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- Page 1 Model: Version: 12NC: WRX-17TM WRX48FSBFW00 (Silver color) Whirlpool LAR - Home Appliances Division MSEX0000i International Business – SKIC 1st Edition Prepared by Luciano Cidral January, 2008 Reviewed by Alvaro S Alcântara January, 2008...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INDEX 1. INTRODUCTION ..............................3 2. PRESENTATION..............................3 3. CONCEPT & TECHNOLOGY ..........................3 3.1. ELECTRONIC SYSTEM ...........................3 3.2. AIR FLOW SYSTEM ............................4 3.3. FUNCTIONS..............................5 3.3.1. Adaptive Defrost ............................5 4. MAIN COMPONENTS.............................. 6 4.1. COOLING CIRCUIT ............................6 4.1.1. Compressor & Acessories .........................6 4.1.2. -
Page 3: Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION This following manual objectives give you general information that will allow you can evaluate and do interventions in whole product family. Specific information like values of electrical and mechanical specifications, diagrams must be consulted in the Technical Data, sent by specific markets product codes. To Spare Parts and Exploded Views, consult the Spare Parts List. -
Page 4: Air Flow System
Basically, the temperature read inside the freezer by the temperature sensor is sent to the electronic control, which controls the working of the compressor, of the fan motor, and of the heater (each 8 hours of working of the compressor (or each 4 fours in the adaptive mode, as you will see following this manual). Variables: a) The internal lamp is lighted when the door is opened. -
Page 5: Functions
Freezer Fan Motot Evaporator Thermostatic Damper The refrigerator air diffuser has a wind flow system, which provide a better air distribution over this compartment due to the many outlets/windows available. Protected by a front plastic cover, the air diffuser is made of styrofoam (expanded polyesthyrene - EPS). the upper part houses the damper and the diffuser complement, whereas the rear portion is provided with several seals to prevent air leaking through the sides 3.3. -
Page 6: Main Components
Defrosts shall occur in every 4 hours (of the compressor activity), able to be reduced (adaptive) to every 4 hours (of the compressor activity) according to the usage (determined by the electronic control software). Defrost average time is from 10 to 20 min. And the maximum is 40 min., Afterwards, the product will return to its normal operation. -
Page 7: Evaporator
4.1.3. Evaporator Frost Free Type Evaporator, with suction line injected in the cabinet. Only the Evaporator can be substituted. Due the internal configuration we strongly recommend do the interventions with the lokring connections. 1. Lokring connector 2. Defrost sensor 3. EPS - shim right 4. -
Page 8: Thermofuse
4.2.3. Thermofuse Turned on in series connection with the heater defrost, the thermofuse protects the product and does not allow that defrost heater be turned on continuously in case of failure of the defrost sensor. In case of failures in the defrost system when the heater is continuously working, it will open at the range of 72 °C to 77 °... -
Page 9: Interface Board (Lcd Display)
4.6. Interface Board (LCD Display) The Interface board has the function of interacting with the user, indicating the product functions/programming and operation (see use characteristics item) always put in operation by the electronic control. 5. TESTS Two automatic test routines are available in these refrigerators in order to prove the main components of the product: one executed automatically by the software of the electronic control, when the product is plugged on the power supply and other handled by the own technician, which are described as follows: 5.1. -
Page 10: Service Test Routine
Notes: 1 - During the Automatic Test Routine, even if the doors are open, the Fan Motors will not turn off; 2 – If the product is in Defrosting mode, this routine will be aborted, because the defrost function has priority over the others Summarily, the steps described above can be seen graphically. -
Page 11: Sensor
Service test routine steps Step Displayed Code Action / description Runs the User Interface check performing the short circuit test for all LCD segments till the OK button is pressed; N - 1 Runs the N - 1 phase Runs the current phase N - 1 Reset and restart. -
Page 12: Alarm System
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Page 13: Temperature Alarm
5.4.2. Temperature Alarm If the Electronic control detects a high internal temperature (above –12° C), at the freezer compartment, it will activate the Alarm Icon and the Freezer Temperature Icon “–12° C” will blink. Note: To prevent “wrong” alarm, this alarm status is disabled on the following circumstances: During the first 6 hours after the product is connected to the energy;... - Page 14 If the Temperature Set is on Advise the consumer. On the proper position. days too hot or with the Refrigerator too full, the Temperature selection hould be set to maximum position + 1 ºC. If there were excess door Advise the consumer. openings or open doors.
