Machine Compartment Cover - GE Profile PFSS6NKW Technical Service Manual

6. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws, then rotate
the fan motor 1/4-turn counterclockwise and
remove the motor from the fan housing.

Machine Compartment Cover

The machine compartment cover is held to the rear
of the refrigerator with 8 Phillips-head screws and 2
tabs. After removing the screws the cover can then
be lifted from the tabs.
Note: When installing the machine compartment
cover, be sure to place the cover over the 2 tabs
before installing screws.
Condenser Fan
The condenser fan motor is mounted in the machine
compartment between the compressor and the
condenser. The machine compartment cover must
be properly installed to ensure air passes through
the condenser. (See
Condenser Fan Parameters
To remove the condenser fan:
1.
2.
3.
Tab
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Machine Compartment Cover
Room Temperature Condenser Fan Operation
Above 66°F
61 - 65°F Fan has 5-minute delay,
Below 60°F Condenser fan does not
Remove the machine compartment cover. (See
Machine Compartment Cover
Disconnect the fan wire harness.
Using a fl at blade screwdriver or fi ngertip,
simultaneously lift the front tab of the fan
housing and pull the fan assembly out
approximately 1 inch.
Disconnect
Front Tab
.)
Fan operates with
compressor.
then operates with
compressor.
operate at all.
.)
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