Fisher & Paykel E150, Service Manual

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4.3.2 To Replace Defrost Sensor
Unplug the refrigerator from the outlet socket.
Remove evaporator cover.
Remove the affect sensor from its holder.
Cut the sensor from the loom and replace it by soldering and heat shrinking the new
sensor to the loom.
Replace sensor into its holder.
Replace fan cover.
4.4 Variable Resistor
Built into control module. If faulty, replace control module.
4.5 FC Defrost Element
Defrost element is replaceable as it is located below the evaporator and held in place by two side
plate tabs.
4.6 Reed Switch
Unplug the refrigerator from the outlet socket.
Remove the door switch cover (located in the centre of the base rail).
Unclip the encapsulated reed switch from the housing.
Replacement of the new switch is done by cutting the wiring back from the switch end and
soldering in a new switch, making sure both connecting wires are not shorting but
insulated with heat shrink sleeving. Take care not to leave too much excess wire as the
reed switch must be able to be fitted back in to the housing.
Refit in reverse order.
4.7 Fan Motor
Unplug the refrigerator from the outlet socket.
Remove food, shelves and baskets.
Remove long duct cover.
Remove front cover.
Pull off fan blade.
Disconnect motor leads.
Remove the one screw from fan mounting bracket and lift motor clear.
Fit replacement fan motor in reverse order.