Kitchenaid Refrigerator Door Sensor

Press the door s switch three times and shut the door.

Kitchenaid refrigerator door sensor. Appliance repair school 1987 1988 star appliance tech. Flush the system is needed every time the filter is changed or once the refrigerator is installed to the water supply line for the first time. Learn how to test the thermistor to see if it s working. The door ajar alarm feature sounds an alarm when the refrigerator door s or freezer drawer is open for 5 minutes and cooling is turned on.

If the kitchenaid refrigerator ice maker is not filling with water then it could be a problem with the water filter or lines. If the doors appear this way refer to your owner s manual or installation instructions for leveling and door alignment procedures. Find kitchenaid stand mixer attachments plus other stand mixer accessories and countertop add ons for our hand mixers blenders food processors and coffee collection. This video from sears partsdirect shows how to troubleshoot problems with your refrigerator s thermistor or temperature sensor if your refrigerator is not cooling at the right temperature.

Back and 1 cup. Door switch 12002646 when you click the link to the door switch you will see videos of how to access it and ohm test it. If the door switch fails the dispenser will not turn on. Major kitchen appliance accessories are also available to enhance your kitchenaid refrigerator dishwasher range wall oven or microwave.

The door ajar alarm feature sounds an alarm when the refrigerator door s or freezer drawer is open for 5 minutes and cooling is turned on. Let it sit for a few seconds to reset the ice maker. Ready to fall in love with a new kitchen refrigerator. Here s the refrigerator side door switch for this model.

The alarm will repeat every 2 minutes. Close all doors and drawers to turn it off. 1988 1990 wards appliance tech. This should stop the blinking lights.

A refrigerator that is not level from side to side may appear to have doors that are not properly aligned causing the door switch to operate incorrectly. The alarm will repeat every 2 minutes. To determine if the door switch is defective use a multimeter to test it for continuity. Best of all we offer different types of refrigerators made to fit a wide range of kitchen layouts.

The bin sensor inside of the kitchenaid ice maker can get blocked. The door switch turns off the ice and water dispenser when the refrigerator door is open. The feature then resets and will reactivate when either door is left open again for 5 minutes. Air in the water system may cause dripping at the dispenser or small hollow ice cubes.

Whether you prefer built in or freestanding modern french door designs or classic side by side layouts kitchenaid has the right refrigerator for your favorite room. Close all doors and drawer to turn it off.