Mechanical Disassembly
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Evaporator in Freezer
Accumulator
Thermistor
Thermal
Fuse
Evaporator is located in the bottom of freezer to
produce cold air driven across the evaporator coils.
1. Take off the ductwork in Freezer.
2. Disconnect the wire connector (Heater,
Bimental, and Thermistor).
3. Desolder the inlet and outlet tubes.
4. Remove the evaporator.
5. Take the same steps to seal the system as
mentioned earlier.
Evaporator is located in the bottom of refrigerator.
1. Take off the ductwork in refrigerator.
2. Disconnect the wire connector.(Heater and
Thermistor)
3. Desolder the capillary tube and the suction line
from the evaporator.
4. Remove the evaporator.
5. With a file, score the capillary tube just
upstream of the soldered point. Break off the
soldered section to help prevent solder from
plugging the tube during soldering.
6. Place a new evaporator and braze the suction
and capillary tube to evaporator using silver
solder.
7. Install a replacement dryer.
8. Evacuate and recharge the system using
reasonable procedures.
Evaporator in Refrigerator
Thermal
Fuse
Thermistor
