Electrolux FPRH17D7KF All Refrigerator Professional Series Servicing
Electrolux FPRH17D7KF All Refrigerator Professional Series Servicing

Electrolux FPRH17D7KF All Refrigerator Professional Series Servicing

All refrigerator and all freezer professional 17 cu. ft. units with mechanical controls
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Servicing
All Refrigerator and
All Freezer Professional
17 Cu. Ft. Units
With Mechanical Controls
Electrolux Major Appliances; North America
250 Bobby Jones Expwy
Augusta, GA 30907
Publication #5995556338
Revision A
December 2009

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  • Page 1 All about Servicing All Refrigerator and All Freezer Professional 17 Cu. Ft. Units With Mechanical Controls ™ Electrolux Major Appliances; North America 250 Bobby Jones Expwy Augusta, GA 30907 Publication #5995556338 Revision A December 2009...
  • Page 3: Safe Servicing Practices

    Section 1 Basic Information This Manual has been prepared to provide Electrolux Service Personnel with Operation and Service Information for the following models. FPRH17D7KF All Refrigerator Professional Series FPUH17D7KF All Freezer Professional Series Safe Servicing Practices Avoid personal injury and/or property damage by observing important Safe Servicing Practices.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Section 1 Basic Information Section 1 - Basic Information ......1-1 Section 4 - Refrigeration System ....4-1 Safe Servicing Practices ........1-1 Definitions ............4-1 Table of Contents ..........1-2 Safety Warnings ..........4-1 Child Safety ............1-3 Compressor Testing ........... 4-1 Model and Serial Number Breakdown ....
  • Page 5: Child Safety

    Section 1 Basic Information FOR YOUR SAFETY Section 5- Component Teardown ....5-1 Do not store or use gasoline, or other fl ammable vapors Warnings and Cautions ......... 5-1 and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Exterior Components ..........
  • Page 6: Serial Plate

    Section 1 Basic Information Serial Plate The serial plate is located inside the cabinet on the left sidewall. The technician should always refer to the serial plate to assure refrigerant type and quantity, as well as electrical ratings and operating pressures.
  • Page 7: Model Fpuh17D7K Unit Features

    Section 1 Basic Information All Freezer Professional Series with Mechanical Control Performance Temperature Control 7ºF cut-in, -5ºF cut-out @ number 1 setting. Room Ambient ............70°F 90°F Freezer Compartment Temperature ......5 to 12°F 5 to 12°F Percent Running Time ..........30 - 40% 45 - 55% *Wattage Range (Last 1/3 of cycle) ......
  • Page 8: Model Fprh17D7Kf Unit Features

    Section 1 Basic Information All Refrigerator Professional Series with Mechanical Control Model FPRH17D7KF Unit Features...
  • Page 9: Section 2 Installation Information

    A qualified service technician should perform all other service. WARNING Electrolux Home Products Inc. cannot be held responsible for damage to property or injury to persons caused by failure to comply with the installation, maintenance and safety instructions contained in this Service Manual.
  • Page 10: Installation Checklist

    Section 2 Installation Information WARNING Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator/ freezer is unpacked. Children should never use these items for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become air tight chambers and can quickly cause suffocation.
  • Page 11: Location

    Section 2 Installation Information Location 1. Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. 2. If possible, place the freezer and/or refrigerator out of direct sunlight and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat sources.
  • Page 12: Electrical Information

    Section 2 Installation Information Electrical Information WARNING These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use mechanisms in the design of this freezer will operate an extension cord or an adapter plug. Do not properly.
  • Page 13: Cut-Out Dimensions

    Section 2 Installation Information Cut-Out Dimensions 1. Minimum opening of 66” High x 33” Wide x 25-1/4” Deep opening required for single-unit “Built-In Look” installation. 66” Wide required for double-unit installation. (66” High to be measured from finished floor to underside of soffit or overhead cabinet.) 2.
  • Page 14: Water Supply

    Section 2 Installation Information To connect the water supply to the rear of the Water Supply unit (See Figure 2-7a): The ice maker (if equipped) requires a permanent 1. Ensure that the unit is unplugged. water supply to function correctly. During installation, 2.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Water Valve To The Ice Maker

