Electrolux Chest freezers Wartungshandbuch

15995482584 April 2007FRIGIDAIREFREEZERWITHELECTRONIC CONTROLSSERVICE MANUALELECTROLUX MAJOR APPLIANCES OF NORTH AMERICAWhite-Westinghouse

103. Cold control location:Chest models.Mounted to the right end of the machinecompartment cover.4. User interface location:Upright freezer models wit

116. Electronic module location:Chest freezer models.Upper right corner of the rear wall of the machinecompartment.Upright freezer models with deluxe

12Deluxe Control Information1. Temperature settings from 10° above zero to 10° below zero in 1° increments.2. The control setting may be locked, to pr

13Standard Control Information1. Temperature settings from 1 to 7. For corresponding temperatures see the chart below.Set points Base Temperature °F.0

14Chest Freezer Sample Wiring Diagramalways refer to diagram with productIMPORTANTIF ANY GREEN GROUNDING WIRES ARE REMOVED DURING SERVICING, THEY MUST

15ChargeTubeHeatExchangerDischargeDryerCondenserOutletINSTALLATION (Chest freezer)This product is designed for “free standing installation only” and t

16OverloadRelayCBNLRunCapacitorCompressorControllerCBUpright Freezer with Deluxe Electronic ControlSample Wiring Diagramalways refer to diagram with p

17DDDFECCABLNELECTRONIC CONTROLSEEDIAGRAMCOMPRESSORFANDEFROSTTHERMOSTATDEFROSTHEATERDOORSWITCHINTERIORLIGHTPOWER ONALARMSENSORALARMOFF ONBUZZERTEMP WA

18SPECIFICATIONS (Upright Freezers)REFRIGERANT CHARGE AND ELECTRICALRefer to serial plate.DEFROST CONTROLAn automatic 30 minute defrosting period is i

19SYSTEM SCHEMATICCondenserEvaporatorCoilSuctionTubeCompressorDrierHigh SideProcessTubeCapillaryLow Sid Process TubeeDischargeUPRIGHT FREEZERHot wall

2ATTENTION!!!This service manual is intended for use by persons having electrical and mechanicaltraining and a level of knowledge of these subjects ge

20Service Diagnostic on Models with DeluxeElectronic ControlsInitiate Service Mode1. Set the temperature to 0°F, then press and holdboth the up and do

21Energy Saving Ideas• The freezer should be located in the coolest area ofthe room, away from heat producing appliances orheating ducts, and out of d

22• A child might suffocate if he crawls into the freezer tohide or play. Remove the door/lid of the freezer whennot in use, even if you plan to disca

23LevelingThe freezer must have all bottom corners resting firmlyon a solid floor. The floor must be strong enough to sup-port a fully loaded freezer.

24Standard Electronic Temperature ControlFigure 2Deluxe Electronic Temperature Control (SomeUpright Frost Free Models)Refer to the Electronics Control

25If the alarm sounds, be sure freezer is properly leveled,and the door/lid closes freely and seals properly. If yoususpect a technical malfunction, c

26Drop Front (Some Upright Models)The drop front, located at the bottom of the freezer, pro-vides a separate compartment for small irregular shapedite

27Examples of Chest Divider Configurations:Compressor Mounted Drain Pan (Most Upright FrostFree Models)Most upright frost free freezers are equipped w

28drain plug (see figure 2).A ½ inch garden hose adapter can be used to drain thefreezer directly into a floor drain (see figure 3).If your model is n

29Vacation and Moving TipsShort Vacations:• Leave the freezer operating during periods of non-use of less than three (3) weeks.Long Vacations:If the f

3SAFE SERVICING PRACTICES 2QUICK REFERENCE SHEET 9Serial nameplate location 9Chest models 9Upright models 9Serial number breakdown 9Cold control locat

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33SECTION B - ELECTRONIC CONTROLSGUIDETEMPERATURE CONTROLTEMPERATURE SETTINGThe desired temperature inside the freezer can be setusing the UP (%) and

34ALARM FUNCTIONSTEMPERATURE ALARMIf the cabinet temperature rises to a level above 23ºF(-5ºC), a high temperature alarm will be activated. Thecontrol

