Table of Contents Table of contents Safe Servicing Practices - All Appliances......2 To Use Dry Nitrogen to Flush the System ......23 To Use Refrigerant to Flush the System ......23 A - Installation Installing a New Compressor ..........23 Important safety instructions ..........4 Condenser Replacement ............26 General Precautions ..............4 Filter-Drier Installation ............26...
CAUTION CAUTION • Use only genuine Electrolux replacement CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous parts. Imitation parts can damage the unit situation which, if not avoided, may result in and may void the warranty.
¼ inch over the dimensions given for your unit. NOTE All units require zero clearance when installed flush with a cabinet or wall. Electrolux stainless steel models require a minimum 2⁷⁄₈ inch handle clearance when installed against a wall or cabinet that extends beyond the front edge of the unit.
A - Installation Site Preparation 6 Wipe out inside of unit with a damp cloth. 7 Be sure to install the Anti-Tip bracket. Follow 1 Position the unit on a flat, level surface the instructions provided with the Anti-Tip capable of supporting the entire weight of the bracket kit.
A - Installation Reversing the Door 4 Remove upper right-hand (RH) hinge bracket by loosening four (4) Torx screws. Be careful To reverse the door: to support the door while loosening and removing the upper hinge bracket. 1 Disconnect power to the wine cooler / beverage center.
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A - Installation 6 Remove access cover by removing two (2) 9 Install metal left-hand (LH) door stop by Philips screws. installing hex head screw. 7 Shift door harness from one side to the other. 10 Install plastic LH door stop by installing hex Replace access cover.
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A - Installation 14 Remove button plugs from left side of cabinet 16 Route door harness behind lower front panel. and place in right side of cabinet. Remove Reconnect door harness to bracket. button plug from upper left side of door and place in upper right side of door.
B - Maintenance Maintaining Your Wine Cooler/ Interior Cleaning - as Required 1 Disconnect power to the wine cooler / Beverage Center beverage center. Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will 2 Remove racks if desired, see “WINE RACK ensure efficiency, top performance, and long REMOVAL/INSTALLATION”...
B - Maintenance Glass Shelf Removal/Installation (Beverage Center Only) 1 Open door fully. 2 Method 1 - removal of entire shelf assembly: a. Lift up on front edge and rear portion of shelf. Cantilever brackets will disengage from ladder. b. To reinstall, slide shelf into cabinet ensuring the cantilever brackets engage fully in the proper holes.
C - Electrical Components / Operation Electrical Grounding Solid State Relay The solid state relay has no moving parts. It All refrigerators are equipped with a power supply consists of a PTC resistor mounted in a plastic cord incorporating a three-prong grounding case with appropriate terminals.
C - Electrical Components / Operation To Check/Replace Relay temperature. Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator. If ohm readings are out of range, install new Starter/Overload Assembly. See Figure 2. Remove bale wire holding relay to compressor. Reverse this procedure to re-assemble. Remove relay assembly from compressor.
C - Electrical Components / Operation Compressor Operating Compressor Start Circuit When the compressor circuit is first energized, the Characteristics solid state relay has low resistance (3-12 ohms), • When the compressor electrical circuit is and both the run and start windings are energized energized, the start winding current causes to start the compressor.
C - Electrical Components / Operation Compressor Electrical Check Diagnostics / Service Mode If the compressor will not run, make a voltage To enter the service mode, press and hold the check across the power lead terminals on the PTC vacation mode key, while pressing the on/off key 3 Relay.
C - Electrical Components / Operation Description of Features Alarms door ajar If the door has been left open for five (5) min- vacation mode Conserves energy by disabling interior utes, an audible alarm will sound and the door lights and keypad inputs. ajar indicator will illuminate on the right side of mute sounds Tones emitted by each keypress can be...
C - Electrical Components / Operation System Error Codes Replacing the main PCB The main PCB is located under the unit behind the Primary Sensor Open Display will flash “P2” toe kick plate. It will be necessary to pull out the @ 1 hz.
D - Refrigeration System Safety Warnings NOTICE Compressor Testing Instructions given here are furnished as a guide. Persons attempting to use these instructions to Whenever testing a compressor, extreme caution make repairs to the sealed refrigeration system should be used to prevent damaging the terminals. should have a working knowledge of refrigeration A compressor with a damaged terminal or a and previous training on sealed system repair,...
D - Refrigeration System Soldering Refrigerant Cycle The refrigerant cycle is a continuous cycle that WARNING occurs whenever the compressor is in operation. Wear approved safety glasses when working Liquid refrigerant is evaporated in the evaporator with or on any pressurized system or by the heat that enters the cabinet through the equipment.
