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Whirlpool 1997 F Service Manual

Whirlpool 1997 F Service Manual

22 cu. ft. bottom mount refrigerator/freezer
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CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICAL
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  • Page 1 CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICAL R - 8 6 EDUCATION GROUP PRESENTS 1997 "F" Model 1997 "F" Model 1997 "F" Model 1997 "F" Model 1997 "F" Model 2 2 c u . f t . 2 2 c u . f t . 2 2 c u .

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Whirlpool required sweep charge procedures are to be strictly adhered to when repairing the sealed For a complete explanation of those procedures, refer to the Job Aid, SWEEP CHARGE system.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................ii TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................... iii SECTION ONE GENRAL INFORMATION GENRAL INFORMATION GENRAL INFORMATION GENRAL INFORMATION GENRAL INFORMATION Safety ............................1 R134a Service Information ......................2 Installation Considerations ....................... 3 SECTION TWO THEORY OF OPERATION THEORY OF OPERATION THEORY OF OPERATION THEORY OF OPERATION...

  • Page 6: Section One

    SECTION ONE GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY WARNING To avoid the risk of electrical shock, property damage, personal injury or death: • The power cord must be plugged into a 3-prong grounding-type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition and local codes ordinances.

  • Page 7: R134A Service Information

    R134a REFRIGERANT Service Information This product uses R134a refrigerant. This refrigerant requires synthetic Ester oil in the compressor. This cooling system does not tolerate contamination from any of the following: • Other Refrigerants • Moisture • Petroleum-based Lubricants • Silicone Lubricants •...

  • Page 8: Installation Considerations

    INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Leveling the Unit and Aligning the Doors Leveling the Refrigerator 1. Remove the toe grille by pulling forward to release it from the metal clips at both ends. 2. Remove the bottom hinge cover by prying the Screw Adjusts the cover away from the hinge bracket.
  • Page 9 SECTION ONE CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING EXERCISES EXERCISES EXERCISES EXERCISES EXERCISES In the blank to the left of the statement, place a T if the statement is TRUE or an F if the statement is FALSE.

  • Page 10: Section Two

    SECTION TWO THEORY OF OPERATION THEORY OF OPERATION THEORY OF OPERATION THEORY OF OPERATION THEORY OF OPERATION TEMPERATURE CONTROL Refrigerant Flow Freezer temperature is regulated by an air sensing thermostat inside the control box located at the top front of the freezer compartment. This thermostat actuates the compressor to circulate refrigerant through the sealed system.

  • Page 11: Air Flow

    Air Flow Refrigerator temperature is regulated by an automatic air damper control. The air damper control is a thermostat that manually actuates the air damper door. This control governs the amount of refrigerated air entering the refrigerator compartment. (Fig. 3) The control should be set to maintain 28°F to 40°F fresh food temperature.

  • Page 12: Defrost System

    Defrost System Automatic defrost every eight hours of compressor run time is accomplished by a radiant electric heater suspended beneath the evaporator. (Fig. 4) Evaporator Retaining Clip Fig. 4 Retaining Clip Defrost Heater The defrost timer is located in a box at the right side of the cabinet behind the toe grille. (Fig. 5) The defrost timer actuates the defrost heater through the bi-metal thermostat.
  • Page 13 SECTION TWO CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING EXERCISES EXERCISES EXERCISES EXERCISES EXERCISES In the blank to the left of the statement, place a T if the statement is TRUE or an F if the statement is FALSE.

  • Page 14: Section Three

    COMPONENT ACCESS Accessing the components in the 22 cu. ft. Bottom Mount Refrigerator/Freezer is generally quite similar to other typical Whirlpool units. Accessing the Component Compartment Components located in the component compartment are assembled on a slide out tray at the bottom of the unit.

  • Page 15: Accessing The Heat Exchanger And Wiring Harness

    Accessing the Heat Exchanger and Wiring Harness The heat exchanger and wiring harness are located under the metal cover on the back of the cabinet. Remove the four (4) screws securing the cover to the back of the cabinet. (Fig. 9 & 10) Heat Exchanger Heat...

