Replacing Freezer Evaporator Using The Brazing Method - GE PSH23PGR Series Technical Service Manual

12. Disconnect the fan wiring harness
(Disconnect 1). Disconnect the over
temperature thermostat/light bulb wiring
harness (Disconnect 2).
13. Remove the 2 hex-head screws that hold the
fan bracket in place.
Disconnect 1
Screw
14. Remove the ground clip from the evaporator
frame.
15. Unclip the evaporator thermistor.
16. Slide the over-temperature thermostat/light
bulb wiring harness out of the fan bracket.
17. Remove the fan bracket.
Evaporator Thermistor
Note: When replacing the evaporator thermistor,
cut the thermistor wires and splice the new
thermistor using bell connectors. Always use
RTV102 silicone to seal the end of the connector
from moisture.
Disconnect 2
Screw
Ground Clip
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Replacing Freezer Evaporator Using the
Brazing Method
Parts Needed:
• Freezer Evaporator (part # WR85X10061)
• Drier Assembly (part # WR86X93)
• Access Tube (part # WJ56X61)
• Heat Shield Kit (part # WX5X8926)
Caution: A heat shield kit is required for this
procedure to prevent damage to the plastic
interior (liner) of the freezer compartment.
Note: If it is determined that the epoxy joints (the
transition joint between the aluminum and copper
jumper) on the freezer evaporator assembly are
defective, then
LOKRING
to repair the joints. Refer to Pub. No. 31-9067 for
more information.
LOKRING
1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2. Remove the rear access cover and evacuate
the sealed system.
3. Remove components necessary to expose
the evaporator. (See
4. Remove the ice bucket, icemaker, auger
assembly, fan motor housing, and fan motor.
5. Note the location of thermistor and thermostat
on top of old evaporator and remove.
6. Remove heater from bottom of evaporator
and discard. Bundle remaining wires and tape
high on the back wall of freezer.
7. Apply a liberal amount of thermal paste to
suction line where it enters the rear wall of
freezer.
8. Insert the brazing shield behind the joint of the
accumulator top and suction line to protect the
liner.
9. Use torch to heat the joint of the accumulator
top, separate the suction line and accumulator
top and clean the suction line surface (Fig. 1
and 2).
10. Using the tubing cutter, cut fresh food
evaporator jumper (right side) tube about 2
inches from the joint outlet end of the fresh
food evaporator. Score and break the capillary
tube about 2 inches from the end of freezer
evaporator inlet jumper (left side) (Fig. 1 and
2).
connectors can be used
)
Freezer Evaporator.