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Service

Side-by-Side “S” Model Refrigerators

Refer to Technical Sheet for values and wiring schematics.

Models and manufacturing

numbers in this manual

SXD25S2 P1303513W SBD20S4 P1190007W SBD20TP P1190009W SBD20TPS P1190008W SRD20S4 P1190816W SX22S P1190213W SGD22T P1303514W SCD22TB P1303515W SXD22S2 P1303512W SRD22S3 P1190327W SS25T P1194004W SCD25T P1303516W SQD25V P1314202W SRD25S3 P1190325W SBDE20S4SW P1190906W SX25S P1190214W SRD25VP P1190326W SRD25VPS P1190331W SBI20TP P1190711W SBI20TPS P1190712W SBDE20TP P1190905W SRD22VPS P1190330W SSD25T P1314201W SBI20S2 P1190710W SXD27T P1302802W SBIE20TPS P1190709W SBIE20TP P1190708W SRD22VP P1190328W SRD27S2 P1190329W SCD25TB P1303517W SM22TB P1190215W

This manual is to be used by qualified appliance technicians only. Amana does not assume any responsibility for property damage or personal injury for improper service procedures done by an unqualified person.

RS1300003

Revision 0

December 1997

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Important Information

Pride and workmanship go into every product to provide our customers with quality products. It is possible, however, that during its lifetime a product may require service. Products should be serviced only by a qualified service technician who is familiar with the safety procedures required in the repair and who is equipped with the proper tools, parts, testing instruments and the appropriate service manual. REVIEW ALL SERVICE

INFORMATION IN THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL BEFORE BEGINNING REPAIRS.

To avoid risk of serious injury or death, repairs should not be attempted by unauthorized personnel, dangerous conditions (such as exposure to electrical shock) may result.

Amana will not be responsible for any injury or property damage from improper service procedures. If preforming service on your own product, assume responsibility for any personal injury or property

damage which may result.

Important Information

Important Notices for Consumers and Servicers

WARNING

CAUTION

To locate an authorized servicer, please consult your telephone book or the dealer from whom you purchased this product. For further assistance, please contact:

CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPT. OR 1-319-622-5511 or (1-800-843-0304) AMANA REFRIGERATION, INC. CALL and ask for AMANA, IOWA 52204 Consumer Affairs

If outside the United States contact:

AMANA ATTN: CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPT. AMANA, IOWA 52204, USA Telephone: (319) 622-5511 Facsimile: (319) 622-2180 TELEX: 4330076 AMANA CABLE: "AMANA", AMANA, IOWA, USA

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, and Labels

DANGER

DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING

WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property

damage.

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Table of Contents

Important Information .................................................. 2

USER OPERA TION

Electrical Requirements................................................ 5

Model Identification....................................................... 5

Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator ............................ 5

Installation Instructions ................................................. 6

Controls ........................................................................ 8

Fresh Food Features .................................................... 9

Ice ‘N’ Water™ Dispenser (some models).................. 15

Water Dispenser Operation...................................15

Care and Cleaning...................................................... 16

Light Bulbs............................................................. 17

Normal Operating Sounds .......................................... 18

Before Calling For Service.......................................... 18

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Chart ................................................ 19

System Diagnosis

Pressure and Temperature Relationship Chart .....22

ELECTRONIC UNITS

Display Panel.............................................................. 23

Display Panel Operation

Keyboard Pad Functions

Entry T one............................................................ 24

Command Accepted Tone.................................... 24

Freezer Temp Pad ............................................... 24

Ref Temp Pad ...................................................... 24

Warmer Pad......................................................... 24

Colder Pad ........................................................... 24

Fast Freeze Pad................................................... 24

Max Cool Pad ...................................................... 24

Alarm Off Pad ...................................................... 24

Display Off Pad .................................................... 24

Program Mode ..................................................... 24

V acation ............................................................... 24

Electronic Functional Description

Alarms

Power Up Alarm ................................................... 25

Door Open Alarm ................................................. 25

High Temperature Alarm ...................................... 25

Thermistor Alarm ................................................. 25

Clean Condenser Light......................................... 25

Temperature Control Operation.............................26

Refrigerator and Freezer Thermistor.................... 26

Factory Freezer and Refrigerator Settings ........... 26

Damper Control.................................................... 26

Factory Set Freezer and Refrigerator Settings ..... 26

Adaptive Defrost Operation ...................................27

Program Mode

Accessing Program Mode .....................................28

EEPROM Update in Control Memory ......................... 28

Mode A Functions

Reading Temperature Display .............................. 28

Freezer Thermistor Temperature ......................... 28

Refrigerator Thermistor Temperature................... 28

Mode B Functions

Automatic Keyboard Function .............................. 28

Door Alarm Delay................................................. 28

Max Cool Run Time Duration ............................... 28

Fast Freeze Run Time Duration ........................... 28

Temperature Offset Calibration ............................ 29

Defrost Mode Selection ........................................ 29

Forced Defrost ..................................................... 29

Forced Pulldown (Compressor Start) ................... 29

Exiting Program Mode...........................................29

Electronic T esting

Electronic Testing Mode ........................................30

Forced Defrost Start............................................. 30

Forced Compressor Start..................................... 30

Evaporator Fan Suppression................................ 30

Refrigeration and Defrost Component Checks Made

at High Voltage Board ...........................................32

Freezer Compartment Theory of Operation ..........33

Refrigerator Compartment Theory of Operation....34

Refrigerator and Freezer Compartment Theory of

Operation ..............................................................35

Adaptive Defrost Theory of Operation ...................36

COMPONENT TESTING PROCEDURES

Component Chart ....................................................... 37

SERVICE PROCEDURES

Service Equipment ..................................................... 44

Electronic Control ....................................................... 44

Drier Replacement...................................................... 44

Refrigerant Precautions

Line Piercing Valves..............................................45

Open Lines............................................................45

Compressor Operational Test ..................................... 45

Dehydrating Sealed Refrigeration System .................. 46

Leak Testing

Testing Systems Containing

Refrigerant Charge............................................... 46

Testing Systems Containing No

Refrigerant Charge............................................... 46

Restrictions

Symptoms ............................................................ 47

Testing for Restrictions......................................... 47

Evacuation and Charging ......................................48

Evacuation ...................................................... 48

Charging ......................................................... 49

Refrigerant Charge...........................................49

HFC134a Service Information

Health, Safety , and Handling ................................ 50

Comparison of CFC12/HFC134a Properties ........ 50

Replacement Service Compressor

Compressor Testing Procedures .......................... 51

Brazing ....................................................................... 51

Checking Electric Heater Assembly............................ 51

Refrigerant Flow ......................................................... 52

Air Flow ...................................................................... 54

Water Flow ................................................................. 56

Dispenser Water Temperature Chart .......................... 56

Typical External Sweat Patterns............................57

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Electronic Models................................................. 58

Dispenser Models .................................................58

Door Stop and Top Door Closure ......................... 58

Freezer Door Top Hinge ....................................... 58

Combination Door Closure and Lower Hinge ....... 58

Freezer Door Wiring Harness (All Non-electronic

Dispenser Models) ............................................... 59

Freezer Door Water Tube .................................... 59

Refrigerator Door ................................................. 59

Refrigerator Door Handle

(Built-in and Electronic Models)........................... 59

Refrigerator or Freezer Handle

(Free Standing Models)....................................... 59

Handle Side Door Trim Retainers......................... 60

Door Gasket......................................................... 60

Inner Door Liner ................................................... 60

Low Voltage Board ............................................... 60

Cavity Heater ....................................................... 60

Electrical Mounting Bracket.................................. 60

Water Actuator Arm ............................................. 60

Ice Actuator Arm .................................................. 60

Door Closure Delay Mechanism (Ice

and Water Models)............................................... 60

Chute Door (Ice and Water Models)..................... 60

Cabinet Components

Refrigerator Temperature Control......................... 61

Freezer Temperature Control

(Nonelectronic Models) ....................................... 61

Refrigerator Light Switch ...................................... 61

Freezer Light/Auger Motor Interlock Switch.......... 61

Refrigerator Light Lens and Light Bulbs ............... 62

Refrigerator Light Socket ..................................... 62

Freezer Light Bulb, Light Socket. ......................... 62

Center Mullion ...................................................... 62

Freezer Wire Shelf and Shelf Retainers ............... 62

Freezer Basket Slide Retainer ............................. 62

Evaporator ............................................................62

Freezer Thermistor (Electronic Models) ............... 62

Freezer Evaporator Cover.................................... 62

Defrost Thermostat (Terminator) .......................... 62

Evaporator Defrost Heater ................................... 62

Evaporator ........................................................... 63

Evaporator Fan Motor .......................................... 63

Evaporator Fan Blade .......................................... 63

Auger Motor (Ice and Water Models) ................... 63

Front Roller Assembly.......................................... 63

Rear Roller Assembly .......................................... 63

Water Valve......................................................... 64

Water Tank (Ice and Water Models)..................... 64

Shelf Support Ladders ......................................... 64

Machine Compartment

Condensate Drain Pan

(20 Cubic Foot Models Only)............................... 64

Condensate Drain Pan (All Other Models) ........... 64

Compressor ......................................................... 65

Power Switch (Electronic Models Only)................ 65

Compressor Run Capacitor

(Fan Shroud Mounted) ......................................... 65

Compressor Run Capacitor

(Control Housing Mounted) .................................. 66

Overload and Relay.............................................. 66

Condenser Fan Blade .......................................... 66

Condenser Fan Motor .......................................... 66

Condenser ........................................................... 66

ICE MAKER

Operation ..............................................................67

Specifications........................................................67

Testing Procedures ...............................................67

Shunt Connection..................................................68

Disassembly Procedures

Cover ................................................................... 68

Module, Motor , and Support Assembly................. 68

Shut-Off Arm........................................................ 68

Module and Heater Assembly .............................. 68

Fill Cup................................................................. 69

Ejector Blades or Stripper .................................... 69

Accessing Control box ......................................... 69

Water Fill Adjustment............................................70

Water Problems ....................................................70

Temperature Problems..........................................70

Servicing Thermostat ............................................70

Servicing Wire Harness ........................................71

Dual Water Valve ..................................................71

Wiring Harness .....................................................71

Ice Maker Troubleshooting Chart ..........................72

APPENDIXES Kits

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User Operation Electrical Requirements

Recognize this symbol as

a safety precaution.

WARNING

To prevent electrical shock which can cause severe person injury or death this refrigerator must be properly grounded.

Electrical Grounding Instructions — This refrigerator is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for protection against possible shock hazards. If a twoprong wall receptacle is encountered, contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a properly grounded threeprong wall receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

Refrigerator is designed to operate on a separate 103 to 126 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the round grounding prong from the plug. Refrigerator must be grounded at all times. Do not remove warning tag from power cord.

When contacting Amana, provide product information. Product information is on the serial plate, located on (upper left corner , ceiling) of Fresh Food section. Record the following information:

Model Number: Manufacturing Number: S/N or Serial Number: Date of purchase: Dealer’s name and address:

Amana also has a network of independent authorized technicians. Locate a Factory Service Center or independent authorized Amana technician by calling 1- 800-628-5782 inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized Amana technician. Amana also recommends contacting an authorized Amana technician if service is required after warranty expires.

Amana offers a complete line of appliances: cooktops, dishwashers, dryers, freezers, microwave ovens, ranges, wall ovens, and washers. Amana also manufactures a complete selection of high efficiency gas furnaces plus both central and room air conditioners.

Enjoy this new Amana® refrigerator .

W ARNING

Do not use a two-prong adapter. Do not use an

extension cord.

Model Identification

Thank you for purchasing this Amana® refrigerator . Please read this Owner's Manual thoroughly . This manual provides proper maintenance information. Any questions, call the Consumer Affairs Department at 1- 800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511 outside U.S.A.

Complete registration card and promptly return. If registration card is missing, call the Consumer Affairs Department. Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference.

Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator

IMPORT AN T: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous—even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator , please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

BEFORE YOU THROW AWA Y YOUR OLD REFRIGERA T OR OR FREEZER:

• Take off the doors.

• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

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User Operation Installation Instructions

Proper installation will ensure this refrigerator operates most efficiently. Amana cannot be responsible for improper installation.

1. Remove doors if necessary.

W ARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before removing doors. After replacing doors, connect power.

a. Remove toe grille. b. Electronic Models

Unplug wiring harness from voltage box.

d. Remove top hinge covers. (A below)

W ARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, green ground wire must remain attached to hinge.

e. Electronic and Dispenser Models

Unplug top hinge wire connectors. Do not remove green ground wire from hinge. Carefully lift and remove top hinges. Do not disturb position of hinge shims. (B)

A.Wiring harness

c. Dispenser Models

Loosen water tube clamp screw. Loosen plastic water tube union nut. Pull water tube away from union nut and through tube clamp.

C.Hinge cover F.Wire connectors D.Door hinge screws G.Green ground wire E.Top hinge

f. Remove doors.

Caution

To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material when moving refrigerator.

g. Slide appliance cart under side of refrigerator. W rap

refrigerator with blanket or pad. Thread cart strap around refrigerator and tighten. Do not overtighten strap. Move refrigerator in front of final location.

h. Rehang doors by reversing steps a–f. Use a penny

at top of doors to space doors 3/4" (18 mm) from cabinet.

A.Plastic water tube union nut B.Water tube clamp screw C.Water tube

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User Operation

2. Connecting Water Supply

W ARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before connecting water supply. After connecting water supply , connect power .

Caution

To avoid property damage, observe the following:

• Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 20 and 100 pounds per square inch.

• Tighten nut by hand to avoid cross threading. Finish tightening nuts with pliers and wrenches. Do not overtighten.

• Check for water leaks and correct if necessary before returning refrigerator to normal location and 24 hours after connecting.

Important

• Before connecting water supply , contact a plumber to connect copper tubing to household plumbing in compliance with local codes and ordinances.

• A self-piercing or 3/16" saddle valve is not recommended. Both reduce water flow , become clogged with time and may cause leaks if repair is attempted. The correct type of shut off valve requires a 1/4" hole to be drilled in water supply pipe prior to valve attachment. The manufacturer is not responsible for property damage caused by improper water connection.

Materials Required

/4" (6 mm) flexible copper tubing. Length of copper tubing must reach from water supply connection plus an additional 8' (2 m) for service loop behind refrigerator .

Procedure

1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port.

Place brass nut and brass sleeve on copper tubing. Insert copper tubing into water valve inlet port. Connect brass nut on copper tubing to water valve inlet port. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on copper tubing.

A. “P” clamp B. Copper tubing C. Brass nut D. Brass sleeve E. Water valve inlet connection

2. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks.

3. Create service loop using extreme care to avoid kinks. Secure copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet with a “P” clamp.

4. Plug in power cord.

5. Move refrigerator into final location.

6. Level refrigerator and align doors.

a. Remove toe grille. b. Turn roller adjustment screw to raise or lower

refrigerator cabinet until refrigerator is stable. Some models have both front and rear adjustable rollers.

c. Models with Hinge Adjusting Cam

If tops of doors are not aligned after leveling, loosen refrigerator door hinge screws 1/2 turn. Turn cam clockwise 1 increment at a time until doors are aligned. Open and close doors. Tighten hinge screws.

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A.Rear roller adjustment screw B.Door hinge screws C.Hinge adjusting cam D.Front roller adjustment screw

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User Operation Controls

This refrigerator is designed to operate at normal household temperatures of 55° to 1 10°F (13° to 43°C).

Fresh Food and Deepfreeze® Controls

Fresh Food and Deepfreeze® controls are located on upper rear wall of Fresh Food® section.

A. Deepfreeze control B. Fresh food

control

When Deepfreeze® control is set to

off

, neither Fresh Food nor Deepfreeze® sections will cool. Initially , set both controls to 4. Wait 24 hours for Fresh Food and Deepfreeze® sections to reach desired temperatures. After 24 hours, adjust controls, one number at a time, as desired. 1 is warmest setting and 7 is coldest.

Setting Controls

Set controls with a household thermometer that includes temperatures between -5° to 50°F (-21° to 10°C).

Put thermometer snugly between frozen packages in Deepfreeze® section. Wait 5-8 hours. If Deepfreeze

temperature is not 0° to 2°F (-17° to -16°C), adjust control, 1 number at a time. Check again after 5-8 hours.

Put thermometer in a glass of water in middle of Fresh Food section. Wait 5-8 hours. If Fresh Food temperature is not 38° to 40°F (3° to 4°C), adjust control, 1 number at a time. Check again after 5-8 hours.

Touchmatic™ Electronic Controls (some models)

Locate power switch on right side of black box in center of cabinet behind toe grille. Turn power switch on before programming.

Touchmatic™ electronic controls are located on refrigerator between door handles. Press * pad to activate control panel. All other pads, except for

OFF

pad, remain inactive until * pad is pressed. Once

ALARM

activated, pads remain programmable for at least 10 minutes.

Fresh Food and Deepfreeze® controls are preset at 5. Wait 24 hours after connecting power for Fresh Food and Deepfreeze

sections to reach desired temperatures. After 24 hours, adjust controls as desired. 1 is warmest setting and 9 is coldest. Refer to “Setting Controls” section to set controls precisely.

• Adjust Fresh Food or Deepfreeze

temperatures by pressing * pad then

REFRIG TEMP TEMP

pad. Press

COLDER

pad or

FREEZER

WARMER

pad or

pad to adjust temperature

setting 1 level at a time. Holding down

WARMER

pad or

COLDER

pad adjusts

temperature more than 1 level at a time.

Entry Tone

Entry tone indicates a pad was pressed and command was read and accepted.

• Deactivate entry tone by pressing and holding * pad for 3 to 5 seconds. Three short beeps indicate instructions were accepted.

• Activate entry tone by pressing and holding * pad for 3 to 5 seconds.

Vacation Mode

Vacation mode defrosts refrigerator less often during extended non-use periods.

• Activate vacation mode by pressing * pad then

VACATION

pad. Indicator light

will glow.

• Deactivate vacation mode by pressing * pad then

VACATION

pad. Opening Fresh Food or Deepfreeze® door will also deactivate vacation mode.

Max Cool Mode

Max cool mode adjusts Fresh Food temperature to coldest setting. After 10 hours, Fresh Food temperature automatically returns to previous setting.

• Activate max cool mode by pressing * pad then

MAX COOL

pad. Indicator

light will glow.

• Deactivate max cool mode before automatic reset by pressing * pad then

MAX COOL

pad.

FREEZER TEMP

REFRIG TEMP

WARMER

COLDER

FRZR TEMP

REF TEMP

DOOR OPEN

HIGH TEMP

CLEAN COIL VACA TION

MAX COOL

FAST FRZ

VACATION

MAX COOL

FAST FREEZE

ALARM OFF

DISPLAY OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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Fast Freeze Mode

Fast freeze mode adjusts Deepfreeze® temperature to coldest setting. After 24 hours, Deepfreeze® temperature automatically returns to previous setting.

• Activate fast freeze mode by pressing * pad then

FAST FREEZE

• Deactivate fast freeze mode before automatic reset by pressing * pad then

Door Open Alarm

Door open alarm sounds and indicator light blinks if either door is open for more than 3 minutes.

• Deactivate door open alarm by pressing

OFF

pad or by closing either door.

• Activate door open alarm by pressing * pad then holding short beeps indicate instructions were accepted.

High T emperature Alarm

High temperature alarm sounds and indicator light glows if Fresh Food or Deepfreeze® temperature is high for 2 hours. A blinking light signals affected compartment. Alarm ends when proper temperature is reached.

• Deactivate high temperature alarm by pressing

ALARM OFF

pad. Indicator light will glow.

FAST FREEZE

pad for 3 to 5 seconds. Three

pad.

ALARM

Fresh Food Features

Caution

To avoid property damage, confirm shelf is secure before placing items on shelf.

Fresh Food Shelves

Models feature either glass or wire shelves. Shelves adjust up or down to meet individual storage needs. Some models feature Spillsaver™ shelves. Spillsaver shelves hold simple spills for easier cleaning.

Caution

To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully . Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change.

• Remove shelves by lifting front, releasing hooks from metal track then pulling out.

• Replace shelves by inserting hooks into metal track and lowering front.

™

Thermistor Alarm

Thermistor electronically senses Fresh Food and Deepfreeze® temperatures. Thermistor alarm sounds and indicator lights scroll if Fresh Food or Deepfreeze thermistor is not operating properly .

• Deactivate display by pressing

If thermistor alarm sounds, contact an authorized Amana® technician immediately .

ALARM OFF

to confirm situation has been corrected. Alarm sounds again if thermistor is still not operating properly .

Display Lights

• Deactivate temperature display lights by pressing * pad then pressing

• Activate temperature display lights by pressing any of top 5 pads.

Clean Condenser Coil Light

Clean condenser coil light glows every 3 months as a reminder to clean condenser coils. Light automatically cancels in 72 hours.

• Deactivate clean condenser coil light before automatic reset by pressing

pad is pressed, thermistor control retests

DISPLAY OFF

ALARM OFF

pad.

ALARM OFF

pad.

EasyGlide™ shelves pull forward for easy access of items in back.

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Chiller Fresh™ System (some models)

Chiller Fresh™ system features a drawer inside a sleeve. Air circulates between drawer and sleeve. This systems keeps food fresh longer and up to 5°F (3°C) colder than Fresh Food temperature.

Chiller Fresh™ control is located below front shelf trim. Control adjusts amount of air circulating around drawer. Slide control to and to form on drawer or food on decrease Fresh Food temperature. Fresh Food control may need to be adjusted.

• Remove drawer by lifting and pulling out. Remove

• Replace shelf by inserting hooks into metal track

coldest

shelf by lifting front, releasing hooks from metal track then pulling out.

and lowering front. Use slots 8 through 11 only. Replace drawer by sliding in. Confirm boot is over air inlet in side wall.

cold

for normal Fresh Food temperature

for colder temperature. Ice crystals may

coldest

setting. Cold air can

Caution

To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully . Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change.

Garden Fresh™ Crispers

Garden Fresh™ crispers keep produce fresh longer. Wrap produce tightly . Do not wash produce before placing in crispers. Excess moisture could cause produce to spoil prematurely . Do not line crispers with paper towels. Paper towels will retain moisture.

