Defrost Heater; Ice Maker Removal; Machine Compartment; Water Valve - Fisher & Paykel RX256DT4X1 FP Service Manual

11.2.10

Defrost Heater

1. Remove all freezer shelving.
2. Remove the lower evaporator cover hex head screws.
3. Remove the evaporator cover.
4. Grasp the evaporator by the left side to release the coil from the retainer clips.
5. Turn the evaporator slightly to expose the heater leads.
6. Disconnect the heater leads from the harness.
7. Release the heater clips holding the heater to the evaporator coil.
8. Remove the heater.
9. Reverse the procedure to reassemble.
10. Ensure that the defrost thermostat is not directly exposed to the heat from the defrost element.
11.2.11

Ice Maker Removal

1. Remove the auger ice bucket.
2. Disconnect the icemaker harness from the rear bulkhead.
3. Remove the front two screws from the left ice bucket rail.
4. Remove the screws supporting the icemaker from the side bulkhead.
5. Remove the icemaker.
6. Reverse the procedure to reassemble.
NOTE: Make sure to get the fill tube inserted fully into the fill cup when reassembling.
11.3

Machine Compartment

11.3.1

Water Valve

1. Remove the water valve cover plate on the left side of the machine compartment.
2. Disconnect the wiring from the water valve. Reference the colour/size of the connector to the
correct solenoid.
3. Disconnect the water tubing from the water valve. Reference or mark the tubing to ensure
correct hook-up upon reassembly.
4. Remove the hex screw attaching the valve to the water valve cover plate.
5. Reverse the procedure to reassemble.
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