    Section 2 Installation Information Connecting the Water Valve to the Ice Maker For models Serial Number WB92254219 and greater built after June 1, 2009, the units will have a different water valve than earlier production models. The new water valves have a quick connect outlet fitting which takes a standard .255 diameter plastic tube.
  • Page 16: Trim And Riser Kit Installation Instructions

    Section 2 Installation Information Trim And Riser Kit Installation The following items should be with the collar kit option: Instructions The Dual Trim and Riser Kit consists of the following: • Riser Kit - 2 packages • Hardware Kit - 1 bag •...
  • Page 17: Setting Up The Trim And Grill Assembly

    Section 2 Installation Information Setting Up The Trim And Grill Assembly 1. Lay the parts out on a cleared area face down. Be sure to place a drop cloth over the floor to prevent scratching the trim kit and/or floor. (See Figure 2-9). Figure 2-11.
  • Page 18: Installing Trim & Grill Assembly Into Cabinetry

    Section 2 Installation Information 4. Shim as necessary (shims are not included). (See Installing Trim & Grill Assembly Into Cabinetry Figures 2-16 and 2-17). Next, secure both ends of 1. First, place protective covering where side trim will top trim (A) to cabinetry using two 3/4” mounting contact the floor near rough opening.
  • Page 19: Installing The Riser Kit

    Section 2 Installation Information Installing The Riser Kit On Early Models Installing The Riser Kit On Late Models (See Figure 2-19 to identify) (See Figure 2-20 to identify) 1. First, place a protective covering on the floor to 1. First, place a protective covering on the floor to prevent damaging either the refrigerator unit, freezer prevent damaging either the refrigerator unit, freezer unit or the floor.
  • Page 20 Section 2 Installation Information Figure 2-20. Figure 2-21. 2-12...
  • Page 21 Section 2 Installation Information Figure 2-22. Figure 2-23. 2-13...
  • Page 22: Leveling The Refrigerator And Freezer

    Section 2 Installation Information Leveling The Refrigerator And Freezer 1. Remove the plastic top hinge covers and replace with the supplied silver hinge covers (I). 2. Remove the plastic toe grill panels at the bottom of each unit. Save the four screws as they will be used later in the installation.
  • Page 23: Care & Cleaning Of Your Trim Kit

    Section 2 Installation Information Care & Cleaning Of Your Trim Kit Hinge Cover The trim and grill kit surfaces are best cleaned with a cotton cloth dampened with a mixture of water and mild 3/8” Bolts detergent. Avoid using abrasive cleaners as they will mar the surface of the metal components.
  • Page 24 Section 2 Installation Information Notes 2-16...
  • Page 25: Section 3 Mechanical Control

    Section 3 Mechanical Control Temperature Control The temperature control is located inside the refrigerator compartment. The temperature is factory preset to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures. However, the temperature control is adjustable to provide a range of temperatures for your personal satisfaction. If a colder temperature is desired, turn the temperature control knob toward COLDEST and allow several hours for temperatures to stabilize between adjustments.
  • Page 26 Section 3 Electronic Control Notes...
  • Page 27: Section 4 - Refrigeration System

    Electrolux Home Products Inc. does not permit the use of recovered refrigerant in the servicing of our products A hydraulic block occurs, preventing the compressor from for in-warranty and out-of-warranty repairs or for starting.
  • Page 28: Soldering

    Section 4 Refrigeration Soldering Basic Components The basic components of a refrigerator/freezer are a WARNING compressor, condenser, evaporator, heat exchanger (capillary tube and suction line) and drier. Wear approved safety glasses when working with or on any pressurized system or equipment. Have an approved dry type fire extinguisher Refrigerant Cycle handy when using any type of gas operated...
  • Page 29: Low/High Side Leak Or Undercharge

    Section 4 Refrigeration Low/High Side Leak or Undercharge Testing for Refrigerant Leaks A loss of refrigerant can result in any of the NOTE following: The line piercing valve (clamp-on type) should be 1. Excessive or continuous compressor operation. used for test purposes only. It must be removed from 2.
  • Page 30: To Flush The System