35SECTION C - ELECTRICAL OPERA-TIONElectrical mechanical control models:Electrical mechanical control models have three basiccircuits:1. The electrica

36Standard electronic control models:The models with the standard electronic control havefive basic electrical circuits:1. The sealed system circuit m

37Power on indicator light circuitThe power on indicator light is connected between lineand neutral. Whenever power is applied to the freezerthe indic

38Deluxe electronic control models:The models with the deluxe electronic control have fivebasic electrical circuits:1. Electronic module and user inte

39Interior light circuitThe interior light circuit is a series circuit formed by theelectronic module, the door switch and the interior light.The elec

4Lid removal (Chest models) 24Setting the temperature control 24Cool down period 24Electromechanical temperature control (Chest and some upright model

40SECTION D - REFRIGERATION SYSTEM &SERVICENOTICE: Instructions given here are furnished as aguide. Persons attempting to use these to makerepairs

417. Allow the joint to cool then wash exterior withwater to remove flux.Refrigeration SystemBasic components of a refrigeration system are:1. The com

425.The filter-drier located in the machine compartment.6.The suction line connects the output of theevaporator to the input side of the compressor.No

43a leak in the system. Adding refrigerant without firstlocating and repairing the leak, or replacing the compo-nent would not permanently correct the

44• Complete brazing torch set.• Small 3-corner file.• Grit cloth or Scotch-Brite.• 45% silver solder and flux.Installing Evacuation and RechargingEqu

45Preparing The Charging Cylinder:1. Make certain that hand shut-off valve to vacuumpump is closed.2. Close high-side manifold gauge valve.3. Set char

46SECTION E - TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL CONTROLMODELS)FAILURECompressor does not run.Compressor runs continu-ously, but freezer is

47FAILUREFreezer temperaturesdoes not correspondwith temperature controlsettings.Frost pattern does notcover evaporator.Buzzer does not soundwhen temp

48SECTION F - TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (STANDARD ELECTRONIC CONTROLMODELS)FAILURECompressor and evapora-tor fan motor does not run.Compressor does not ru

49FAILURECompressor runs continu-ously and the freezer istoo cold.Freezer temperatures donot correspond withtemperature controlsettings, but the com-p

5Automatic icemaker not working (Some models) 31Compact appliance warranty information 32SECTION B - ELECTRONIC CONTROLS GUIDE 33Temperature control 3

50FAILUREUser interface display isblank.User interface displayshows “CE”. This indicat-ing a communication er-ror between the user inter-face and elec

51FAILUREFreezer does not go intothe extreme freeze modewhen the extreme freezebutton is pushed.Alarms system does notoperate when the tem-perature in

52FAILUREFreezer does not auto-matically defrost.CHECK1. Program the control for a manualdefrost. Does a defrost operate?2. Disconnect the orange wire

53SECTION H - TEARDOWN (Upright Mod-els)This section will describe how to remove componentsfrom the freezer. Unless stated, reverse the procedureto re

54Removing the Lower Wire Basket:1. Remove the wire basket by pulling the basket outuntil it hits the stop.then2. Lift up on the front and pull the ba

552. Remove the (3) Phillips screws holding the side railto the liner.Removing the Door Shelf Guard:1. Bend the shelf guard out in the middle and pull

56Removing the User Interface: (Deluxe Con-trol Models)1. Peel off the overlay.2. Remove the (2) Phillips screws holding the userinterface to the door

57Removing the Inner Door Liner:1. Remove the (48) Phillips screws holding the innerdoor liner to the outer panel, and lift the inner doorliner off.Re

583. Lift the hinge off.Removing the Door:1. Remove power from the freezer, and remove thekickplate.2. On models with the deluxe control system,discon

593. Pull the wire harness out the front of the freezer.4. Place something under the door to hold it up andusing a 5/16 in socket remove the (2) screw

6SECTION F - TROUBLESHOOTING CHART(STANDARD ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODELS) 48Compressor and evaporator fan motor do not run 48Compressor does not run, but

60Removing either of the Indicator Lights:(Standard Control Models)1. Remove power from the freezer remove theindicator lights and switch bracket andd

61Removing the Lights and Switch BracketHousing: (Standard Control Models)1. Remove power from the freezer, and remove the lightand switch bracket.2.