Garden Fresh™ control is located below front shelf trim. Control adjusts humidity in crispers. Slide control to for produce with leaves such as lettuce, spinach or cabbage. Slide control to as cauliflower, corn or tomatoes.

low

for produce with skins such

high

Remove shelf and garden fresh crispers by completing the following steps.

1. Open crisper.

2. Remove shelf by gently pushing up from underneath. Tilt one end up then pull out.

3. Remove crisper by lifting front while supporting underneath then pulling out.

4. Replace crispers and shelf by reversing steps 1-3.

Storage Rack (some models)

Storage rack provides convenient storage for items such as a large bottle, eggs, etc.

Depending on location of shelf, hang rack using 1 of the following methods. Rack cannot be installed next to lower Fresh Food section light bulb.

• Remove shelf by lifting front, releasing hooks from metal track then pulling out. Hang rack by inserting tabs into slots on side of shelf. Replace shelf by inserting hooks into metal track and lowering front.

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• Slide rack along side of shelf until tabs are inserted into slots.

A.Storage rack

Covered Storage Bucket (some models)

Storage bucket has a lid and removable egg tray . When tray is removed, bucket will accept items such as a standard egg carton, ice, etc.

A.Lid B. Egg tray C.Storage bucket

Dairy Center (some models)

Dairy center provides convenient storage for items such as butter, cheese, etc.

Snack Chiller (some models)

Snack chiller provides convenient storage for small items and snacks. Items are kept cooler with air circulating from Temperature Controlled Beverage Chiller™.

Temperature Controlled Beverage Chiller

(some models)

Temperature Controlled Beverage Chiller™ keeps beverages up to 5°F (3°C) colder than Fresh Food section. Air inlet allows air from Deepfreeze® section to pass to beverage chiller . Air inlet is located on interior wall of Fresh Food door.

Beverage chiller control is located on left front wall of Fresh Food section. Control adjusts amount of air circulating in beverage chiller . T urn control to normal Fresh Food temperature and to temperature.

colder

cold

for colder

™

for

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User Operation

A.Fresh food section B. Temperature control

A.Tabs

• Remove beverage chiller door by removing lower door buckets. Remove door buckets by pushing tabs toward center and pulling out. Slide door down and out through bottom of door track.

• Replace beverage chiller door by sliding door up through bottom of door track. Retention glides must remain in place to replace door. Replace door buckets by sliding in until tabs lock into place.

A.Door track B . Beverage chiller door

Door Buckets

Door buckets adjust to meet individual storage needs.

• Remove door buckets by pushing tabs toward center and pulling out.

• Replace door buckets by sliding in until tabs lock into place.

Door Shelves

• Remove slide-style door shelves by lifting ends up andpulling out.

• Replace slide-style door shelves by placing shelf on glides and sliding down.

A.Shelf glide

• Remove hook-style door shelves by lifting ends and releasing hooks on bottom of shelf.

• Replace hook-style shelves by inserting hooks and lowering bottom of shelf. Push down on ends.

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User Operation

Caution

Deepfreeze® Features

Caution

To avoid property damage, confirm shelf is secure before replacing items on shelf.

Automatic Ice Maker (some models)

• Confirm ice bucket is in place and ice maker arm is down.

To avoid property damage, confirm shelf is secure before replacing items on shelf.

Adjustable Divider (Some models)

Adjustable divider keeps items in place and adjusts to meet individual storage needs. Divider fits in any door bucket or door shelf.

A.Adjustable divider

A.Off position B. On position

• After Deepfreeze® section reaches normal temperature, ice maker fills with water and begins operating. Allow 24-48 hours after installation before first harvest of ice. Ice maker produces 7 to 9 harvests of ice in a 24-hour period under ideal conditions.

• After ice is formed, ice maker drops ice cubes into ice storage bucket. During ice production, ice maker arm raises and lowers. When ice storage bucket is full, ice maker arm turns ice maker off. Discard first 3 harvests of ice after initially connecting refrigerator to household water supply and after extended periods of non-use.

• Stop ice production by raising ice maker arm. A definite click is heard when proper position is reached. Ice maker arm will remain in off position until pushed down.

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Caution

To avoid damage to ice maker, observe the following:

• Do not force ice maker arm down or up.

• Do not place or store anything in ice storage bucket.

Deepfreeze® Rack (some models)

Deepfreeze® rack holds ice cube trays and provides additional storage.

• Remove Deepfreeze® rack by lifting rack and pushing front hooks in to release hooks from shelf. Pull front of rack down. Push hooks in to release back hooks from shelf. Slide rack off shelf.

• Replace Deepfreeze® rack by pushing back hooks in and placing hooks over shelf. Push front hooks in and place hooks over shelf.

A.Wire shelve B. Wire baskets

Door Dikes (some models)

Door dikes snap out for easy removal of Deepfreeze shelves and baskets.

• Remove door dike by pulling out.

• Replace door dike by aligning dike with extrusions on Deepfreeze® door . Push until dike snaps in place.

A.Freezer shelf B. Deepfreeze

Stor-Mor® System

Wire shelves and baskets slide out for easy access of items in back and can be rearranged to meet individual storage needs.

• Remove shelves and baskets by lifting and pulling out.

• Replace shelves and baskets by placing shelves and baskets on side rails. Slide shelves and baskets right and back until round knob is behind stop on rail.

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A.Door dike B. Door dike

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User Operation

Tall Package Retainer (some models)

Tall package retainer keeps tall items secure. Retainer fits in any door bucket or door shelf.

Ice ‘N’ Water™ Dispenser

(some models)

Caution

To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe following instructions:

• Do not operate dispenser with Deepfreeze® door open.

• Do not put fingers, hands, or any foreign object into dispenser opening.

• Do not use sharp objects to break ice.

Water Dispenser Operation

It takes approximately 1 minute after initially pressing dispenser bar before water dispenses after initial connection of water supply . Discard first 10 to 14 containers of water after initially connecting refrigerator to household water supply and after extended periods of non-use.

• Dispense water by pressing sturdy wide mouthed container against water dispenser bar.

• Stop water dispensing by releasing pressure on bar. A small amount of water may continue to fall. Spill shelf is not self-draining. Large spills should be wiped dry.

Ice Dispenser Operation

• Select cubed or crushed mode by sliding lever on dispenser panel. Dispense ice by pressing wide mouthed container against ice dispenser bar.

Important Reduce spraying of crushed ice by holding wide mouthed container directly under ice chute and as high as possible in dispenser area.

• Stop ice dispensing by releasing pressure on bar before container is full. Some ice will continue to fall. Do not remove container until last of ice falls.

If dispensing ice continuously , dispenser motor is designed to shut off after 3 to 5 minutes. Motor resets after 3 minutes and dispensing can continue.

A slight delay occurs when switching between cubed and crushed modes. Pieces of crushed ice will vary in size and shape. "Snow" may form on door and ice chute when repeatedly dispensing crushed ice. Allow "snow" to evaporate or wipe dry .

Dispenser operates only with cubes of proper size and crescent shape. Do not add purchased ice cubes or other shaped cubes to ice bucket.

Removing Ice Bucket

• Remove ice bucket by lifting bucket and pulling out.

• Replace ice bucket by sliding in until bucket locks in place. Ice bucket must be locked in place for proper ice dispensing. If Deepfreeze® door does not close, bucket is not in proper location.

Caution

To avoid property damage, do not dispense ice directly into thin glass, fine china, or delicate crystal.

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Dispenser Light (some models)

A light is activated when dispensing ice or water. Some models feature a night light.

• Activate night light by pushing switch, located underneath dispenser and left of ice dispenser bar.

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User Operation

Taste and Odor Observe the following to minimize taste and odor

difficulties:

• Wrap foods in tightly sealed containers or moisture proof bags.

• Install water filter, part #R0185011 on water line.

• Contact local water treatment company for specialized help if difficulties persist.

Care and Cleaning

W ARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, connect power.

Caution

To avoid personal injury or property damage, read and follow all cleaning product manufacturer's directions.

General

1. Wash surfaces with 4 tablespoons baking soda dissolved in 1 quart warm water and a soft, clean cloth.

2. Rinse surfaces with warm water. Dry surfaces with a soft, clean cloth.

• Do not use the following items:

- abrasive or harsh cleaners, ammonia, chlorine bleach, etc.

- concentrated detergents or solvents

- metal scouring pads These items can scratch, crack and discolor

surfaces.

• Do not place buckets, shelves, etc. in dishwasher.

Odor Removal

1. Remove all food and disconnect power to refrigerator.

2. Clean all interior surfaces including ceiling, floor, and walls according to “General” instructions. Pay special attention to corners, crevices, and grooves. Include all drawers, shelves, and gaskets.

3. Connect power to refrigerator and return food to refrigerator. Wash and dry all bottles, containers and jars. Wrap foods in tightly sealed containers to prevent further odor. After 24 hours, check if odor was eliminated.

Complete the following steps if odor was not eliminated.

4. Complete steps 1–2.

5. Place garden fresh crispers on top shelf of Fresh Food section. Pack Fresh Food and Deepfreeze sections including doors with crumpled sheets of black and white newspaper.

6. Place charcoal briquettes randomly throughout newspaper.

7. Close doors and let stand 24–48 hours.

8. Remove charcoal briquettes and newspapers.

9. Complete steps 2–3.

Contact Consumer Affairs Department if odor was still not eliminated. Refer to Model Identification section for phone number .

Adhesives

1. Remove glue residue by rubbing toothpaste into adhesive with fingers until adhesive loosens.

2. Rinse surface with warm water. Dry surface with a soft, clean cloth.

Door Gaskets

1. Clean door gaskets every 3 months according to “General” instructions.

2. Apply a light film of petroleum jelly to keep gaskets pliable.

Condenser Coils

Clean condenser coil every 3 months to ensure maximum performance of refrigerator. Accumulated dust and lint may cause the following:

• reduced cooling performance

• increased energy usage

• premature compressor failure

1. Remove toe grille by holding ends and pulling forward.

2. Clean front surface of condenser coil with a vacuum cleaner hose nozzle.

3. Replace toe grille by inserting clips in holes and snapping in.

Caution

To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.

4. Pull refrigerator away from wall. Run a vacuum brush across condenser fan outlet grille on back of refrigerator.

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User Operation

Glass Shelves

Caution

To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully . Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change.

Remove shelf by lifting front, releasing hooks from metal track then pulling out. Place shelf on a towel. Allow shelf to adjust to room temperature before cleaning.

Clean crevices by completing the following steps:

1. Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into crevices using a plastic bristle brush. Let set for 5 minutes.

2. Spray warm water into crevices using faucet spray attachment.

3. Dry shelf thoroughly and replace shelf by inserting hooks into metal track and lowering front.

Light Bulbs

W ARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before replacing light bulb. After replacing light bulb, connect power.

Lower Fresh Food Section (Some models)

• Remove light bulb cover by removing screw. Replace bulb with 40-watt tubular bulb.

• Replace light bulb cover by placing cover over light bulb. Insert and tighten screw.

A.Light bulb B.Light bul cover C.Screw

Deepfreeze® Section

1. Remove ice bucket by lifting bucket and pulling out.

2. Remove light bulb cover by removing screw. Replace bulb with 40-watt appliance bulb.

3. Replace light bulb cover by holding cover in place over light bulb. Insert and tighten screw.

4. Replace ice bucket by sliding in until bucket locks in place.

Caution

To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:

• Allow light bulb to cool.

• Wear gloves when replacing light bulb.

Upper Fresh Food Section

• Remove light bulb cover by removing ¼" hex nut screws. Replace bulb(s) with 40-watt appliance bulb(s).

• Replace light bulb cover by replacing ¼" hex nut screws.

A. Light bulb cover B. Light bulbs

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A. Light bulb cover B. Light bulb

Ice ‘N’ Water™ Dispenser (Some models)

Light bulb is located between dispenser arms.

• Remove light bulb by unscrewing light bulb. Replace light bulb with a 6-watt, 120-volt bulb.

• Replace light bulb by inserting and tightening bulb.

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User Operation Normal Operating Sounds

This new refrigerator may be replacing a differently designed, less efficient or smaller refrigerator . Today’s refrigerators have new features and are more energy efficient. As a result, certain sounds may be unfamiliar. These sounds are normal and will soon become familiar. These sounds also indicate refrigerator is operating and performing as designed.

1. Deepfreeze® control clicks when starting or stopping compressor.

2. Deepfreeze® fan air rushes and whirs.

3. Sealed system (evaporator and heat exchanger) refrigerant flow gurgles, pops or sounds like

boiling water.

4. Defrost heater sizzles, hisses or pops.

5. Condenser fan air rushes and whirs.

6. Compressor has a high pitched hum or pulsating sound.

7. Ice cubes from ice maker (some models) drop into ice bucket.

Ice auger (Ice ‘N’ Water™ Dispenser models) hums as auger agitates ice during dispensing. Ice auger is located in freezer door. (not shown)

Ice maker water valve hookup (some models) buzzes when ice maker fills with water. This occurs whether or not refrigerator is connected to water supply. If refrigerator is not connected to water supply, stop sound by raising ice maker arm to off position. Water valve hook up is located in back, bottom, left hand corner. (not shown)

Foam insulation is very energy efficient and has excellent insulating capabilities. However, foam insulation is not as sound absorbent as previously used fiberglass insulation. (not shown)

Before Calling For Service

Refrigerator does not operate.

• Confirm Deepfreeze® control is on.

• Confirm refrigerator is plugged in.

• Check fuse or circuit breaker. Plug in another item at that wall outlet.

• Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts. If Deepfreeze® control is on, lights work but 2 fans and compressor are not operating, refrigerator may be in defrost cycle.

Refrigerator still won’t operate.

• Unplug refrigerator. T ransfer food to another unit or place dry ice in Deepfreeze® section to preserve food. Warranty does not cover food loss. Check warranty certificate for specific coverage.

• Call 1-800-628-5782 inside U.S.A. and

1-319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. to locate an authorized Amana technician.

Food temperature appears too warm.

• See above sections.

• Allow time for recently added warm food to reach Fresh Food or Deepfreeze® temperature.

• Check gaskets for proper seal.

• Clean condenser coils.

• Adjust Fresh Food and/or Deepfreeze® control.

• Confirm rear air grille is not blocked. Rear air grille is located behind left garden fresh crisper.

Chiller fresh system temperature is too warm.

• Slide control to colder setting.

• Adjust Deepfreeze® control to colder setting.

Food temperature is too cold.

• Clean condenser coils.

• Adjust Fresh Food control.

• Adjust Deepfreeze® control to warmer setting. Allow several hours for temperature to adjust.

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Refrigerator runs too frequently .

• It may be normal to maintain constant temperature.

• Doors may have been opened frequently or for an extended period of time.

• Allow time for recently added warm food to reach Fresh Food or Deepfreeze® temperature.

• Clean condenser coils.

• Adjust Deepfreeze® control.

• Check gaskets for proper seal.

Water droplets form on inside of refrigerator.

• It is normal during high humidity periods or if doors have been opened frequently .

Water droplets form on outside of refrigerator.

• Check door gaskets for proper seal.

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Troubleshooting Chart

WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.

Troubleshooting chart on following pages contains symptoms that may be seen in malfunctioning units. Each symptom is accompanied by one or more possible causes and by a possible remedy or test to determine if components are working properly.

Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action

Unit does not ru n

No power to unit Check for power at outlet. Check

fuse box/circuit breaker for blown fuse or tripped breaker. Replace or reset.

Defective service cord Check with test light at unit; if no

circuit and current is indicated at outlet, replace or repair.

Low voltage Check input voltage for proper

voltage. Take appropriate action to correct voltage supply problem.

Refrigerator section too warm

Faulty motor or freezer temperature control

Faulty timer Check with test light. Replace if

Faulty relay Check relay. Replace if necessary. Faulty compressor Check compressor motor windings

Faulty overload Check overload for continuity.

Excessive door opening Consumer education Overloading of shelves Consumer education

Warm or hot foods placed in cabinet Consumer education Cold control set too warm Set control to colder setting. Poor door seal Level cabinet. Adjust hinges.

Refrigerator airflow Check damper is opening by

Interior light rem ains on Check switch. Replace if necessary. Faulty condenser fan or evaporator

fan Faulty compressor Replace compressor.

Check all connections are tight and secure.

Jumper across terminals of control. If unit runs, replace control.

necessary.

for opens/shorts. Perform compressor direct wiring

test. Replace is necessary.

Note:

Ensure compressor/overload are below trip temperature before testing.

Replace if necessary.

Replace gasket.

removing grille. With door open, damper should open. Replace if faulty.

Turn control knob to colder position. Check airflow fan. Replace if faulty.

Check fan switch, fan, and wiring. Replace if necessary.

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Troubleshooting Chart

WARNING

Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action

Refriger at or section too co ld

Refriger at or t emperature c ontrol set too co ld

Refriger ator airflo w no t proper ly adjusted

Adjust refrigerator temperature control.

Adju st airflow grille to fr e ezer. Adjust Chef’s pantry temperature control.

Freezer and r efrigera tor sec tions too warm

Freezer section too cold

Unit runs continuously

Unit runs continuously. Temperature normal

Unit runs continuously. Temperature too co ld.

Noisy operation

Tem per ature co ntro ls set too w arm Reset tem pe ratu re co ntrols. Poor door seal Level cabinet. Adjust hinges.

Replace gasket. Dirty condenser or o bstructed grille Check cond ens er and gr ille. C lean. Faulty control Test control. Replace if defective. Refrigerant shorta ge or restriction Ch eck for le ak or restriction. Repair,

evacuate and recharge system. Freezer t emp control s et to o cold Adjust fr eezer temperat ur e control. Faulty control Test control. Replace if defective. Cold control capillary not properly

clamped to evaporator Temperature control set too cold Adjust tempe ra tu re control. Dirty condenser or o bstructed grille Check cond ens er and gr ille. C lean.

Poor door seal Level cabinet. Adjust hinges.

Interior light rema ins on Check switch . Replace if necessary. Faulty condenser fanor evaporator

fan Faulty control Test control. Replace if defective.

Refrigerant shorta ge or restriction Ch eck for le ak or restriction. Repair,

Refriger ant ov erc harg e Chec k for over cha rge. Evac ua te an d

Air in system Check for low side leak. Repa ir,

Ice on evapo r ator See “Ic e on evaporator”.

Faulty defrost thermostat Check thermostat. Replace if

Loose flooring or floor not firm Repair floor or brace floor. Cabinet not level Level c abinet. Tubing in contact with cabinet, other

tubing, or other metal Drip tra y vibrating Adjust dra in pan. Fan hitting another part Ensure fan properly aligned and all

Worn fan motor bearings Chec k mo tor for loss of lubricant or

Compres sor mounting grommets worn or missing. Mounting hardware loose or missing

Free or loose parts causing or allowing noise during operation

Reposi tio n clamp and tighten.

Replace gasket.

Check fan switch, fan, and wiring.

Replace if nec essary.

evacuate and recharge system.

recharge system .

evacuate and recharge system.

necessary.

Adjust tubing.

attaching hardware and brackets are

tight and not worn. Tighten or

replace.

worn bearings. Replace if necessary.

Tighten hardware. Replace

grommets if necessar y.

Inspect unit for parts that may have

worked free or loose or missing

screws. Repair as required.

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Troubleshooting Chart

WARNING

Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action

Frost or ice on evaporator

Unit starts and stops frequently (cycles on and off)

Defrost thermostat faulty Check defrost thermostat. Repl ace if

defective.

Evaporator fan faulty Check fan motor. Replace if

defective.

Defrost heater remains open Check defrost heater continuity.

Replace if faulty.

Defrost c ontrol faulty Check contr ol and replace if

defective.

Open wire or connector Check wiring and connections.

Repair as necessary.

Refriger ant shortage or restriction Check for leak or restriction. Repair,

evacuate and recharge system.

Loose wire or thermostat connections

Supply voltage out of specification Check input voltage. Correct any

Overload protector open Check overload protector for

Fault y compressor motor capacitor Check capacitor f or open/short.

Check wiri ng and connections. Repair as necessary.

supply problems.

continuity. If open, replace overl oad.

Note:

Ensure overload/compressor are below trip tem perature before testing.

Replace if necessary.

Note: Discharge capacitor before testing.

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Fault y f an m otor C heck fan mot or. Replace if

defective.

Restricted air flow Check condenser and grille for dirt.

Clean.

Refriger ant shortage or restriction Check for leak or restriction. Repair,

evacuate and recharge system.

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System Diagnosis

Pressure and Temperature Relationship Chart

See “Service Procedures” section for additional information items in this chart.

Condition Refrigerant

Overcharge

Refrigerant Shortage

Partial Restriction

Air in system

Low Ambient Installation

(Reverse from High Ambient Installation)

Suction Pressure Variation from Normal

Increase Increase Warmer Warmer Colder Increase

Decrease Decrease or

Near Normal Increase Warmer Warmer Warmer Increase

Decrease Decrease Colder Warmer Warmer Decrease

Head Pressure Variation from Normal

Increase (Restriction Symptoms)

T1 Inlet Temperature Variation from Normal

Colder Warmer Warmer Decrease

T2 Outl et Temperature Variation from Normal

T3 Suction Temperature Variation from Normal

Wattage Variation from Normal

Additional Heat Load

Inefficient Compressor

Increase Increase Warmer Warmer Warmer Increase

Increase Normal or

Decrease

Warmer or Colder

Warmer Warmer Decrease

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Display Panel

FREEZER TEMP

REF

TEMP

WARME R

COL DER

VA C AT IO N

VA CAT ION

MA X

COO L

FRZ

TEMP

COLDEST

REF

TEMP

DOOR OPEN

HIG H

TEMP

CLEAN COIL

MAX REF

MAX FRZ

TE MP ERATURE DISPLAY LIGHTS

UNMARKED

INDICATOR

TEMP

COLDEST

TEMP

DOOR OPEN

TEMP

CLEAN COIL

VACATION

MAX

COOL

FRZ

REF

HIGH

MAX FRZ

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FA ST

FREEZE

ALARM OFF

DI SPL AY OFF

Display Panel Keyboard

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Display Panel Operation

Keyboard Pad Functions

Entry Tone

Indicates a pad was pressed, command read and accepted. Turn off entry tone by pressing and holding

pad for 3 to 5 seconds.

