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Sealed System - Dryer
Condenser continued
Rear view of the condenser, and the condenser
strap connected to the base pan
Drier
The drier is part of the refrigerators sealed system.
The purpose of the drier is to remove non-
condensable such as moisture and small debris that
may have been introduced into the system during
production or sealed system repairs.
Replacing Dryer
:
1.
Disconnect power to the refrigerator.
2.
Remove the five 1/4 in. hex head screws from
the rear access cover.
3. Recover refrigerant.
4. Cut the hot gas line section of the drier out using
tubing cutters.
5.
Using a file or cap tube cutters (WX05X10050),
score the cap tube and bend tubing until the
cap tube separates.
NOTE
: Make sure that the
cap tube ID is free from obstructions.
6. Braze or Lokring the drier to the hot gas line and
capillary tubes.
7. Evacuate and recharge the system using
currently accepted procedures.
