 1-1
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 2-1
Overview ............................................................................................................................ 2-1
THEORY OF OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 3-1
COMPONENT ACCESS ......................................................................................................... 4-1
Component Loc tions ........................................................................................................ 4-1
Removing The Ice M ker & The W ter Fill Tube............................................................... 4-2
Removing The Emitter & Receiver Modules ...................................................................... 4-5
Removing & Reinst lling The Motor .................................................................................. 4-6
Accessing The Selector Switch P ck & Dispenser Switches ............................................ 4-9
DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................. 5-1
Di gnostics ........................................................................................................................ 5-1
Optics Di gnostics Mode ............................................................................................... 5-1
Optics Di gnostics For Origin l Design Bo rds ............................................................. 5-2
Optics Di gnostics For 2002 Design Bo rds ................................................................. 5-4
Component Di gnostics Mode ....................................................................................... 5-5
Optics Di gnostics Mode Ch rts .................................................................................... 5-6
Component Di gnostics Mode Ch rt ............................................................................. 5-7
Troubleshooting Ch rt A—Origin l Optics Design ............................................................ 5-8
Troubleshooting Ch rt B—2002 Optics Design ................................................................. 5-9
Troubleshooting Ch rt C—Component Di gnostics Mode .............................................. 5-10
Troubleshooting The Motor.............................................................................................. 5-11
WIRING DIAGRAMS & STRIP CIRCUITS ............................................................................. 6-1
Whirlpool Wiring Di gr m .................................................................................................. 6-1
KitchenAid Wiring Di gr m ................................................................................................ 6-2
Strip Circuits ...................................................................................................................... 6-3
CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING EXERCISES ..................................................................... 7-1
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— NOTES —

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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:
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.
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