Removal Of The Fc Sensor; Icemaker Unit Replacement; Replacing Flapper Element - Fisher & Paykel RF201A Service Manual

12.4.15 Removal Of The FC Sensor

1. Unplug the refrigerator from the outlet socket.
2. Remove all bins/trays from the freezer and remove the FC drawer.
3. Remove the FC cover by removing two screws. Removal of the icemaker will make removal of
the FC cover easier. (Refer Removing Icemaker, Section 0.)
5. Remove the fan grille cover. This unclips with the aid of a small screwdriver.
6. Move the FC cover to access the FC sensor. (Removal of the FC cover is not necessary.)
7. Cut the FC sensor as close as possible to the sensor.
8. Replacement of the new sensor is done by cutting the wire off the new sensor about 60mm from
the sensor, stripping the wire back about 10mm, stripping the old sensor wiring back about
10mm, and soldering the new sensor to the old wiring, making sure both connecting wires are not
shorting but are insulated with heat shrink sleeving.
9. Refit in reverse order.

12.4.16 Icemaker Unit Replacement

1. Disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply.
2. Remove all bins/trays from the freezer and remove the FC drawer.
3. Remove the left hand side rail supports.
4. Remove the clip and insulation pad holding the icemaker sensor from the bottom of the icemaker
tray.
5. Remove the sensor from under the icemaker tray.
6. Place fingers at the rear of the icemaker, and with a brisk downward motion pull the icemaker
from the roof of the freezer.
Note: Both front and rear clips should have dislodged. If only the rear clip has dislodged, place
fingers in the front of the icemaker and once again briskly pull the icemaker down.
7. Disconnect the icemaker harness.

12.4.17 Replacing Flapper Element.

1. Disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply.
2. Open the left hand PC door to expose the flapper.
3. Remove the flapper spring. Refer Photo 0.
a. Using a pair of long nose pliers, remove the top part of the spring from flapper.
b. Once removed, the spring can be left in position.
Photo 12.4.13
4. Remove the bottom end cap off the flapper. Refer Photo 12.4.13.1
Photo 12.4.13.2
5. Remove the top screws holding the top flapper hinge to the door liner. Refer Photo 12.4.13.3
Photo 12.4.13.3
Locking clips are to be pushed in to remove cap.
Second screw located in front of hinge.
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