26" deep cabinets. 26" DEEP SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZERS has been compiled to provide the most recent information on design, features, troubleshooting, service and repair procedures. Whirlpool required sweep charge procedures are to be strictly adhered to when repairing the sealed system.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................ii TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................... iii SECTION ONE FEATURES AND DESIGN FEATURES AND DESIGN FEATURES AND DESIGN FEATURES AND DESIGN FEATURES AND DESIGN ..............................................1 1 1 1 1 Safety ..........................1 R134a Service Information .....................
View Section 1 of the Video Tape SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY WARNING To avoid the risk of electrical shock, property damage, personal injury or death: • The power cord must be plugged into a 3-prong grounding-type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition and local codes and ordinances.
R134a REFRIGERANT SERVICE INFORMATION This product uses R134a refrigerant. This refrigerant requires synthetic Ester Oil in the compressor. This cooling system does not tolerate contamination from any of the following: • Other Refrigerants • Moisture • Petroleum-based Lubricants • Silicone Lubricants •...
View Section 2 of the Video Tape SECTION 2 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS LEVELING THE UNIT AND ALIGNING THE DOORS Top Hinge Locations Rear Roller Fig. 1 Adjustment Screw Toe Grille Front Roller Location Adjustment Screw...
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ALIGNMENT AND LEVELING PROCEDURES FLOW CHART Slide Unit into Final Location. Unit Stable? 1. Remove toe grille by 1. Remove toe grille by pulling forward at pulling forward at each end. each end. 2. Turn roller adjust- 2. Turn roller adjust- ment screw(s) clock- ment screw for the wise until unit is...
View Section 3 of the Video Tape SECTION 3 THEORY OF OPERATION THEORY OF OPERATION THEORY OF OPERATION THEORY OF OPERATION THEORY OF OPERATION TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED MEAT LOCKER The 26" deep side-by-side refrigerator/freezer is equipped with a chilled meat locker which will keep the contents of the drawer approximately 5°F colder than the rest of the refrigerator section.
AUGER MOTOR AUGER MOTOR ASSEMBLY DRIVER LOCKING NUT CAPACITOR AUGER MOTOR SUPPORT AUGER MOTOR COVER Fig. 7 ICE BUCKET ICE BUCKET ASSEMBLY HELIX CAP CRUSHED ICE LIFT ICE AGITATOR WHEEL CRUSHED ICE BAR STEPPED WASHER ROTATING BLADE WAVED WASHERS STATIC BLADE ICE DAMPER STEPPED WASHER STATIC BLADE...
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6. Dispense ice by holding glass against ice lever arm. The mechanically operated ice chute door opens, and the motor driven helix is energized and ice is automatically dispensed into glass. When glass is withdrawn, a delay mechanism slowly closes the ice chute door. WARNING To avoid risk of personal Injury or property damage, refrigerator must be unplugged and ice storage bin must be removed before attempting to service...
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6. If odor, taste and sediment are a problem, a granulated activated carbon filter should be installed on the household plumbing line. 7. Underneath the ice and water dispenser is a small sump to catch any spillage that may occur. This is not a drain.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL OPERATION 1. Freezer temperature is regulated by an air sensing thermostat located at the top rear of the refrigerator compartment. A sensing tube goes into a well which routes the tube into the freezer section. This thermostat actuates the compressor to circulate refrigerant through the sealed system.
2. Refrigerator temperature is regulated by an air damper control. This control governs the amount of refrigerated air entering the refrigerator compartment. (Fig. 11) The control should be set to maintain 28°F to 40°F fresh food temperature. Air Supply to Freezer Back Refrigerator (Air Baffle)
ADAPTIVE DEFROST OPERATION 1. This unit is equipped with Adaptive Defrost Control (ADC). (Fig. 12) A defrost cycle occurs after a predetermined length of compressor run time. The length of accumulated compressor run time is determined by a microprocessor that monitors the length of a defrost cycle (the time) interval between energizing the defrost heater and the defrost thermostat opening).
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4. Vacation Mode Defrost Interval Interruption: The Vacation Mode Defrost Interval will be interrupted when either the freezer or refrigerator door is opened. • The next defrost cycle will occur 8 hours after the door is opened and the ADC will revert to CRTD (1) = 8 hours.
