Whirlpool GI7FVCXWY - Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Specifications

JOB AID 8178777R-1092009 Whirlpool 27' French Door IDI Models KBFA20ER & KBFA25ERTECHNICAL EDUCATIONModels:GI7FVCXWA GI7FVCXWB GI7FVCXWQ G

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7-2MAIN CONTROL BOARD CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION

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2-1ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTSINSTALLATION REQUIREMENTSINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSLOCATION REQUIREMENTS

2-2WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTSCONNECT THE WATER SUPPLY

2-3REFRIGERATOR DOORS AND DRAWER

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2-5Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before removing doors.Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

2-6REFRIGERATOR USEOPENING AND CLOSING DOORS

2-7CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROLWATER AND ICE DISPENSER(on some models)

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2-9ICE MAKER AND STORAGE BIN

- ii -WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repairs made on our products by anyone other than Authorized Service Technicians.

2-10WATER FILTRATION SYSTEMCLEANINGREFRIGERATOR CARE

2-11REFRIGERATOR OPERATIONTROUBLESHOOTINGCHANGING THE LIGHT BULB

2-12ICE AND WATERTEMPERATURE AND MOISTURE

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3-1PRODUCT OPERATIONElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can res

3-2REFRIGERATION SYSTEM FLOWCappillary TubeSuction TubeEvaporatorCompressor Discharge TubeCompressor Suction TubeDryerPost Condenser TubeCondenserProc

3-3MACHINE COMPARTMENT AIR FLOWCompressorCondenser Fan AssemblyDrip PanCondenser

3-4Ice Bin Air ReturnRefrigerator Return Air TunnelRefrigerator Return Air TunnelFreezer Air Supply GrilleFreezer Return Air Through Louvers At Bott

3-5CABINET WATER FLOWFoamed-in Conduit1/4" O.D. Plastic Tubing1/4" O.D. Plastic Tubing5/16" O.D. Plastic Tubing5/16" O.D. Plastic

- iii -TABLE OF CONTENTSPageGENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-6ICE COMPARTMENT AND FREEZER FAN OPERATIONIce Compartment and Freezer Fan OperationFreezer Compartment Calling For Cooling - Evaporator Fan On 100%,

3-7ACCESSING DISPENSER SWITCHESElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do

3-8Measured ll / Measured off (=Home) SCREENSAVER AND MEASURED FILLSleep Mode / Sleep Mode StateOverview of UI (home state)USING THE CONTROL DISPLAY

3-9Measured ll / Measured off (=Home) Measured ll / Dispensing State Measured Fill / Complete / Standby State SCREENSAVER AND MEASURED FILL (continu

3-10COOLING ON / OFF SCREENCooling / Home StateCooling Off Countdown StateCooling Off Countdown State

3-11Cooling Off Countdown StateCooling Off Indicator / Cooling Off Active StateCooling Off Indicator / Cooling Status Information StateCOOLING ON / OF

3-12COOLING ON / OFF SCREEN (continued)Cooling Off Indicator / Home StateCooling On / Off / Cooling On Countdown StateCooling On / Off / Cooling On Co

3-13COOLING ON / OFF SCREEN (continued)Cooling Off Indicator / Home StateCooling On / Off / Cooling On Countdown StateCooling On / Off / Fast Cool Dis

3-14COOLING ON / OFF SCREEN (continued)TEMPERATURE SETTING SCREENCooling Off Indicator / Locked StateCooling / Home StateCooling / Cooling Setup State

3-15Cooling / Setting Unit StateCooling / Setting Temperature StateCooling / Setting Unit Complete StateTEMPERATURE SETTING SCREEN (continued)

- iv -TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)COMPONENT TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-16ALERT SCREEN – DOOR AJAR, FILTER RESETDoor Alarm Indicator / Door Alarm Active StateDoor Alarm Indicator / Door Alarm Alert Screen StateDoor Alarm

3-17ALERT SCREEN – DOOR AJAR, FILTER RESET (continued)Water Filter Indicator / Water Filter Order StateWater Filter Status / Water Filter Setup StateW

