Removing The Compressor - KitchenAid KBFA20ER Technical Education

Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Pull the refrigerator away from the wall so
that you can access the rear of the unit.
3. Remove the six hex-head screws from
the unit compartment cover. Remove the
cover and slide the power supply cord
strain relief out of the slot in the cover.
Power Supply Cord
4. Unclip the retaining wire from the over-
load relay and the motor start capacitor,
(see the inset in the top right photo), then
pull the relay and capacitor off the com-
pressor pins.
5. Remove the hex-head screw from the
green ground wire.

REMOVING THE COMPRESSOR

Cover Screws
Compressor Filter-Drier
Retaining Wire
6. Access the sealed system and discharge
the refrigerant into an approved recovery
system.
7. Unbraze the suction and discharge lines
from the compressor.
8. Cut the filter-drier (do not use a torch)
from the system.
9. Remove the two 5/16˝ mounting bolts
from the rubber grommets of the com-
pressor.
10. Lift the old compressor off the refrigerator
and install the new one.
Suction Line
Discharge Line
Mounting Bolt
4-21
Ground
Wire Screw
Overload Relay
Motor Start Capacitor
(1 of 2)
Filter-Drier