Compressor Electricals Diagnosing
Main Board
J8 (black) to J10 (green): 120 VAC *When
compressor should be running.
Overload/Relay Wiring
Orange to black: 120 VAC
Compressor
The refrigerator uses a single speed reciprocating
compressor.
Compressor Removal
1. Remove the machine compartment cover.
2. Disconnect the compressor electricals (relay/
overload and capacitor).
3. Follow recovery procedure (see Evacuation
and Charging Procedure under the
Replacing Sealed System Components
section of this service guide), and disconnect
the suction and discharge lines.
4.
four locking clips on the compressor posts.
5.
the machine compartment.
Compressor Diagnosing
Check the resistance of the compressor windings.
S to C: ~6 ohms
R to C: ~4 ohms
If the resistance is not correct or a winding is
open or shorted to the case of the compressor,
replace the compressor.
Main Board
J8 (black) to J10 (green): 120 VAC
Overload/Relay Wiring
Orange to black: 120 VAC
NOTE: If voltage is present to the overload/relay,
verify that the overload and relay are good prior
to replacing the compressor.
Drier
which may be present out of the sealed system.
Any time the sealed system is accessed or
repaired, the drier should be replaced.
Drier Removal
1. Remove the machine compartment cover.
2. Follow recovery procedure (see Evacuation
and Charging Procedure under the
Replacing Sealed System Components
section of this service guide), and cut or
unbraze the tubing from the drier. If cutting
the capillary tube, make sure to take care not
to pinch the capillary tube shut.
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