    Section 4 Refrigeration To Flush The System To Use Refrigerant To Flush The System: CAUTION CAUTION Refrigerant used for flushing must be recovered Use extreme care when using Dry Nitrogen to into a recovery system. Meter amount of flush systems. Pressure in nitrogen cylinder refrigerant used for flushing with your charging could be as high as 2000 psi.
  • Page 31: Installing A New Compressor

    Section 4 Refrigeration Installing a New Compressor NOTE NOTE The following instructions are generalized to help the technician understand the procedures of sealed Entirely new compressors have been developed or use system repairs. See Section 5 Component Teardown with R-134a and Ester oil refrigeration systems. Both on the exact steps of accessing the components of the compressor and electric motor have been modified.
  • Page 32: Condenser Replacement

    Section 4 Refrigeration 10. Reform both suction and discharge lines to align Condenser Replacement with new compressor. If they are too short, use NOTE additional lengths of tubing. Joints should overlap 0.5” to provide sufficient area for good solder joint. The following instructions are generalized to help the Clean and mark area where tubing should be cut.
  • Page 33: Filter-Drier Installation

    Section 4 Refrigeration Filter-Drier Installation Evaporator and Suction Line Replacement Any time the sealed system is opened and the NOTE refrigerant charge is removed, the liquid line filter-drier must be replaced and the system thoroughly evacuated The following instructions are generalized to help the before replacing refrigerant.
  • Page 34: Equipment Needed For Evacuation & Recharging

    Section 4 Refrigeration Equipment Needed for Evacuation & CAUTION Recharging: Check the serial plate for the correct refrigerant type. It is extremely important to verify the • Heated charging cylinder type of refrigerant in the system before starting • Standard 3-port manifold gauge set: any sealed system repairs.
  • Page 35: Evacuating System

    Section 4 Refrigeration 7. Leak test low-side. Close compound gauge. Run WARNING compressor for a few minutes and leak test high-side. When leak is found, recapture refrigerant R-134a systems are particularly susceptible to using EPA approved recovery system. Repair and go moisture contamination which can only be back to step 1.
  • Page 36: Final Leak Test

    Section 4 Refrigeration 10. Slowly open the high-side manifold gauge valve Final Leak Test to allow the compressor to remove any refrigerant 1. With the refrigerator/freezer turned OFF, leak test all trapped in the high-side hose and the process low-side system components. fitting.
  • Page 37: Verify Refrigerant Type In The System

    Section 4 Refrigeration Verify Refrigerant Type In The System R-134a Refrigeration Systems The sealed refrigeration system will consist of the same CAUTION basic components being utilized in the R-12 systems. There is a 10% to 15% discharge pressure increase R-134a and R-12 are completely incompatible. using R-134a, with a 5% to 10% decrease in suction Before starting any sealed system repair, it is pressure when compared to the same product with an...
  • Page 38: Water In The Refrigeration System

    Section 4 Refrigeration For example, hoses that were used for a refrigeration system operating on R-12 may contain small quantities of mineral oil which can block the capillary tube in a system operating on R-134a. As little as one milligram may be sufficient to cause a blockage.
  • Page 39: Vacuum Pump Maintenance

    R-134a. can remove the moisture from the system. Electrolux Home Products does not approve the use of CAUTION the Sweep Charge for sealed system repair. This method...
  • Page 40: Leak Detection

    Section 4 Refrigeration Leak Detection Halogen-specific detectors use a specialized sensor that allows detection of compounds containing chlorine, R-134a system leaks can be pinpointed by means of an fluorine, bromine, and iodine without being activated electronic leak detector or by bubble solution. by other species.
  • Page 41 Section 4 Refrigeration HFC-134a, CFC-12 Pressure Temperature Chart 4-15...
  • Page 42: Inhalation Toxicity

