GE PFSS9PKY Technical Service Manual page 43

6. Prepare the remaining capillary tube and insert
it into the 3-way valve fresh food outlet port.
INLET
FRESH FOOD
OUTLET
7. Apply a liberal amount of thermal paste to the
base of the three tubes on the new valve. Apply
a wet cloth to the top of the valve to help keep
the valve cool.
Black Mark
FREEZER
OUTLET
Apply a Wet Cloth
to Top of Valve to
Help Keep Valve Cool
Thermal
Paste
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8. Angle the torch so the fl ame is not directed
towards the valve body when brazing the three
joints.
9. Remove the thermal paste residue and dry the
valve body thoroughly. Install the coil on to the
valve body.
10. Remove the old drier by unbrazing or cutting
the condenser loop (halo) as close as possible to
the drier. Install the new drier assembly (part #
WR86X93).
Note: If necessary, use the condenser loop
extension tubing (part # WR97X238).
11. Install the process valve (part # WJ56X61). Clean
and inspect all joints.
12. Evacuate and charge the system. Use original
factory charge quantity of R-134a. (See
Evacuation and Charging Procedure
14. Reinstall the rear access cover.
Jumper Tube
.)