Electrolux R134A User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
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REFRIGERATOR
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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
This refrigeration service manual provides the information necessary to service Side-by-
Side model refrigerators.
NOTE: ALL MODELS COVERED IN THIS SERVICE MANUAL USE R134A REFRIGER-NOTE: ALL MODELS COVERED IN THIS SERVICE MANUAL USE R134A REFRIGER-
NOTE: ALL MODELS COVERED IN THIS SERVICE MANUAL USE R134A REFRIGER-NOTE: ALL MODELS COVERED IN THIS SERVICE MANUAL USE R134A REFRIGER-
NOTE: ALL MODELS COVERED IN THIS SERVICE MANUAL USE R134A REFRIGER-
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The manual is printed in loose leaf format. Each part of this manual is divided into sec-
tions relating to a general group of components and each section is subdivided into
various parts describing a particular component or service procedure.
The subdividing of the subject matter, plus the loose leaf form, will facilitate the updating
of the manual as new models, and new or revised components of service procedures
are introduced.
Each page of this manual will be identified in the lower right hand corner. As new or
revised pages are published, it will be easy to keep the manual up to date.
This serivce manual is a valuable service tool and care should be taken to keep it up to
date by prompt and proper filing of subsequent pages as they are issued.
The following models are covered in this manual:The following models are covered in this manual:
The following models are covered in this manual:The following models are covered in this manual:
The following models are covered in this manual:
ALL "E" MODELS ARE ENERGALL "E" MODELS ARE ENERG
ALL "E" MODELS ARE ENERGALL "E" MODELS ARE ENERG
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CONTENTSCONTENTS
CONTENTSCONTENTS
CONTENTS
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................
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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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CONTENTSCONTENTS
CONTENTSCONTENTS
CONTENTS ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMASECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMA
SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMASECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMA
SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATIONTION
TIONTION
TION..................................................................................................................................................
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.........................................................................1-11-1
1-11-1
1-1
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................1-1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...........................................................................................................1-1
Grounding Instructions .......................................................................................................1-1
FORCED AIR SYSTEMS............................................................................................................1-2
AIR FLOW - FORCED AIR SYSTEMS .......................................................................................1-2
CHECKING OPERATION ...........................................................................................................1-3
TOOLS NEEDED FOR R134A SEALED SYSTEM REPAIR.......................................................1-4
ADDITIONAL SYSTEM INFORMATION...................................................................................1-5
R134A SEALED SYSTEM SERVICE PROCEDURE ..................................................................1-7
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM .......................................................................................................1-8
REFRIGERATION CYCLE...........................................................................................................1-9
DIAGNOSIS..............................................................................................................................1-10
SEALED SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS ..............................................................................................1-10
LEAK TESTING ........................................................................................................................ 1-12
COMPONENTS........................................................................................................................1-13
Drier ....................................................................................................................................1-13
Condenser........................................................................................................................... 1-13
Yoder Loop..........................................................................................................................1-14
Evaporator ..........................................................................................................................1-15
Heat Exchanger ..................................................................................................................1-15
Compressor ........................................................................................................................1-15
SYSTEM FLUSH ...................................................................................................................... 1-15
SEALED SYSTEM REPAIR SUMMARY .................................................................................1-16
SYSTEM FLUSH PROCEDURE ...............................................................................................1-16
SWEEP AND FINAL CHARGE................................................................................................ 1-19
SECTION 2. COMPONENTSSECTION 2. COMPONENTS
SECTION 2. COMPONENTSSECTION 2. COMPONENTS
SECTION 2. COMPONENTS ....................................................................................................................................................................................