Command Accepted Tone

Three short tones indicate command accepted.

1. Activates control panel. Control panel remains active at least 10 minutes.

2. Turns off Power Up Alarm (flashing lights) after power is first plugged in or after power outage.

Note: All pads, except

pressed.

Freezer Temp

Activates freezer temperature setting mode.

1. Freezer indicator light will glow. Freezer temperature setting will be displayed. Factory setting is 5.

2. Change freezer temperature setting by pressing

Warmer

Ref Temp

Activates refrigerator temperature setting mode.

1. Refrigerator indicator light will glow. Refrigerator temperature setting will be displayed. Factory setting is 5.

2. Change refrigerator temperature setting by pressing

Warmer

Raises temperature setting one bar at a time. If entry tone is on, tone will sound at each bar level until top level is reached.

1. Turn on temperature setting function of control panel by pressing

2. Press and hold setting at a faster rate.

Colder

Lowers temperature setting one bar at a time. If entry tone is on, tone will sound at each bar level until bottom level is reached.

1. Turn on temperature setting function of control

2. Press and hold

Fast Freeze

Activates Maximum freezer mode setting freezer temperature to coldest setting for 24 hours or until

Fast Freeze

1. Freezer indicator light will glow.

2. To adjust maximum freezer mode time refer to

Pad

panel by pressing

setting at a faster rate.

Program Mode B functions.

Pad

Colder

Pad

Warmer

Pad

pad is pressed again.

Alarm Off

pad.

Colder

Warmer

Colder

, are inactive until * is

pad.

pad to raise temperature

pad.

pad to lower temperature

Max Cool

Activates Maximum refrigerator mode setting refrigerator to coldest setting for 24 hours or until

Max Cool

1. Refrigerator indicator light will glow.

2. To adjust maximum refrigerator time refer to Mode

Alarm Off

Turns off alarm signals. See Alarms section to interpret alarm signals.

1. Press and hold

2. If

Display Off

1. Deactivates control panel.

2. Deactivates temperature indication area of control.

Program Mode

activates Program Mode. See Program Mode

section for description of functions available.

1. Open refrigerator door.

2. Press * pad.

3. Within 6 seconds press the following pads in this

4. Tone will sound 3 times and control will be in

Vacation

Defrost unit less often during extended periods of nonuse. To begin Vacation Mode

1. Press * pad.

2. Press To deactivate Vacation Mode, open either refrigerator

or freezer door or press * and

NOTE: See Adaptive Defrost section for more

Pad

pad is pressed again.

B functions.

Pad

Alarm Off

deactivate Door Open alarm. To reactivate Door Open alarm, press and hold seconds.

Alarm Off

alarm is not corrected, alarm will reset.

panel.

sequence:

Freeze.

Program Mode A.

information on Vacation Mode.

pad is pressed and condition causing

Pad

Max Cool, Fast Freeze, Max Cool, Fast

Vacation

pad.

pad for 3 seconds to

Alarm Off

Vacation

pad for 3

pad.

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Electronic Functional Description

Alarms

Power Up Alarm

After power is initially plugged in, after a power loss, or if power switch is turned off, all temperature

indicator lights will flash until pressed.

Note: All settings return to default factory settings. Door Open Alarm

Alarm tone sounds and indicator lights blink if either refrigerator or freezer door is open more than 3 minutes.

1. Turn off Door Open alarm by pressing pad or by closing door.

2. Deactivate door open alarm by pressing * pad and then press and hold

3. Door alarm delay can be adjusted in Program Mode B.

High Temperature Alarm

Alarm sounds and indicator light shows if freezer or refrigerator temperature has gone above critical level and remained warm for 2 hours. Alarm tone stops if temperature falls again.

1. Critical temperature for freezer is +15°F; for refrigerator critical temperature is +60°F.

2. Press

Thermistor Alarm

Alarm sounds and freezer or refrigerator indicator light shows and temperature indicators 4 through 7 will turn on in sequence if either thermistor circuit opens. Refer to Temperature Control Operation Section and Electronic Testing Section.

1. Press

2. Alarm will retest for normal operation. If condition

Clean Condenser Light

Clean Condenser indicator light comes on after 3 months of elapsed time.

Press Alarm Off pad to turn off Clean Condenser indicator light.

NOTE: Clean Condenser light will turn off after 72 hours.

Alarm Off

has not been corrected, alarm will sound again.

pad to turn off alarm.

Alarm Off

or * is

Alarm Off

pad for 3 seconds.

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Electronic Functional Description

Temperature Control Operation

For any temperature setting, outputs will be turned off/on based on cut-in/cut-out temperatures determined by resistance levels of freezer and refrigerator thermistors.

As the temperature decreases, resistance increases. As the temperature increases, resistance decreases.

Refrigerator and Freezer Thermistor Part # C8983701

Temp °F (°C)

-20 (-29) 495600 36 (2) 87510

-15 (-26) 418200 38 (3) 82740

-9 (-23) 354000 39 (4) 78300

-6 (-21) 300600 43 (6) 74100

-4 (-18) 256200 45 (7) 70170 5 (-15) 218850 46 (8) 66450 10 (-12) 187470 48 (9) 62970

Resistance Ohms

Temp °F (°C)

Resistance Ohms

Factory Set Freezer and Refrigerator Settings Part #10614401

Frozen Food Fresh Food

Cut-Out

°F ±1.5°

Cut-In

°F ±1.5°

Cut-Out

°F ±1.5°

Cut-In

°F ±1.5°

Level

-10 2 29 34 9

-8431368

-6633387

-5734396

-4835405

-3936414

-2 10 37 42 3 01239442 21441461

Fast

-10 2 — —

Freeze

Max

— — 39 44

Cool

Factory Set Freezer and Refrigerator Settings Part #10614402

16 (-9) 161040 50 (10) 59670 19 (-7) 138690 55 (13) 52290 25 (-4) 119760 61 (16) 45900 30 (-1) 103680 64 (18) 40410 32 (0) 97920 70 (21) 36540 34 (1) 92550 77 (25) 30000

An open thermistor or thermistor circuit will result in failure of refrigerator to cool.

Shorted thermistor will cause refrigerator to run 100 percent of time except for defrost.

• Freezer temperature setting and thermistor value will determine if compressor/condenser fan and evaporator fan switches are open or closed. Compressor/condenser fan switch must be open for 6 minutes before switch can close again (compressor dwell time).

• Cut-out and cut-in temperature values must be reached and maintained for 15 seconds before output state will change (digital delay).

• Refrigerator and freezer control calibration can be adjusted in Program Mode B.

Frozen Food Fresh Food

Cut-Out

°F ±1.5°

-8439449

-6641468

-4843487

-3944496

-2 10 45 50 5

-1 11 46 51 4 01247563 21449542 41651561

-8 4 — —

— — 39 44

Cut-In

°F ±1.5°

Cut-Out

°F ±1.5°

Cut-In

°F ±1.5°

Level

Fast

Freeze

Max Cool

Damper Control

• Refrigerator temperature setting and thermistor value will determine if damper control heater switch is to be open or closed.

• Damper closes at 48°F.

• Damper opens at least 1/4" when minimum voltage is applied at 40°F ambient.

Damper Heater

Watt s Volts ( D C)

2.00 Minimum 20.5 Minimum

2.74 Nominal 24.0 Nominal

3.60 Maximum 27.5 Maximum

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Electronic Functional Description

Adaptive Defrost Operation

Defrost occurs after predetermined length of compressor run hours. Compressor run time between defrosts changes, or adapts, depending upon recent history of defrost lengths (time it takes for defrost terminator to open after defrost heater has been turned on).

• Defrost terminator opens at 48°F and closes at 15°F.

• Compressor run time between defrosts (CRTD) will be one of 3 values under normal operation: CRTD 1 (8 hours) or CRTD 2 (12 hours) or CRTD 3 (16 hours).

If defrost length is low (DT-LO defined as 21 minutes) indicating small frost load, CRTD for next defrost cycle is advanced to next level.

If defrost length is high (DI - HI defined as 24 minutes) indicating large frost load, CRTD for next defrost cycle is lowered to next level.

If defrost length is between 21 and 24 minutes, CRTD for next defrost cycle remains the same.

Initial value at power up CRTD 0 is 4 hours.

• Vacation Mode CRTD equals 96 hours. Vacation Mode CRTD is interrupted with door openings. Defrost interval will revert back to interval before Vacation Mode. Three things must occur to reach Vacation Mode CRTD:

1) Defrost interval must be CRTD 3 (16 hours).

2) Both refrigerator and freezer doors must have

remained closed since last defrost cycle.

3) Defrost thermostat must have opened in less

than 21 minutes during last defrost cycle.

• Six minute dwell time occurs after defrost terminator opens before compressor and condenser fan motor will operate. Ten minute dwell time occurs after defrost terminator opens before evaporator fan motor will operate. Dwell time can be bypassed by disconnecting power to the unit for 30 seconds.

• Conventional defrost can be selected in Program Mode B.

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Program Mode

Accessing Program Mode

Two programming modes are available. Mode A allows reading refrigerator and freezer thermistor temperatures. Mode B is used for all other programmable functions.

1. Open refrigerator door.

2. Press * pad.

3. Press

4. Press the following sequence of pads within 6

5. When access is granted, tone will sound three

6. Toggle to Program Mode B by pressing * pad.

EEPROM Update in Control Memory

EEPROM is permanent programmable memory of the control panel.

• Entry tone, door audio alarm and status are stored

• Clean coil status is stored in EEPROM after every

• Information stored in EEPROM memory is not

Mode A Functions

Reading Temperature Display

Temperature display will show thermistor temperature in binary coded decimal format (BCD). Indicator lights 1 through 4 represent the tens digit with 1 being the most significant bit. Indicator lights 5 through 8 represent ones digit with 5 being the most significant bit. Positive and negative are shown by indicator light 9; light glows to show negative value

Indicator

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

Coldest

Vacation

seconds:

pad.

Max Cool, Fast Freeze, Max Cool, Fast

Freeze.

time and control will be in Program Mode A. Unmarked indicator light will illuminate.

Unmarked indicator light is off.

in EEPROM after control panel is deactivated.

defrost cycle as time until clean coil alarm is activated.

affected by power loss.

Value

8 4 2 1

Add together all lit indicators 1 through 4 according to their values to obtain tens column digit. Example: If 3 and 4 are lit the tens column total is 3 (2 + 1 = 3)

8 4 2 1

+/-

Add together all lit indicators 5 through 8 according to their values to get ones column digit. Example: If 6 and 7 are lit the ones column total is 6 (4+2 = 6).

Freezer Thermistor Temperature

1. Choose freezer thermistor temperature display by pressing

Freezer Temp

pad.

2. Freezer thermistor temperature displays.

Refrigerator Thermistor Temperature

1. Choose refrigerator thermistor temperature display by pressing

Ref Temp

pad.

2. Refrigerator thermistor temperature displays.

Mode B Functions

Automatic Keyboard Function

Activate and deactivate keyboard by toggling

Display Off

keyboard will disable after 10 minutes. If high temperature indicator is off, keyboard is always enabled. DO NOT LEAVE KEYBOARD IN ENABLED MODE AFTER PROGRAMMING IS COMPLETE.

Door Alarm Delay

1. Press glow. One temperature indicator should glow indicating present delay setting in minutes (indicator 1 means 1 minute, 2 means 2 minutes, etc.) Default delay is 3 minutes.

2. Press

3. Press

Max Cool Run Time Duration

1. Press temperature indicator should glow indicating present increments (indicator 1 means 2 hours, 2 means 4 hours, etc.) Default duration is 10 hours.

2. Press by 2 hours.

3. Press 2 hours.

Fast Freeze Run Time Duration

1. Press One temperature indicator should glow indicating present increments (indicator 1 means 4 hours, 2 means 8 hours, etc.) Default duration is 24 hours.

2. Press duration by 4 hours.

3. Press by 4 hours.

pad. If high temperature indicator glows,

Alarm Off

Warmer Colder

Max Cool

Warmer

Colder

Fast Freeze

Warmer

Colder

pad. Door open indicator will

pad to decrease delay by 1 minute.

pad to increase delay by 1 minute.

pad.

Max Cool

light will glow. One

run time duration in 2 hour

pad to decrease

pad to increase

pad.

Fast Freeze

Max Cool

light will glow.

duration

duration by

run time duration in 4 hour

pad to decrease

pad to increase

Fast Freeze

duration

The coldest indica tor is not lit so example is +36 F.

3 6 Degrees F.

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Program Mode

Temperature Offset Calibration

Offset amount adjusts temperatures for refrigerator cut-ins and cut-outs by the amount of offset. The chart below shows the indicator and the amount of offset from the factory default setting.

INDICATOR OFFSET

1 +8 2 +6 3 +4 4 +2 5 0 6 -2 7 -4 8 -6

Coldest -8

• Setting Refrigerator Temperature Offset Press

Ref Temp

one indicator will glow. Press move offset to the next warmer setting. Press

Colder

setting. Factory default refrigerator offset is +2.

• Setting Freezer Temperature Offset Press

indicator and one indicator will glow. Press Warmer pad to move offset to the next warmer setting. Press Colder pad to move offset to the next colder setting. Factory default freezer offset is 0.

Defrost Mode Selection

Toggle conventional defrost mode. Vacation indicator glows when adaptive defrost has been selected. If Vacation indicator is off, conventional defrost is selected. Conventional defrost uses 8 hour CRTD value.

Forced Defrost

Defrost can be forced to start by pressing and holding the

Alarm Off

will be saved permanently in EEPROM and program mode will exit to Run Mode.

pad to move offset to the next colder

Freezer Temp

Vacation

pad for 3 seconds. Program changes

pad. Refrigerator indicator and

Warmer

pad. Freezer temperature

pad to select adaptive or

pad to

Forced Pulldown (Compressor Start)

Compressor start can be forced by pressing and holding changes will be saved permanently in EEPROM. Compressor, evaporator fan, damper heater, and condenser fan will come on.

Fast Freeze

pad for 3 seconds. Program

Exiting Program Mode

Press

pad for 3 seconds to exit Program Mode. Tone will sound three times. Changes made in Program Mode will be permanently saved in EEPROM.

NOTE: If no pad is pressed for 10 minutes, Program

Mode will be automatically exited. No changes will be saved if Program Mode exits automatically .

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Electronic Testing

Electronic Testing Mode

Forced Defrost Start

1. Press * pad to activate control panel.

2. Simultaneously press and hold

Display Off

Forced Compressor Start

1. Press * pad to activate control panel.

2. Simultaneously press and hold and

Display Off

Open Thermistor Detect

1. Press

2. Alarm will retest for normal operation. If condition has not been corrected, alarm will sound again.

Evaporator Fan Suppression

The evaporator fan will turn off every time either refrigerator or freezer door is open.

To test if this function is operating:

1. Perform forced pull down procedure as noted above–evaporator fan should be on.

2. Open the refrigerator or freezer door–the fan should turn off.

3. Push the light switch off–the evaporator fan should start.

If fan does not toggle off and on when refrigerator light switch is turned off and on and it has been determined evaporator fan motor is operational, perform following tests to determine failure:

pads for 3 seconds.

pad for 3 seconds.

Alarm Off

pad to turn off alarm.

Max Cool

and

Fast Freeze

pad

3. If terminal 7 on high voltage board changes with opening and closing of door, orange wire in low voltage harness is broken (check for continuity between pin 7 on high voltage board and pin 10 on low voltage board) or low voltage board needs replacing.

DANGER

High Voltage

1. Check for line voltage on terminal E8 on high voltage board. With freezer door open, reading should be 115 VAC. With door closed, reading should be approximately 0 VAC. If voltage does not change with light switch and light switch is turning light off and on, violet/white wire is broken between switch and high voltage board.

2. Check for voltage on pin 7 on pin connector of high voltage board. Output voltage should toggle with toggling of light switch. If it does not toggle, high voltage board needs replacing.

3. If voltage on pin 7 on pin connector on high voltage board changes with opening and closing of door, orange wire in low voltage harness is broken (check for continuity between pin 7 on high voltage pin connector and pin 10 on low voltage board) or low voltage board needs replacing.

DANGER

High Voltage

1. Check for line voltage on terminal E7 on high voltage board. With refrigerator door open (refrigerator light ON) reading should be 115 VAC. With refrigerator door closed (refrigerator light OFF) reading should be approximately 0 VAC.

If voltage does not change with light switch and light switch is turning light off and on, red/white wire is broken between switch and high voltage board.

2. Check for voltage on terminal E7 on high voltage board. Output voltage should toggle with toggling of light switch. If output voltage does not toggle, high voltage board needs replacing.

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Electronic Functional Description

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator using power switch before servicing. Wires removed during disassembly must be replaced on proper terminals to insure correct grounding and polarization. After servicing, reconnect power using power switch.

Ground

Line Vol ta

e (L1)

Neutral (L2)

Freezer Door Open

Refri

erator Door Open

Defrost Heater

Defrost Heater Rela

Defrost Terminator

Transformer

9309

100-298-03

REF-AMP-03

SN. 2307

10627301

Capacitor

Comp./Cond. Fan

Comp./Cond. Fan Rela

Evaporator Fan

Evaporator Fan Rela

Fresh Food Fan

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Power Switch

12 Pin Connector

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Electronic Functional Description

WARNING

Refrigeration and Defrost Component Checks Made at High Voltage Board

Low voltage board input W1 to D11 approximately -25 VDC High voltage board input E10 to E9 (Neutral) or ground approximately 120 VAC

Compressor/condenser fan motor “ON” = E4 to E9 (Neutral) ground approximately 120 VAC

“OFF” = E4 to E9 (Neutral) or ground

Compressor/condenser fan motor “CLOSED” = R7 to ground approximately -11 VDC relay “OPEN” = R7 to ground approximately -25 VDC

Evaporator fan motor relay “CLOSED” = R8 to ground approximately -11 VDC

“OPEN” = R8 to ground -25 VDC

Evaporator fan motor “ON” = E2 to E9 (Neutral) or ground approximately 120 VAC

“OFF” = E2 to E9 (Neutral) or ground 0 VAC

Defrost heater “ON” = E6 to E9 (Neutral) or ground approximately 120 VAC

“OFF” = E6 to E9 (Neutral) or ground 0 VAC

Defrost heater relay “CLOSED” = R9 to ground approximately -11 VDC

“OPEN” = R9 to ground approximately -25 VDC

Defrost terminator “CLOSED” = E5 to E9 (Neutral) or ground approximately 120 VAC

“OPEN” = E5 to E9 (Neutral) or ground 0 VAC

Fresh food fan output voltage “ON” = E1 to ground approximately -25 VDC High voltage board to fresh food fan “OFF” = E1 to ground 0 VDC

Fresh food fan input voltage “ON” = R10 to ground approximately -11 VDC Signal to high voltage board from low voltage board “OFF” = R10 to ground approximately -25 VDC

Filament voltage at pins 11 and 12 = less than 5 VAC

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Electronic Functional Description

WARNING

Freezer Compartment

As freezer thermistor warms the resistance decreases allowing low voltage signal to be sent to electronic control. Electronic control sends two low voltage signals, one to the compressor relay coil (C1) and one to the evaporator fan relay coil (E1).

When both relay coils are energized and both relay contacts are closed, high voltage circuits to evaporator fan motor and compressor/condenser fan motor are complete.

As thermistor cools during refrigeration cycle, resistance through thermistor increases blocking low voltage signal to electronic control interrupting circuit.

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Electronic Functional Description

WARNING

Refrigerator Compartment

As fresh food thermistor warms, resistance decreases allowing low voltage signal to be sent to the electronic control. Electronic control sends two low voltage signals, one to damper heater and one to evaporator fan relay coil (E1).

Damper heater warms damper control bellows, opening damper door at the same time relay coil closes high voltage contacts to evaporator fan motor.

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With evaporator fan operating and damper door open, freezer air circulates into fresh food compartment. As fresh food thermistor cools, resistance increases blocking low voltage signal to electronic control interrupting circuit to evaporator fan motor relay coil and damper heater.

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Electronic Functional Description

WARNING

Refrigerator and Freezer Compartment

If both freezer and fresh food thermistors are warm, the electronic control signals for compressor/ condenser fan motor operation and for damper door to open.

After freezer thermistor cools sufficient to block signal to electronic control the compressor/condenser fan motor will shut off. However, evaporator fan motor and damper heater will continue to run until fresh food thermistor cools and signal is blocked to electronic control.

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If fresh food thermistor cools before freezer thermistor, electronic control will interrupt circuit to damper heater closing damper door while evaporator fan motor will continue to run under control of freezer thermistor.

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Electronic Functional Description

WARNING

IMPORT ANT : When the power switch is

isolator see’s line voltage which keeps the electronic controller from signaling the evaporator fan motor or the compressor relay coils and also keeps the damper heater off.

Adaptive Defrost

After designated compressor run time, refrigeration cycle is interrupted and electronic control sends a low voltage signal to defrost relay coil (def D1).

Powering the relay coil closed relay contact (D1) completing high voltage circuit to defrost heater through closed defrost terminator (closes at 15°F).

Isolator, which is part of high voltage PC board, recognizes presence of line voltage to defrost heater and sends low voltage signal to electronic control. Electronic control keeps count of number of minutes defrost terminator remains closed (opens at 48°F).

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Length of time defrost terminator is closed determines if the next defrost cycle advances by 4 hours of compressor run, stays at the same interval, or delays by 4 hours of compressor run.

If defrost terminator does not open before 29 minutes, defrost cycle is automatically terminated by electronic control and refrigeration cycles will resume after 6 minute dwell time.

OFF

, the

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Component Testing

Component Description Test Procedures

Capacitor

Run capaci tor connects to relay terminal 3 and L sid e of line.

Auger motor capacitor is in series with

er motor. Auger motor capa citor does

au not have identified ter m inals and can be wired without regard to polarity.

To avoid el ect r ical shock which can cause sev er e personal injury or death, dischar

1. Disconnect power to refrigerator.

2. Remove capt or cover and disconnect capacitor wires.

3. Discharge capacitor by shorting across terminals with a resistor for 1

4. Check resistance across capacitor terminals with ohmmeter set on “X1K”

e capacitor through a resistor be fo r e handling.

minute. scale.

