Evaporator Removal (8.2 Cubic Models); Machine Compartment; Compressor; Overload/Relay/Capacitor - Maytag PCF2700ACW Service Manual

Disassembly Procedures
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test
procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service.
Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.

Evaporator Removal (8.2 cubic models)

NOTE: Reclaim refrigerant per instructions in "Service
Procedures" before attempting evaporator
removal. To avoid system contamination, do not
leave system open for more than 10 minutes.
1. Follow instructions in removing freezer back panel.
2. Remove defrost thermostat. Refer to defrost
thermostat removal.
3. Remove defrost heater. Refer to defrost heater
removal.
4. Install protective cloth to prevent damage to cabinet
liner
5. Unbraze suction copper fitting at evaporator.
6. Score and break copper capillary at evaporator.
7. Install new evaporator and reassemble taking care in
not kinking tubing when reassembling.

Machine Compartment

Compressor

NOTE: Install new drier and compressor per
instructions in "Service Procedures." Evacuate
and recharge sealed system per instructions in
"Service Procedures."
1. Remove machine compartment cover.
2. Remove drier.
3. Disconnect all compressor wiring and overload/relay
assembly.
4. Unbraze low and high pressure lines at compressor.
5. Remove compressor mounting bolts.
6. Lift compressor out of unit.

Overload/Relay/Capacitor

1. Remove machine compartment cover.
2. Using fingers and standard screwdriver, press and
pry bale strap off the overload/relay assembly
3. Disconnect wires from overload/relay assembly.
Reference wire location.
4. Unplug overload/relay assembly from compressor.
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Condenser Removal (8.2 cubic models)
NOTE: Install new drier per instructions in "Service
Procedures." Evacuate and recharge sealed
system per instructions in "Service Procedures."
1. Unbraze tubing going to PC loop and conpressor
discharge.
2. Remove screws that attach condenser to back of
cabinet.
3. Remove condenser from cabinet
4. Reverse procedure to reassemble.
Defrost Timer (some models)
1. Remove two screws holding housing containing the

defrost timer.

2. Remove screw holding timer to housing.
3. Disconnect wires from timer noting location of wires.
4. Reverse procedure to reassemble.
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