    Section 4 Refrigeration Inhalation Toxicity Spills or Leaks HFC-134a poses no acute or chronic hazard when it is If a large release of vapor occurs, such as from a handled in accordance with DuPont recommendations large spill or leak, the vapors may concentrate near the and when exposures are maintained at or below the floor or low spots and displace the oxygen available for DuPont Acceptable Exposure Limit (AEL) of 1,000 ppm...
  • Page 43: Combustibility Of Hfc-134A

    Section 4 Refrigeration Combustibility of HFC-134a Filling and Charging Operations HFC-134a is nonflammable at ambient • Before evacuating cylinders or refrigeration temperatures and atmospheric pressure. However, tests equipment, any remaining refrigerant should be have shown HFC-134a to be combustible at pressures removed by recovery system.
  • Page 44 Section 4 Refrigeration Notes 4-18...
  • Page 45: Section 5 Component Teardown

    Section 5 Component Teardown Component Teardown This section explains how to access and remove components from an All Refrigerator Pro and/or an All Freezer Pro unit, and has been arranged in such a way as to simulate which components would need to be removed first in order to gain access to other components.
  • Page 46: Exterior Components

    Section 5 Component Teardown All Refrigerator-Pro Exterior Components Door Handle Removal The door handle is secured with setscrews to the handle mounting shoulder screws that are fastened into the front of the door assembly. To remove the handle, use a 3/32” allen wrench and Set Screws extract the setscrew located in each handle standoff.
  • Page 47: Door Stop Assembly

    Section 5 Component Teardown All Refrigerator-Pro Door Stop Assembly Removal Door Frame The door stop is secured to with two screws the Screws underside of the door assembly. To remove the door stop: Door Stop 1. Remove door from unit. 2.
  • Page 48: Door Storage Components

    Section 5 Component Teardown All Refrigerator-Pro Door Storage Components Adjustable Door Bins Removal There are four two liter door bins that can be arranged as needed by the user. To remove a two liter door bin, lift the bin straight up until it is free of the supports molded into the door liner, then pull from unit.
  • Page 49: Interior Components

    Section 5 Component Teardown All Refrigerator-Pro Interior Components Adjustable Interior Shelving Removal Multi-position adjustable interior shelves can be moved to any position for larger or smaller packages. The cantilever shelves are supported at the back of the refrigerator. (See Figure 5-11) Replace the shelf by inserting the hooks at rear of the shelf into the wall bracket.
  • Page 50: Light Shield

    Section 5 Component Teardown All Refrigerator-Pro Light Shield Removal To remove the light shield, extract the two screws securing the light shield to the compartment ceiling. Light Bulb Light Fixture Light Fixture Removal Light Bulb The light fixture is secured with retaining latches into the interior cabinet ceiling behind the light shield.
  • Page 51: Thermostat Control

    Section 5 Component Teardown All Refrigerator-Pro Thermostat Control Removal Electrical Connection The evaporator cover does not need to be completely Sensor Tube removed to access the thermostat control or the wire Screw harness connections, however, removing the evaporator cover from the unit will make the task easier. To remove the thermostat control: 1.
  • Page 52: Defrost Thermostat

    Section 5 Component Teardown All Refrigerator-Pro Defrost Thermostat Removal The defrost thermostat is secured with a retaining clip to Disconnect Here the upper left corner of the evaporator assembly. The defrost thermostat and wire harness connections may be accessed without completely removing the evaporator Defrost cover.
  • Page 53: Evaporator

    Section 5 Component Teardown All Refrigerator-Pro Evaporator Removal The evaporator sets upon the two screw standoffs mounted to the back wall of the freezer compartment. Two pieces of styrofoam are pressed between the evaporator assembly and the sidewalls of the unit, securing the assembly in position.
  • Page 54: Compressor Area Components

    Section 5 Component Teardown All Refrigerator And All Freezer-Pro Compressor Area Components All Refrigerator and All Freezer-Pro Models The compressor area components for the All Refrigerator and All Freezer-Pro Units are similar in layout and have the same access and removal steps. However, the part numbers for items in the compressor area may differ between the all refrigerator and all freezer models.
  • Page 55: Defrost Timer