622. Unplug the switch from the liner and lift to switch off.Removing the Evaporator Cover:1. Remove power from the freezer, remove the wirebasket or

633. Slide one side of the cover forward and remove oneof the side seal.4. Is the model has a standard control system,unplug the wire harness from the

642. Disconnect the wires to the thermostat and unsnapthe thermostat from the evaporator.Removing the Defrost Heater:1. Remove power from the freezer

653. Pull the fan blade off.Note: When installing the fan blade, be sure topush it completely on.Removing the Thermistor: (Deluxe ControlModels)1. Rem

662. Disconnect the wires from door switch.3. Press in on the locking tab on the side of the switchand push the switch out the front.Removing the Door

67Disconnecting the Drain Hose:1. The drain hose is pushed over the cabinet draintube and the drain pan Inlet tube. To remove thehose pull it off of t

682. Release the plugs locking tab and disconnect thewire harness from the controller.3. Using needle nose pliers remove the spring wireholding the co

696. Flush cap tube. This is only possible if you haveproper service valve adaptor.CAUTION: DO NOT exceed 300 PSIG.7. Reassemble system.Using Refriger

7Removing the alarm switch and indicator lights bracket (Standard control models) 59Removing either of the indicator lights (Standard control models)

704. Remove the controller.5. Using a 7/16” socket remove the (4) bolts, one ineach corner, holding the compressor to the base.6. After refrigerant is

71Note: The edge breakers are formed so they snapand lock to the edge of the cabinet and theedge of the liner.1. Using a regular putty knife, start at

72SECTION I - TEARDOWN (Chest Models)This section will describe how to remove componentsfrom the freezers. Unless stated, reverse the procedureto rein

73Releasing the Lid:1. Disconnect electrical power from the freezer andinsert a nail in each of the hinges to lock the hingesopen.2. Using a 5/16” soc

743. Remove the (4) Phillips screws, one in each corner,holding the inner liner to the outer liner.4. The seal will now lift off.5. Remove the light s

754. Release the locking tab and push the socketout of the liner.Removing Lid Handle:1. Disconnect electrical power from the freezer andrelease the in

763. Unplug the wire harness from the board.Removing Lock Latch:1. Disconnect electrical power from the freezer andrelease of the inner lid liner.2. P

773. Using a common screwdriver release the locking forkand push the locking mechanism out the front of thepanel.Removing Outer Lid Panel:1. Disconnec

78Removing the Hinges: (Alternate Method)1. With the lid closed insert a pin or nail into the hingeto lock it closed.2. Using a 5/16” socket remove th

79Removing the Internal Drain Cap:1. Raise the lid and the slide the baskets to the left.2. The drain cap lifts off.Removing the External Drain Cap:1.

8Removing the thermistor 81Removing the electronic module 81Removing the run capacitor and controller assembly 82Removing the filter-drier 82Replacing

80Removing the Cold Control Knob:1. The cold control knob pulls off.Releasing the Machine CompartmentCover:1. Disconnect electrical power.2. Remove th

812. Release the cold control and lift the cover out of theslots.Removing the Thermistor:1. Disconnect power and release the machinecompartment cover.

82Removing the Run Capacitor andController Assembly:1. Disconnect electrical power and remove themachine compartment cover.2. Unplugged the wires from

83To check for contamination, obtain oil sample from oldcompressor.• If the oil has burned odor, but no color change orresidue — install the new compr

84Replacement compressors for freezer may have an oilcooler even if the original compressor did not. If the prod-uct is not equipped for an oil cooler

85NOTE: If low-side process tube is too short, silversolder four inch piece of tubing ontoprocess tube at this time.10. Solder all connections.13. Rep

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9QUICK REFERENCE SHEET1. Serial nameplate location:Chest modelsOn the left side of the freezer, above themachine compartment.Upright modelsLeft-hand s