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Americana and New Generation Refrigerators
Service Procedures
8.43 Replacing the Ventilator Fan
Switch
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Removing the Ventilator Fan Switch
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Cooling Fins
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Fan Switch
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The location of the ventilator fan switch may vary
depending on model and installer.
1. Perform the steps in “Replacing the Ventilator Fan” on
page 48 to access the fan switch.
2. Disconnect the wiring from the fan switch.
3. Remove the screws securing the fan switch to the fin.
4. Remove the defective fan switch from the rear of the
refrigerator.
5. Perform these steps in reverse with the new fan switch
to complete the replacement.
8.44 Testing the Water Valve for
Resistance
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Testing the Water Valve Blades
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Blades
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Water Valve
1. Perform the steps in “Replacing the Water Valve” on
page 50 to remove the water valve.
2. Set the multi-meter to the Ohms resistance setting.
3. Attach the leads of the multi-meter to each blade pair
of the water valve.
The reading should be between 200–500 Ohms. If
the reading is out of specification, it indicates a faulty
water valve solenoid.
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Consult the operating manual for the multi-meter
for specific device function.
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