1997 REFRIGERATORS
GLOBAL NEW GENERATION
SxS
© General Electric Company 1997
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To remove the evaporator cover, first remove the
ice bin, icemaker, ice shelf, and all freezer shelves.
Disconnect the wiring harness plug at the upper
left corner of the evaporator cover. Next, remove
the return air grille at the bottom of the evaporator
cover and the shelf tracks at the left and right sides.
Cut and discard the wire-tie at the lower right
corner of the evaporator cover (the wire-tie is used
during factory assembly and is not needed
thereafter). Remove the two mounting screws
near the bottom of the evaporator cover. Pull the
cover downward slightly and disconnect the
ground wire at the upper left corner.
The heat-exchanger, routed below the evaporator,
must be positioned above the drain trough and
elevated slightly at the right side to ensure any
defrost water collecting on the tubing will drain
into the trough and not drip onto the freezer floor.
Refrigerant Charge
The refrigerant used in this model is type R134a.
Refer to the Mini-Manual for the exact refrigerant
charge quantity.
DEFROST SYSTEM
Defrost Heaters & Thermostat
Replacement heaters are furnished as a complete
set. The heater set consists of three heaters
(which are mounted into reflector shields) and have
the wiring harness connected (which includes two
defrost thermostat).
The defrost thermostats can also be replaced
separately. Refer to the Mini-Manual for correct
defrost heater assembly and thermostats.
Drain Trough & Drain Tube
The drain trough is riveted to the back of the freezer
liner and secured with screws. A gasket, positioned
behind the drain trough, seals the trough to the liner.
A nipple at the back of the trough connects to the
drain tube. The drain tube, formed into an “S”
shape to provide a built-in trap, is foamed-in-place
and cannot be replaced.
CONTROL SYSTEM