•

Good—needle swings to 0 ohms an d slowly moves back to infinity .

•

Open—needle does not move. R eplace capacitor.

•

Shorted—needle moves to zero and stays. Replace capacitor.

•

High resistance leak—needle jumps toward 0 and then moves back to

constant high resistance (not infinity) .

WARNING

Capil l ary tube Cap i llar y is siz ed in diameter and lengt h

to feed proper amount of refriger ant to evaporator.

Capillary is sol der ed to suction line to transfer heat from capillary and add additional superheat to gas refrigerant in compressor suction line.

Capil l ary dischar ges int o evaporator.

Restricted or clogged capillary tube must be replaced with tube of same inner diam eter and l ength .

Follow all procedures for evacuation and charging of sealed system and for safe handling of r efrig er ant.

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Component Testing

(

Component Description Test Procedures

Compressor W hen compressor electrical circuit is

energized, the start winding current causes rel ay to heat. After an amount of starting time, the start winding circuit turns off. The relay will switch off the start winding circuit even though compressor has not started when attempting to restart after momentary power interruption).

With “open” relay, compressor will not start because there is little or no current to start windings. Overload protection will open due to high locked rotor run winding current.

With “shorted” relay or capacitor, compressor will start and overload protec tor will qui c k l y op en due to hi gh current of combined run and start windings.

Wi th open or weak capa c i t or, compressor will start and run as norm al but will consume more energy.

for example,

Resistance test

1. Disconnect power to unit.

2. Discharg e capacitor by shorting acr oss terminals with a resistor for 1 minute.

3. Remove leads from compressor terminals.

4. Set ohmmeter to lowest scale.

5. Check for resi stance between

Terminal s “S” and “C” Terminals “R” and “C”

If either compressor winding reads open (infinite or very high resistance) or dead short (0 ohms), replace compressor.

Ground test

1. Disconnect power to r efrigerator.

2. Discharge capacitor by shorting terminals thro ugh a resister.

3. Remove compressor leads and use an ohmmeter set on highest scale.

4. Tou c h on e le ad to co m p res s or body (c l ean point of co ntact ) an d t h e ot her probe to each compressor terminal. If a reading is obtained, compressor is grounded and must be replaced.

Operatio n tes t

If voltage, capacitor, overload, and motor winding tests do not show cause for failure, perform the following test:

1. Disconnect power to refrigerator using power switch.

2. Discharge capacitor by shorting capacitor terminals through a resistor.

3. Remove leads from compressor terminals.

4. Wire a test cord to power switch.

5. Place time de layed fuse with UL r ating equal to amp rati ng of motor in test cord socket. (See Technical Data Sheet)

6. Remove ov erload and relay.

7. Connect start, common and run leads of test cord on appropriate terminals of compressor.

8. Attach capacitor leads of test cord together. If capacitor is used, attach capa c it or le ad to a known go od ca pacit o r of s ame cap a c it y.

To AC supply

Switch

Compressor

Fuses

CRS

Capacitor

9. Plug test cord into volt-watt meter to determine start and run wattage as well as check for low voltage which can also be a source of trouble.

10. With power to volt-met er, press start cord switch and relea s e.

•

If compressor motor starts and draws norm al wattage, compressor is

okay and tr ouble is in capacito r. relay/overload, freezer temperature control, or elsewhere in system.

•

If compressor does not start when direct wired, recover system at high

side. After system is recovered, repeat compressor direct wire test. If compress or runs a ft er recove ry but would not run when direct wired before recover, a restriction in sealed system is indicated.

•

If compre ss or does not run when wired direct af ter rec o ver, repla ce

faulty compressor.

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Component Testing

Component Description Test Procedures

Condenser Condenser is a tube and wire

constructio n and is located in compressor compartment.

Leaks in condenser c an usua lly be detect ed by usi ng an electron ic leak detector or soap solution. Look for signs of compressor oil when checking for leaks. A certain amount of compressor oil is circulated with refrigerant.

Condenser is on the high pressure discharg e sid e of compr essor. Condenser function is to transfer heat absorbed by refriger ant to ambi en t .

Higher pressure gas is routed to conden ser w here, as gas temperature is reduced, gas condenses into a high pressure liquid state. Heat transfer takes place because discharged gas is at a higher temperature than air that is passing over condenser. It is very important that adequate air flow over condenser is maintaine d.

Condenser is air cooled by conde nser fan motor. If efficiency of heat transfer from condenser to surrounding air is impa i r ed, co nd ensin g t emper a t ure becomes higher. High liquid temperature means the li heat during boiling in evaporator as under normal conditions. This would be indicated by high than norm al head pressures, long run time, and high wattage. Remove any lint accumulation, etc. that would restrict normal air movement through condenser.

From condenser the refri a post condenser loop which helps contr ol exter ior condensation on flange, center m ullion, and around freezer door and thr ough the dr i er to th e evapora t or and into the compressor through the suction line.

uid will not remove as much

erant flows into

Leaks in post condenser loop are rare because loo p i s a one-pi e ce copper tub e. For minute leaks

1. Separate condenser from rest of refrigeration system and pressurize conden ser up to a maximum of 235 PSI with a re frigerant and dry n itr ogen combination.

2. Recheck for leaks.

WARNING

To avoid severe personal in ju r y or death observe the following:

•

Protect against a sudden eruption if high pressures are required

for leak checkin g.

•

Do not use high pressure compressed cases in refrigeration

systems without a reliable pressure regulator and pressure relief valve in the lines.

Damper Control Damper control balances the air delivery

betwee n r efrig er ator and freezer compartments . Internal capillary activates damper contr ol and do or closes restricting f low of air from freezer compartment to refrige r ator compartment. There are no electrical connections to damper control on non - electronic units. See Electronic Functional Description for explanation of damper control on electroni c units.

Subject capillary to appropriate temperature (see tech sheet for model being serviced). Damper door should close to within ¼” of completely shut.

If altitude adjustment is required, turn altitude adjustment screw 1/8 turn clockwise for each 1,000 feet increase in altitude.

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Component Testing

Component Description Test Procedures

Control, freezer temperature (Non-electronic units)

Freezer temperature control is a capillary tube operating a single pole, single throw switch.

Check for proper calibration with thermocouple capillary in air supply well buy recording cut-in and cut-out temperatu res in middle setting . See tech sheet for model being serviced for expected temperatures. Check control contacts are opening by disconnecting electrical leads to control turning control knob to coldest setti ng and checking for continuity across terminals.

Altitude Adjustment When altitude adjustm ent is required on a G.E. control, turn altitude adjustment screw 1/7 turn clockwise for each 1,000 feet increase in altitude up to 10,000 feet. In most cases the need for altitude adjustments can be avoided by simply turning temperature control knob to colder setting.

Drier D ri er is pl ac e d at post co nd en s er lo op

outle t and pass es liquef ie d refrigerant to capi ll ary .

Desic c ant (20) 8 x 12 4A XH - 7 M>S> Grams

Altitude cor recti on m us t be done on bo th “cut-in” and “cut - ou t” s crews.

Altitude Counter in Feet Feet Clockwise Turns

2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000

Drier m u s t be changed every time the s ys tem is opened fo r t es t in g or compressor replacement.

drier used in R134a sealed system. Al ways replace the drier with Amana

part number B2150504.

Before openin disposal. Cut drie r out of system using the following procedure. Do not unbraze drier. Apply in g heat to remove drier will d riv e m o is ture int o t h e s ys t em.

1. Score capillary tube close to drier and break.

2. Reform inlet tube to drier allowing enough space for large tube cutter.

3. Cut circumference of drier 1 ¼ ″ below condenser inlet tube joint to drier.

4. Remove drier.

5. Apply heat trap paste on post condenser tubes to protect grommets from

high heat.

6. Unbraze remaining part of drier. Remove drier from system.

7. Discard dr ier in safe place. Do not leave drier with customer. If refri

under warranty, old drier must accompany warranty claim.

7/60 13/60 19/60 25/60 31/60 37/60 43/60 49/60 55/60

NOTE:

Drier used in R12 sealed system is not interchangeable with

refrigeratio n system, recover HFC134a refrigerant for safe

erator is

Evaporator Inner volume of evaporator allows

liquefied refrigerant discharged from capillary to expand into refrigerant gas.

Expan s ion cools evaporate tube and fin tem pe r at ure to appro ximately -29°C (-20°F) tran s f e rr in g heat from free zer section to refrigerant.

Pass i ng t hro ug h suction line to compressor, the refrigerant picks up superheat (a relationship between pressure and temperature that assures complete vaporization of liquid refrigerant) as result of capillary in suction line.

Refrig erant gas is pulled through suction line by compressor to complete the refrigerant cycle.

CAUTION

To avoi d de ath or sev ere per s o na l in jury, cu t dr i er at correc t locat i on . Cutting drier at incorrect location will allow desiccant beads to scatter. If spilled, completely clean area of beads.

Test for leaks in evaporator with electronic leak detector or with soap solution. Compressor oil is circulated with refrigerant; check for oil when checking for leaks.

For minute leaks

1. S eparate evaporator from rest of refrigeration system and pressurize

condenser up to a maximum of 9.65 bars (140 PSI) with a refrigerant and

dry nitrogen combination.

2. Recheck for leaks.

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Component Testing

Component Description Test Procedures

Heater, cavity Applied to back of ice and water cavity to

Heater, evaporator (defrost)

Ice Maker See “Ice Maker” section for service Motor, auger Located behind ice bucket. Drives helix

Motor, condenser Condenser fan moves cooling air across

help prevent condensation from forming on face of cavity. Wired in series with hot side of li ne through auger interlock switch. Activated when defrost thermostat or adaptive defrost control completes the circu it t hro ugh the he at er .

information. auger and cube crusher. PSC (Permanent Split Capacitor) motor

requiring a 17 mfd run capacitor. Contr olled by ice actuator switch in

series with freezer door icemaker interlock switch and cube/crushed ice switch.

Internal overl oad tri ps out af te r approximately 90 second of continuous run and resets in approxim ately 3 minutes.

conden ser coil and compressor body.

Heater is not replaceable. Some models have spar e heater foamed in place at factory. See technical data sheet for model being serviced.

Check resistance across heater. Check resistance across heater. To check defrost system

1. Thermoco up le d ef ros t therm osta t an d pl ug ging refr i ge r at or into watt meter.

2. Force into defrost mode (see section on electronic testing). Wattmeter should read specified watts (according to tech sheet) .

3. When defrost thermostat reaches specified temperature (see tech sheet)

±5°

F; thermostat should interrupt power to heater.

Disco nn ec t power an d oh m wi nd in g an d c heck for grounding. Crushed/Cube Dispensing Models:

At room ambient temperature check resistance between white to blue wire leads; white to orange w ire leads; and blue to orange wire leads (see tech sheet).

Cube Dispensing Models:

At room ambien t temperature check resistance cross motor windings.

Check resistance across coil.

Condenser fan motor is in parall el circ uit with compressor.

Motor, evaporator fan

Overload/Relay Overloa d is a temperature an d current

Relay, P T C Whe n vo ltage is connected an d rel ay is

Evaporator mot or mo ves air acros s evaporator coil and throughout refrigerator.

Evaporator fan is in a series circuit with temp erature c on tr o l, defros t t erminator, and defrost he at er.

sens in g de vi ce. Overload opens when high current or

high compressor temperature is sensed. After overload opens, reset can require

up to two ho urs de pendin g on am b ie nt temperature and residual heat load in compressor.

Relay (See PTC Relay) cool, curr ent passes through r elay to

start winding. After a short time, current heats the resistor in relay and resistance will rise blocking current flow through relay. Start winding remains in the circuit through run capacitor.

1. Disconnect power to unit.

2. Disc o nn ec t fan m ot or le ad s .

3. Check resistance from ground connection solder. Trace to motor frame must not exceed .05 ohms.

4. Chec k for vo lt age at co nn ec t or to m otor with ter minat or and tem p erature control closed.

1. Disconnect power to the refrigerator.

2. Remove relay cover and pull relay off compressor. Pull overload protector off compressor common terminal.

3. W it h oh m met er, check the resi s ta nc e between male t e rm inal and f e m a le pi n receptacle terminal which pushes onto compressor common terminal. At ambi en t r oo m te m peratu r e ov erl oad prote c t o r sh ould have less than 1 ohm resistance. An open overload protector will have infinite resistance.

With power off check resistance across terminals 2 and 3:

Normal = 3 to 12 ohms Shorted = 0 ohms Open = infinite ohms

Solid state relay plugs directly on compressor start and run terminals. Relay terminals 2 and 3 are connected within relay. Run capacitor is connected to relay terminal 3. L2 side of 120 VAC power is co nn ec t ed to relay ter minal 2.

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Component Testing

Component Description Test Procedures

Switch, keyboard Semico nd uc tor swi tc h for c on tr o l pa ne l

Switch, SPDT icemaker interlock

Switch, crus he d/cubed

Switch, refri ge rator ligh t, freezer light

keyboard.

Interrupts connection to auger motor and icemaker whe n fre ezer door is op en. Turns freezer light on when door is open.

In series with auger m o tor and cube/crushed switch and freezer light. Selects between cubed or crushed ice feature.

Completes circuit to allow indicated function. See technical data sheet and wiring diagram for individual switch.

Switch Functions

Enable Key S1 S1 and Pin #3 and #4 Freezer Tem perature S2 S2 and Pin #3 and #6 Refrigerator Temperature S3 S3 and Pin #3 and #7 Warmer S4 S4 and Pin #6 and #7 Colder S5 S5 and Pin #4 and #6 Vacation S6 S6 and Pin #4 and #7 Max Cool S7 S7 and Pin #7 and #8 Fast Freeze S8 S8 and Pin #4 and #5 Alarm Off S9 S9 and Pin #4 and #8 Display Off S10 S10 and Pin #5 and #8

Check resistance across terminals.

Continuity across terminals 1 and 2 – light Continuity ac ros s t e rm i nals 1 an d 3 – au ge r motor

Check resistance across terminals.

Switch left

Switch right

Check resistant across terminals.

Switch arm down

Switch arm up

PERIMETER STATIC GUARD

Middle terminal to left terminal 0 ohms Middle terminal to right terminal infinite ohms

Middle terminal to right terminal 0 ohms Middle terminal to left terminal infinite ohms

“NC” terminals Closed “NO” terminals Open

“NC” terminals Open “NO” terminals Closed

Switch, power Disconnects all power to unit when

switch if off (open.) Unit shipped with switch on.

Switch, photosensitive

In series with cavity light switch and cavity light. Senses low light condition to complete circuit to cavity light.

Switch must not generate line conducted noise or radiate inference m ore than three feet on th e AM, FM , VHF , or USH Frequency bands.

Thermistor Sense s temperatures within refrigerator

and freezer compartments.

Check resistance across terminals

1. To check light sensor with cavity light switch on, cover light sensor eye. Cavity lamp should light at approximatel y 50% of full illumination.

2. If lamp fails to illuminate, activate water or ice dispenser switch. Lamp should illuminate at full illumination and water or ice should be dispensed.

3. If light illuminates, disconnect power and replace light sensor.

4. If lamp does not illuminate, disconnect power and check cavity lamp and socket.

Check resistance across terminals. See technical data sheet for bell curve resistance chart at given temperatures.

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Component Testing

Component Description Test Procedures

Therm ostat Ther most at is in a series circ uit with

defrost terminators, defrost heater, and evaporator f an mot or . Circ uit is complete if evaporator fan motor operates when cold.

Controls the circuit from freezer thermostat through defrost terminator to defrost heater. Opens and breaks circuit when thermostat senses preset high temperature.

After defrost thermostat opens, thermostat remains open until end of defro st cyc le and refrig er a t or st ar ts cooling ag ain and defrost thermostat sens es a pr eset l ow t emperature and closes.

Test continuity across terminals. With power off and evaporator coil below freezing, thermostat should check

continuous when checked with ohmmeter. See “Heater, evaporator (defrost)” section for ad di ti onal tests.

Timer, defrost Timer motor operates only when freezer

control is close d. After specified amount Of actual operator time, inner cam in timer throws the contacts from terminal 4, the compressor circuit to terminal 2, and defrost thermostat/defrost heater circuit.

After 33 minutes of defrost cycle time, timer cam resets the circuitry through terminal 4 to compressor.

Valve, water Controls water flow to the ice maker and

cavity.

1. To check timer motor w inding, check for continuity between terminals 1 and 3 of timer.

2. Depending on the rotation of th e cam , ter minal 1 of timer is common to both terminal 2, the defrost modes, or terminal 1, the compressor mode. There shoul d never be continuit y between t ermi nals 2 an d 4.

3. W ith con t inuity between ter m inals 1 and 4, ro tate t imer k no b cloc kwise un t il audible click is heard. Wh en t he click is heard, the reading between terminals 1 and 4 should be infini te and there sh ould be c ontinuity between terminals 1 and 2.

4. Continuing to rotate time knob until a secon d cli ck is hea r d should restore circuit between terminals 1 and 4.

Check resistance across coil windings.

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Service Procedures

WARNING

Service Equipment

Listed below is equipment needed for proper servicing of HFC134a systems. Verify equipment is confirmed by manufacturer as being compatible with HFC134a and ester oil system.

Equipment must be exclusively used for HFC134a. Exclusive use of equipment only applies to italic items.

• Evacuation pump Check with vacuum pump supplier to verify equipment is compatible for HFC134a. Robinair, Model 15600, 2 stage, 6 cubic feet per minute pump is recommended.

• Four-way manifold gauge set, with low loss hoses

• Leak detector

•

Charging cylinder

• Line piercing saddle valve

(Schroeder valves). Seals must be HFC134a and ester oil compatible. Line piercing valves may be used for diagnosis but are not suitable for evacuation or charging, due to minute holes pierced in tubing. Do not leave mechanical access valves on system. Valves eventually will leak. Molecules of HFC134a are smaller than other refrigerants and will leak where other refrigerants would not.

• Swagging tools

•

Flaring tools

• Tubing cutter

• Flux

• Sil-Fos

• Silver solder

• Oil for swagging and flaring

Use only part #R0157532

• Copper tubing

Use only part #R0174075 and #R0174076

• Dry nitrogen

99.5% minimum purity, with -40°F or lower dew point

• Crimp tool

• Tube bender

• Micron vacuum gauge

• Process tube adaptor kit

• Heat trap paste

• ICI appliance grade HFC134a

Electronic Control

Electronic control is not repairable. If any component in control is faulty, entire control must be replaced.

NOTE: Repair or replace all faulty line voltage

components before testing or replacing electronic control. Do not assume problems are caused by electronic control system. Opened, shorted, grounded or otherwise faulty line voltage components (including power cord and wiring) can create problems that appear to be caused by electronic control.

Drier Replacement

Prior to opening refrigeration system, recover HFC134a refrigerant for safe disposal.

Every time sealed HFC134a system is repaired, drier filter must be replaced with, part # B2150504.

Cut drier out of system by completing the following steps. Do not unbraze drier filter. Applying heat to remove drier will allow moisture into system.

WARNING

To avoid death or severe personal injury, cut drier at correct location. Cutting drier at incorrect location will allow desiccant beads to scatter. Completely clean area of beads, if spilled.

1. Score capillary tube close to drier and break.

2. Reform inlet tube to drier allowing enough space for large tube cutter.

3. Cut circumference of drier at 1-1/4", below condenser inlet tube joint to drier.

4. Remove drier.

5. Apply heat trap paste on post condenser tubes to protect grommets from high heat.

6. Unbraze remaining part of drier. Remove drier from system.

7. Discard drier in safe place. Do not leave drier with customer. If refrigerator is under warranty, old drier must accompany warranty claim.

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WARNING

Refrigerant Precautions

WARNING

To avoid personal injury, do not allow refrigerant to contact eyes or skin.

CAUTION

To avoid risk of property damage, do not use refrigerant other than that shown on unit serial number identification plate.

NOTE: All precautionary measures recommended by

refrigerant manufacturers and suppliers apply and should be observed.

Line Piercing Valves

Line piercing valves can be used for diagnosis, but are not suitable for evacuating or charging due to holes pierced in tubing by valves.

NOTE: Do not leave line piercing valves on system.

Connection between valve and tubing is not hermetically sealed. Leaks will occur.

Open Lines

During any processing of refrigeration system, never leave lines open to atmosphere. Open lines allow water vapor to enter system, making proper evacuation more difficult.

Compressor Operational Test

(short term testing only) If compressor voltage, capacitor, overload, and motor

winding tests are successful (do not indicate a fault), perform the following test:

1. Disconnect power to unit.

2. Discharge capacitor by shorting capacitor terminals through a resistor.

3. Remove leads from compressor terminals.

4. Attach test cord to compressor windings.

• Common lead on test cord attaches to C terminal on compressor.

• Start lead on test cord attaches to S terminal on compressor.

• Run lead on test cord attaches to M terminal on compressor.

To AC supply

Switch

Compressor

Fuses

Attaching Capacitor for Compressor Test

5. Connect a known good capacitor into circuit as shown above. For proper capacitor size and rating, see technical data sheet for unit under test.

NOTE: Ensure test cord cables and fuses meet

specifications for unit under test (see Technical Sheet for unit under test).

6. Replace compressor protector cover securely.

7. Plug test cord into outlet, then press and release start cord switch.

CRS

Capacitor

CAUTION

To avoid damage to compressor windings, immediately disconnect (unplug) test cord from power source if compressor does not start. Damage to compressor windings occurs if windings remain energized when compressor is not running.

If compressor runs when direct wired, it is working properly. Malfunction is elsewhere in system.

If compressor does not start when direct wired, recover system at high side. After the system is recovered, repeat compressor direct wire test.

If compressor runs after system is recovered (but would not operate when wired direct before recovery) a restriction in sealed system is indicated.

If motor does not run when wired direct after recovery, replace faulty compressor.

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Service Procedures

WARNING

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

Dehydrating Sealed Refrigeration System

Moisture in a refrigerator sealed system exposed to heat generated by the compressor and motor reacts chemically with refrigerant and oil in the system and forms corrosive hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acids. These acids contribute to the breakdown of motor winding insulation and corrosion of compressor working parts, causing compressor failure.