D - Refrigeration System If there is reason to believe the system has • If oil has a burned odor and a sugar operated for a considerable length of time with no or gritty feel as well as showing signs refrigerant and the leak occurred in the low side of of contamination (dark color) —...
D - Refrigeration System Installing a New Compressor Disconnect cap tube from evaporator. Flush evaporator in same manner as condenser. NOTE CAUTION Entirely new compressors have been developed DO NOT exceed 150 PSIG. for use with R-134a and Ester oil refrigeration systems.
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D - Refrigeration System A new compressor which is cold (e.g. after having NOTE been kept in a cold service van) should be left to warm to the surrounding temperature before the If low-side process tube is too short, silver solder plugs on the compressor connections are removed.
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D - Refrigeration System Shroud Figure E1 Condenser Fan Motor Condenser Fan Blade Hot Lube Tube Bracket Condenser Shroud Compressor Support Drier-Filter Grommet Clip PTC Starter Run Capacitor Main Power Board Clip LED Power Grommet Board Compressor Base Power Cord Defrost Drain Pan...
D - Refrigeration System Condenser Replacement CAUTION Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator. Use only a 15 gram XH9 liquid line filter-drier (part number 5303305677) when servicing Remove compressor access panel. refrigerator and freezer systems. This filter- Recover refrigerant by using EPA approved drier is compatible with either R-12 or R-134a recovery system.
D - Refrigeration System Equipment Needed for Evacuation & 10. Install new evaporator with attached suction line. Recharging: 11. Seal cabinet. • Heated charging cylinder 12. Install new filter drier at condenser outlet. • Standard 3-port manifold gauge set: 13. Evacuate and charge the system using - 4 charging hoses recommended procedure described under - Tee fitting with valve core stem removed...
D - Refrigeration System Leak test low-side. Close compound gauge. WARNING Run compressor for a few minutes and leak R-134a systems are particularly susceptible test high-side. When leak is found, recapture to moisture contamination which can only refrigerant using EPA approved recovery be prevented by evacuating the system for a system Repair and go back to step 1.
D - Refrigeration System Final Leak Test 10. Slowly open the high-side manifold gauge valve to allow the compressor to remove any refrigerant trapped in the high-side hose and With the refrigerator turned OFF leak test all the process fitting. low-side system components.
D - Refrigeration System Products using R-134a refrigerant will generally NOTICE have a longer capillary tube to maintain a similar Instructions given here are furnished as a guide. flow rate and some models will have a larger Persons attempting to use these instructions to condenser to reduce the discharge pressures and make repairs to the sealed refrigeration system lower start-up sound transmission.
D - Refrigeration System At the earliest stage of development work on To achieve the required 29.9 inch (500 micron) R-134a, tests were carried out on a different type of vacuum, a properly maintained two-stage vacuum synthetic oil known as Poly-Alkaline Glycol (PAG). pump in good condition is required.
Electrolux Home Products does not approve the use of the Sweep Charge for sealed system Refrigerant Leaks repair. This method of servicing sealed systems...
D - Refrigeration System Leak Detection Halogen-specific detectors use a specialized sensor that allows detection of compounds R-134a system leaks can be pinpointed by means containing chlorine, fluorine, bromine, and iodine of an electronic leak detector or by bubble solution. without being activiated by other species.
D - Refrigeration System Inhalation Toxicity Spills or Leaks HFC-134a poses no acute or chronic hazard If a large release of vapor occurs, such as from when it is handled in accordance with DuPont a large spill or leak, the vapors may concentrate recommendations and when exposures are near the floor or low spots and displace the oxygen maintained at or below the DuPont Acceptable...
D - Refrigeration System Filling and Charging Operations Always wear protective clothing when there is a risk of exposure to liquid HFC-134a. Where • Before evacuating cylinders or refrigeration splashing is possible, always wear eye protection equipment, any remaining refrigerant should and a face shield.
Exploded View Diagrams SYSTEM DIAGRAM Evaporator Spacer (with heat exchanger) Sensor Drain Trough Fan Cover Spacer Air Filter Housing Coil cover Drain Tube Air Filter Shroud Spacer Condenser Fan Motor Condenser Fan Blade Hot Lube Tube Bracket Condenser Shroud Compressor Support Drier-Filter Grommet...
Addendum for Refrigerator Drawers Disassembly - Evaporator Remove four screws on evaporator cover. Pull cover outward to gain access to the fan Fan Motors motors. Disconnect power source to drawers. Evaporator Remove top drawer by fully extending it. mounting screw Disconnect Molex ®...
Addendum for Refrigerator Drawers LED Lighting Diagnostics / Service Mode Four (4) LED’s, wired in series, make up the To enter the Service Mode, press and hold the lighting. Two are located in the center mullion for vacation mode key, while pressing the on/off key the bottom drawer and two are located at the top 3 times in 5 seconds.