3-18ALERT SCREEN – DOOR AJAR, FILTER RESET (continued)Water Filter Alert / Water Filter Countdown StateWater Filter Status / Water Filter Setup State

3-19ALERT SCREEN – GLOBAL ALERTSADVANCED FEATURES SCREENAlert Indicator Management / Multiple Alert Indicators StateFeatures / Features Menu StateDisp

3-20Dispenser Lock / Lock Conrmation StateDispenser Lock / Lock Countdown StateDispenser Lock / Lock Complete StateADVANCED FEATURES SCREEN

3-21Dispenser Unlock / Locked StateDispenser Unlock / Unlock Conrmation StateDispenser Unlock / Unlock Countdown StateADVANCED FEATURES SCREEN (conti

3-22Dispenser Unlock / Unlock Complete StateFeatures / Features Menu StateFast cool Setup / Fast cool Off StateADVANCED FEATURES SCREEN (continued)

3-23Fast cool Setup / Fast cool Off StateFast cool Indicator / Fast cool Indicator On StateFeatures / Features Menu StateADVANCED FEATURES SCREEN (con

3-24ADVANCED FEATURES SCREEN (continued)Timer / Timer Setup StateTimer / Timer Running StateTimer / Timer Running Maximized State

3-25ADVANCED FEATURES SCREEN (continued)Timer / Timer Running StateTimer / Timer Running in Memory StateTimer / Timer Running Minimized State in Home

1-1GENERALREFRIGERATOR SAFETYYour safety and the safety of others is very important.We have provided many important safety messages in this Job Aid an

3-26ADVANCED FEATURES SCREEN (continued)Timer / Timer Running StateTimer / Timer Complete StateOptions / Options Menu State

3-27ADVANCED FEATURES SCREEN (continued)Power Out History / Power Out History View StatePower Out Alert / Power Out Alert StatePower Outage Alert / Po

3-28ADVANCED FEATURES SCREEN (continued)ADVANCED FEATURES SCREEN – SETTINGS & PREFERENCESPower Out Alert / Power Out Alert Countdown StateOptions

3-29ADVANCED FEATURES SCREEN – SETTINGS & PREFERENCES (con't)Brightness Setting / Brightness Setup StateVolume Setting / Volume Setup StateTi

3-30ADVANCED FEATURES SCREEN – SETTINGS & PREFERENCES (con't)Time & Date Setting / Time & Date Setup StateFactory reset Setting / Fac

3-31ADVANCED FEATURES SCREEN – SETTINGS & PREFERENCES (con't)Factory reset Setting / Factory reset Setup StateFeatures / Features Menu StateP

3-32ADVANCED FEATURES SCREEN – SETTINGS & PREFERENCES (con't)Ice Preference / Ice Preference Setup StateWater Preference / Water Preference S

3-33ADVANCED FEATURES SCREEN – SETTINGS & PREFERENCES (con't)TEMPORARY ALERTADVANCED FEATURES SCREEN – ICE MAKERDispense Preference / Dispens

3-34ADVANCED FEATURES SCREEN – ICE MAKER (continued)Ice maker Setting / Ice maker Setup StateIce maker Setting / Ice maker Setup State

3-35SHOWROOM FLOOR MODE, DEMO MODE, SERVICE DIAGNOSTICS MODEService Mode / Service Menu StateService Mode / Service Menu StateService Mode / Demo Mode

1-2SERIAL NUMBER K Y 16 1 2 3 4 5MANUFACTURING RESPONSIBILITY K = AMANAYEAR OF PRODUCTION Y = 2009WEEK OF PRODUCTION 16th = WEEKPR

3-36SHOWROOM FLOOR MODE, DEMO MODE, SERVICE DIAGNOSTICS MODE (continued)Service Mode / Service Menu StateService Mode / Service Menu StateService Mode

