Defrost Heater - Electrolux EILFU17GS Technical & Service Manual

C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t T T e e a a r r d d o o w w n n
D D e e f f r r o o s s t t H H e e a a t t e e r r R R e e m m o o v v a a l l
The defrost heater is secured with two aluminum
straps to the bottom tube of the evaporator
assembly.
To remove the defrost heater:
1. Remove the bottom two glass shelves.
2. Remove wire baskets and slide assemblies.
3. Remove the evaporator cover.
4. Disconnect the defrost heater wire leads from
the wire harness. (See Figure 5-22)
5. Release the aluminum straps securing the
defrost heater to the bottom of the evaporator
assembly.
6. Remove the styrofoam insulators from both
sides of the evaporator.
7. Pull defrost heater from evaporator assembly.
E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t o o r r R R e e m m o o v v a a l l
The evaporator sets upon the two screw standoffs
mounted to the back wall of the freezer
compartment. Two pieces of styrofoam are
pressed between the evaporator assembly and the
sidewalls of the unit, securing the assembly in
position. (See Figure 5-23)
To remove the evaporator:
1. Remove the bottom two glass shelves.
2. Remove wire baskets and slide assemblies.
3. Remove the evaporator cover.
4. Remove the styrofoam insulators from both
sides of the evaporator.
5. Remove the defrost thermostat and defrost
heater.
6. Recover refrigerant by using EPA approved
recovery system.
N N O O T T E E : : Whenever the sealed system is opened the
filter-drier must be replaced.
7. Remove the filter-drier.
8. Cut suction line about 1" from compressor.
9. Straighten the tubing, remove the foam sleeve,
and carefully feed the heat exchanger through
the cabinet while pulling up on the evaporator.
Disconnect Here
Styrofoam

Defrost Heater

Aluminum Straps
Figure 5-22. Defrost Heater Removal
Screw Standoffs
Heat Exchanger
Figure 5-23. Evaporator Removal
5-10
Styrofoam