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5995505228 (Revision A) October 2008

Wine Cooler & Beverage Center 

Service Manual

with Addendum added for Refrigerator Drawers

Summary of Contents for Wine Cooler / Beverage Center

Page 1: ...5995505228 Revision A October 2008 Wine Cooler Beverage Center Service Manual with Addendum added for Refrigerator Drawers ...

Page 2: ...thegassupply Turnoffthewatersupply 3 Never interfere with the proper operation of any safety device 4 USE ONLY REPLACEMENT PARTS CATALOGED FOR THIS APPLIANCE SUBSTITUTIONS MAY DEFEAT COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY STANDARDS SET FOR HOME APPLIANCES 5 GROUNDING The standard color coding for safety ground wires is GREEN or GREEN with YELLOW STRIPES Ground leads are not to be used as current carrying conducto...

Page 3: ...ing 21 Basic Components 21 Refrigerant Cycle 21 Low High Side Leak or Undercharge 21 Testing for Refrigerant Leaks 22 Compressor Replacement 22 To Flush the System 23 To Use Dry Nitrogen to Flush the System 23 To Use Refrigerant to Flush the System 23 Installing a New Compressor 23 Condenser Replacement 26 Filter Drier Installation 26 Evaporator and Suction Line Replacement 26 Evacuating and Recha...

Page 4: ...tuation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury General Precautions DANGER RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT Before you throw away your old appliance take off the doors and leave shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside WARNING Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the unit until the electricity has been disconnected Altering cutting of power cord remova...

Page 5: ...cted NOTE To ease unit installation and removal it is recommended that the cabinet rough opening dimensions be increased by at least inch over the dimensions given for your unit Width Height Depth 2313 16 inch 34 35 inches 263 4 inch Unit Dimensions NOTE All units require zero clearance when installed flush with a cabinet or wall Electrolux stainless steel models require a minimum 2 inch handle cl...

Page 6: ...hrough the front grille 6 Wipe out inside of unit with a damp cloth 7 Be sure to install the Anti Tip bracket Follow the instructions provided with the Anti Tip bracket kit Site Preparation 1 Position the unit on a flat level surface capable of supporting the entire weight of the unit Remember the unit will be significantly heavier once it is fully loaded 2 This unit requires a grounded and polari...

Page 7: ...oe grille 3 Disconnect door harness from connector bracket behind lower front panel Pull harness from behind lower front panel so it is hanging below the door 4 Remove upper right hand RH hinge bracket by loosening four 4 Torx screws Be careful to support the door while loosening and removing the upper hinge bracket 5 Lift the door off of the lower RH hinge bracket Turn the door upside down and pl...

Page 8: ...ew Remove metal RH door stop by removing hex head screw 9 Install metal left hand LH door stop by installing hex head screw 10 Install plastic LH door stop by installing hex head screw 11 Remove lower RH door hinge by removing two 2 hex head screws 12 Install lower LH door closer in lower LH door hinge by installing hex head screw 13 Install lower LH door hinge by installing two 2 hex head screws ...

Page 9: ...om upper left side of door and place in upper right side of door Place door on lower LH hinge bracket 15 Install upper LH hinge bracket by installing four 4 Torx screws 16 Route door harness behind lower front panel Reconnect door harness to bracket 17 Reattach toe grille by installing two 2 Philips screws 18 Reapply power ...

Page 10: ...he direction of the grain Always finish this process with a high quality all in one stainless steel cleaner polish to prevent further problems USE OF ABRASIVE PADS SUCH AS SCOTCHBRITE WILL CAUSE THE GRAINING IN THE STAINLESS TO BECOME BLURRED Rust that is allowed to linger can penetrate into the surface of the stainless steel and become impossible to remove CAUTION Stainless steel models exposed t...

Page 11: ...e shelf rack into ball bearing slide ensuring each side engages properly Glass Shelf Removal Installation Beverage Center Only 1 Open door fully 2 Method 1 removal of entire shelf assembly a Lift up on front edge and rear portion of shelf Cantilever brackets will disengage from ladder b To reinstall slide shelf into cabinet ensuring the cantilever brackets engage fully in the proper holes It may h...

Page 12: ... components consisting of a solid state PTC relay with a thermal ly operated overload protector and a run capacitor See Figure C1 Figure C1 Solid State Relay The solid state relay has no moving parts It consists of a PTC resistor mounted in a plastic case with appropriate terminals PTC Positive Temperature Coefficient simply denotes a resistor which increases in resistance as its temperature is in...