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..........................................................................................2-12-1
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COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT ..............................................................................................2-1
REPLACING THE COMPRESSOR.............................................................................................2-1
CONDENSER REPLACEMENT..................................................................................................2-2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ..............................................................................................................2-4
Testing the Compressor Direct ...........................................................................................2-4
Overload Protector ..............................................................................................................2-5
Testing the Overload Protector........................................................................................... 2-5
PTC STARTING DEVICE AND RUN CAPACITOR.....................................................................2-6
PTC Device Replacement.....................................................................................................2-7
RUN CAPACITOR.......................................................................................................................2-7
Testing the Capacitor ...........................................................................................................2-7
Alternate Method Using Ohmmeter...................................................................................2-7
TEMPERATURE CONTROL....................................................................................................... 2-8
Checking Operating Temperatures.....................................................................................2-8
Temperature Control Replacement ....................................................................................2-9

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AUTO DAMPER CONTROL MODELS....................................................................................... 2-10
Checking the Auto Damper ................................................................................................ 2-11
Auto Damper Control Replacement................................................................................... 2-11
AUTO DAMPER CONTROL - Exploded View ..........................................................................2-12
DEFROST TIMER ...................................................................................................................... 2-13
Checking the Defrost Timer................................................................................................ 2-14
Timer Replacement............................................................................................................. 2-14
ADAPTIVE DEFROST CONTROL ............................................................................................. 2-14
Checking the Adaptive Defrost Control............................................................................. 2-15
AIR FLOW - FORCED AIR SYSTEMS ....................................................................................... 2-15
DEFROST HEATER REPLACEMENT ........................................................................................ 2-17
DEFROST THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT .............................................................................. 2-17
CONDENSERFAN MOTOR.......................................................................................................2-18
To Check Condenser Motor Direct ..................................................................................... 2-18
Condenser Fan Motor Replacement .................................................................................. 2-19
FREEZER FAN MOTOR ............................................................................................................. 2-19
Freezer Fan Motor Diagnosis ............................................................................................. 2-19
Freezer Fan Motor Replacement ........................................................................................ 2-20
SECTION 3. CABINET & RELASECTION 3. CABINET & RELA
SECTION 3. CABINET & RELASECTION 3. CABINET & RELA
SECTION 3. CABINET & RELATED COMPONENTSTED COMPONENTS
TED COMPONENTSTED COMPONENTS
TED COMPONENTS ..........................................................................................................
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ADJUSTABLE CANTILEVER SHELVES....................................................................................3-1
ADJUSTABLE CANTILEVER SHELF TRIMS ............................................................................3-1
CABINET DOORS AND ASSOCIATED PARTS .......................................................................3-1
Inner Door Liner Replacement............................................................................................3-1
Outer Door Panel Replacement ..........................................................................................3-2
FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY .....................................................................................................3-2
CABINET LEVELING ..................................................................................................................3-2
DOOR SEAL............................................................................................................................... 3-3
TOE-IN & TOE-OUT ADJUSTMENTS....................................................................................... 3-3
HINGE ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................................................3-3
DOOR ALIGNMENT...................................................................................................................3-4
DOOR SWITCH..........................................................................................................................3-4
WATER/ICE DISPENSER FREEZER DOOR REMOVAL ...........................................................3-4
FOUNTAIN ASSEMBLY - Manual Slide Control .....................................................................3-6
Ice and Water Fountain Bracket Assembly Removal ........................................................3-6
Checking and Replacing the Crusher and Water/Cube Switch........................................3-6
Checking and Replacing the Actuaring Switch................................................................. 3-7
Fountain Heater .................................................................................................................... 3-7
PC BOARD CHECKS..................................................................................................................3-8
Fountain Door Delay ............................................................................................................3-7
Excessive Door Delay ..........................................................................................................3-7
Short Door Delay ................................................................................................................. 3-7
FOUNTAIN ASSEMBLY - Electronic Control ..........................................................................3-8
Ice and Water Fountain Bracket Removal ..........................................................................3-8
Fountain Bracket Assembly.................................................................................................3-9
Checking and Replacing the Actuator Switch...................................................................3-9
Electronic Control Board Troubleshooting ........................................................................3-9
ICE CRUSHER BIN AND SHELF ASSEMBLY......................................................................... 3-10
ICE/CRUSHER BIN SHELF ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY...........................................................3-11

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SECTION 4. ICEMAKERSECTION 4. ICEMAKER
SECTION 4. ICEMAKERSECTION 4. ICEMAKER
SECTION 4. ICEMAKER....................................................................................................................................................................................................
