Electrolux Built-in 42" Service Manual page 45

and 50°F (10°C), the fan will start 5 minutes after the
compressor has started. Above 50°F (10°C) (or if the
ambient thermistor is open or shorted), the condenser fan
is synchronized with the compressor.
The condenser fan assembly is held in place by 2 Phillips-
head screws at the front and 2 tabs at the rear. The 2 tabs
are inserted into the rear condenser mounting plate. The 2
front screws attach the shroud assembly to the front
condenser plate. (See photo below.)
The 3-bladed fan can be removed without removing the
complete fan assembly.
The fan rotates counterclockwise as viewed from the
motor shaft end. It is held in place by a spring retention
clip.
To remove the condenser fan assembly:
1. Remove the water fi lter cartridge.
2. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws from the water
filter receptacle.
3. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws from the front of
the shroud assembly and disconnect the fan wiring.
4. Bend the 2 wire retention tabs back to release the wire
harness.
5. Pull the fan forward and tilt it to the left to release the 2
water fi lter tubes from the channel at the top of the
condenser fan motor shroud.
6. Pull the cabinet wiring down as shown in the photo
below. Carefully pull the condenser fan assembly out
of the machine compartment.
Installing the condenser fan assembly:
1. Secure the wires to the condenser fan shroud to prevent
interference with the fan blade rotation.
2. Ensure the rubber tab covers are in place when
reinstalling the condenser fan assembly.
3. Ensure water fi lter lines are fully seated into the top
channel of the water fi lter housing bracket.
Voltage Checks
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