COMPONENT ACCESS COMPONENT ACCESS Accessing the components in the 26" Deep Side-by-Side Refrigerator/Freezer is generally quite similar to other typical Whirlpool units. COMPONENT COMPARTMENT Components located in the component compartment are assembled on a slide out tray at the bottom of the unit.
Accessing the Heat Exchanger and Wiring Harness The heat exchanger, water supply tube to the automatic ice maker and wiring harness are located under two (2) metal heat exchanger covers on the back of the cabinet. 1. Remove the seven (7) hex-head screws securing the component compartment cover to the cabinet.
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NOTE: When replacing the motor box be sure the wiring harness routes through the box correctly. Portions of the harness are covered with a plastic sheath that allows the wiring to pass into and out of the box at the top (down from the automatic ice maker) and right side (to the light fixture.) Replacement: 1.
Removing the Evaporator Fan Motor EVAPORATOR FAN SHROUD The evaporator fan motor is mounted on a bracket that is attached to a shroud mounted to the back wall of the freezer section. (Fig. 18) Fig. 18 1. Removing the two (2) hex-head screws that secure the fan motor bracket to the shroud.
Refrigerator Section The thermostat, air ducts and drinking water reservoir are all accessible from inside the refrigerator section. Removing the Drinking Water Reservoir The drinking water reservoir (Fig. 21) is located at the bottom of the refrigerator section. NOTE: The bottom shelf and vegetable crispers must be removed.
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COLD AIR Removing Cold Air Damper DUCT 1. Remove the control cover. 2. Remove the two (2) phillips-head screws securing the cold air damper to the duct work. (Fig. 24) 3. Remove the cold air damper from the unit. Fig. 24 DAMPER ASSEMBLY ICE AND WATER DISPENSING UNIT...
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Fig. 29 Fig. 28 FLUSH LOOK MODELS Factory Installed Flush Look Trim Package CUT OUT FOR HINGE DOOR COVER A FLUSH LOOK (BUILT-IN) model can be purchased with factory TRIM installed perimeter molding around the doors. This molding extends beyond the top of the door to hide the top hinges and is designed to accommodate custom panels for both the refrigerator and freezer Fig.
Section Four CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING EXERCISES EXERCISES EXERCISES EXERCISES EXERCISES...
View Section 5 of the Video Tape SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTICS TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTICS TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTICS TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTICS TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTICS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Operating Sound Level A. See Owners manual for explanation of normal operating sounds. Freezer Warm - Compressor Off A.
TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Long off Cycle - Too Warm at Start A. Low ambient temperature B. Freezer temperature control knob set too warm. C. Freezer temperature control out of calibration Short off Cycle A. High ambient and/or heavy usage B.
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS See the Tech Sheet for test procedures on electrical and mechanical components not listed here. COMPONENT TEST SOLUTION Adaptive Defrost Control Input Voltage Readings and Checks L1 to L2 - Line voltage should be present whenever the unit is powered.
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CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING EXERCISES CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING EXERCISES CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING EXERCISES CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING EXERCISES CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING EXERCISES...
View Section 6 of the Video Tape SECTION 6 TECH TIPS TECH TIPS TECH TIPS TECH TIPS TECH TIPS TYPICAL EXTERNAL SWEAT PATTERNS LEFT FRONT RIGHT BACK CLASSIFICATION OF CONDENSATION 1 = Haze or Fog 2 = Beading 3 = Beads or Small BOTTOM Drops 4 = Drops Running...
SERIAL AND MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATORS The serial number for all Whirlpool and KitchenAid brand refrigerator/freezers contain the following designations: EC E 39 40174 Manufacturer Site/Source Calendar Year Calendar Week Sequential Serial Number The model number for the KitchenAid brand 26" deep freestanding and flush look side-by-side refrig-...
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The model number for the Whirlpool brand 26" deep freestanding and flush look side-by-side refrig- erator/freezers contain the following designations: Model Number Marketing Channel (if present) Product Group E = Refrigeration Product Identification Capacity Model Series D = DesignerStyle Feature Code...
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ANSWER SHEET CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING EXERCISES EXERCISES EXERCISES EXERCISES EXERCISES...