KitchenAid KICU508SBL User Manual

TECHNICAL EDUCATIONJOB AID 4317409KAC-47TOUCH-ACTIVATEDELECTRONICINDUCTION COOKTOPMODELS: KICU508SBL & KICU568SBL

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2-1INSTALLATION INFORMATIONINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSINSTALL HEAT SHIELD1. Decide on the final location for the cooktop.4. Using two screws, reattac

2-2A. Glass cooktopB. Cooktop baseC. Attachment screwD. Clamping bracket(extends far enough beyond cooktop base to allow installation of clamping scre

2-3MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONWARNINGElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Use 8 gauge copper wire.Electrically ground cooktop.Failu

2-43-Wire Cable from Home Power Supply - U.S. OnlyIMPORTANT: Use the 3-wire cable from power supply where local codes permit a 3-wire con-nection.1.

3-1PRODUCT OPERATIONTHEORY OF OPERATIONAdvantages Of Induction HeatingFaster Cycle TimeHeat is developed directly and instantly within 1 second inside

3-2User-FriendlyWorking conditions are improved with the absence of smoke and heat produced by heating equipment. You can touch the outer c

3-3Noises that are Common to the Normal Operation of Induction CooktopsInduction heating technology is based on the capacity that certain metal materi

3-4TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing will operateIs the cooktop wired properly? See the In-stallation Instructions for more information.Has a household fuse

3-5Error CodeError SolutionF0 An internal error was detected.Disconnect power. Wait 5 seconds before reconnecting power

- ii -WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repairs made on our products by anyone other than authorized In-Home Service Professiona

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4-1COMPONENT LOCATIONSThis section instructs you on how to service each component inside the KitchenAid Touch-Activated Electronic Induction Cooktop.

4-2REMOVING THE COOKTOP GLASSWARNING1. Unplug cooktop or disconnect power.2. Remove the cooktop from its mounting location, (see “Installation

4-3REMOVING THE TOUCH CONTROL BOARDWARNING1. Unplug cooktop or disconnect power.2. Remove the cooktop glass from the cooktop (see page 4-2 for the

4-4REMOVING AN INDUCTION ELEMENT ASSEMBLYWARNING1. Unplug cooktop or disconnect power.2. Remove the cooktop glass from the cooktop (see page 4-2 fo

4-54. Disconnect the induction element assembly connectors from the electronic board as follows: 2-wire connector at CNT3. 2-wire connector at CNT

4-6REMOVING A NEGATIVE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT (NTC) SENSORWARNINGElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panel

4-7REMOVING A COOLING FAN AND AN ELECTRONIC BOARDWARNING1. Unplug cooktop or disconnect power.2. Remove the cooktop glass from the cooktop (see pag

4-8REMOVING A 20A LINE FUSEWARNINGNOTE: A fuse is installed for each relay board to avoid short circuits in the cooktop.1. Unplug cooktop or disconne

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

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5-2NEGATIVE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT (NTC) SENSORElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating

5-3ELECTRONIC BOARD IC CHECK ICs Electronic BoardRefer to page 4-7 for the procedure for access-ing an electronic board.1. Unplug cooktop or disconne

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6-1DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTINGElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to

6-2TOUCH CONTROL BOARD ERROR CODESError DescriptionU400 U400 appears static on the display and indicates an acoustic signal when the electronics hav

7-1WIRING DIAGRAMS30˝ COOKTOPTCB - Touch Control BoardLEB - Left Electronic BoardREB - Right Electronic BoardLAP - Left Aluminum PlateRAP - Right Alum

7-236˝ COOKTOPTCB - Touch Control BoardLEB - Left Electronic BoardMEB - Middle Electronic BoardREB - Right Electronic BoardLAP - Left Aluminum PlateMA

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IN THE UNITED STATES:FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION CALL:FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WHILE AT THE CUSTOMER’S HOME CALL:THE TECHNICAL

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1-1GENERALCOOKTOP SAFETYYour safety and the safety of others are very important.We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on

1-2SERIAL NUMBER XT U 24 01234DIVISION RESPONSIBILITY XT = OXFORDYEAR OF PRODUCTION U = 2007WEEK OF PRODUCTION

1-3MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABELAND WIRING DIAGRAM LOCATIONSThe Model/Serial Number label and Wiring Diagram locations are shown below.Model & S

1-4 Model Number KICU508SBL KICU568SBL Model DescriptionTouch Activated 30˝ Ceramic Premium Black Induction CooktopTouch Activated 36˝ Ceramic

1-5Miscellaneous Product Literature Installation Instructions Yes Yes Parts List Yes Yes Service Manual/Job Aid Yes Yes Tech Sheet Yes Ye