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Summary of Contents for Monogram ZIS36

Page 1: ...efrigerator Service Manual Models ZIS36 42 48 THIS MANUAL IS INTENDED FOR USE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICER ONLY WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT ANY SERVICE BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON Monogram e Pub No 31 5246 ...

Page 2: ... and disconnect it immediately thereafter During any such check ensure no other conductive parts panels etc or yourself come in contact with any exposed current carrying metal parts 2 Never interfere with or bypa s the proper operation of any feature part or device engineered into the product 3 If a replacement part is required use the specified GE Appliances part or an equivalent which will provi...

Page 3: ...aneously to the individual while attempting to repair or service the product or may occur at a later time to any individual in the household who may come in contact with the product unless safe servicing practices are observed PROPERTY DAMAGE resulting from fire flood etc can occur immediately or at a later time as a result of attempting to repair or service the product unless safe servicing pract...

Page 4: ...or Condenser Condenser Loop Case Flange Mullion Auxiliary Heater Dryer Heat Exchanger Evaporator AIR FLOW SYSTEM Unit Compartment Condenser Fan Freezer Compartment Fresh Food Compartment Evaporator Fan Evaporator Fan Delay Fan Delay Thermostat Freezer Temperature Control Fresh Food Temperature Control To Test the Fresh Food Damper Control WIRING DIAGRAM Dispenser Model DEFROST SYSTEM Defrost Contr...

Page 5: ...ion Dispenser Service Recess Removal Fill Tube Heater Water Valve Plastic Fill Tubing CABINET SERVICE Outer Door Inner Door Door Assembly Door Handles and Trim Door Shelves Modules Door Gaskets Door Hinges Door Closure Mechanisms Door Adjustment Door Removal INTERIOR Breaker Strips Fresh Food Shelves Freezer Shelves Storage Bins DIAGNOSIS Electrical System Refrigeration System PAGE 16 16 16 16 17 ...

Page 6: ...r cord to the receptacle turn the freezer temperature control to the off position Then after connecting the power cord set the control to position 5 Water Connection Copper tubing 1 4 inch 0 0 must be connected to the tubing connector provided for the inlet of the water valve The valve is located behind the base panel The water valve should be connected to a frequently used cold water line with pr...

Page 7: ...r as desired are installed at the top on the door fronts and on exposed sides of the refrigerator The panels are custom made and trim kits are available for a variety of panel thicknesses The consumer will need to order the trim kits from Trim Options Book CAUTION When servlclng the refrigerator use extreme care to avoid damage to the custom panels because they are not available as replacement par...

Page 8: ... outer door edge trim and must be removed prior to removing the custom panels To remove the panel open the door and remove the screws Custom handles can also be an option chosen by the consumer All options and variations are not listed in this manual Base Panel A plastic base panel supplied with the refrigerator is attached to the cabinet base wi th two screws If a custom base panel is installed i...

Page 9: ...rature in the freezer compartment to regulate the compressor run time NOTE The freezer temperature control has an off setting which stops the coolin for both compartments but power is still on to the unit Fresh Food Control The fresh food control is an automatic air damper control that senses air temperature in the fresh food compartment to regulate the amount of cold air supplied to the fresh foo...

Page 10: ...t down the mullion side of the freezer compartment across the bottom then up the left side and back to the unit compartment flowing through the dryer where any moisture is removed The warm dry liquid then enters the capillary that meters the flow of liquid refrigerant entering the evaporator The liquid refrigerant boils and vaporizes inside the evaporator picking up heat from inside the cabinet Re...

Page 11: ...ove the two drain tube clamps and rotate the tube out of the drain pan Remove the right light switch from the upper trim piece Remove the retaining strap screw at top of the condenser loop tubing Chassis Extended Pull the chassis forward approximately 14 inches until it reaches the stops provided in tracks Work the refrigeration tubing as you pull the chassis out CAUTION Avoid kinking the refriger...

Page 12: ...t and run terminals Run Capacitor A run capacitor is mounted at the right front corner of the compressor The 36 42 48 non dispenser models use a 12 Mfd capacitor and the 48 di spenser uses a 15 Mfd capacitor COMPRESSOR t CLAMP REu Y RUN CAPACITOR Condenser The condenser made of 5 16 inch copper tubing is mounted at the left rear of the unit compartment Condenser Loop The condenser loop made of 1 4...

Page 13: ...located above the ice service shelf and evaporator fan diffuser panel For access to the evaporator remove the light shield if a non dispenser model the icemaker ice service shelf if dispenser plenum diffuser panel foam housing and drain trough To remove the plenum remove the screws cut through the RTV sealer and rotate the plenum out from the left side To replace the evaporator see instructions fu...

Page 14: ...or mounting screws Rotate the fan assembly and remove the nut from the blade Remove the blade then the motor from the fan shroud Reverse the procedure to reassemble Freezer Compartment The evaporator fan located at the top rear of the freezer compartment circulates cold air from the evaporator while the compressor is running Cold air from the evaporator forced downward into the plenum by the fan i...

Page 15: ...de must be positioned on the motor shaft 13 64 inches from the end of the shaft Evaporator Fan Delay ZIS MODELS Operation of the evaporator fan is delayed for approximately 10 minutes after the compressor resumes operation 1 upon initial installation 2 after long periods of non use house vacant and 3 following each defrost cycle A fan delay thermostat connected in series with the evaporator fan mo...

