GE Consumer & Industrial ZIC360NR, Technical Service Manual

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Condenser
The condenser is located behind the grille panel at the top of the refrigerator and is made of steel tubing.
The outlet of the condenser is connected to a copper jumper tube that is connected to the inlet of the
condenser loop. In a normal home environment, there is no need for routine condenser cleaning.
However, in environments that may be particularly dusty or greasy, the condenser should be cleaned
periodically for efficient refrigeration operation. An ordinary appliance brush should be all that is needed.
Functionally, the condenser does the same job as previous models. Air is drawn through the condenser
by the condenser fan from the front left and rear left of the machine compartment. Air exits only from the
right side of the machine compartment.
Condenser Loop
The condenser loop, made of copper tubing, is foamed in place behind the breaker frame and across
the mullion. It is not accessible for replacement. The tubing is routed from the machine compartment
forward to the mullion, down to the freezer compartment, around the front perimeter of the freezer, and
back into the machine compartment. The outlet of the condenser loop is connected to the dryer inlet.
CONDENSER
COMPRESSOR
INVERTER*
PROCESS TUBE
DRYER
SUCTION TUBE
EVAPORATOR
CONDENSER LOOP
CAPILLARY