Condenser Replacement - Electrolux FPRH17D7KF All Refrigerator Professional Series Servicing

Section 4 Refrigeration
10. Reform both suction and discharge lines to align
with new compressor. If they are too short, use
additional lengths of tubing. Joints should overlap
0.5" to provide sufficient area for good solder joint.
Clean and mark area where tubing should be cut.
Cut tubing with tubing cutter. Work as quickly as
possible to avoid letting moisture and air into the
system.
11. Solder all connections according to soldering
procedure.
12. Remove original filter-drier.
CAUTION
DO NOT unbraze old filter-drier from system.
This will vaporize and drive moisture from
desiccant back into system. The old filter-drier
should be cut out of system.
13. Install new filter-drier at condenser outlet.
14. Evacuate and charge system using recommended
procedure described under Evacuating and
Recharging.
15. Reconnect compressor terminal leads in
accordance with refrigerator wiring diagram.
16. Reassemble unit.
4-6

Condenser Replacement

NOTE
The following instructions are generalized to help the
technician understand the procedures of sealed
system repairs. See Section 5 Component Teardown
on the exact steps of accessing the components of the
refrigeration system.
1. Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator/freezer.
2. Remove compressor access panel.
3. Recover refrigerant by using EPA approved
recovery system.
4. Remove condenser fan mounting screws.
5. Unplug fan motor harness located in back of fan
motor.
6. Remove fan motor and fan blade.
7. After refrigerant is completely recovered,
disconnect inlet and discharge lines from condenser.
8. Lift front of condenser and pull out of retainers
mounted to the drain pan.
9. Remove old condenser out the back of cabinet.
10. Install replacement condenser.
11. Remove original filter-drier.
CAUTION
DO NOT unbraze old filter-drier from system.
This will vaporize and drive moisture from
desiccant back into system. The old filter-drier
should be cut out of system.
12. Install new filter-drier at condenser outlet.
13. Evacuate and charge the system using
recommended procedure described under Evacuating
and Recharging.
14. Reassemble unit.