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Whirlpool R600A Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL
R600A Refrigerant
W11105483

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  • Page 1 R-125 Multimedia Enhanced SERVICE MANUAL R600A Refrigerant W11105483...
  • Page 2 FORWARD This Whirlpool Service Manual, (Part No. W11105483), provides the In-Home Service Professional with service information for the “R600A Refrigerant Sealed System.” GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The goal of this Service Manual is to provide information that will enable the In-Home Service Professional to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair the “R600A Sealed system.”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    R600A Sealed System SECTION 1 — GENERAL INFORMATION REFRIGERATION SAFTEY ........................1-2 R600A INTRODUCTION ........................1-3 APPROVED R600A CONTAINERS .....................1-3 STORAGE, HANDLING, AND TRANSPORTATION OF R600A ..............1-3 LEAK DETECTION ...........................1-4 SEALED SYSTEM EVACUATING PROCEDURE ..................1-5 REFRIGERANTS ..........................1-6 TOOLS AND SUPPLYS........................1-7 CHARGING KIT ..........................2-6 SECTION 2 —...

  • Page 4: Section 1 - General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION Section 1: General Information This section provides general safety, parts, and information for the R600A repair process. ¾ Refrigeration Safety ¾ R600A Introduction ¾ Approved R600a Containers ¾ Storage, Handling, and Transportation of R600a ¾ Leak Detection ¾ Evacuation ¾...

  • Page 5: Refrigeration Saftey

    You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow WARNING instructions. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. R600A Sealed System 2017...

  • Page 6: Approved R600A Containers

    Introduction Introduction Approved R600a Containers Whirlpool is introducing R600a as a new refrigerant for new This is a Example of a Charging kit from Vulkan (Figure K). Follow production household refrigerators and freezers. R600a is all handling instructions listed on the cylinder or provided by the a hydrocarbon with the benefits of zero ozone depletion supplier.

  • Page 7: Leak Detection

    2. The leftmost LED will illuminate to show that the unit is switched on. 3. After the automatic warm up period is completed (about 30 seconds), a ticking sound should be heard. 4. Adjust the sensitivity control upwards until a rapid signal is heard (Hi sensitivity). R600A Sealed System 2017...
  • Page 8 High position or you hear rapid ticking. Evacuation: If a vacuum pump rated for A3-refrigerant is not available, check with your vacuum pump manufacturer for instructions about using equipment for A3s such as R600a. R600A Sealed System 2017...
  • Page 9 To better observe the impact of substituting R 12 for R 600a in refrigeration applications, please see the table. Fig.1. - Behavior of vapor pressure of R 600a and R 134a in relation to R 12, according to temperature. Compressor Label R600A Sealed System 2017...
  • Page 10 • Gram measuring Scale • ¼” High Pressure Hose • ¼” Low Pressure Hose • Exclusive manifold gages and hoses should be used for servicing R600a Appliances. (High, Low, and Vacuum) Hose requirements for R600a are still being defined. Figure 2 •...
  • Page 11 The LOKBOX Charging Facility is a hard plastic box with carrying handle. It is suitable for the transport of sufficient quantities of R600a. In addition to a charging scale, hoses, and fittings, it has a foam compartments suitable for the storage and transport of one 420 gram R600a cylinders.

  • Page 12: Section 2 - Sealed System Repair

    Section 2: Sealed System Repair This section provides operational Sealed system Evacuating and Charging process. ¾ Pre-Work Checks ¾ Sealed System Access ¾ Venting Process ¾ Refrigerant Temporary Recovery Procedure ¾ Sealed System Evacuating Procedure ¾ Charging Process R600A Sealed System...

  • Page 13: Pre-Work Checks

    Sealed System Repair Pre-Work Checks Pre-Work Checks Prior to work on an R600a refrigerator, ensure the • Inform the homeowner/consumer that no open ignition sources should be present in or near the area, immediate area is suitable for working safely, and including cigarette smoking materials.

  • Page 14: Venting Process

    ¾ Ensure the Refrigerant Venting Requirements are met continually throughout the venting process. ¾ Observe the mirage effect at the hose discharge as the R600a refrigerant exits. Note when the mirage effect stops. ¾ A mirage is a naturally occurring optical phenomenon in which light rays are bent to produce a displaced image of distant •...

  • Page 15: Refrigerant Temporary Recovery Procedure

    Do not travel with any reclaimed R600A Sealed System Refrigerant. Venting is the Preferred Method. R600a is an extremely efficient refrigerant. This high efficiency ¾ Connect one end of the Recovery Hose to the quick means refrigerators using R600a refrigerant use a much disconnect fitting on the approvd Recovery Vessel.

  • Page 16: Charging Process

    Sealed System Evacuation Due to the narrow charging tolerances associated with R600a refrigerant, it is necessary to draw a deep vacuum of ¾ Connect a charge hose with shut off valve between vacuum at least 28” of vacuum to ensure proper evacuation. Oil in pump and lower Brass T side port.
  • Page 17 Lower T-connection ball valve to charging case is closed. Figure S ¾ Open the valve that is connected to the R600a and fill the hoses with refrigerant up to the ball valve of the charging case T-piece(Figure T). Figure T ¾...
  • Page 18 Now the ball valve of the T- connection can be closed. The Low Pressure Gauge can be read to check the evaporation pressure. After the pressure check disconnect the quick coupling and close the service connector. R600A Sealed System...
  • Page 19 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS & WARRANTY INFORMATION SOURCES IN THE UNITED STATES: FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION CALL: FOR WHIRLPOOL PRODUCTS: 1-800-253-1301 FOR KITCHENAID PRODUCTS: 1-800-422-1230 FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WHILE AT THE CUSTOMER’S HOME CALL: THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LINE: 1-800-832-7174 HAVE YOUR STORE NUMBER READY TO IDENTIFY YOU AS AN...

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