In addition, sludge, a residue of the chemical reaction, coats all surfaces of sealed system, and will eventually restrict refrigerant flow through capillary tube.

To dehydrate sealed system, evacuate system (see paragraph

Evacuation

Leak Testing

DANGER

To prevent serious injury or death from violent explosions, NEVER use oxygen or acetylene for pressure testing or clean out of refrigeration systems. Free oxygen will explode on contact with oil. Acetylene will explode spontaneously when put under pressure.

It is important to check sealed system for refrigerant leaks. Undetected leaks can lead to repeated service calls and eventually result in system contamination, restrictions, and premature compressor failure.

Testing Systems Containing a Refrigerant Charge

1. Stop the operation (turn refrigerator off).

2. Holding leak detector exploring tube as close to system tubing as possible, check all piping, joints, and fittings.

NOTE: Use soap suds on areas leak detector cannot

reach or reliably test.

Testing Systems Containing No Refrigerant Charge

1. Connect cylinder of nitrogen, through gauge

manifold, to process tube of compressor and liquid line strainer.

2. Open valves on nitrogen cylinder and gage

manifold. Allow pressure to build within sealed system.

3. Check for leaks using soap suds.

If a leak is detected in a joint, do not to attempt to repair by applying additional brazing material. Joint must be disassembled, cleaned and rebrazed. Capture refrigerant charge (if system is charged), unbraze joint, clean all parts, then rebraze.

If leak is detected in tubing, replace tubing. If leak is detected in either coil, replace faulty coil.

Refrigerant leaks are best detected with halide or electronic leak detectors.

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Service Procedures

WARNING

Restrictions

Symptoms

Restrictions in sealed system most often occur at capillary tube or filter drier, but can exist anywhere on liquid side of system.

Restrictions reduce refrigerant flow rate and heat removal rate. Wattage drops because compressor is not circulating normal amount of refrigerations.

Common causes of total restrictions are moisture, poorly soldered joints, or solid contaminants. Moisture freezes at evaporator inlet end of capillary tube. Solid contaminants collect in filter drier.

If restriction is on low side, suction pressure will be in a vacuum and head pressure will be near normal

If restriction is on high side, suction pressure will be in a vacuum and head pressure will be higher than normal during pump out cycle.

Refrigeration occurs on low pressure side of partial restriction. There will be a temperature difference at the point of restriction. Frost and/or condensation will be present in most case at the point of restriction. Also, system requires longer to equalize.

Slight or partial restriction can give the same symptoms as refrigerant shortage including lower than normal back pressure, head pressure, wattage, and warmer temperatures.

Total restriction on the discharge side of compressor when restriction is between compressor and first half of condenser results in higher than normal head pressure and wattage while low side is being pumped out.

Testing for Restrictions

To determine if a restriction exists:

1. Attach gauge and manifold between suction and discharge sides of sealed system.

2. Turn unit on and allow pressure on each side to stabilize. Inspect condenser side of system. Tubing on condenser should be warm and temperature should be equal throughout (no sudden drops at any point along tubing).

• If temperature of condenser tubing is consistent throughout, go to step 4.

• If temperature of condenser tubing drops suddenly at any point, tubing is restricted at point of temperature drop (if restriction is severe, frost may form at point of restriction and extend down in direction of refrigerant flow in system). Go to step 5.

3. Visually check system for kinks in refrigeration line which is causing restriction. Correct kink and repeat step 2.

4. Turn unit off and time how long it takes high and low pressure gauges to equalize:

• If pressure equalization takes longer than 10 minutes, a restriction exists in the capillary tube or drier filter. Go to step 5.

• If pressure equalization takes less than 10 minutes, system is not restricted. Check for other possible causes of malfunction.

5. Recover refrigerant in sealed system. NOTE: Before opening any refrigeration system,

capture refrigerant in system for safe disposal.

6. Remove power from unit.

CAUTION

To reduce risk of personal injury or property damage, take necessary precautions against high temperatures required for brazing.

7. Remove and replace restricted device.

8. Evacuate sealed system.

9. Charge system to specification. NOTE: Do not use captured or recycled refrigerant in

Amana units. Captured or recycled refrigerant voids any Amana and/or compressor manufacturer's warranty .

NOTE: Charge system with exact amount of refrigerant.

See technical data sheet or refer to unit nameplate for correct refrigerant charge. Inaccurately charged system will cause future problems.

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WARNING

Evacuation and Charging

CAUTION

To avoid risk of fire, sealed refrigeration system must be air free. To reduce risk of air contamination, follow evacuation procedures exactly.

NOTE: Before opening any refrigeration system, EPA

regulations require refrigerant in system to be captured for safe disposal.

Proper evacuation of sealed refrigeration system is an important service procedure. Usable life and operational efficiency greatly depends upon how completely air, moisture and other non-condensables are evacuated from sealed system.

Air in sealed system causes high condensing temperature and pressure, resulting in increased power requirements and reduced performance.

Moisture i in sealed system chemically reacts with refrigerant and oil to form corrosive hydrofluoric and hydrochloric acids. These acids attack motor windings and parts, causing premature breakdown.

Before opening system, evaporator coil must be at ambient temperature to minimize moisture infiltration into system.

Evacuation

To evacuate sealed refrigeration system:

1. Connect vacuum pump, vacuum tight manifold set with high vacuum hoses, thermocouple vacuum gauge and charging cylinder as shown in illustration.

Evacuation should be done through I.D. opening of tubes not through line piercing valve.

2. Connect low side line to compressor process tube.

3. Connect high side line to drier/process tube.

4. Evacuate both simultaneously. With valve “C” and “F” closed, open all other valves and start vacuum pump.

High Side Gauge

Valve

Chargi ng Hose

Drier/Process Tube

Valve

Charging

Cylinder

Thermistor

Vacuum Gauge

Compressor

Low Side Gauge

Chargi ng Hose

Compressor Process Tube

.6 cm Copper

Tubing

Valve

Vacuum Pump

Equipment Setup For Evacuation And Charging

5. After compound gauge (low side) drops to approximately 29 inches gauge, open valve “C” to vacuum thermocouple gauge and take micron reading.

NOTE: A high vacuum pump can only produce a good

vacuum if oil in pump is not contaminated.

6. Continue evacuating system until vacuum gauge registers 600 microns.

7. At 600 microns, close valve “A” to vacuum pump and allow micron reading in system to balance. Micron level will rise.

• If in 2 minutes, micron level stabilizes at 1000

microns or below, system is ready to be charged.

• If micron level rises above 1000 microns and

stabilizes, open valve “A” and continue evacuating.

• If micron reading rises rapidly and does not

stabilize, a leak still exists in system. Close valve “A” to vacuum pump and valve “C” to

vacuum gauge. Invert charging cylinder and open charging cylinder valve “F” to add partial charge for leak checking. With leak detector, check manifold connections and system for leaks. After locating leak, capture refrigerant, repair leak, and begin at step 1.

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Service Procedures

WARNING

Charging NOTE: Do not use captured or recycled refrigerant in

Amana units. Captured or recycled refrigerant voids any warranty .

NOTE: Charge system with exact amount of refrigerant.

See technical data sheet or refer to unit serial plate for correct refrigerant charge. Inaccurately charged system will cause future problems.

To charge system:

1. Close valves “A” to vacuum pump and “C” to vacuum gauge and “E” to low side manifold gauge.

2. Set scale on dial-a-charge cylinder for corresponding HFC134a pressure reading.

3. Open valve “F” to charging cylinder and let exact amount of refrigerant flow from cylinder into system. Close valve.

Low side gauge pressure should rise shortly after opening charging cylinder valve as system pressure equalizes through capillary tube.

If pressure does not equalize, a restriction typically exists at capillary/drier braze joint.

4. If pressure equalizes, open valve “E” to low side manifold gauge and pinch off high side drier process tube.

5. Start compressor and draw remaining refrigerant from charging hoses and manifold into compressor through compressor process tube.

6. To check high side, pinch-off drier process tube. Close valve “D” to high side gauge. If high side pressure rises, repeat high side pinch-off and open valve “D”. Repeat until high side pinch-off does not leak.

7. Pinch-off compressor process tube and remove charging hose. Braze stub closed while compressor is operating.

8. Disconnect power . Remove charging hose and braze high side drier process tube closed.

9. Recheck for refrigerant leaks.

Refrigerant Charge

Refrigerant charge in all capillary tube systems is critical and exact amount is required for proper performance. Factory charges are shown on serial plate. Do not use refrigerant other than shown on serial plate.

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WARNING

HFC134a Service Information

HFC134a is alternative refrigerant for CFC12. HFC134a has an ozone depletion potential (ODP) factor of 0.0 and a global warming potential (GWP) factor of 0.27. HFC134a is not flammable and has acceptable toxicity levels. HFC134a is not interchangeable with CFC12. There are significant differences between HFC134a and CFC12 which must be considered when handling and processing refrigeration system.

Health, Safety, and Handling

Health, safety and handling considerations for HFC134A are virtually no different than those for CFC12.

Health, Safety, and Handling CFC12 HFC134a

Allowable overall exposure limit 1,000 ppm Same Vapor exposure to skin N o effect Same

Liquid exposure to skin Can cause frostbite Same Vapor exposure to eye Very slight ey e irr itant Same Liquid exposure to eye Can cause frostbi t S am e Above minimum exposure limit Can caus e A sphyxi ation,

Safety and h an dl i n g Wear appropriate skin

Spill manag em ent Remove or exting uis h

Fire explosion hazards May decompose if

Dispos al procedur es R ec ycl e or recl aim. Same

Tachycardia, an d C ar d i a Arrhythmias

and eye protecti on. Us e with adequate ventilation.

ignition or combustion sources . E v ac u ate or ventilat e area.

contact with flames and heating elements. Contain er m ay exp lode if heated due to resulting pressure rise. Combust i on pr oducts are toxic.

Comparison of CFC12 and HFC134a Properties

Propert ies/C ha racter istics CFC12 HFC 134a

Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) 1.0 * 0.0* Global Warming Potential (GPW) 3.2* 0.27* Molecular weight 121 102 Boiling point at 1 atmosphere -22°F (-30°C) -15°F (-126°C) Vapor pressure at 77°F (25 °C) 80 psig 82 psig Liquid densit y at 77°F (25 °C ) 82 lb/ft Flammability No No High- side syst em operatin g Pressure at 65°F (18°C) Low-side system operating Pressure at 65°F (18°C)

HFC1 34a app roximat ely 3 psi g higher than CFC12 HFC1 34a app roximat ely 2 psi g lower than CFC12

Same

75 lb/ft

Caution

To minimize contamination, exercise extreme care when servicing HFC134A sealed systems.

• No trace of other refrigerants is allowed in HFC134a systems. Chlorinated molecules in other refrigerants such as CFC12, etc. will lead to capillary tube plugging.

• Ester oil is used in HFC134a systems. Do not use mineral oil. HFC134a and mineral oils cannot be mixed. If mineral oils were used in HFC134a systems, lubricant would not return to compressor and would cause early compressor failure. If significant amount of oil has been lost from compressor, replace oil rather than adding oil.

• Ester oils used in HFC134a systems are so hydroscopic that by the time an inadequate system performance is detected, oil will be saturated with moisture.

• CFC12 has much higher tolerance to system processing materials, such as drawing compounds, rust inhibitors, and cleaning compounds, than HFC134a. Such materials are not soluble in HFC134a systems. If materials were to be washed from system surfaces by ester oils, they could accumulate and eventually plug capillary tube.

• Care must be taken to minimize moisture from entering HFC134a system. Do not leave compressor or system open to atmosphere for more than 10 minutes. Excessive moisture in HFC134a system will react with compressor oil and generate acid.

• Compressor must be replaced when performing low side leak repair.

• Drier filter must always be replaced with service drier filter, part #B2150504.

Important: Unbrazing drier filter from tubing will drive moisture from desiccant and into system, causing acids to form. Do not unbraze filter drier from tubing. If CFC12 service drier was installed in HFC134A system, drier could overload due to excessive moisture.

• HFC134a compatible copper tubing, part #R0174075 (1/4" O.D. X 18" length) and part #R0174076 (5/16" O.D. X 24" length) must be used when replacing tubing.

• Avoid system contamination by using Towerdraw E610 evaporating oil, part # R0157532, when flaring, swagging, or cutting refrigeration tubing.

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WARNING

Replacement Service Compressor

HFC134a service compressors will be charged with ester oil and pressurized with dry nitrogen. Before replacement compressor is installed, pull out 1 rubber plug. A a Positive pressure in compressor is vital to keep moisture out of ester oil. Do not leave compressor open to atmosphere for more than 10 minutes.

Compressor Testing Procedures

pop

from pressure release should be heard. If

pop

sound is not heard, do not use compressor.

WARNING

To avoid death or severe personal injury, never use oxygen, air or acetylene for pressure testing or clean out of refrigeration system. Use of oxygen, air, or acetylene may result in violent explosion. Oxygen may explode on contact with oil and acetylene will spontaneously explode when under pressure.

Refer to “Temperature and Relationship Chart” for

operating watts, test points, and temperature relationship test.

• Temperature testing is accomplished by using 3 lead thermocouple temperature tester in specific locations. Test point T-1 is outlet on evaporator coil and T-2 is inlet. Test point T-3 is suction tube temperature midway between where armaflex ends and suction port of compressor (approximately 12 inches from compressor).

• Thermocouple tips should be attached securely to specified locations.

• Do not test during initial or balanced temperature condition to occur before proceeding with testing.

• Refrigerator must operate minimum of 20 minutes after thermocouples are installed.

• Turn control to colder to obtain required on time.

• Wattage reading must be recorded in conjunction with temperature test to confirm proper operation.

• Suction and head pressures are listed on “Temperature and Relationship Chart” Normally these are not required for diagnosis but used for confirmation on systems which have been opened.

pull down

. Allow one off cycle

Brazing

CAUTION

To reduce risk of personal injury or property damage, take necessary precautions against high temperatures required for brazing.

Satisfactory results require cleanliness, experience, and use of proper materials and equipment.

Connections to be brazed must be properly sized, free of rough edges, and clean.

Generally accepted brazing materials are:

• Copper to copper joints: SIL-FOS (alloy of 15 percent silver, 80 percent copper, and 5 percent phosphorous). Use without flux. Recommended brazing temperature is approximately 1400°F. Do not

use for copper to steel connection.

• Copper to steel joints: SILVER SOLDER (alloy of 30 percent silver, 38 percent copper, 32 percent zinc). Use with fluoride based flux. Recommended brazing temperature is approximately 1200°F.

• Steel to steel joints: SILVER SOLDER (see copper to steel joints).

• Brass to copper joints: SIL VER SOLDER (see copper to steel joints).

• Brass to steel joints: SILVER SOLDER (see copper to steel joints).

Checking Electric Heater Assembly

1. Disconnect power to unit.

2. Ensure heater element is cold, then remove

suspect heater and visually inspect element for obvious damage (breaks, cracks in element, etc.).

3. Attach ohmmeter to element leads. Check for

continuity (see technical data sheet for unit under test).

If element reads open (infinite or very high resistance):

4. Check disc type thermostat for continuity (see

technical data sheet for open and close values). If open replace.

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Refrigerant Flow

EVAPORATOR OUTLET (VAPOR)

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“S” Model Side x Side

Refrigerant Flow Diagram

22/25/27 Cubic Foot Only

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Refrigerant Flow

EVAPORATOR OUTLET (VAPOR)

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“S” Model Side x Side

Refrigerant Flow Diagram

20 Cubic Foot Only

Page 54

Cabinet Air Flow

BEVERAGE CHILLER AIR SUPPLY (SOME MODELS)

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“S” Model Side x Side

Air Flow Diagram

22/25/27 Cubic Foot Only

Page 55

Cabinet Air Flow

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“S” Model Side x Side

Air Flow Diagram

20 Cubic Foot Only

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Water Flow

ICE & WATER DISPENSER

1/4" O.D. PLASTIC TUBING

SOLENOID VALVE (DOUBLE)

Dispenser Water Temperature Chart

Temperature in Fahrenheit

12345

Water temperature has stabilized for at least 12 hours in water reservoir

Fresh food compartment temperature is 38–40 degrees Fahrenheit

“S” Model Side x Side Ice & Water Dispenser

Water Flow Diagram

Water Temperature Chart (Approximate)

Number of 8-ounce Glasses of Water

90o Ambient Normalized 39o

64o Ambient Normalized 39o

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Typical External Sweat Pattern

CLASSIFICATION OF CONDENSATION 1=Haze or Fog 2=Beading 3=Beads or small drops 4=Drops running together

BTM

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Disassembly

WARNING

Freezer or Refrigerator Door

1. Remove toe grille.

Electronic Models

2. Unplug wiring harness from voltage box.

High Voltage Box

Dispenser Models

3. Loosen water tube clamp screw. Loosen plastic water tube union nut. Pull water tube away from union nut and through tube clamp.

Plastic water tube union nut

Water tu b e

Water Tube Connection

Water tube clamp screw

Freezer Door Top Hinge

1. Secure freezer door to cabinet in closed position with strapping tape.

CAUTION

To prevent personal injury or property damage due to door falling, always secure door to cabinet with strapping tape before top hinge is removed.

Wire harness

Hinge cover

2. Remove freezer hinge cover.

3. Unplug cabinet to freezer door wiring harness connector blocks.

4. Remove ground screw and three freezer hinge to cabinet mounting screws.

5. If present, slide hinge and nylon door bushing out of door and off freezer door wiring harness.

Combination Door Closure and Lower Hinge

1. Remove door from cabinet.

2. Remove one bottom door closure mounting screw and remove closure.

3. Remove two hinge mounting screws and door hinge.

Door hinge screws

Top hinge

connectors

Ground wire

Door Stop and Top Door Closure

1. Remove door from cabinet.

2. Remove screw mounting top door closure.

3. Remove two screws mounting door stop to bottom edge of door.

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WARNING

Freezer Door Wiring Harness (All Non-electronic Dispenser Models) NOTE: Freezer door wiring harness on electronic

models is foamed into place at factory and is not replaceable as a separate part.

1. After removing door, remove inner door liner, cavity styrofoam cavity liner and insulation around cavity.

2. Locate wiring harness inside place sleeve along handle flange of door.

3. Attach a string or wire to wiring harness going through top hinge. Pull string through as harness is removed.

NOTE: For reassembly, pull new harness into place

through plastic sleeve using string to guide new harness.

Freezer Door Water Tube

1. Remove freezer door.

2. Remove inner door liner

3. Locate water tube next to left flange of door. Water tube runs inside large plastic sleeve.

4 Free tube from cavity and slide water down and out

through hole in door closure.

Refrigerator Door

Refrigerator door wiring harness on electronic models is foamed into place in door and is not replaceable.

1. Remove toe grille.

2. Disconnect 12-pin connector from high voltage board.

3. Remove refrigerator door top hinge cover and unplug wire connector.

4. Remove ground wire screw.

5. With refrigerator door open, remove single screw mounting door closure to top of bottom hinge.

6. With refrigerator door closed, remove three top hinge screws and pull wiring harness through hinge.

7. Lift door about 3 inches to allow lower door closure to clear hinge pin.

8. Carefully rest bottom edge of door on protective pad wile removing hinge pin which press fits into refrigerator bottom hinge bracket.

NOTE: On electronic models when replacing bottom

door bushing, hinge pin, or door extract low voltage wiring from connector at high voltage board. The wiring colors and corresponding pin connector numbers are shown below.

#1 2

BLUE GRAYWHITE LT. BLUE

GREEN/YE LLOW

#8 SPACE IS OPEN

ORANGE

TAN VIOL ET PINK GRAY YELLOW

BLUE/WHITE

To replace the connector, cut the wire harness above the connector and splice wires to new connector end ensuring colors match as shown above.

Refrigerator Door Handle (Built-in and Electronic Models)

1. Remove top and bottom caps by pulling away from door handles.

2. Remove plastic insert by sliding insert up and out of door handle.

3. Remove seven mounting screws from handle and lift handle away from door.

NOTE: On electronic models, carefully disconnect

control ribbon connector from low voltage board.

Refrigerator or Freezer Handle (Free Standing Models)

1. Unsnap top and bottom door handle trim by carefully prying up under outside edge of trim to release trim from retainer.

NOTE: Be careful to catch trim pieces located between

trim strips and door handle.

2. Remove door handle by removing two screws, exposed after trim is removed.

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WARNING

Handle Side Door Trim Retainers

1. Remove door trim by prying up carefully under outside edge of retainer.

2. Remove phillips mounting screws.

Door Gasket

1. Remove door.

2. Place door face down on a protected surface with door handle extending beyond the edge of surface.

3. Lift gasket away from door and loosen all mounting screws.

4. Pull gasket out and away from door liner.

Inner Door Liner

1. Remove Door.

2. Place door face down on a protected surface with door handle extending beyond edge of surface.

Door Position to Remove Inner Door Liner

3. Lifting gasket away from the door, remove all mounting screws, retainers (freezer door only), and gasket.

Low Voltage Board

1. Remove door handle.

2. Remove four mounting screws holding circuit board to refrigerator door.

3 Tilt board and pull board from cavity.

4. Unplug connector from board by inserting flat blade screwdriver in either end of connector and pry apart.

NOTE: Do not try to unplug connector by pulling on wire

harness.

Ice and Water Cavity

1. Remove escutcheon by removing two phillips screws at bottom of escutcheon and lifting escutcheon off.

2. Remove electric mounting bracket by removing mounting screws at each side of plate.

3. Remove ten screws securing perimeter of cavity to door.

4. Pull out top of cavity slightly exposing where waterline held in notch by washer type clip.

5. Push electrical grommet back and out of cavity hole in left side of cavity.

6. Tip cavity out at top and lift slightly so cavity sump clears bottom edge of opening.

Cavity Heater

1. After removing cavity, unplug cavity heater from door harness.

2. Carefully peel cavity heater off back of cavity.

Electrical Mounting Bracket

1. Remove escutcheon by removing two phillips mounting screws at bottom of escutcheon and lifting escutcheon off.

2. Remove mounting screws at each side of plate.

3. Separate bracket from cover to access Ice Dispenser Switch, Water Dispenser Switch, Cavity Light Switch, Cavity heater Switch, Cube/Crushed Switch, and Cavity light bulb.

