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Kitchenaid ice maker test points. This ice maker is used throughout the appliance industry in many different brands and models including sub zero amana maytag kenmore frigidaire electrolux and others. Make sure your test probes go into the test points 1 2 test points t h will verify if the bimetal thermostat is open or closed. Download this diagram and keep it handy. Whirlpool built modular icemaker wiring diagram and test points.
Ice maker kitchenaid kuic15n 15 in. Run an optics check as described in the previous. If the freezer temperature is not cold enough to allow the ice maker bi metal to close a jumper must be installed on the ice maker at test points t and h and the test rerun. If there is knob pull it off first then pry off the face plate with a small screwdriver.
If there is 120vac then using an insulated piece of wire 14 ga short points t h to run the motor. Leave the jumper in for a half of a revolution and remove it. Ice maker cycle test. I show you how to test and replace a whirlpool ice maker assembly.
Troubleshooting a no ice complaint and testing replacing a whirlpool modular ice maker samurairepairman. Also using the test ports on the module will help you far more than disassembling the ice maker. T here are two types of ice makers those in which all of the parts can be individually replaced and those in which some of the parts are clustered together into a control module. The test holes are identified as n m v etc.
Make sure the test probes are 1 2 in. Make sure your test probes go into the test points 12 test points t h will verify if the bimetal thermostat is open or closed. Remove the ice maker head cover and check for 120vac between n l test points. The test for ohms should be done with the power off.
All resistance checks must be done with power disconnected from the icemaker or whole appliance. Refer to the troubleshooting chart on page 5 10 for additional servicing in formation. If it doesn t the motor on the module is bad. Maytag kitchenaid ice maker not dropping cubes repair.
How to test the control module. How to test the ice maker and optics sytem in a whirlpool kitchenaid optical controlled in door ice idi system. Testing for voltage between test points l and n should measure 120 volts if the icemaker is receiving power. Architect series ii ice maker parts list.
Whirlpool built modular icemaker wiring diagram and test points. If it does start reinstall i m and wait.