Condenser Coil Cleaning - True GDM-26-HC~TSL01 Installation Manual

Maintenance & Servicing (cont.)

Condenser Coil Cleaning

The appliance owner is responsible
a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard
Assessment and ensuring adequate protection during
maintenance and cleaning procedures.
Use appropriate tools, safety equipment, and PPE
during installation and servicing.
Risk of electric shock or burn!
• Unplug the appliance or turn off the power supply
before installation or servicing.
• DO NOT clean appliance with a pressure washer or
hose.
Sharp edges!
Coil fins are sharp and metal
components can have sharp edges. Take care
when moving, installing, cleaning, servicing, and
maintaining the appliance to avoid cuts.
Risk of eye injury!
eye injury. Eye protection recommended.
The cleaning of the condenser coil is not covered by
warranty!
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GDM FREEZER / REFRIGERATOR
WARNING!
for performing
Airborne dust and debris can cause
NOTICE!
Required Tools
Required tools include (but may not be limited to) the following:
• 1/4" nut driver
• 3/8" nut driver
• Stiff bristle brush
• Tank of compressed air
• Vacuum cleaner
• Flashlight
• Eye protection
• Gloves
Procedure
1. Unplug the appliance or turn off the power supply.
2. Remove the front louvered grill from the appliance. See figs.
1-3.
3. With a stiff bristle brush, carefully clean accumulated dirt from
the front condenser coil fins. See fig. 4.
4. With the dirt removed from the coil surface, use a flashlight to
verify you can see clearly through the coil. See fig. 5.
• If the view is clear, carefully vacuum any dirt around or
behind the condensing unit area. Then reinstall the front
louver grill, restore power, and verify operation.
• If the view is still blocked with dirt, proceed to the next step.
5. Remove the condenser base bolts. See fig. 6.
6. Remove the condenser coil brackets (if applicable).
7. Carefully slide the condensing unit out (tubing connections are
flexible).
8. Gently blow compressed air or CO2 through the coil until the
coil is clean.
9. Carefully vacuum any dirt around and behind the condensing
unit area.
10. Reinstall the coil brackets (if applicable). Then, carefully slide
the compressor assembly back into position and reinstall.
11. Reinstall the front louver grill, restore power to the appliance,
and verify operation.
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