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Electrical Shock HazardElectrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all panels before operating.Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
DOOR SWITCHDOOR SWITCH
Refer to page 4-4 for the procedure for servic-
ing a door switch.
1.Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the
power.
2.Disconnect one of the wires going to the
door switch.
3.Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.
4.Touch the ohmmeter test probes to the
N.O. and COM door switch terminals.
5.The meter should indicate an open circuit
(infinite).
6.Press the door switch actuator button and
the meter should indicate continuity (0
Ω
).
7.Touch the ohmmeter test probes to the
N.C. and COM door switch terminals.
8.The meter should indicate continuity (0
Ω
).
NOTE: The door switches are normally-
closed.
9.Press the door switch actuator button and
the meter should indicate an open circuit
(infinite).
WATER VALVE SOLENOIDWATER VALVE SOLENOID
Refer to page 4-22 for the procedure for servic-
ing the water valve.
1.Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the
power.
2.Disconnect the wire connectors from the
water valve solenoid terminals.
3.Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.
4.Touch the ohmmeter test probes to the
terminals of the ice maker solenoid. The
ohmmeter should indicate approximately
160 to 170
Ω
.
5.Touch the ohmmeter test probes to the
terminals of the water dispenser solenoid.
The ohmmeter should indicate approxi-
mately 330 to 355
Ω
.
Ice Maker Solenoid (1/4
″
Outlet)
Water Dispenser Solenoid (5/16
″
Outlet)