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SERVICING.................................................................................................................................4-1
TEST PROCEDURES .................................................................................................................4-1
SERVICE PROCEDURES ...........................................................................................................4-2
ACCESSING THE CONTROL BOX ...........................................................................................4-2
MODULE COMPONENTS.........................................................................................................4-3
WATER FILL ADJUSTMENT .....................................................................................................4-4
WATER PROBLEMS ..................................................................................................................4-5
TEMPERATURE PROBLEMS ....................................................................................................4-5
THERMOSTAT ...........................................................................................................................4-5
INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................................4-6
HARNESS...................................................................................................................................4-6
LEVELING ICEMAKER ............................................................................................................... 4-7
REMOVING & REPLACING FILL CUP .......................................................................................4-7
OTHER INFORMATION .............................................................................................................4-8
SECTION 5. TROUBLESHOOTINGSECTION 5. TROUBLESHOOTING
SECTION 5. TROUBLESHOOTINGSECTION 5. TROUBLESHOOTING
SECTION 5. TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................................................................................
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SECTION 6. SPECIFICASECTION 6. SPECIFICA
SECTION 6. SPECIFICASECTION 6. SPECIFICA
SECTION 6. SPECIFICATIONSTIONS
TIONSTIONS
TIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................
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INDEX.........................................................................................................................................6-1
21' DISPENSER/NON DISPENSER ........................................................................................... 6-2
23'/25' DISPENSER/NON DISPENSER......................................................................................6-3
21' NON DISPENSER (MAYTAG)..............................................................................................6-4
23'/25' DISPENSER/NON DISPENSER (MAYTAG)...................................................................6-5
23'/25' DISPENSER/NON DISPENSER (MAYTAG PREMIUM) ................................................6-6
SECTION 7. SCHEMASECTION 7. SCHEMA
SECTION 7. SCHEMASECTION 7. SCHEMA
SECTION 7. SCHEMATICSTICS
TICSTICS
TICS ........................................................................................................................................................................................
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SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMASECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMA
SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMASECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMA
SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATIONTION
TIONTION
TION
INSTRUCTIONS -INSTRUCTIONS -
INSTRUCTIONS -INSTRUCTIONS -
INSTRUCTIONS - ELECTRICALELECTRICAL
ELECTRICALELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
It is the personal responsibility and obliga-
tion of the appliance owner to provide ad-
equate electrical service for this appliance.
Observe all electrical and local codes and
ordinaces.
A 120 volt 60 Hz, 15 ampere fused electri-
cal supply is required. An individual branch
(or separate circuit serving only this appli-
ance) is recommended.
Do not use an extension cord.Do not use an extension cord.
Do not use an extension cord.Do not use an extension cord.
Do not use an extension cord.
Before plugging in power cord, operatingBefore plugging in power cord, operating
Before plugging in power cord, operatingBefore plugging in power cord, operating
Before plugging in power cord, operating
or testing, follow grounding instructionsor testing, follow grounding instructions
or testing, follow grounding instructionsor testing, follow grounding instructions
or testing, follow grounding instructions
in Grounding Section.in Grounding Section.
in Grounding Section.in Grounding Section.
in Grounding Section.
