Fisher & Paykel RF175W, Service Manual

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11.4.7 Defrost Heater Element
1. Unplug the refrigerator from the outlet socket.
2. Remove all the bins from the freezer and remove the FC drawer.
3. Remove the FC air duct cover by removing two screws. Removal of the icemaker will make
removal of the cover easier. (Refer to Removing Icemaker, Section 11.4.13.)
4. Unclip the fan cover. This unclips with the aid of a small screwdriver.
5. Unplug the fan motor and remove the FC sensor. Remove the FC air duct cover.
6. Lift the evaporator upwards to clear the bottom of the liner drain and pull the bottom edge of
the evaporator forward.
7. Remove the cable ties from the thermal fuses.
8. Disconnect the element from the connector.
9. Remove the end deflectors from both ends of the evaporator.
10. Using long nose pliers, bend the aluminium tabs to remove the defrost element.
11. Remove the thermal fuses from the air deflectors.
12. Refit the element in reverse order.
11.4.8 Thermal Fuse
This is part of the element assembly and is to be replaced as part of the defrost heater element
assembly. Having a trip temperature of 72
O
C (162
O
F), they are not resettable.
11.4.9 Removal Of FC Bins
1. Open the FC drawer and remove the ice bin and storage bins.
2. Remove the safety clip from the tray slide. (Refer to photo 11.4.9)
Remove the safety clip from
the slide to remove the tray.
Photo 11.4.9
3. Remove the tray, complete with the hook.
4. To remove the bin, pull it back towards the freezer.
5. Lift the front of the bin and turn the bin 90
O
and remove from the FC.
6. Refit the bins in reverse order.