Water Actuator Arm

1. Remove escutcheon and electrical mounting bracket.

2. Remove two screws and two retainers.

3. In reassembly, return spring straddles arm and rides up against top section of arm.

Ice Actuator Arm

1. Remove escutcheon and electrical mounting bracket.

2. Remove two screws and the two retainers.

3. Slide arm down and out from under chute door while disconnecting door closure delay mechanism.

Door Closure Delay Mechanism (Ice and Water Models)

1. Remove one screw.

2. Disconnect from ice actuator arm and remove.

Chute Door (Ice and Water Models)

1. Remove escutcheon, electrical bracket, and ice actuator arm.

2. Remove two screws to remove chute door, spring, and hinge from cavity.

3. To separate chute door from hinge, remove pin.

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Disassembly

WARNING

Cabinet Components

Refrigerator Temperature Control

1. Remove control knobs (nonelectronic models).

2. Loosen bracket on bottom left of cover to allow cover to be rotated forward.

3. Pull bottom of cover out until it unsnaps. Continue tilting cover out until top tabs release and remove cover.

4. Remove insulation over top of damper.

5. Remove styrofoam filler piece from control body exposing two mounting screws.

6. Remove mounting screws to remove control.

Air Duct Gasket

Insulation

Control Kno bs

Freezer Control

Control Cover

Control Cover Bracket

Air Duct Gasket

Damper Front Gaske t

Da mper Gasket

Damper Control

Dampe r Co n tr o l Ins er t

Spacers

Air Duct Clamp

Thermistor

Spacer

Damper

Control Cover

Damper Front Gasket

Damper Control Insert

Gasket

Damper Control

Air Duct Clamp

Electronic Models Temperature Control

Freezer Temperature Control (Nonelectronic Models)

1. Remove control knobs.

2. Loosen brace on bottom left of cover to allow cover to be rotated forward.

3. Pull bottom of cover out until it unsnaps. Continue tilting cover out until top tabs release and remove cover.

4. Remove two control mounting screws.

5. Remove sealer from control capillary well.

NOTE: Replace sealer during reassembly.

6. Pull control out of bracket.

7. Disconnect wiring from rear of control.

8. Remove capillary from well and remove control.

Non-electronic Models Temperature Control

Refrigerator Light Switch

1. Remove two mounting bolts on rear corners of lens.

2. Remove two mounting bolts located on front of shield, behind trim piece.

3. Remove move two mounting bolts on rear of light shield and slide shield back until released.

4. Slide switch mounting plate back until released from refrigerator top.

5. Remove wiring to switch.

6. Press in on tab located on the opposite side of electrical tabs and push switch through mounting plate.

Freezer Light/Auger Motor Interlock Switch

1. Remove two mounting screws from plate.

2. Slide switch mounting plate back until released.

3. Remove wiring to switch.

4. Press in on tabs and push switch through mounting plate.

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WARNING

Refrigerator Light Lens and Light Bulbs

CAUTION

To avoid risk of burns, be sure bulb is cool before removing.

1. Remove two mounting bolts on rear corners of lens.

2. Loosen two mounting bolts on front of lens behind trim piece.

3. Slide lens back until it releases from mounting bolts.

NOTE: Bulbs are standard base screw in type 40-watt

appliance bulbs.

Refrigerator Light Socket

1. Remove two mounting bolts on rear corners of lens.

2. Loosen two mounting bolts on front of lens behind trim piece.

3. Slide lens back until it releases from mounting bolts.

4. Remove wiring to socket.

5. Socket snaps out of shield by pressing on two tabs on top and bottom of socket.

Freezer Light Bulb, Light Socket

CAUTION

To avoid risk of burns, be sure bulb is cool before removing.

1. Remove ice bucket (if applicable).

2. Remove lens top mounting screw and remove lens by lifting up.

NOTE: Bulbs are standard base screw in type 40-watt

appliance bulbs.

3. Remove two plate mounting screws from behind facade and pull facade and mounting plate away from freezer ceiling.

4. Disconnect wiring to socket.

5. Remove socket by pressing on tabs on either side of socket.

Center Mullion

Center mullion is not replaceable.

Freezer Wire Shelf and Shelf Retainers

1. Maneuver stops around retainers and pull wire shelves or baskets out from retainers.

2. Grasp retainer firmly and slide up until released.

Freezer Basket Slide Retainer

Remove two mounting screws and remove retainer.

Evaporator

Freezer Thermistor (Electronic Models)

1. Remove eight screws retaining assembly evaporator cover.

2. Remove leads.

3. Remove thermistor by removing 2 screws.

Freezer Evaporator Cover

1. Remove freezer shelves, freezer basket, ice service rack, and icemaker.

2. Remove 1/4" hex head mounting screws on evaporator cover.

3. Push ice maker electrical block through opening in panel. Remove panel.

Defrost Thermostat (Terminator)

1. Remove bottom rear freezer panel.

2. Unclip thermostat from outlet on evaporator coil.

3. Disconnect leads.

4. Slide clampt from around evaporator tubing and remove thermostat.

Evaporator Defrost Heater

1. Complete steps 1–3 of evaporator coil removal.

2. Tip bottom of evaporator coil out.

3. Remove 2 wire clips.

4. Slide heater down and out from coil.

5. Unplug heater leads.

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Disassembly

WARNING

Evaporator NOTE: Evaporator and heat exchanger must be

replaced as an assembly .

Reclaim refrigerant before proceeding with evaporator removal. To avoid refrigeration system contamination, do not leave refrigeration system or compressor open for more than 10 minutes.

1. Remove evaporator cover and thermistor, if necessary.

2. Remove one 1/4" hex head screw from left side of coil and 2 from right side.

3. Remove defrost thermostat.

4. Remove defrost heater by removing wire clips hold heater to bottom of evaporator coils.

5. Shield interior from heat source and unbraze suction tube at compressor.

6. Score and break capillary tube at drier.

7. Straighten heat exchanger and pull evaporator out of plastic clips holding it to back wall of unit. Pull evaporator and heat exchanger through front of refrigerator as a unit.

NOTE: If styrofoam block on outer case back wall is

damaged during evaporator removal, seal damaged area with mastic sealer.

Evaporator Fan Motor

1. Remove ice bucket and freezer shelves.

2. Remove freezer back panel.

3. Remove two 5/16" hex head screws from evaporator fan motor mounting bracket.

4. Maneuver motor/bracket from housing.

5. Remove lead and ground wires.

6. Remove two 1/4" hex head screws from brackets.

Fan Blade

Evaporator Fan Blade

1. See Evaporator Fan Motor steps 1–4

2. Pull fan blade off motor shaft. When replacing fan blade, 1/2" of motor shaft should extend through hub of fan blade.

Auger Motor (Ice and Water Models)

1. Remove ice bucket.

2. Remove left-handed locking nut from motor shaft.

3. Remove motor mounting backet cover by removing two mounting screws.

4. Remove four bolts securing motor to auger motor support and back motor out of bracket. Remove leads from motor.

Auger Moto r

Driver

Locking Nut

Capaci tor

Auger Moto r Support

Auger Moto r Cover

Auger Motor

Front Roller Assembly

Refrigerator can not be installed when replacing roller assembly.

1. Remove toe grille

2. Raise front of refrigerator 4" from floor.

3. Remove two hex head screws mounting roller brack housing.

4. Remove leveling bolt and disassemble housing from roller bracket assembly.

Fan Grommet

Fan Motor Bracket

Evaporator Fan

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Fan Motor

Fan Grommet

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Disassembly

WARNING

Rear Roller Assembly

1. Remove machine compartment cover.

2. Raise left or right side of refrigerator on 4” block.

3. Remove #27 torx bolt going up through rear rail and into bottom of cabinet foot.

4. Drop rail slightly and slide roller pin towards outside of cabinet and out of rail.

Water Valve

1. Remove machine compartment cover and heat exchanger cover on rear of unit.

2. Disconnect water supply.

3. Remove brass nuts at water valve inlet and outlet.

4. Pull copper tubing from water valve. Anti-kink springs are installed in platic tubing connecting to valve.

Water Valve

Brass Sleeve Nut

Plasti c Tube

Anti-kink Spring

Plate

Water Valve

5. Unplug wiring harness.

Water Tank (Ice and Water Models)

Before removing water tank have container available to catch contents of water tank.

1. Remove shelves and drawers in refrigerator and unsnap top of tank cover and remove cover. OR Remove four screws mounting machine compartment air baffle.

2. Remove water lines by loosening two B-nuts securing water lines to tank.

3. Remove two tank mounting screws at top of tank.

Shelf Support Ladders

1. Remove shelves

2. Remove four #15 torx screws for each ladder.

Machine Compartment

1. Remove machine compartment cover on rear of unit and heat exchanger cover.

Note: Always recover refrigerants before any sealed

system component repair or replacement. Replace drier when performing a sealed system repair with Amana drier.

2. Remove one bolt from left and one bolt from right of compressor base pan.

3. Pull compressor base pan slowing towards rear reforming tubing carefully as necessary to avoid kinking and pinching.

4. Pull pan out a maximum of approximately 8 inches from rear. This will allow compressor to be removed, leak checking of all condenser joints, and/or replacement or cleaning of condensate pan. Pulling pan out more than 8 inches will drop base pan off front glide rail.

Condensate Drain Pan (20 Cubic Foot Models Only)

Before removing drain pan, have towels ready to absorb condensation.

1. Remove toe grille.

2. Pull pan forward.

Condensate Drain Pan (All Other Models)

1. Remove machine compartment cover on rear of unit and heat exchanger cover.

2. Remove one bolt from left and one bolt from right of compressor base pan.

3. Pull compressor base pan slowing towards rear reforming tubing carefully as necessary to avoid kinking and pinching.

4. Pull pan out a maximum of approximately 8 inches from rear. Reform tubing as necessary to avoid kinking and pinching.

5. Condensate drain pan clips into place on top of condenser. Release from tabs on condenser by pulling drain pan up.

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WARNING

Compressor

1. See

Machine Compartment, Condenser,

Condenser Fan Access.

Note: Always replace drier when repairing refrigeration

system. Wear eye protection.

2. See

3. Remove two screws securing condenser fan

4. Unclip machine compartment wire harness from

5. Capture refrigerant charge.

6. Remove four 7/16" hex head shoulder bolts

7. Unbraze suction and discharge tubing from

8. Remove ground wire screw to compressor.

9. Disconnect electrical leads at overload and relay.

Low Voltage Board

1. See

Overload and Relay

shroud to outer case back, if necessary.

condenser fan shroud and drier/filter from its metal clip.

mounting compressor to machine compartment floor.

compressor.

Low and High Voltage Board and Showroom

Switch Access.

2. Remove 4 Phillips screws.

3. Disconnect edge connector from right edge of board.

4. Take readings at low voltage board.

High Voltage Board

1. Remove toe grille.

NOTE: The high voltage board is in the high voltage

board box mounting on the side of condenser on 20 cubic foot models and on front of condenser on 27 cubic foot models.

2. Remove the mounting screw holding high voltage board cover to chassis. Mounting screw on 20 cubic foot models is at front of mounting box. Mounting screw on 27 cubic foot models is on right of mounting box.

3. Slide box foward (20 cubic foot) or to right until box rear clip disengages from condenser.

4. Pull box out front of unit.

5. Carefully, remove wiring and harness from board.

6. Transfer wiring from old board to replacement board.

7. Remove mounting screws securing high voltage board to box.

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Power Switch (Electronic Models Only)

Power switch at front of high voltage box interrupts circuit to high voltage board.

1. See

2. Remove two screws mounting protective flap and

3. Disconnect leads from switch.

Compressor Run Capacitor (Fan Shroud Mounted)

1. Remove compressor compartment rear cover and

2. Remove two screws securing condenser fan

3. Unclip machines compartment wire harness from

4. Remove one bolt from left and one bolt from right

5. Pull compressor base pan slowing towards rear

6. Pull pan out a maximum of approximately 8 inches

7. Disconnect wiring to capacitor.

High Voltage Box

switch to high voltage box.

heat exchanger cover.

shroud to out case back.

condenser fan shroud and unclip drier.

of compressor base pan.

reforming tubing carefully as necessary to avoid kinking and pinching.

from rear. This will allow compressor to be removed, leak checking of all condenser joints, and/or replacement or cleaning of condensate pan. Pulling pan out more than 8 inches will drop base pan off front glide rail.

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, discharge capacitor before handling.

8. Remove nut securing capacitor to shroud and remove capacitor.

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WARNING

Compressor Run Capacitor (Control Housing Mounted)

1. Remove toe grille.

2. Remove mounting screw securing timer/capacitor housing to conenser.

3. Remove top from housing by removing screw securing top to housing.

4. Disconnect wiring to capacitor.

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, discharge capacitor before handling.

5. Remove nut securing capitor to housing and remove capacitor.

Overload and Relay

1. See

2. Remove bale strap from compressor terminal

3. Remove electrical leads from overload and relay.

4. Pull overload lead off compressor common termal

Condenser Fan Blade

1. See

2. Remove nut from motor shaft.

3. Remove fan blade. Replace rubber washer behind

Condenser Fan Motor

1. See

2. Remove compressor electrical cover and remove

3. Remove three hex head screws mounting motor to

Compressor, Condenser, Condenser Fan

Access.

cover and remove cover.

and pull relay off compressor start and run terminals.

Compressor, Condenser, Condenser Fan

Access.

fan blade when reassembling.

Condenser Fan Blade

both motor leads from overload and relay and ground wires.

brackets.

Condenser

1. See

2. See

Note: Condenser is only available as assembly with

Drain Tube

1. Remove machine compartment rear cover and heat

2. Remove two screws securing condenser fan

3. Unclip machine compartment wire harness from

4. Remove one bolt from left and one bolt from right

5. Slide compressor compartment out rear of unit

6. Remove “P” clamps attaching drain tube to the

7. Pull drain tube off nipple in machine compartment

Compressor, Condenser, Condenser Fan

Access.

Condenser Fan Motor,

base pan.

exchanger cover.

shroud to outer case back, if necessary.

condenser fan shroud. Unclip drier.

side of compressor compartment pan.

approximately 3 inches.

ceiling of machine compartment.

ceiling.

steps 1-3.

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Ice Maker

Operation

When the thermostat has sensed temperature 17° ± 3° F. (-8.3° ± 1.5° C.), the thermostat closes. The current now has a path through the thermostat to the motor (see wiring diagram). The motor is linked with the drive gear. From the module, there are copper contacts that ride on copper strips on backside of drive gear. As the drive gear rotates, these contacts will make or break a circuit (tract) to the copper strips to operate the ice maker.

The design of the ice maker allows all of the components to be tested without removing the ice maker or moving the refrigerator away from the wall to access the water valve.

Remove the cover and you will see the test points identified on the module.

N = Neutral side of line M = Motor connection H = Heater Connection T = Thermostat connection L = L1 side of line V = Water valve connection

NOTE: Read this section completely before doing any testing or adjusting.

The test holes are identified as

N, M, V,

etc.

Specifications

Mold Heater -185 Watts, 264 Ohms Thermostat -Close 17 ± 3°F. (-8 ± 1°C.) (Bimetal) Opens 32° ± 3°F. (0°± 1°C.) Water Fill -140 cc, 7.5 Sec. Motor Cycle - Stamped in Circuit, Plug in Connec-

tors, One Revolution of blades take three minutes plug stall time on ice. (Eject and Water Fill)

Testing Procedures

Ice maker plugged into power, shut-off arm down, freezer cold

1. Test point L and N will verify 120 volts to Ice maker module. Make sure test probes go into test points 1/2 inch (1.25 cm).

2. Test points T and H will verify the bimetal thermostat is open or closed

Short T and H with an insulated piece of wire to run motor. If the motor doesn't run, replace module assembly.

If the motor runs, replace the bimetal thermostat.

3. Leave the jumper in for half of a revolution, touch the heater mold. If the mold feels warm, the heater is working properly.

Remove jumper and the water valve will be energized in last half of revolution providing mold heater has not failed.

(Make sure the freezer temperature is cold enough to close the bimetal thermostat.)

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Damage to ice maker can result if any other contacts are shorted together other than those specified.

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(POWER T O ICE MAKER)

VOLT AGE

Ice Maker

Shunt Connection

A wire shunt made from an insulated piece of 14gauge wire with the ends stripped back about 5/8 inch (1.6 cm).

MODULE OHMMETER CHECKS

(NO POWER TO ICE MAKER & EJECTOR

BLADES IN END OF CYCLE POSITION)

TEST POINTS COMPONENT

L - H MOLD HEATER

L - M MOTOR

MODULE VOLTAGE CHECKS WITH METER OR TEST LIGHT

MODULE

POSITION

ATTACHED TO

SUPPORT

SEPARATED

FROM HEATER

OHMS

264

16,100

Module, Motor, and Support Assembly

Insert phillips driver in access ports in module. Loosen both screws. Disconnect shut-off arm. Pull mold from support assembly. To remove module only, remove three phillips screws and pull module out of housing.

TEST P OINTS COMPONENT

LIN E

0 VOLT S

L - N M ODULE P OWER OK NO POWER

T - H BIME T AL OP E N CLOS E D

L - H HE AT E R ON OFF L - M MOT OR ON OF F N - V WATER VALVE ON OFF

Disassembly Procedures

Cover

Pull water adjustment knob first and snap off cover. Note knob position and reinstall in same position for same water fill.

To avoid possible electrical shock always turn off power before beginning any disassembly.

Shut-Off Arm

Pull out from white bushing. Reinsert to full depth. Follow steps 1, 2, and 3 below.

1. Push arm into center slot in bushing bottom out.

Into Bushing

Water adjustmet knob location (not on all models)

3. Arm should be inside housing edge.

Shut-off arm Down po sit io n

Fill cup

2. Push arm through f ill cup flange hole past notch

Module and Heater Assembly

Remove module and support assembly. Install on new mold and heater assembly.

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Fill Cup

Remove module and support assembly. Remove ejector blades and shut-off arm. Pull fill cup from mold.

Ejector Blades or Stripper

Remove module and support assembly. When reinstalling ejector blades, realign "D" coupling with module cam.

Rotating blades or drive gear will ruin main assembly.

There are several switches which will jam if manually turned counterclockwise and gears will be destroyed if turned clockwise. To advance the ice maker into the cycle, use a jumper to bridge H to R and unless the motor is defective, it will run. (The shut-off arm must be in the on position.)

NOTE: There are several slotted shafts on the motor assembly board. Do not under any circumstances insert a screwdriver and attempt to turn these shafts. The slots are to permit assembly only.

NOTE: There are not repairable or replaceable components in the module. Unless you are replacing the module, there should be no need to remove it when diagnosing or repairing the ice maker.

Accessing Control box

To remove motor and contact assembly from control box, take out three screws (arrows) and pull free after disconnecting shut-off arm.

Mold and Heat er Scr ew Ac cess Ports

Water valve

energized

7.5 seconds 140cc fill

about 11:00

o'clock

Thermo st at

opens in this

range of

rotation then

heater is off

Ejector blade stop position

(about 1: 30 o'c lo ck

6:00 o'c l ock

posit i o n

Start position:

thermostat closes,

motor on,

heater on

Ejector stall on ice,

Motor on (30 s econds

to 5 minutes) abo ut

4:00 o'c l ock

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Ice Maker

Water Fill Adjustment

Turning the water level adjustment screw will move the contact in its relationship with the contact ring segment. This causes the contact to vary time the water valve is energized, since the contact ring is tapered at the end of the fill time.

Turning screw clockwise decreases fill; counterclockwise increase fill amount.

1/2 turn equals 20 cc or 1.2 seconds Full turn equals 40 cc or 2.4 seconds

Temperature Problems

Temperatures in freezer section which average above the normal 0° ±2°F (-18°±1°C) will slow production of ice. Complaints of inadequate crescent production may be corrected by simply setting the freezer to a colder temperature. The thermostat cycling temperature in the 1-revolution ice maker is 17° ± 3°F (-8° ±1°C). Obviously, the ice will be well frozen when these temperatures are achieved but cycling time will be slowed if freezer temperature is not cold enough to achieve these mode temperatures easily.

NOTE: Only the thermostat, mold, with heater and wiring harness, are replaceable. Any other failure (including the motor) requires replacement of the module assembly. The service replaceable mold assembly comes with a new mold heater installed.

External plastic parts are also replaceable. A failed mold heater requires complete replacement of

the mold and mold heater assembly.

Maximum adjustment is one full turn either direction. Additional rotation could damage module.

Servicing Thermostat

The thermostat can be removed and replaced having been diagnosed as inoperative. Remove control box

If water valve adjustment screw falls out, just put it

from mold by taking out two phillips screws.

back in and align the hole in the hole as shown.

Water Adjust m ent Area

Pull (front of Black Housing) free of the mold, and see the thermostat on mold side.

Whe n small hole i s centered i n l ar ger hol e , t he w at er fill adjustment is for 7.5 seconds fill time (normal).

Water Problems

Water quality can cause ice makers to fail, or produce unacceptable cubes. If mineral content or sand is a problem, the screen in the fill valve can restrict, or a particle of sand can keep the valve from seating properly. Results will be small crescents (or no ice) or flooding of the ice container if the water valve does not close. Where required, install the ASAP grandular activated carbon, odor, tastes, and sediment filter, part number R0183114.

Mineral contact can also lime up the mold, causing wicking of water over the mold and poor cube release. Silicone is applied at the upper edges, around fill cup and stripper.

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Using needle nose pliers, grasp one of the thermostat clips and pull out. Press in new thermostat, making sure pins are properly indexed. Using this procedure, it is not necessary to remove the electrical assembly.

If replacing the module, transfer the clips to the new mold support. (Use new thermal bonding material.)

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Ice Maker

Servicing Wire Harness

To remove wiring harness, depress retaining tab and pull plug free.

To avoid property damage, always test for water leaks after repair or replacement of the water valve. Do not over tighten connection to household water supply.