    Section 5 Component Teardown Section 5 Component Teardown All Refrigerator And All Freezer-Pro Defrost Timer Removal Cover The defrost timer is mounted to a bracket which is secured to the bottom of the base tray with two 1/4” Screws bolts. (See Figure 5-24) To remove the defrost timer: 1.
  • Page 56: Compressor

    Section 5 Component Teardown All Refrigerator And All Freezer-Pro Compressor Removal Bolt Spring Wire The compressor sits on four grommets and is secured with four screws to the compressor mounting plate. (See Figure 5-26) To remove the compressor: 1. Pull unit from its installation position to access the Capacitor rear compressor area.
  • Page 57: Drain Pan

    Section 5 Component Teardown All Refrigerator And All Freezer-Pro Drain Pan Removal The drain pan is secured with four screws to the bottom of the unit frame. To remove the drain pan: 1. Pull unit from its installation position to access the rear compressor area.
  • Page 58 Section 5 Component Teardown All Refrigerator And All Freezer-Pro Condenser Coil Removal Cut Here The condenser coil is mounted to the drain pan by four retaining clips. To remove the drain pan: 1. Pull unit from its installation position to access the rear compressor area.
  • Page 59 Section 5 Component Teardown All Freezer-Pro Freezer Exterior Components Door Handle Removal The door handle is secured with setscrews to the handle mounting shoulder screws that are fastened into the front of the door assembly. To remove the handle, use a 3/32” allen wrench and Set Screws extract the setscrew located in each handle standoff.
  • Page 60 Section 5 Component Teardown All Freezer-Pro Door Stop Assembly Removal Door Frame The door stop is secured to with two screws the Screws underside of the door assembly. To remove the door stop: Door Stop 1. Remove door from unit. 2.
  • Page 61 Section 5 Component Teardown All Freezer-Pro Door Shelf Guard Removal The door shelf guard is secured to the inner door panel Bend Out Here with two tabs on each end. To remove the door shelf guard, bend the door shelf guard out in the middle while bending out the outer Door Shelf Guard portion of the inner panel outwards, then pull the tabs...
  • Page 62 Section 5 Component Teardown All Freezer-Pro Interior Components Adjustable Interior Shelves Multi-position adjustable interior shelves can be moved to any position for larger or smaller packages. The cantilever shelves are supported at the back of the refrigerator. (See Figure 5-39) Replace the shelf by inserting the hooks at rear of the shelf into the wall bracket.
  • Page 63 Section 5 Component Teardown All Freezer-Pro Light Shield Removal To remove the light shield, extract the two screws securing the light shield to the compartment ceiling. Light Bulb Light Fixture Light Fixture Removal Light Bulb The light fixture is secured with retaining latches into the interior cabinet ceiling behind the light shield.
  • Page 64 Section 5 Component Teardown All Freezer-Pro Evaporator Cover Removal Gasket 1 of 2 shown The evaporator cover is secured with screws to the back wall and bottom of the freezer compartment. The evaporator cover has a gasket on each side to create proper airflow in the compartment.
  • Page 65 Section 5 Component Teardown All Freezer-Pro Evaporator Fan Assembly Removal The evaporator fan assembly consists of the fan motor mount bracket, fan motor and fan blade. Two screws Fan Blade Fan Motor secure the fan motor to the fan motor mount bracket. The evaporator fan assembly is then secured with two screws to the back wall of the freezer compartment.
  • Page 66 Section 5 Component Teardown All Freezer-Pro Defrost Heater Removal Disconnect Here The defrost heater is secured with two aluminum straps to the bottom tube of the evaporator assembly. (See Figure 5-48) To remove the defrost heater: 1. Remove the cantilever shelves. Styrofoam Styrofoam 2.
  • Page 67: Section 6 Parts List