Electrical Service
Grounding: 120 VOLTS, 60Hz Only
IMPORTIMPORT
IMPORTIMPORT
IMPORTANT SAFETYANT SAFETY
ANT SAFETYANT SAFETY
ANT SAFETY
PRECAUTIONSPRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONSPRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
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To prevent unnecessary risk of fire, elec-o prevent unnecessary risk of fire, elec-
o prevent unnecessary risk of fire, elec-o prevent unnecessary risk of fire, elec-
o prevent unnecessary risk of fire, elec-
trical shock or personal injurytrical shock or personal injury
trical shock or personal injurytrical shock or personal injury
trical shock or personal injury, all wiring, all wiring
, all wiring, all wiring
, all wiring
and grounding must be done in accor-and grounding must be done in accor-
and grounding must be done in accor-and grounding must be done in accor-
and grounding must be done in accor-
dance with National Electrical Code anddance with National Electrical Code and
dance with National Electrical Code anddance with National Electrical Code and
dance with National Electrical Code and
local codes and ordinances.local codes and ordinances.
local codes and ordinances.local codes and ordinances.
local codes and ordinances.
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ground is required onground is required on
ground is required onground is required on
ground is required on
this appliance!this appliance!
this appliance!this appliance!
this appliance!
Grounding InstructionsGrounding Instructions
Grounding InstructionsGrounding Instructions
Grounding Instructions
This appliance is equipped with a power
supply cord having a 3-prong grounding
plug. For your safety, this cord must be
plugged into a mating 3-prong type wall re-
ceptacle which is properly wired,properly wired,
properly wired,properly wired,
properly wired, groundedgrounded
groundedgrounded
grounded
and polarized.and polarized.
and polarized.and polarized.
and polarized.
If a mating wall receptacle is not available
contact a qualified electrician to have the
wall receptacle replaced. Do not use an ACDo not use an AC
Do not use an ACDo not use an AC
Do not use an AC
adapter plug.adapter plug.
adapter plug.adapter plug.
adapter plug. If there is any question, local
building officials or electrical utility should
be consulted.
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- Do not under- Do not under
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any circumstances re-any circumstances re-
any circumstances re-any circumstances re-
any circumstances re-
move the groundingmove the grounding
move the groundingmove the grounding
move the grounding
prong from the powerprong from the power
prong from the powerprong from the power
prong from the power
supply cord.supply cord.
supply cord.supply cord.
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FORCED AIR SYSTEMSFORCED AIR SYSTEMS
FORCED AIR SYSTEMSFORCED AIR SYSTEMS
FORCED AIR SYSTEMS
On all forced air models, an air circulating
fan draws air from across the evaporator and
directs it to the fresh food and freezer com-
partments. A carefully measured amount
of chilled air is directed into the fresh food
compartment through a baffle to maintain
the desired fresh food compartment tem-
perature. The greater part of chilled air is
directed into the freezer compartment to
maintain freezer temperature. Forced air
models use a fan cooled condenser. De-
pending on the model, the evaporator is
automatically defrosted every eight hours
of compressor run time. Defrosting is ac-
complished by a defrost heater activated by
a timer. The accumulated moisture is
drained into a defrost pan located in the
compressor area of the cabinet.
FRONT VIEWFRONT VIEW
FRONT VIEWFRONT VIEW
FRONT VIEW
FREEZER SIDE VIEWFREEZER SIDE VIEW
FREEZER SIDE VIEWFREEZER SIDE VIEW
FREEZER SIDE VIEW
AIR FLOW - FORCED AIR SYSTEMSAIR FLOW - FORCED AIR SYSTEMS
AIR FLOW - FORCED AIR SYSTEMSAIR FLOW - FORCED AIR SYSTEMS
AIR FLOW - FORCED AIR SYSTEMS
The airflow balance between the fresh food
and freezer compartments is an important
factor in maintaining proper compartment
temperatures in a forced air refrigeration
system. A baffle is used to regulate the
amount of chilled air directed into the fresh
food compartment. If a colder freezer com-
partment temperature is desired, the baffle
is adjusted so that less air is directed into
the fresh food compartment. This causes
the compressor to run longer since the ther-
mostat sensing element is located in the
fresh food compartment. Cold air is drawn
across the evaporator and into the fan. A
portion of the air is deflected into the fresh
food compartment where it absorbs heat
and returns to the fin and tube evaporator