- Page 15 If the refrigerator door Advise the consumer to remains open for more than close the refrigerator door 2 minutes and explain the Open Door Alarm system to her/ him, according the Alarm system item on this Manual. Alarm activated If the Electronic Control – Check if all interface PCB is working properly.
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Page 16: Required Tools
If the refrigerator is clean Advise the consumer to inside. clean it with warm water and neutral soap. Unpleasant If still hot, unpacked, or Advise the consumer. smell or taste on uncovered food was stored. the food. Smell of brand-new Advise the consumer to product. -
Page 17: Interface Board - Lcd Display
4. Loose all other screws and remove the Electronic Control. IMPORTANT # Be careful when using the Multimeter measuring probes, as they may damage the connector terminals. # Be careful when removing the electronic board connectors, as they are latched. Remove them at right angles with no side movements. -
Page 18: Lamp Switch
3- Release the screws that are attaching the Interface board; 4-Remove the Interface board; 5-Disconnect the wire connector and take out the Interface board; WARNING : Electrostatic Discharge Risk Do not touch the Circuit components, because you can damage, fuse/burnt or weaken the board. Always handle the Boards by the sides/plastic holder. -
Page 19: Air Diffuser
7.4. Air Diffuser 1. Remove the lamp protector. 2. Loosen the fastening screws. Disengage the diffuser from the roof and loose the lamp connectors. 4. Cut the seals with a carpenter knife. 5. Remove the diffuser complement. -
Page 20: Evaporator
6. Remove the fan motor 7. Remove the Membrane details. Note: This membrane has the function of avoiding the air re-flow (return) and must not be removed under any circumstances. 8. When reassembling the set redo the air Duct sealing. Important: Never remove the seals located at the rear of the air diffuser. -
Page 21: Sensors (Refrigerator, Freezer & Defrost)
3. Install the new evaporator and the lokring connectors, do vacuum in the system followed by the original load of R-134a. Important: Those shims should not be removed from the product. If they are missing, problems could occur such as low refrigeration or frost formation in the freezer compartment. REMINDER: Follow the specific instructions for interventions on the hermetic systems. -
Page 22: Door Reversal
3. Now insert one of the wiring cable into the connector; 4. Then insert one of the sensor wires into the same connector; 5. Using a pliers, press the connector blade. Internally, this blade will lock both wires doing the electrical connection between them. - Page 23 Note: The right clicking bushings and centre hinge, initially assembled on the product, will not be used any longer. The upper and lower hinges remain the same, so there is no need to replace them. 1- Disconnect the product from the power outlet; 2- Remove all door shelves (freezer &...
- Page 24 9- Loose the screws of the intermediary hinge; 10- Remove the refrigerator door; 11- Remove the plastic cover and place it on the right-hand side of the rail; 12- Swap the position of the Plinth complement with the lower hinge pin; 13- On the freezerr door, remove the hinge bushing, then using a small screwdriver take out the plastic cover;...
- Page 25 15- On the right, law the cable under the end cap housing; 16- While in the opposite side, disconnect the hidden cables, keeping the male connector outside and the female connector inside the end cap housing; 17- Close the end caps housing, reassembling the finishing plastic cover (in the right side) and the plastic cover &...
- Page 26 22- Place the freezer door and engage the upper hinge into that door; 23- Connect the interface board (LCD Display) wiring connectors; 24- Align both doors and check the gasket seal. If necessary, adjust them; 25- Tighten all hinge screws; 26- Place the hinge cover and reinstall all internal door shelves;...
- Page 27 29- On the left-hand side, remove de door plugs; 30- Finally, assembly the handles inverting its position and fastening the allen screws.