    Section 6 Parts List All Refrigerator Door Exploded View And Parts List Ref # Part # Description 216522311 Gasket-door, black Functional Parts 240338313 Door, dairy, clear Non-Illustrated Parts 216953600 Panel-inner door, refr 297316517 Panel-outer door, stainless 242015101 Label-nameplate 297257000 Door Stop, chrome, RH 241972501 Handle-door, stainless 240537301...
  • Page 68 Section 6 Parts List All Refrigerator Cabinet Exploded View And Parts List...
  • Page 69 Section 6 Parts List Ref # Part # Description Ref # Part # Description 216503100 Screen-drain 5304460605 Screw, ph truss head, 8-18AB x 297259600 Fan Blade, evaporator 0.500 297200600 Breaker Kit w/corners, no lock 297174300 Screw, #8, 18x.63, self pierce slot 216327800 Clip, wire...
  • Page 70 Section 6 Parts List All Refrigerator Sealed System Exploded View And Parts List...
  • Page 71 Section 6 Parts List Ref # Part # Description 297152200 Condenser, dynamic 5308000110 Strap-evap/heater, aluminum, (2) 216938600 Drier-filter 297171800 Harness-main 240555002 Screw-#8-32 X 3/8 297216101 Heater-defrost 15 # 216997300 Evaporator 297319400 Heat Exchanger 297078701 Insulator-evap, styrofoam, RH 297078801 Insulator-evap, styrofoam, LH 216731001 Thermostat, defrost 23 #...
  • Page 72: All Freezer Door Exploded View & Parts List

    Section 6 Parts List All Freezer Door Exploded View And Parts List...
  • Page 73 Section 6 Parts List Ref # Part # Description 216522311 Gasket-door, black 216527813 Panel-inner door 297316518 Panel-outer door, stainless 242015101 Label-nameplate 297257002 Door Stop, LH 241972501 Handle-door, stainless 240537301 Nut-anchor, door hdl screw 297048000 Screw, anchor, #8, white 5304460608 Screw, flat head, #1/4-20, door stop/hng 216970800 Bearing, hinge w/o’ring, top 297006800...
  • Page 74: All Freezer Cabinet Exploded View & Parts List

    Section 6 Parts List All Freezer Cabinet Exploded View And Parts List...
  • Page 75 Section 6 Parts List Ref # Part # Description Ref # Part # Description 216503100 Screen-drain 5304460605 Screw, ph truss head, 8-18AB x 297259600 Fan Blade, evaporator 0.500 297200600 Breaker Kit w/corners, no lock 297174300 Screw, #8, 18x.63, self pierce slot 216327800 Clip, wire...
  • Page 76 Section 6 Parts List All Freezer Sealed System Exploded View And Parts List 6-10...
  • Page 77 Section 6 Parts List Ref # Part # Description 297152201 Condenser 5308000110 Strap-evap/heater, aluminum, (2) 216987500 Drier-filter 297315700 Harness-main 297216101 Heater-defrost 15 # 216997300 Evaporator 297238700 Heat Exchanger 297078701 Insulator-evap, styrofoam, RH 297078801 Insulator-evap, styrofoam, LH 297216600 Thermostat, defrost 23 # 216744500 Timer-defrost 216968501...
  • Page 78 Section 6 Parts List Notes 6-12...
  • Page 79: Section 7 Troubleshooting

    Section 7 Troubleshooting Cause Correction Problem Freezer/refrigerator Use another circuit. Check circuit for proper Unit is plugged into a circuit that has a compressor does not run. ground fault interrupt. voltage. Set control to a temperature setting. Instruct Temperature control is in the “OFF” position.
  • Page 80 Section 7 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Louder sound levels Modern Freezers have increased storage This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is whenever Freezer/ capacity and more stable temperatures. low, you might hear the compressor running while it refrigerator is on. They require heavy duty compressors.
  • Page 81 Section 7 Troubleshooting The following table relates to troubleshooting the thermostat, electronic components and compressor with its associated components. Cause Correction Problem Compressor and evaporator Is the temperature control set to off? Yes. Set control from 1 to 7 fan motor does not run. No.
  • Page 82 Section 7 Troubleshooting Notes...
  • Page 83: All Refrigerator Wiring Diagram

    Section 8 Wiring Diagram All Refrigerator Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 84: All Freezer Wiring Diagram

    Section 8 Wiring Diagram All Freezer Wiring Diagram...

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