What the KS family is
The KS family is a group of five models of this brand of refrigerators, listed in full in the model table below. The table resolves to five distinct model stems, with the remaining differences carried in a trailing code.
What goes wrong, and where it is covered
- The cabinet runs but does not get cold — The compressor is audible and the food is still warm, often with the cabinet hot at the back. — Slug: black-decker-black-decker-refrigerator-ks-refrigerator-cooling-failure
- Ice production has stopped or slowed — Ice has stopped or slowed while the food is still cold. — Slug: black-decker-black-decker-refrigerator-ks-refrigerator-ice-production
- Water inside the cabinet or on the floor — A pool under the front, standing water under the bottom shelf, or a sheet of ice on the cabinet floor. — Slug: black-decker-black-decker-refrigerator-ks-refrigerator-water-leak
Problem classes in frequency order
- The cabinet runs but does not get cold — Top of the list on this platform, because heat rejection is the tightest thing about it.
- Ice production has stopped or slowed — Second: every cabinet makes condensate, and the route out is short and blocks easily.
- Water inside the cabinet or on the floor — Ranked third. A light shell mounted close to a thin rear panel transmits vibration that a heavier cabinet would absorb, so installation faults become noise complaints.
Models in the KS family — The models this profile covers, as the product spine lists them.
Reference| Model number | Family key |
|---|---|
| KS-123R | black-decker:refrigerator:ks |
| KS-35F | black-decker:refrigerator:ks |
| KS-48R | black-decker:refrigerator:ks |
| KS-71R1 | black-decker:refrigerator:ks |
| KS-91R | black-decker:refrigerator:ks |
Fault profile — Qualitative ranking of the problem classes on this family.
General guidance| Problem class | Where it ranks on this family | Owner-checkable first step |
|---|---|---|
| The cabinet runs but does not get cold | first | Clear the condenser grille and check the door seal grips |
| Ice production has stopped or slowed | second | Check the supply tap and the compartment temperature |
| Water inside the cabinet or on the floor | third | Find and clear the drain hole in the cabinet floor |
When to call
The line on this platform is the panel, not the fault. Cooling, leaks, noise and ice all begin with checks an owner can do in minutes, and all four end at the same place: a rear cover that should not come off with the unit connected.
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