Page 16: ...___ J I I I I I the control console at the top rear of the fresh food compartment The control capillary covered with a vinyl sleeve is routed through the wall in the compartment I I CONTROL I i FREEZER I I I CAPILLARY i CONTROL i I I I PLUG BUTTON PLENUM divider and extends into the freezer compartment The exposed end of the capillary is coiled and clamped to secure its position in the cold air st...

Page 17: ...TE To prevent abnormally warm fresh food temperatures the capillary must not touch any metal surfaces For access to the control and mechanical linkage remove the screws and bracket attached to the damper housing To replace the control and damper housing as an assembly remove the light shield control console knobs and extensions Then remove the screws that secure the control panel to the liner Remo...

Page 18: ...om the evaporator into the drain trough below the evaporator At the end of the 35 minute defrost interval the defrost control opens the contacts for the defrost circuit and closes the contacts to the compressor circuit After the compressor resumes operation the defrost thermostat will be cooled by the evaporator When the evaporator temperature drops to 25 0 F the thermostat contacts will close in ...

Page 19: ...rackets at each end For access to the defrost heater it is necessary to go through the same procedure for access to the drain trough heater Then grasp the evaporator and move it to the left to disengage the upper bracket key slot from the holding screw The evaporator will drop down for access to the defrost heater Reassemble in reverse order i llllllc D TR HEATER EVAPORATOR J LEFT SIDE I HEATER FO...

Page 20: ...the drain trough to prevent defrost water from spilling into the fresh food compartment To remove the drain tube remove the 2 plastic clips Remove the permagum sealer surrounding the drain tube at the evaporator housing Remove the ice service shelf on dispenser models icemaker freezer light shield on non dispenser models plenum evaporator fan diffuser panel and foam piece under drain trough Loosen...

Page 21: ...the light sockets Freezer Light The freezer light is located in the freezer compartment above the light shield on non dispenser models and below the ice service shelf on dispenser models To access the freezer light remove the light shield by grasping in the front and pulling down non dispenser models or compressing the sides and pulling out on disperiser models To replace the light shield position...

Page 22: ...emove the screws or clips holding the thermostat in place and disconnect the connector CABINET HEATERS Case Flange Mullion Heater The case flange mullion heater rated 9 watts is controlled through the energy saver switch An auxiliary heater rated 24 watts has been provided if a heater failure occurs Disconnect power to the unit before proceeding further Electrical connections for both heaters are ...

Page 23: ...tor shaft counterclockwise approximately 1 8 turn to engage the hold switch Attempting to turn the motor shaft while the motor is energized will likely result in gear strippage either inside the motor or externally After the motor begins operation the cycle will continue until the ejector completes one revolution approximately 3 minutes To check the water fill quantity hold a bottle graduated in c...

Page 24: ...t of the opening An opening must be cut in the styrofoam housing which encloses the dispenser recess NOTE It is extremely important to seal the foam housing after repairs have been made to prevent cold air from reaching the back of the recess Recess Removal To completely remove the recess the freezer door end caps and handle trim must be removed Remove the decorative panels by sliding the panels o...

Page 25: ...MONOGRAM REFRIGERATORS Remove the upper and lower trim pieces from the recess Remove the frame Loosen all screws around the recess and gently pull the recess out of the opening 20 ZIS MODELS ...

Page 26: ...ed in the case bottom to accommodate the valve A metal cover encloses the water valve and wiring harness The wiring harness lead wires have push on terminals that connect to the water valve solenoid terminals A 1 4 inch copper tubing stub is provided on initial installation from the inlet of the valve for connection to a copper water supply line For access to the water valve remove the base panel ...

Page 27: ... of tubing containing the barrel is inserted into the grommet and secured with a clamp The fill tube grommet is held in place with a bracket and two screws The grommet extends from the cabinet back through the cabinet insulation and into the freezer compartment CABINET SERVICE Outer Door The outer doors are pre painted galvanized steel folded and toggle locked not welded Inner Door The inner door ...

Page 28: ...or height adjustment Right and left sections are positioned on the base piece and are sonic welded for rigidity The assembled module can be adjusted 1 1 2 inches by selecting the mounting notch provided in the module Small extrusions in the inner door ridges mate with indentions in the module to provide a positive fit Door Gaskets The door gaskets are press fitted into retainer channels at all 4 s...

Page 29: ... matched for smooth operation The arm is attached to the door with an Allen head shoulder bolt The closure mechanism allows easy opening to approximately 90 degrees where the arm has a detente to permit the door to remain open at 90 degrees with minimal tension Once the door is opened beyond 90 degrees the closure mechanism pulls the door open until the closure arm engages the door stop at approxi...

Page 30: ... bottom hinge bushing Again the hinge pin will stay with the door PVC TUBE DOOR HINGE PLATE LEFT ZIS MODELS T remove the freezer door on dispenser models follow the procedure above except disconnect the water dispenser tubing that is routed through the bottom of the freezer door Before removing the door disconnect the power cord from the wall receptacle Remove the tubing clamp and loosen the coupl...

Page 31: ...spenser models Storage Bins The storage bins in the fresh food compartment are made of clear Lexan that permits light from the rear to illuminate the interior of the bin and a clear window in the front for ease of viewing The bins are positioned on a track and roller system that allows positive pan closure from 3 inches Rollers on the bin fit into molded tracks in the side supports The track slope...

Page 32: ...ndividual components should be performed with the component isolated to avoid parallel circuits Refer to the wiring diagram for circuitry To perform a direct start test of the compressor follow the standard Direct Start Test procedure using the terminal adapter and test harness Refrigeration System To access the refrigeration system a service valve must be attached to the low pressure process tube...

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