Evaporator Fan & Motor Assembly; To Remove Evaporator Fan Motor - Electrolux Side by Side Refrigerator Service Manual

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Section C - Electrical Components
EVAPORATOR FAN & MOTOR ASSEMBLY
The fan and motor assembly are located behind the freezer compartment air duct
directly above the evaporator in the freezer compartment.
The fan is a 12 VDC suction type, pulling air up through the evaporator and blowing
it through the freezer and refrigerator compartments.
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If the fan motor is running when the freezer door is opened, the speed will
change from HIGH (2700 RPM) to LOW (2000 RPM).
On current production models, the fan blade is not adjustable and is designed to be
pressed onto the motor shaft until it bottoms out against the stop at the front of the
fan blade.

To Remove Evaporator Fan Motor

Evaporator Fan Motor Assembly
Figure C5
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The Slinger washer on the fan motor shaft must be adjusted to within 1/16" to
1/8" from motor to prevent water from entering motor bearing.
When replacing the fan blade, press the blade onto the motor shaft until the
blade bottoms out on the shaft.
1. Disconnect refrigerator from electrical supply.
2. Remove freezer section bottom shelves and baskets.
3. Remove four screws from evaporator cover and remove the
cover.
4. Remove the two bottom screws on evaporator air duct
cover. This will allow you to pick the cover up to gain access
to the fan assembly.
5. Disconnect connector. Evaporator fan motor assembly can
now be pulled free.
6. Remove back bracket holding fan motor by pushing in and
releasing tabs.
7. Remove fan blade and slinger washer.
8. Pull evaporator fan motor free.
9. Remove rubber bushings from each end of motor and
transfer to new motor.
10. Reverse procedure to complete repairs.