Wiring Harness

A one-time thermal fuse micro device 170° F is incorporated into the ice maker wiring harness to protect the plastic liner from melting if the ice maker should overheat. The thermal fuse is spliced into the red wire of the ice maker harness. The thermal fuse is a 170° F (78° C) nonresettable fuse. A "No Ice" complaint could be caused by excessive heat. Replacing only the wiring harness will only temporarily solve the problem. The ice maker thermostats should also be replaced

Dual Water Valve

The dual water valve has two solenoids. When the tan encapsulated solenoid is energized the amount of water allowed to enter ice maker mold is directly proportional to the length of time the water valve switch is held closed by the timing cam.

Inside the valve is a flow washer which acts as a water pressure regulator. Proper ice maker fill is 140 cc ± 10cc at 7.5 seconds of water fill at an inlet pressure ranging from 20 to 120 PSI (1.4 to 8.2 bar).

When the light blue encapsulated solenoid is energized water flows through the coiled water tank to the cavity spickett.

The water flow rate is to be 1.7 to 3.5 liter per minute with 20 to 120 PSI (1.4 to 8.2 bar) pressure drop across valve.

The valve also incorporates a 80 mesh screen water strainer.

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Ice Maker Troubleshooting Chart

I. N O ICE/ LOW ICE PRO DUCTION

1. Freezer not cold enough 1. Adjust Freezer or Repair Freezer

2. Broken Locking Tab on Vertical Cam 2. Change Ice M aker Module

3. Module Shut-Off Switch And Contacts Shorted & Burned 3. Change Ice Maker Modul e

4. Motor Stalled or Stripped 4. Change Ice Maker Modul e

5. Check Ejector Position A. Park (2:30 Ejector Position) 1 Contaminated M odul e (No run w hen jumped

through "T" an d "H" probe h ol es) 2 Open/Missin g T h ermostat 2. Install or Replace Themostat (Apply Fresh Alumilastic) 3 No Power To I cemaker (Harness) 3. Trace Power to Determine Discontinui ty 4 Jammed Cubes (Notice size of Cube, Hol low?) 4. Unjam Cube, Check Fill Tube & Fill-Cup Assembly 5 Little or No Water to Ice Maker (Note Cube Size)

a. Frozen Fill Tube (Leaky Water Valve) a. Change Ice Maker Valve

b. Kinked Water Line b. Un-Kink Line, Check for Weak Spots

c. Obstructed Water Line to Ice Maker or

Refrigerator d. Clogged Water Valv e d. Change Water Valv e e. No Power to Water Valve e. Trace Power to Determine Discontinui ty f. Low Water Pressure (NOTE: Jump Cycle

through "T" & "H" Probe holes for 10 Sec. ,

Th en Re move Ju mpers)

Catch Water in Glass g. Open Heater Circuit g. Change Mol d and Heater Assembly h. Closed Thermostat h. Change Th ermostat i. Damaged Heater Tulips on Modul e i. Change M odu le

1. Change Ice Maker Modul e

c. Water Line Must Be Cleared

f. Water Pressure Must Be Increased (20 -120 psi) (1.4 -

8.2 bar) Should be About 140 cc's

j. Heater Pins Too Short - Not Contacting

Modu l e

6 Bail Shut-off Arm In Vacation Mode - No Ice 6. Lower Bail Shut-off Arm To Begin Cycle 7 Bail Shut-off Arm Binds When Raised or Lowered

a. Water/Ice in Actuator/Housing Hole a. Remove Module, Dry Actu ator and Housin g Hole b. Housing Hole Small or Burred b. Repair or Replace Ice Maker c. Actuator O.D. Large or Burred c. Replace Ice M aker Modul e d. Module Housing Damaged d. Replace Ice Maker Modu le e. Bail Shut-off Arm Misformed e. Replace Bail Shut-off Arm

8 Little/No Alumilastic on Thermostat 8. Apply Fresh Coat of Alumilastic to Thermostat 9 Housin g to Mol d Screws Not Seated 9. Tighten Two Screws With Phillips Driver (20-26 In.lb)

10 Heater Not Staked In Mold 10 Replace Mold/Heater Assembly, Apply fresh Coat of

11 Wrong Heater Temperatu re 11 Replace Mold/Heater Assembly, Apply fresh Coat of

12 Broken S/O Lever (Mislocated Shut-Off Switch) 12 Replace Ice Maker Module

j. Change M old/Heater Assembly

(22.8 - 29.6 cm/kg)

Alumilastic

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Ice Maker Troubleshooting Chart

I. NO ICE/LOW ICE PRODUCTION (cont.)

5. Check Ejector Position (cont) B. 3:00 Ejector Position

Contamination 1. Replace Ice Maker Module

Cube Jammed (Notice Size of Cube, Hollow?) 2. Un-Jam Cubes

Ice Maker or Refrigerator Not Level 3. Level as Needed

No Power To Ice Maker 4. Trace Power to Determine Discontinuit

Excessive Water-Fill Volume (Large Cubes) 5. Adj. Volume Screw on Module, Change Water Valve or

Rack of Cubes Fell Back Into Mold Durin

Ejection

C. 4:00 Ejector Position

Contamination 1. Change Ice Maker Module

Thermostat out of calibration 2. Change Out Thermostat, Apply Fresh Coat Of Alumilastic

Open Heater Circuit (Motor Should be Oscillatin

Little/No Alumilastic on Thermostat 4. Apply Fresh Coat Of Alumilastic

Heater Not Staked In Mold 5. Change Mold/Heater Assy, Apply Fresh Coat Of

Broken Locking Tabs on Vertical Cam 6. Change Module

6. D. 6:00 Ejector Position

Contamination 1. Change Ice Maker Module

Hollow Cubes 2. Refer to Section III, "Hollow Cubes"

Insufficient Water To Ice Maker, Small Cubes 3. Refer to Section III, "Hollow Cubes"

3. E. 7:30 Ejector Position

Contamination (Motor Will Not Oscillate) 1. Change Ice Maker Module

Bail Arm Stuck in Ice or Obstructed 2. Remove Obstruction, Replace Ice Maker Module

Pac-Man Cubes (Cubes not formed properly) 3. Un-Jam Unit, Check Fill Cup And Fill Tube Assy.

3. F. 9:00 Ejector Position

)

Lower Pressure

6. Install New Fill Cup, Check Fill Tube Assy.

3. Change Mold/Heater Assy, Apply Fresh Coat Of Alumilastic

Alumilastic

Contamination 5. Change Ice Maker Module

1. Cube Frozen to Fill Cup or Mold 5. Un-Jam Unit, Install New Fill Cup and Module

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Ice Maker Troubleshooting Chart

II. OVER PRODUCTION OF ICE

1. Bail Shut-off Arm Not in Actuator 1. Replace Bail Shut-off Arm in Actuator, Note for Loose

2. Misformed Bail Shut-off Arm 2. Replace Bail Shut-off Arm

3. Shut-Off Lever Broken or Bypassing Vertical Cam 3. Replace Ice Maker Module

4. Broken Module Actuator 4. Replace Ice Maker Module

III. HOLLOW ICE CUBES

1. Water Fill Volume Too Low 1. Adj. Screw On Module, Clear Water Path Or Change

2. Improper Freezer Air-Flow 2. Re-Direct Air Flow Away from Ice Maker Thermostat

3. Thermostat Out Of Calibration 3. Change Thermostat, Apply Fresh Alumilastic

IV. FLOODING OR ICE SLABS IN BUCKET OR FREEZER

1. Thermostat Out Of Calibration 1. Change Thermostat, Apply Fresh Alumilastic

2. Jammed Cube Stalled In Water-Fill Cycle 2. Remove Cube, Determine Reason For Stall

3. Leaky Water Valve 3. Change Water Valve

4. Fill Volume of Water Valve Excessive 4. Change Water Valve

5. Motor Stalled In Water-Fill Cycle (12:00 Ejector Position) 5. Change Ice Maker Module

6. Contaminated Module 6. Change Ice Maker Module

Fit

Water Valve

7. Refrigerator or Ice Maker Not Level 7. Level As Necessar

8. Excessive Water Pressure 8. Lower Water Pressure (20-120 psi) (1.4 - 8.2 bar)

9. Module Shut-Off Switch and Contacts Shorted And Burned

10. Broken Locking Tab On Verticle Cam (Stalled in Waterfill)

11. Fill-Tube Not Properly Located In Fill Cup 11 Reposition Fill Tube

12. Fill Cup Water Opening Flashed Over/Plugged 12 Change Fill Cup

13. Cubes Fell Over Back Of Ice Maker, Melting Into Freezer

9. Change Ice Maker Module

10 Change Ice Maker Module

13 Install New Fill Cup

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HGK300 Black Handle and Toe Grille Kit Installation Instructions

Introduction

RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION

Caution

To avoid personal injury and property damage, observe all safety instructions.

Read entire manual before installing kit. Confirm all parts listed are included in kit. If parts are missing, contact source from whom kit was purchased.

Important:

• Mechanical experience is required to install trim kit.

• If unable to solve a problem during installation, contact source from whom kit was purchased.

Procedure

Caution

To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.

Caution

To avoid personal injury, protect hands and arms. Trim pieces may have sharp edges.

Important: Save all screws and reuse in original location.

1. Remove upper and lower handle trim from both doors by grasping trim along inside edge of door and pulling forward. Remove inserts above and below each handle.

Parts List

Description Qty

Toe Grille Top Trim, Freezer Door Center Trim, Freezer Door (Dispenser Models) Bottom Trim, Freezer Door Top Trim, Refrigerator Door Center Trim, Refrigerator and Freezer Door Bottom Trim, Refrigerator Door Door Handle Black Handle Insert Black Handle Insert Door Stop Toe Grille Clip Installation Instructions

1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1

2. Remove door handles by removing screws.

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3. Dispenser Models Remove crushed/cubed ice switch cover on dispenser by pulling forward. Remove screws from bottom of dispenser cover. Release bottom clips on dispenser cover by placing taped edge of putty knife underneath cover and pulling out. Release top clips by holding bottom of dispenser cover out and sliding up.

4. Non Dispenser Models Remove center trim by grasping trim along inside edge of door and pulling forward.

Dispenser Models

Remove center trim on refrigerator door by grasping trim along inside edge of door and pulling forward. Remove center trim on freezer door by removing screws.

5. Non Dispenser Models Install new black center trim by snapping in place.

Dispenser Models

Install new black center trim on refrigerator door by snapping in place. Install new black center trim on freezer door by placing trim on door. Insert and tighten screws.

Important: One piece of center trim will not be used.

6. Dispenser Models Replace dispenser cover by snapping in place. Insert and tighten screws. Replace switch by snapping in place.

7. Install new black handles by placing handles on refrigerator. Insert and tighten screws.

8. Place new black inserts above each handle. Install new black trim above each handle by snapping in place. Hold new black inserts below each handle. Install new black trim below each handle by snapping in place.

9. Remove toe grille by pulling forward. Install new black toe grille by inserting clips in holes and snapping in.

10. Remove door stops by removing screws. Install new black door stops by placing door stops on doors. Insert and tighten screws.

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DS18 and DS22 1/4" Trim Kits Installation Instructions

Introduction

RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION

Caution

To avoid personal injury and property damage, observe all safety instructions.

W ARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before installing kit. After installing kit, reconnect power.

Caution

To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.

Caution

To avoid personal injury, protect hands and arms. Trim pieces may have sharp edges.

Included in this kit are trim pieces for installing 1/4 inch (6 millimeter) decorator panels. Read entire manual before installing panels. Confirm all parts listed are included in kit. If parts are missing, contact source from whom kit was purchased.

Decorator Panel Dimensions

Listed below are required height x width dimensions for decorator panels. Panels are not supplied with this kit and can be purchased locally .

Caution

To avoid personal injury or property damage, refrigerator panels should not weigh more than 30 pounds (14 kilograms) and freezer panels should not weigh more than 15 pounds (7 kilogtrams).

19 cubic foot Panel Dimensions Without Dispenser

Refrigerator Door 61 15/16" x 15 13/32"

(1573 mm x 391 mm)

Freezer Door 61 15/16" x 13 1/2"

(1573 mm x 343 mm)

With Dispenser

Refrigerator Door 61 15/16" x 15 13/32"

(1573 mm x 391 mm)

Upper Freezer Door 17 1/4" x 13 1/2"

(438 mm x 343 mm)

Lower Freezer Door 31 13/16" x 13 1/2"

(808 mm x 343 mm)

20, 22, 25 cubic foot Panel Dimensions Without Dispenser

Refrigerator Door 61 15/16" x 19 5/32"

(1573 mm x 487 mm)

Freezer Door 61 15/16" x 13 1/2"

(1573 mm x 343 mm)

With Dispenser

Refrigerator Door 61 15/16" x 19 5/32"

(1573 mm x 487 mm)

Upper Freezer Door 17 1/4" x 13 1/2"

(438 mm x 343 mm)

Lower Freezer Door 31 13/16" x 13 1/2"

(808 mm x 343 mm)

Important

• Mechanical experience is required to install trim kit.

• Depending on installer’s knowledge and skill, installation can take from one to three hours.

• Transfer food to an alternate cooling source. Check refrigerator warranty certificate for specific coverage. Warranty does not cover food loss.

• Ensure trim pieces adhere properly by confirming surfaces are clean, dry and free of adhesive residue.

• If unable to solve a problem during installation, contact source from whom kit was purchased.

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Parts List

Item Description Qty Length

1 Side Trim, Refrigerator

and Freezer Door

Bottom Trim, Refrigerator Door

Bottom Trim, Freezer Door

Top Trim, Refrigerator Door

5 Top Trim, Freezer Door 1 X X X X X X 6

Top Trim, Dispenser

Bottom Trim, Dispenser

Panel Trim, Refrigerator and Freezer Door

Panel Trim, Lower Ice and Water Freezer Door

Panel Trim, Upper Ice and Water Freezer Door

2 X X X X X X

1 X X X X X X

1 13 7/8" X X X X X X 1 13 9/16" X X X X X X

2 61 29/32" X X X X X X

1 32 1/8" X X X X X X

1 17 7/32" X X X X X X

DS18E

Black

DS18L

Almond

DS18S

Satin

DS18W

White

DS22E

Black

DS22S

Satin

Screw, Bottom Trim

Spacer, Refrigerator Door Bottom Trim

Spacer, Freezer Door Bottom Trim

Installation Instructions

Procedure

5 X X X X X X

1 X X X X X X

1 X X X X X X 1 X X X X X X

2. Remove top hinge covers by removing screws. Trace around top hinges with a pencil. This helps

Caution

To avoid personal injury or property damage, two people should remove and rehang each door.

alignment when reassembling. On dispenser models, unplug top hinge wire connectors. Remove top hinge screws.

3. Remove tape from refrigerator door . Grasp

Caution

To avoid personal injury or property damage, temporarily tape doors shut.

refrigerator door securely and lift up while opening. This will free door from bottom hinge pin. Top hinge may come off door .

4. Remove toe grille by pulling forward.

Important

Save all screws and reuse in original location.

1. Tape doors shut using masking tape.

To avoid property damage, drain water from water tube

Caution

into small bucket.

W ARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, green ground wire must

5. Dispenser Models Loosen water tube clamp screw. Loosen plastic water tube union nut. Gently pull water tube away from union nut and through tube clamp.

remain attached to hinge.

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6. Remove tape from freezer door . Grasp freezer door securely and lift up while opening. This will free door from bottom hinge pin. On dispenser models, plastic water tube must slide through slot in bottom door hinge as door is raised.

7. Remove door stops by removing screws. Install spacer and bottom trim by placing spacer and trim on bottom of doors. Insert and tighten bottom trim screws (Item #1 1). Replace door stops by placing door stops on bottom of doors. Insert and tighten screws.

11. Install top door trim. There may be some interference between top trim and top handle trim. If there is interference, complete the following steps:

• Remove upper and lower handle trim from both doors by grasping trim along inside edge of trim and pulling forward.

• Remove inserts above and below each handle. Discard inserts.

• Replace upper and lower handle trim by snapping in place. Confirm trim is flush with handle.

8. Rehang doors by positioning bottom sockets onto bottom door hinge pins. Position so doors are flush with side of refrigerator cabinet. Handle side of doors should be approximately 1/8 inch (3.2 millimeters) higher than hinge side of doors. Doors will settle when loaded with food. On dispenser models, when replacing freezer door , thread water tube through hinge pin then water tube clamp.

Caution

To avoid personal injury or property damage, temporarily tape doors shut.

9. Tape doors shut using masking tape.

10. Replace top hinges by placing top hinges on refrigerator. Insert and tighten screws. On dispenser models, reconnect top hinge wire connectors by snapping together. Replace top hinge covers by placing hinge covers over hinges. On dispenser models, carefully place wires under cover to avoid pinching wires. Insert and tighten screws.

W ARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, green ground wire must be attached to freezer door hinge.

Important: Permanent, double-sided tape is used to

attach some trim pieces to refrigerator. Before removing paper backing, check placement of trim pieces on refrigerator. Trim pieces may be damaged if adjustment or removal is attempted after installation.

Peel off 1 1/2 inches (38 millimeters) of backing. Place trim firmly against inside of door and against back of door . After checking placement, peel off backing and press into place.

12. Non Dispenser Models Remove nameplate by placing putty knife covered with masking tape under nameplate and pulling forward. Discard nameplate.

Important

Confirm front surface of decorator door panels and trim are facing forward when installing trim.

Refrigerator Door

13. Install panel trim (Item #8) by placing trim at an angle on left edge of refrigerator door panel. Press trim onto panel. Center trim on side of panel.

Freezer Door -- Non Dispenser Models

14. Install panel trim (Item #8) by placing trim at an angle on right edge of freezer door panel. Press trim onto panel. Center trim on side of panel.

Freezer Door -- Dispenser Models

15. Install top dispenser trim (Item #6) by placing trim at an angle on bottom edge of upper freezer panel. Press trim onto panel. Install upper ice and water freezer door panel trim (Item #10) by placing trim on right edge of upper freezer panel. Press trim onto panel. Trim pieces must overlap at the corner.

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16. Install bottom dispenser trim (Item #7) by placing trim at an angle on top edge of lower freezer panel. Press trim onto panel. Install lower ice and water freezer door panel trim (Item #9) by placing trim on right edge of lower freezer panel. Press trim onto panel. Trim pieces must overlap at the corner.

Caution

To prevent property damage, place masking tape on back of panel at each corner. Tape prevents panel from damaging doors.

17. Place masking tape on back of panels at each corner.

18. Slide decorator door panels into place under handle trim until panels are secure.

19. Install side door trim by peeling off 1 1/2 inches (38 millimeters) of backing. Place trim against top corner of refrigerator cabinet over edge of top trim. After checking placement, peel off backing and press into place. Place side door trim over edge of bottom trim.

20. Push water tube into plastic union nut and tighten union nut by hand. Gently pull on tube to confirm nut is tight. Tighten water tube clamp screw.

Caution

To avoid property damage, confirm water tube union nut is secure and check for leaks before replacing toe grille.

21. Replace toe grille by inserting clips in holes and snapping in.

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DS19, DS20 and DS21 1/16" Trim Kits with 1/4" Retainers Installation Instructions

Introduction

Decorator Panel Dimensions

Listed below are required height x width dimensions for decorator panels. Panels are not supplied with this kit and can be purchased locally .

Caution

To avoid personal injury or property damage, refrigerator panels should not weigh more than 30 pounds (14 kilograms) and freezer panels should not weigh more than 15 pounds (7 kilograms).

RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION

Caution

To avoid personal injury and property damage, observe all safety instructions.

W ARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before installing kit. After installing kit, reconnect power.

Caution

To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.

Caution

To avoid personal injury, protect hands and arms. Trim pieces may have sharp edges.

Read entire manual before installing kit. Confirm all parts listed are included in kit. If parts are missing, contact source from whom kit was purchased.

Important

• Mechanical experience is required to install trim kit.

• Depending on installer’s knowledge and skill,

installation can take from one to three hours.

• Transfer food to an alternate cooling source. Check refrigerator warranty certificate for specific coverage. Warranty does not cover food loss.

• Ensure trim pieces adhere properly by confirming surfaces are clean, dry and free of adhesive residue.

• If unable to solve a problem during installation, contact source from whom kit was purchased.

