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Part Install Instructions
Breaker Trip Kit
WR49X27506
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The information in this part instruction is intended for use by
individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical,
electronic and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a
major appliance may result in personal injury and property
damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the
interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in
connection with its use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Parts Included:
• PTC starter (relay) - WR55X22042
• Overload Protector-
• Protector Cover - WR01X27243
• Instruction Sheet
WR87X27188
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To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing this
appliance. If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test
purposes, disconnect the power immediately after performing the
necessary checks. RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES If
grounding wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts, or washers used to
complete a path to ground are removed for service, they must be
returned to their original position and properly fastened.
Tools Required:
• Phillips head screwdriver
• ¼” nut driver
• Small flat blade screwdriver
WARNING
Following steps cover the repair for branch circuit AFCI or
AFCI+GFCI dual function circuit breakers tripping with 21 Cu Ft top
freezer refrigerators.
Step 1- Disconnect power to the refrigerator.
Step 2- Remove the rear access cover by removing six ¼‘” hex head screws.
Step 3- Remove three Phillips head screws from the protector cover.
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Step 4- Remove the plastic wire holder. A small screwdriver may help to pry the holder from the cover.
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Wire holder
Step 5- Remove the protector cover.
• Rotate the back of the cover to the left.
• Then rotate the top of the cover away from the compressor.
Step 6- Remove the PTC by pulling the relay to the left of the compressor. DO NOT pry or wiggle the
PTC side to side to remove, this can damage compressor pins. Disconnect wires and discard the PTC.
Step 7- Remove the overload by pulling the overload to the left of the compressor and replace with the
new overload.
Step 8- Connect the wires to the new startup relay.
Pin 1-White
Pin 2-Blue
Pin 3-Brown
Pin 4-not used
Step 9- Connect the new relay to the compressor.
Step 10- Place the wires into the groove of the relay cover and slide the cover into place.
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Step 11- Route the wiring into the vertical grooves of the relay cover.
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Step 12- Reconnect the wire holder.
Step 13- Reinstall three Phillips head screws.
Step 14- Reconnect the rear access cover and reinstall six hex head head screws.
Step 15- Reconnect power and test operation.
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Universal Keywords: Div46 Src363 GE General Electric Mechtech
Document Specific Keywords: Installation Instructions
Date: 013117
Document Name: WR49X27506
Subject: GE Refrigerator Breaker Trip Kit WR49X27506 Install Instructions
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