3-37SHOWROOM FLOOR MODE, DEMO MODE, SERVICE DIAGNOSTICS MODE (continued)SHOWROOM FLOOR MODE, DEMO MODE, SERVICE DIAGNOSTICS MODE (continued)Service Mo

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4-1COMPONENT LOCATIONSThis section instructs you on how to service each component inside the French Door Bottom-Mount Refrigerator. The components and

4-2REMOVING THE FACADE1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.2. Open the refrigerator compartment door.Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power b

4-3REMOVING THE FACADE (continued)Front TabsRear Tabs

4-4REMOVING THE ICE MAKER ASSEMBLYElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to

4-54. Disconnect the wiring harness..5. Slide out the assembly.6. When reassembling, make sure the grommet is installed properly to ensure a ti

4-6REMOVING THE ICE MAKER ASSEMBLY (continued)9. Remove the icemaker cover.7. Unsnap fasteners securing fan cover and lift off.8. Roll out the ice

4-7REMOVING HEAT SHIELD AND THERMAL FUSEElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Fail

1-3Bottom GrilleMODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL & TECH SHEET LOCATIONSThe Model & Serial Number label location is shown below. Model & Ser

4-8REMOVING THE ICE MAKER LEDElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do s

4-91. Remove ¼” hex head screw on left and right side of cover.ACCESSING THE WATER VALVE AND RESERVOIR Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before

4-103. Drop the front of the cover and slide cover back. There are two tabs on the rear of the cover that fit into slots in the rear of the cavity..2

4-11REMOVING THE WATER VALVEElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so

4-12REMOVING THE WATER VALVE (continued)7. Disconnect harness and chassis ground connector .

4-13REMOVING THE TEST SWITCHElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so

4-14ACCESSING THE MOTORIZED AIR DAMPER 2. Lift motorized damper from the housing. View of damper door. Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before

4-15ACCESSING THE MACHINE COMPARTMENT1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.2. The Rear Cover Is Removed In Three Pieces Compressor:

4-162. Turn counterclockwise3. Straighten locking tab4. Lift off dog boneREMOVING THE COMPRESSOR Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before ser

4-17ACCESSING THE ELECTRONIC BOARDS1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.2. Remove 4 screws securing cover.Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect po

1-4SPECIFICATIONS

4-18REMOVING THE DRAIN TUBE2. A locking tab must be released to remove drain tube.3. Insert a straight blade screwdriver vertical-ly from the top of

4-19LEVELING LEGSFront roller adjustment 3/8” Hex Head Bolt Clockwise raises cabinet Counterclockwise lowers cabinet.After leveling unit, adjust brak

4-20DROPPING THE MACHINE COMPARTMENT PANElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Fail

4-21REMOVING LEFT ROLLER1. Slide pin out of bracket and remove the roller.

4-22REMOVING THE EVAPORATION PAN2. Lift the condenser line out of the evapo-ration pan bracket1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.3. Release

4-23REMOVING THE CONDENSER FAN ASSEMBLYElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failu

4-24DISASSEMBLING THE DISPENSER 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.Electrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts

4-253. Remove the User Interface Board.5. Pull out on the bottom of the user inter-face board as you pull down. Tabs on the top of the user interfac

4-269. Release the clips on the left and right side of the dispenser divider.11. Disconnect the wiring harnesses.DISASSEMBLING THE DISPENSE

4-2712. Remove the two 1/4” hex head screws se-curing the lower pan to the housing.14. Depress the rear of the dispenser facade and and lift.15. D

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4-28DISASSEMBLING THE DISPENSER (continued)16. Slide switches up to disengage from housing tabs.

4-29ACCESSING THE DOOR HINGES AND WATER TUBESElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating

4-30PREPARATION FOR LEFT DOOR REMOVALElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure

4-31REMOVING THE ICEMAKER FILL TUBEElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure t

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5-1COMPONENT TESTINGElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can res

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6-1DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTINGDIAGNOSTIC TESTS

6-2DIAGNOSTIC TESTS (continued)

7-1WIRING DIAGRAMS