  • Page 16: Removing The Evaporator Fan Motor

    3. Pull the evaporator cover up and out of the unit. Screws (4) Screws (3) Screw (1) Fig. 12 Removing the Evaporator Fan Motor The evaporator fan motor is mounted on a bracket that is attached to a shroud mounted to the back wall of the freezer section.
  • Page 17 Removing the Defrost Heater Element 1. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the defrost heater element leads. 2. Carefully unsnap the evaporator tubing from the four (4) plastic clips that secure the evaporator to the heat shield at the back of the freezer compartment and remove the Styrofoam blocks the right side of the evaporator.

  • Page 18: Accessing Component In The Refrigerator Section

    Ground Wire Thermostat Screw NOTE: The wire leads for the Return Air Heater and the Auxilliary Return Air Heater elements are located inside the freezer thermostat con- trol box. The wire leads for the "regular" element are one (1) red Screw and one (1) white.
  • Page 19 Accessing the Defrost Timer The defrost timer is mounted to the timer cover box at the left side of the unit behind the toe grille. 1. Remove the toe grille. Fig. 20 2. Remove the two (2) hex head screws securing the Timer Cover cover of the defrost timer box.

  • Page 20: Section Four

    SECTION FOUR TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTICS TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTICS TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTICS TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTICS TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTICS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Operating Sound Level A. See Owners manual for explanation of normal operating sounds. Freezer Warm - Compressor Off A.
  • Page 21 POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Short off Cycle A. High ambient and/or heavy usage B. Freezer control knob set too cold C. Freezer control out of calibration D. Light on constantly E. Poor door seal 10. Long or Continuous Operation A. Heavy Usage and/or high ambient B.

  • Page 22: Diagnostic Information

    DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect the electrical power before servicing any components. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. *Normal operating conditions are viewed when PERFORMANCE DATE air and temperature controls are at mid-setting, *(NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS) freezer section temperature is between 0°- 5°F SYSTEM PRESSURE...
  • Page 23 -- NOTES --...

  • Page 24: Section Five

    SECTION FIVE TECH TIPS TECH TIPS TECH TIPS TECH TIPS TECH TIPS TYPICAL EXTERNAL SWEAT PATTERNS LEFT SIDE FRONT RIGHT SIDE CLASSIFICATIONS OF TOP REF. DOOR CONDENSATION 1 = Haze or fog 2 = Beading BOTTOM REF. DOOR 3 = Beads or small drops 4 = Drops running together CENTER MULLION TOP FRZ.

  • Page 25: Wiring Harness Schematic

    WIRING HARNESS SCHEMATIC...

  • Page 26: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM...

  • Page 27: Strip Circuits

    STRIP CIRCUITS 1. Defrost Circuit - Defrost Heater Energized 2. Cooling Circuit - Freezer Thermostat Calling For Cooling (at instant of compressor start). 3. Cooling Circuit - Freezer Thermostat Calling For Cooling (Running). 4. Refrigerator Lights Circuit - Refrigerator Door Open...
  • Page 28 5. Freezer Light Circuit - Freezer Door Open 6. Return Air Heater Circuit AUX. RETURN AIR HEATER 7. Automatic Ice Maker/Water Supply Valve Circuit...

  • Page 29: Serial And Model Number Designators

    SERIAL AND MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATORS The serial number for all Whirlpool and KitchenAid brand refrigerator/freezers contain the following designations: EC G 39 40174 Manufacturer Site/Source Calendar Year Calendar Week Sequential Serial Number The model number for the KitchenAid brand 22 cu. ft. bottom mount refrigerator/freezers contain the...
  • Page 30 The model number for the Whirlpool brand 22 cu. ft. bottom mount refrigerator/freezers contain the following designations: Model Number Marketing Channel (if present) Product Group E = Refrigeration Product Identification Bottom Mount Freezer Capacity Model Series D = DesignerStyle - Glass...
  • Page 31 ANSWER SHEET CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING EXERCISES EXERCISES EXERCISES EXERCISES EXERCISES Section Two Section Three Section One True or False Statements: True or False Statements: True or False Statements: 1.
  • Page 32 CORPORA...

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