KitchenAid KSCS25FKSS00 - Manuals

1-2 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE(ESD) SENSITIVE ELECTRONICS ESD problems are present everywhere. ESDmay damage or weaken the electronic controlassembly. The new control assembly may ap-pear to work well after repair is finished, butfailure may occur at a later date due to ESDstress. • Use an antistatic w...

1-3 MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER K S B S 2 5 F K WH 0 0 PRODUCT GROUP K = KitchenAid Brand PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION BR = Bottom Freezer Reversible Door SB = Counter Depth Factory Installed Trim SC = Counter Depth Architect Style SF = Counter Depth Side...

1-5 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number KSBP25FKSS KSBS25FKBL KSBS25FKBT Model Description KitchenAid Counter Depth Factory Installed SS Panel Black Dispenser KitchenAid Counter Depth Black Dispensing Trim Model KitchenAid Counter Depth Biscuit Dispensing Trim Model Size-Configuration 25' Counter Depth 25' ...

1-7 REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR For one year from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator (excluding the water filter) is operated and main-tained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specifiedrepla...

2-1 LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR IMPORTANT: All four leveling legs must con-tact the floor to support and stabilize the fullweight of the refrigerator. Base Grille Removal 1. Open the refrigerator doors. NOTE: Do not remove the Tech Sheets fas-tened behind the grille. 2. Remove the screws from the base...

3-1 OVERVIEW The KitchenAid Counter Depth RefrigeratorConstant Flow Temperature Management Sys-tem uses two thermistors to monitor tempera-ture changes inside the refrigerator and freezercompartments. The electronic control man-ages the operation of the variable capacitycompressor (VCC), a variable ...

3-2 Freezer Temperature Control —Temperature Decreasing When the freezer temperature begins to de-crease, the process will reverse. The compres-sor speed decreases, followed by the evapo-rator fan speed. Refrigerator Temperature Control —Temperature Increasing When the refrigerator calls for cooling...

3-3 COMPRESSOR The main control board supplies a 5 vdc, peak-to-peak square wave, at 54 to 150 Hz, to theinverter board. A standard VOM will read ap-proximately 2.5 vdc. The inverter board sup-plies the variable capacity compressor withthree-phase 230 vac. Varying the frequencyto the inverter board,...

3-4 The refrigerator temperature determines theopening of the air door. When the refrigeratorrequires cooling, if the evaporator fan motor isalready running for the freezer, the air doorpartially opens, and then adjusts, if necessary.While the refrigerator is cooling, the door willbe adjusting conti...

3-5 Freezer Thermistor If the control senses an open or a shortedthermistor, the compressor and the evaporatorfan motor will begin to operate on a timed onand off cycle. The cycle time is based oncurrent selected temperature settings. At mid-settings of 37 ° F / 0 ° F, the compressor and the evapora...

4-1 COMPONENT LOCATIONS This section instructs you on how to service each component inside the refrigerator/freezer. Thecomponents and their locations are shown below. Touch Control Assembly & Motorized Air Door Refrigerator Door Switch Freezer Door Switch Auger Motor (Behind Ice Bin) Freezer Th...

4-2 REMOVING THE TOUCH/DISPLAY BOARD, THE INSERT AND OVERLAY, & THE MOTORIZED AIR DOOR NOTE: Sharp edges may be present. 1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect thepower. 2. Open the refrigerator door and remove theitems from the top shelf. If necessary,remove the top shelf so you can easilyacc...

4-3 6. Disconnect the two wires from the lightsocket and the 3-wire connector from thetouch/display board, and remove the touchcontrol assembly. 3-Wire Connector 7. To remove the touch/display board, unclip it from the touch control housingand remove the board. 8. To remove the insert and overlay, p...

4-4 REMOVING A THERMISTOR NOTE: Sharp edges may be present. 1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect thepower. NOTE: The refrigerator and freezer thermistorsare identical and are removed in the samemanner. 2. Depending on the thermistor, open thefreezer or refrigerator door, and removeany items from...

4-5 REMOVING A DOOR SWITCH Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death orelectrical shock. 3. Use a small-bladed screwdriver and prythe door switch out of the freezer/refrig-erator liner opening. NOTE: Sharp edges...

4-6 REMOVING A LIGHT SOCKET NOTE: Sharp edges may be present. 1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect thepower. NOTE: The refrigerator and freezer light sock-ets are identical and are removed in the samemanner. 2. Depending on the light, open the freezeror refrigerator door, and remove any itemsfro...

4-7 REMOVING THE WATER RESERVOIR Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death orelectrical shock. NOTE: Sharp edges may be present. 1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect thepower. NOTE: The water reservoir locat...

4-9 REMOVING THE ICE MAKER AND THE AUGER MOTOR & CRUSH/CUBE SOLENOID Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death orelectrical shock. NOTE: Sharp edges may be present. 1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect t...

4-11 REMOVING THE EVAPORATOR FAN MOTOR, THE BIMETAL, THE DEFROST HEATER, & THE EVAPORATOR NOTE: Sharp edges may be present. 1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect thepower. 2. Open the freezer door and remove the icebin, shelves, and freezer baskets. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power be...

4-12 6. Lift and unhook the two evaporator covertabs, then lower the cover until the topedge clears the air duct, and slide thecover up and out of the freezer. 7. To remove the evaporator fan motor: a) Pull the fan blade off the motor shaft.b) Unclip the motor. c) Disconnect the wire connector from ...

