Idi Motor; Smart Valve Coils - Whirlpool 8178501A Manual

IDI MOTOR

Refer to page 3-2 for the procedure for access-
ing the IDI motor.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Disconnect the IDI motor connector.
3. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.
4. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the fol-
lowing motor connector pins:
Pins 1 and 2 = 10 to 15 Ω
Pins 4 and 5 = 220 to 270 Ω

SMART VALVE COILS

Refer to page 3-10 for the procedure for ac-
cessing the smart valve.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Unsnap and remove the cover from the
smart valve housing.
3. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 10 scale.
4. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to either
coil connector. The meter should indicate
between 240 and 280 Ω.
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