21 cubic foot 1/16" (2 mm) Panel Dimensions Without Dispenser

Refrigerator Door 61 7/8" x 15 13/16"

(1572 mm x 402 mm)

Freezer Door 61 7/8" x 13 15/16"

(1572 mm x 354 mm)

With Dispenser

Refrigerator Door 61 7/8" x 15 13/16"

(1572 mm x 402 mm)

Upper Freezer Door 17 9/16" x 13 15/16"

(446 mm x 354 mm)

Lower Freezer Door 32 3/16" x 13 15/16"

(818 mm x 354 mm)

21 cubic foot 1/4" (6 mm) Panel Dimensions Without Dispenser

Refrigerator Door 61 1/4" x 15 3/16"

(1556 mm x 386 mm)

Freezer Door 61 1/4" x 13 5/16"

(1556 mm x 338 mm)

With Dispenser

Refrigerator Door 61 1/4" x 15 3/16"

(1556 mm x 386 mm)

Upper Freezer Door 16 7/8" x 13 5/16"

(429 mm x 338 mm)

Lower Freezer Door 31 3/8" x 13 5/16"

27 cubic foot 1/16" (2 mm) Panel Dimensions Non Electronic

Refrigerator Door 61 7/8" x 19 9/16" Upper Freezer Door 17 9/16" x 13 15/16" Lower Freezer Door 32 3/16" x 13 15/16"

Electronic

Refrigerator Door 61 7/8" x 17 3/4" Upper Freezer Door 17 9/16" x 13 15/16" Lower Freezer Door 32 3/16" x 13 15/16"

(797 mm x 338 mm)

(1572 mm x 497 mm) (446 mm x 354 mm) (818 mm x 354 mm)

(1572 mm x 451 mm) (446 mm x 354 mm)

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(818 mm x 354 mm)

27 cubic foot 1/4" (6 mm) Panel Dimensions Non Electronic

Refrigerator Door 61 1/4" x 18 15/16"

(1556 mm x 481 mm)

Upper Freezer Door 16 7/8" x 13 5/16"

(429 mm x 338 mm)

Lower Freezer Door 31 3/8" x 13 5/16"

(797 mm x 338 mm)

Electronic

Refrigerator Door 61 1/4" x 17 3/8"

(1556 mm x 441 mm)

Upper Freezer Door 16 7/8" x 13 9/16"

(429 mm x 344 mm)

Lower Freezer Door 31 3/8" x 13 9/16"

(797 mm x 344 mm)

27 cubic foot 1/16" (2 mm) Panel Dimensions Non Electronic

Refrigerator Door 61 7/8" x 19 9/16"

(1572 mm x 497 mm)

Upper Freezer Door 17 9/16" x 13 15/16"

(446 mm x 354 mm)

Lower Freezer Door 32 3/16" x 13 15/16"

(818 mm x 354 mm)

Electronic

Refrigerator Door 61 7/8" x 17 3/4"

(1572 mm x 451 mm)

Upper Freezer Door 17 9/16" x 13 15/16"

(446 mm x 354 mm)

Lower Freezer Door 32 3/16" x 13 15/16"

(818 mm x 354 mm)

27 cubic foot 1/4" (6 mm) Panel Dimensions Non Electronic

Refrigerator Door 61 1/4" x 18 15/16"

(1556 mm x 481 mm)

Upper Freezer Door 16 7/8" x 13 5/16"

(429 mm x 338 mm)

Lower Freezer Door 31 3/8" x 13 5/16"

(797 mm x 338 mm)

Electronic

Refrigerator Door 61 1/4" x 17 3/8"

(1556 mm x 441 mm)

Upper Freezer Door 16 7/8" x 13 9/16"

(429 mm x 344 mm)

Lower Freezer Door 31 3/8" x 13 9/16"

(797 mm x 344 mm)

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Parts List

Description Qty Length

Trim, Refri gerator and Freezer Door Sides

Trim, Refrigerator Door Bottom Trim , Freezer Door Botto m Trim, Refrigerator Door Top Trim , Freezer Door Top Retainer, Freezer Door Top and

Bottom Retainer, Freezer Door Top Retain er, Fr eezer Do or B ottom Retain er, R efr igerator Door To p and

Bottom Retain er, R efr igerator Door To p and

Bottom

Retainer, Refrigerator Door Top

DS19E

Black

2 X X X X X 1 X X X X X 1 X X X X X 1 X X X X X 1 X X X X X

4 13 516" X X X 2 13 27/32" X X 2 13 17/32" X X

2 19 9/32" X X

2 15 17/32" X

1 17 5/16" X X

DS19S

Stainless

DS20E

Black

DS20S

Stainless

DS21S

Stainless

Retain er, Refrigerator Door Bottom

Retainer, Upper Freezer Door Sides Retainer, Upper Freezer Door Side Retainer, Lower Freezer Door Sides Retainer, Lower Freezer Door Side Retainer, Re frigerator Door Sides Retainer, Refrigerator and Freezer

Door Sides Retainer, Refrigerator Door Side Insert, Refrigerator Door Handl e Insert, Freezer Door Handle Screw, Bottom Trim Spacer, Trim Installation Instructions

1 17 21/32" X X 2 17 7/32" X X X 1 17 7/32" X X 2 31 3/4" X X X 1 31 3/4" X X 2 61 7/32" X X

4 61 7/32" X 1 61 7/32" X X 1 X X 1 X X 6 X X X X X 3 X X X X X 1 X X X X X

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Procedure

Extruded Handle Models

Caution

To avoid personal injury, protect hands and arms. Trim pieces may have sharp edges.

Important: Save all screws and reuse in original

location.

1. Remove top handle end caps by removing screws.

Important: If installing 1/16 inch (2 millimeter) panels,

proceed to step 6. If installing 1/4 inch (6

4. Pull inserts out along length of handles.

5. Install new handle inserts by reversing steps 3-4.

6. Replace dispenser cover by snapping in place.

Insert and tighten screws. Replace switch by

millimeter) panels, proceed with step 2.

2. Remove crushed/cubed ice switch cover on dispenser by pulling forward. Remove screws from bottom of dispenser cover. Release bottom clips on dispenser cover by placing taped edge of putty knife underneath cover and pulling out. Release top clips by holding bottom of dispenser cover out and sliding up.

3. Remove door handle inserts by placing screwdriver at top of door handles in area between handle and insert and pulling out.

snapping in place.

7. Remove thin section on top handle end caps to allow room for panels. Discard section. Replace top handle end caps by placing end caps on handles. Insert and tighten screws.

Thin Section

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All Models

Important

Use cardboard spacers carefully . Spacers must be reused to provide correct clearance at top and bottom edges of each door.

8. Use masking tape to place two cardboard spacers on front surface of doors flush with top edge. Place spacers approximately 2 inches (51 millimeters) in from handle side of door and 2 inches (51 millimeters) from hinge side of door .

Cardboard Spacers

9. On extruded handle models, check top trim fit by aligning end of top trim against handle cap. On non extruded handle models, check top trim fit by

aligning end of trim with handle-side edge of door.

10. Install top door trim. There may be some interference between top trim and top handle trim. If there is interference, complete the following steps:

• Remove upper and lower handle trim from both doors by grasping trim along inside edge of trim and pulling forward.

Important

• Rounded edge of trim must be installed toward front of door. Channel holds and frames 1/16 inch

(2 millimeter) panels or 1/4 inch (6 millimeter) retainers.

• Permanent, double-sided tape is used to attach some trim pieces to refrigerator. Before removing paper backing, check placement of trim pieces on refrigerator. T rim pieces may be damaged if

adjustment or removal is attempted after installation.

• Top trim covers only section of top door surface in front of hinge.

• Remove inserts above and below each handle. Discard inserts.

• Replace upper and lower handle trim by snapping in place. Confirm trim is flush with handle.

Peel off 1 1/2 inches (38 millimeters) of backing. Place trim firmly against inside of door and against back of door . After checking placement, peel off backing and press into place.

11. Remove cardboard spacers and replace spacers on front surface of doors flush with bottom edge. Place spacers approximately 2 inches (51 millimeters) in from handle side of door and 2 inches (51 millimeters) from hinge side of door .

Important

Bottom trim covers only section of bottom door surface in front of hinge. Do not overtighten screws.

12. Check bottom trim fit by aligning trim with holes in bottom of door and against handle. Insert screws and tighten.

13. Remove cardboard spacers from doors.

14. On non dispenser models, remove nameplate by placing putty knife covered with masking tape under nameplate and pulling forward. Discard nameplate.

Important

If installing 1/16 inch (2 millimeter) panels, refer to "1/16 inch (2 millimeter) Panels" section. If installing 1/4 inch (6 millimeter) panels, refer to "1/4 inch (6 millimeter) Panels" section.

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1/16 inch (2 millimeter) Panels

Caution

To prevent property damage, place masking tape on back of panel at each corner. Tape prevents panel from damaging doors.

1. Cover outside edges of panels with masking tape. Place several evenly spaced strips of masking tape on rear of panels.

2. Slide decorator door panels into place until panels are secure under handle trim and inserts.

3. Install side door trim by peeling off 1 1/2 inches (38 millimeters) of backing. Place trim against top corner of refrigerator cabinet over edge of top trim. After checking placement, peel off backing and press into place. Place side door trim over edge of bottom trim.

1/4 inch (6 millimeter) Panels

Important

Confirm front surface of decorator door panels and trim are facing forward when installing trim.

1. DS19E, DS19S and DS21S Kits Install 1/4 inch (6 millimeter) refrigerator door top

retainer (Item #9) by placing trim at an angle on top edge of panel. Align straight end of trim flush with panel corner. Press trim onto panel. Install refrigerator door side retainer (Items #16 or #17), refrigerator door bottom retainer (Item #9) then refrigerator door side retainer (Items #16 or #17) on panel. Notched end of trim must overlap straight end of previously installed trim. Confirm trim is secure.

DS20E and DS20S Kits

Install 1/4 inch (6 millimeter) refrigerator door top retainer (Item #10) by placing trim at an angle on top edge of panel. Align straight end of trim flush with panel corner. Press trim onto panel. Install refrigerator door side retainer (Item #18) on right side of panel then refrigerator door bottom retainer (Item #11) on panel. Notched end of trim must overlap straight end of previously installed trim. Confirm trim is secure.

2. DS19E and DS19S Kits Install 1/4 inch (6 millimeter) upper and lower

freezer door top retainers (Item #6) by placing trim at an angle on top edge of panel. Align straight end of trim flush with panel corner. Press trim onto panel. Install upper and lower freezer door right side retainers (Items #12 or #14, respectively), upper and lower freezer door bottom retainers (Item #6) then upper and lower freezer door left side retainers (Items #12 or #14, respectively) on panel. Notched end of trim must overlap straight end of previously installed trim. Confirm trim is secure.

DS20E and DS20S Kits

Install 1/4 inch (6 millimeter) upper and lower freezer door top retainers (Item #7) by placing trim at an angle on top edge of panel. Align straight end of trim flush with panel corner. Press trim onto panel. Install upper and lower freezer door left side retainers (Items #13 or #15, respectively), upper and lower freezer door bottom retainers (Item #8) on panels. Notched end of trim must overlap straight end of previously installed trim. Confirm trim is secure.

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DS21S Kit - Non Dispenser Models

Install 1/4 inch (6 millimeter) freezer door top retainer (Item #6) by placing trim at an angle on top edge of panel. Align straight end of trim flush with panel corner. Press trim onto panel. Install freezer door side retainer (Item #17), freezer door bottom retainer (Item #6) then freezer door side retainer (Item #17) on panel. Notched end of trim must overlap straight end of previously installed trim. Confirm trim is secure. Remove nameplate by placing putty knife covered with masking tape under nameplate and pulling forward. Discard nameplate.

DS21S Kit - Dispenser Models

Install 1/4 inch (6 millimeter) upper and lower freezer door top retainers (Item #6) by placing trim at an angle on top edge of panel. Align straight end of trim flush with panel corner. Press trim onto panel. Install upper and lower freezer door right side retainers (Items #12 or #14, respectively), upper and lower freezer door bottom retainers (Item #6) then upper and lower freezer door left side retainers (Items #12 or #14, respectively) on panel. Notched end of trim must overlap straight end of previously installed trim. Confirm trim is secure.

All Models

Caution

To prevent property damage, place masking tape on back of panel at each corner. Tape prevents panel from damaging doors.

1. Place masking tape on back of panels at each corner.

2. Slide decorator door panels into place until panels are secure. On DS19 and DS21 kits, handle side of panel trim slides under handle trim. On DS20 and DS20 kits, handle side of panel slides under handle insert.

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Procedure

Side-by-Side Refrigerator PK201 and PKD201 1/4" Decorator Door Panel Kits Installation Instructions

Introduction

RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION

Caution

To avoid personal injury and property damage, observe all safety instructions.

Caution

To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.

Read entire manual before installing kit. Confirm all parts listed are included in kit. If parts are missing, contact source from whom kit was purchased.

Important

• Mechanical experience is required to install trim kit.

• Depending on installer’s knowledge and skill, installation can take from one-half to one hour.

• If unable to solve a problem during installation, contact source from whom kit was purchased.

Caution

To avoid personal injury, protect hands and arms.Trim pieces may have sharp edges.

Important: Save all screws and reuse in original

location.

1. Remove top handle end caps by removing screws.

2. Dispenser Models Remove crushed/cubed ice switch cover on dispenser by pulling forward. Remove screws from bottom of dispenser cover. Release bottom clips on dispenser cover by placing taped edge of putty knife underneath cover and pulling out. Release top clips by holding bottom of dispenser cover out and sliding up.

Parts List

Description Qty

Panel, Refrigerator Door 1 X X X X X X Panel, Freezer Door 1 X X X Upper Panel, Freezer Door Lower Panel, Freezer Door Spacer, Refrigerator Door 1 X X X X X X Spacer, Freezer Door 1 X X X Upper Spacer, Freezer Door Lower Spacer, Freezer Door Installation Instructions 1 X X X X X X

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PK201E

Black

PK201L Almond

PK201W

White

PKD201E

Black

X X X X X X

PKD201L

Almond

PKD201W

White

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3. Remove door handle inserts by placing screwdriver at top of door handles in area between handle and insert and pulling forward.

4. Pull edge of inserts forward along length of handles.

Caution

To avoid personal injury or property damage, hold handles when removing.

5. Remove door handles by removing screws.

6. Dispenser Models Locate dispenser trim in top crisper drawer. Install

dispenser trim on freezer panels by sliding trim on bottom edge of upper freezer door panel and top edge of lower freezer door panel.

Caution

To avoid property damage, place masking tape on back of panel at each corner. Tape prevents panel from damaging doors.

7. Cover back edges of cardboard with masking tape. Place several evenly spaced strips of masking tape on rear of cardboard.

8. Non Dispenser Models Open doors. Place bottom of panels in bottom trim

then place top of panels under top trim. Slide panels into place until panels are seated firmly under side trim.

Dispenser Models

Open doors. Place bottom of refrigerator panel in bottom trim then place top of panel under top trim. Place bottom of lower freezer door panel in bottom trim then place top of panel under dispenser cavity. Place bottom of upper freezer door panel in top of dispenser cavity then place top of panel under top trim. Slide panels into place until panels are seated firmly under side trim.

9. Replace door handles by placing door handles on doors. Insert and tighten screws. Replace handle inserts by snapping in place.

10. Dispenser Models Replace dispenser cover by snapping in place.

Insert and tighten screws. Replace switch by snapping in place.

11. Remove thin section on top handle end caps to allow room for panels. Discard section. Replace top handle end caps by placing end caps on handles. Insert and tighten screws.

12. Peel protective wrap off front of panels.

Important: Do not remove cardboard from panels.

Panels will not fit properly if cardboard is removed.

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Side-by-Side Refrigerator 1/4" (6 mm) Trim and Handle Conversion Kit Installation Instructions

Introduction

RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION

Caution

To avoid personal injury and property damage, observe all safety instructions.

Read entire manual before installing kit. Confirm all parts listed are included in kit. If parts are missing, contact source from whom kit was purchased.

Important

• Mechanical experience is required to install trim kit.

• Depending on installer’s knowledge and skill, installation can take from one to three hours.

• Ensure trim pieces adhere properly by confirming surfaces are clean, dry and free of adhesive residue.

• If unable to solve a problem during installation, contact source from whom kit was purchased.

Decorator Panel Dimensions

Listed below are required decorator panel sizes. Panels are not supplied with this kit and can be purchased locally.

Caution

To avoid personal injury or property damage, refrigerator panels should not weigh more than 30 pounds (14 kilograms) and freezer panels should not weigh more than 15 pounds (7 kilograms).

Without Dispenser

Refrigerator Door 63 3/32" x 19 3/8"

(1603 mm x 492 mm)

Freezer Door 63 3/32" x 13 3/4"

(1603 mm x 349 mm)

With Dispenser

Refrigerator Door 63 3/32" x 19 3/8"

(1603 mm x 492 mm)

Upper Freezer Door 18 3/8" x 13 3/4"

(466 mm x 349 mm)

Lower Freezer Door 31 13/16" x 13 3/4"

(808 mm x 349 mm)

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Descrip tio n

Qty

HTK200E Black

HTK200S Brushed Aluminum

HTGK200 W White

HTK220E Black

HTK220S Brushed Aluminum

HTK220W White

HTK201S Stainless Steel

HTK221S Stainless

steel Refrigerator door top cap

10871105

10871111

10871101

10871105

10871111

10871101

10871111

10871111 Freezer door

top cap

10871106

10871112

10871102

10871106

10871112

10871102

10871112

10871112 Refrigerator

door bottom cap

10871205

10871211

10871201

10871205

10871211

10871201

10871211

10871211 Freezer door

bottom cap

10871206

10871212

10871202

10871206

10871212

10871202

10871212

1081212 Right hinge

cover

10505203

10504209

10504205

10504203

10504209

10504205

10504217

Left hinge cover

10504204

10504210

10504206

10504204

10504210

10504206

10504218

10504218 Refrigerator door side trim

10494507

10494501

10494509

10494507

10494501

10494509

10494505

10494505 Freezer door

side trim

10494508

10494502

10494510

10494508

10494502

10494510

10494506

10494506 Refrigerator

door top trim

10494406

10494407

10494404

10494406

10949407

10494404

10494410

10494410 Freezer door

top trim

10494206

10494207

10494204

10494206

10494207

10491204

10494208

Refrigerator door bottom trim

10602605

10602609

10602607

10602605

10602609

10602607

10602603

Freezer door bottom trim

10602505

10602508

10602506

10602505

10602508

10602506

10602503

Dispenser trim

B8391225

B8391223

B8391224

B8391218

Door stop

C8972404

C8972404 Freezer door handle

10875736

10875742

10875734

10875733

10475741

10875729

12106226

12106228 Refrigerator

door handle

10875732

10875740

10875728

10875732

10875740

10875728

12106227

12106227 Toe grille

10470302V

10470302V Refrigerator door handle insert

10945935

10945936

10945933

10945935

10945936

10945933

10945936

Freezer door handle insert

10945939

10945940

10945937

10945935

10945936

10945933

10945940

10945936

Top trim screw

M0213828

Toe grille clip

M02117301

M02117301 Double bac k tape

122 ”

M0275178

Installation Instructions

Parts List

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Procedure

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before installing kit. After installing kit, reconnect power.

Caution

To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs or other protective material.

Caution

To avoid personal injury or property damage, two people should remove and rehang each door.

7. Remove trim on sides of doors by placing taped edge of putty knife underneath trim and pulling out.

Caution

To avoid personal injury, protect handsand arms. Trim pieces may have sharp edges.

Important: Save all screws and reuse in original

location.

1. Remove top handle end caps by removing screws.

2. Dispenser Models Remove crushed/cubed ice switch cover on

dispenser by pulling forward. Remove screws from bottom of dispenser cover. Release bottom clips on dispenser cover by placing taped edge of putty knife underneath cover and pulling out. Release top clips by holding bottom of dispenser cover out and slide upward.

3. Remove door handle inserts by placing screwdriver at top of door handles in area between handle and insert. Pull forward. Pull edge of inserts forward along length of handles.

Caution

To avoid personal injury or property damage, hold handles when removing.

4. Remove door handles by removing screws. Bottom inserts are removed with handle.

5. Remove top door trim by removing screws.

6. If refrigerator has decorator panels, carefully slide panels out. On dispenser models, remove dispenser trim.

To avoid personal injury or property damage, temporarily tape doors shut.

8. Use masking tape to tape doors shut.

9. Remove top hinge covers by removing screws. Trace around top hinges with a pencil. This helps alignment when reassembling. On dispenser models, unplug top hinge wire connectors. Remove top hinge screws.

W ARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, green ground wire must remain attached to hinge.

10. Remove tape from refrigerator door. Grasp

refrigerator door securely and lift up while opening. This will free door from bottom hinge pin. Top hinge may come off door.

1 1. Remove toe grille by pulling forward.

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Caution

To avoid property damage, drain water from water tube into small bucket.

12. Dispenser Models Loosen water tube clamp screw. Loosen plastic

water tube union nut. Gently pull water tube away from union nut and through tube clamp.

13. Remove tape from freezer door. Grasp freezer door securely and lift up while opening. This will free door from bottom hinge pin. On dispenser models, plastic water tube must slide through slot in bottom door hinge as door is raised. Top hinge will remain attached to door.

14. Remove bottom door trim by removing screws. When installing HTK200S, HTGK200W, HTK220S and HTK220W kits, remove door stops. Confirm support plate is under door trim. Install new bottom door trim by placing trim on bottom of doors. Insert screws and tighten. When installing HTK200S, HTGK200W, HTK220S and HTK220W kits, install new door stops by placing door stops on bottom of doors. Insert screws and tighten.

15. Rehang doors by positioning bottom sockets onto bottom door hinge pins. Position so doors are flush with sides of refrigerator cabinet. Handle side of doors should be approximately 1/8 inch (3.2 millimeters) higher than hinge side of doors. Doors will settle when loaded with food. On dispenser models, when replacing freezer door, thread water tube through bottom hinge pin and water tube clamp.

Caution

To avoid personal injury or property damage, temporarily tape doors shut.

16. Use masking tape to tape doors shut.

Important

Ensure trim pieces adhere properly by confirming surfaces are clean, dry and free of adhesive residue.

Discard factory installed trim and handles.

17. Replace top hinges by placing top hinges on refrigerator. Insert screws and tighten. On dispenser models, reconnect top hinge wire connectors. Install new top hinge covers by placing hinge covers over hinges. On dispenser models, carefully place wires under cover to avoid pinching wires. Insert screws and tighten.

W ARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, green ground wire must be attached to freezer door hinge.

18. Install new bottom door handle caps by pushing up into bottom of new handles until caps snap in place.

19. Install new door handles by placing door handles on door. Insert screws and tighten. Install new handle inserts by snapping in place.

20. Remove thin section on top handle end caps to allow room for panels. Discard section. Replace top handle end caps by placing end caps on handles. Insert screws and tighten.

21. Dispenser Models Replace dispenser cover by snapping in place.

Insert screws and tighten Replace switch by snapping in place.

22. Install new top door trim by placing trim on top of doors. Insert screws but do not completely tighten. When installing HTK200E and HTK220E, install new color coordinated screws taped to trim.

23. Dispenser Models Install new dispenser trim on freezer panels by

sliding trim on bottom edge of upper freezer door panel and top edge of lower freezer door panel.

24. Slide decorator door panels into place until panels are secure.

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Important

Permanent, double-sided tape is used to attach some trim pieces to refrigerator. Before removing paper backing, check placement of trim pieces on refrigerator . Trim pieces may be damaged if adjustment or removal is attempted after installation.

25. Install side door trim by peeling off 1 1/2 inches (38 millimeters) of backing. Place trim against bottom corner of refrigerator cabinet over edge of bottom trim. After checking placement, peel off backing and press into place. Place side door trim under edge of top trim. Tighten top trim screws.

26. Push water tube into plastic union nut and tighten union nut by hand. Gently pull on tube to confirm nut is tight. Tighten water tube clamp screw .

Caution

To avoid property damage, confirm water tube union nut is secure before replacing toe grille.

27. Install new toe grille (if supplied) by inserting clips in holes and snapping in. Top of toe grille is indicated on back of toe grille.

Side Trim

Bottom Trim

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