4-14 10. To remove the evaporator: a) Remove the defrost heater from the evaporator (see page 4-13). b) Access the sealed system and dis- charge the refrigerant into an approvedrecovery system. c) Remove and replace the evaporator. g) Pull the bottom of the evaporator to- ward the front of the unit ...

4-15 REMOVING THE CONDENSER FAN MOTOR NOTE: Sharp edges may be present. 1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect thepower. 2. Pull the refrigerator out of its mountinglocation. 3. At the rear of the unit, remove the hex-head screws from the unit compartmentcover and remove the cover. Electrical Shoc...

4-16 REMOVING THE COMPRESSOR Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death orelectrical shock. NOTE: Sharp edges may be present. 1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect thepower. 2. Pull the refrigerator out of its...

4-17 REMOVING THE INVERTER ASSEMBLY NOTE: Sharp edges may be present. 1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect thepower. 2. Pull the refrigerator out of its mountinglocation. 3. At the rear of the unit, remove the hex-head screws from the unit compartmentcover and remove the cover. Electrical Shock ...

4-18 REMOVING THE MAIN CONTROL BOARD ASSEMBLY NOTE: Sharp edges may be present. 1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect thepower. 2. Pull the refrigerator out of its mountinglocation. 3. At the rear of the unit, remove the hex-head screws from the unit compartmentcover and remove the cover. Electri...

4-20 REMOVING THE WATER DISPENSER FILL TUBE Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death orelectrical shock. 3. Position the drip tray upside down underthe ice & water dispenser control panel,and pry the bottom...

4-22 REMOVING THE WATER VALVE NOTE: Sharp edges may be present. 1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect thepower. 2. Pull the refrigerator out of its mountinglocation. 3. Turn off the water supply to the refrigera-tor. 4. At the rear of the unit, remove the hex-head screws from the unit compartment...

4-23 REMOVING THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLES & FREEZER DOOR Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death orelectrical shock. b) Similarly, slide down and remove the bottom handle trim. c) Remove the four hex-head scr...

4-25 REMOVING A ROLLER NOTE: Sharp edges may be present. 1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect thepower. 2. Remove any food or beverage that canspill or be damaged from the refrigeratorand freezer compartments. 3. Pull the refrigerator out of its mountinglocation. 4. If possible, tip the unit to ...

5-1 Before testing any of the components, performthe following checks: • The most common cause for control failure is corrosion on connectors. Therefore, discon-necting and reconnecting wires will be nec-essary throughout test procedures. Refer to page 4-4 for the procedure for servic-ing a thermist...

5-2 Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. CONDENSER FAN MOTOR Refer to page 4-15 for the procedure for servic-ing the condenser fan motor. 1. Run the diagnostics tests (see page 6-1)and ...

5-3 COMPRESSOR & INVERTER Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Refer to page 4-16 & 4-17 for the procedure forservicing the compressor and inverter. 1. Run the diagnostics tests...

5-4 Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. MOTORIZED AIR DOOR Refer to page 4-2 for the procedure for servic-ing the motorized air door. 1. Run the diagnostics tests (see page 6-1)and che...

5-5 Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. MAIN CONTROL BOARD Refer to page 4-18 for the procedure for servicing the main control board. NOTE: See the chart for the main control board tes...

5-6 Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Refer to page 4-9 for the procedure for servic-ing the crush/cube solenoid. 1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect thepower. 2. Disconnect one...

5-7 Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. DOOR SWITCH WATER VALVE SOLENOID Refer to page 4-22 for the procedure for servic-ing the water valve. 1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect t...

6-1 DIAGNOSIS & TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSIS PRE-DIAGNOSTICS CHECKS • Confirm the refrigerator and freezer tem- peratures before beginning other checks. • See if the compressor, evaporator, and condenser fans are running. • Check the position of the air door. DIAGNOSTICS MODE The Diagnostics Mode i...

6-2 WATER FILTER INPUT (WFI) TEST To confirm that the water valves are beingmonitored by the WFI control, follow the pro-cedures listed: Testing The Dispenser Valve Input 1. Open the refrigerator door. 2. Depress the refrigerator light switch. 3. Place a container under the water spout. 4. Activate ...

6-3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TEST PROCEDURE-ACTION No DC control voltage from main PCB to the inverter board. See "Component Testing" section for main PCB test procedure. Control voltage wires loose or reversed. Check connections and repair as needed. Compressor. See "...

7-1 WIRING DIAGRAMS & STRIP CIRCUITS WIRING DIAGRAM

7-2 STRIP CIRCUITS THE COOLING CIRCUITS The Compressor Electronic Control Board Thermistor Compressor Inverter Board L1 N BK WH RD RD/WH P7-8 P7-3 P5-3 P5-2 WH The Condenser Fan Motor Electronic Control Board Condenser Fan Motor L1 N BK P5-2 P6-1 WH/RD WH

7-3 The Evaporator Fan Motor BK WH L1 N P5-2 P5-3 P7-4 P7-5 P7-9 P7-10 Electronic Control Board WH Evaporator Fan Motor YL RD BU YL/BU WH/VT YL/BK YL/RD THE DEFROST CYCLE The Defrost Heater Electronic Control Board Defrost Heater Bimetal L1 N BK P6-4 P5-2 PK BR WH