Electrolux Side by Side Refrigerator, Service Manual

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Section F - Ice Maker
Installing Water Supply Line To Ice Maker
Supply line installation must comply with all applicable plumbing codes. Refer to
the
Ice Maker Installation Instructions in appendix A.
The ¼” tubing, and any other plumbing materials required, should be obtained
locally.
The Ice Maker should be connected to a frequently used cold water line to ensure a
fresh water supply.
Be sure to leak test all connections after the water supply has been turned on.
Test Cycling Ice Maker
(See Ice Maker Testing Procedures on page 94).
It may be necessary, on occasion, to test-cycle an Ice Maker to check its operation.
This can be done on the repair bench or while mounted in the Refrigerator.
If the Ice Maker is in an operating refrigerator, take precautions against the
formation of condensate by allowing the cold, metal components to warm up
before removing the front cover. This can be expedited by cycling the assembly
with the cover in place and the water supply valve closed.
To manually cycle the Ice Maker, push the ON/OFF switch to the ON position and
hold until the Ejector blades turn clockwise until the Hold Switch circuit to the Motor
is completed. When the Motor starts, all components except the Ice Maker
Thermostat should perform normally. Once the Ice Maker completes its cycle, if
addational testing is necessary you can turn the Ejector blades again to start the
icemaker inot another cycle.
Water Valve Switch – Water Fill Volume
The amount of water fill is directly proportional to the length of time terminals “C-
NC” of the Water Fill Switch are closed. Closing occurs when the switch plunger
drops into a cavity formed in the Cam.
Different water valves have different flow rates. For this reason, anytime a Water
Valve is replaced, the Water Fill Switch must be adjusted.
NOTE
A vertical cold water line should be selected for the water supply. If a vertical line is not
available, a horizontal line may be used, providing the connection is on the side or top
of the pipe, but not on the bottom. Scale and foreign material in the pipe could cause
stoppage of water flow if the connection is on the bottom.