Page 13: ...o relay assembly Note On some models you will have to remove bale wire and cover to gain access to relay and overload protector 6 Use ohmmeter to check resistance between tab terminal and female pin terminal Overload protector should have less than 1 ohm of resistance at normal room temperature 7 If ohm readings are out of range install new Starter Overload Assembly See Figure 2 8 Reverse this pro...

Page 14: ...nd switch off the start winding circuit NOTE The relay will switch off the start winding circuit even though the compressor has not started as when attempting to re start after momentary power interruption With an open relay the compressor will not start since there is little or no current to the start windings The overload protector will open due to high locked rotor run winding current With a sh...

Page 15: ...desired setting The temperature display will begin to blink with the first touch Adjust the temperature by touching the key After 3 seconds of inactivity the display will beep to accept the new temperature Diagnostics Service Mode To enter the service mode press and hold the vacation mode key while pressing the on off key 3 times in 5 seconds Temperature digit display will show 1 Each press of the...

Page 16: ...ed indicator is lit The mute sounds key also is used to acknowledge alarm conditions denoted by a flashing red indicator Press and hold the mute sounds key for three 3 seconds to enable control lock which prevents undesired changes to the unit settings Temperature display will show LOC temperature mode Simultaneously pressing the and keys causes the temperature display to toggle from Fahrenheit to...

Page 17: ... door can be removed 5 Remove screws located on underside of door that hold front panel 6 Slide off front panel to gain access to UI Replacing the main PCB The main PCB is located under the unit behind the toe kick plate It will be necessary to pull out the unit if built in and lean back to gain access The power supply for the interrior lighting led s is located in front of the main PCB 21C 21C 15...

Page 18: ...18 C Electrical Components Operation ...

Page 19: ...19 C Electrical Components Operation ...

Page 20: ...iate product specifications are met This term usually implies the use of processes or procedures available only at a reprocessing or manufacturing facility Safety Warnings Compressor Testing Whenever testing a compressor extreme caution should be used to prevent damaging the terminals A compressor with a damaged terminal or a grounded winding can expel a terminal from its insulated housing when th...

Page 21: ...ion line drier and perimeter hot tube Refrigerant Cycle The refrigerant cycle is a continuous cycle that occurs whenever the compressor is in operation Liquid refrigerant is evaporated in the evaporator by the heat that enters the cabinet through the insulated walls and by the heat from product load and door openings The refrigerant vapor is then drawn from the evaporator through the suction line ...

Page 22: ...w compressor without first checking for possible system contamination To check for contamination obtain oil sample from old compressor If the oil has burned odor but no color change or residue follow instructions in section Installing A New Compressor NOTE It is recommended that system be flushed with dry Nitrogen However if refrigerant is used to flush the system you must look at the serial plate...

Page 23: ...no longer than necessary All replacement compressors are shipped with rubber plugs in the suction discharge and process tubes and contain the correct oil charge and a holding charge of inert gas Compressors have a low side process tube attached to the compressor shell A high side process tube is attached to the filter drier warning Do not operate reciprocating compressor when charging liquid refri...

Page 24: ...sible Leave only enough tubing to pinch off and seal defective compressor Plug or tape any open system tubing to avoid entrance of moisture and air into system Remove inoperable compressor and transfer mounting parts to new compressor 11 Install new compressor in exact same manner as original compressor 12 Reform both suction and discharge lines to align with new compressor If they are too short u...

Page 25: ...essor Base Main Power Board LED Power Board Grommet Bracket Shroud Support Condenser Fan Motor PTC Starter Run Capacitor Compressor Grommet Clip Condenser Fan Blade Hot Lube Tube Shroud Condenser Defrost Drain Pan Drier Filter Power Cord Clip ...

Page 26: ... the desiccant back into the system The old filter drier should be cut out of the system CAUTION Use only a 15 gram XH9 liquid line filter drier part number 5303305677 when servicing refrigerator and freezer systems This filter drier is compatible with either R 12 or R 134a refrigerant 1 Disconnect unit from source of power 2 Recover refrigerant by using an EPA approved recovery system 3 Using a 3...

Page 27: ...pounds in standard refrigeration hoses may enter sealed systems and ultimately restrict the cap tube in an R 134a system Equipment Needed for Evacuation Recharging Heated charging cylinder Standard 3 port manifold gauge set 4 charging hoses Tee fitting with valve core stem removed Robinair No 40396 Hand shut off valve Robinair No 40380 Two stage vacuum pump Process tube adapter kit Robinair No 124...

Page 28: ...uid be certain to wait at least 5 minutes before starting the compressor to give the refrigerant a chance to disperse throughout the system Otherwise the compressor could be damaged by attempting to pump excessive quantities of liquid 7 Allow system to sit for five minutes 8 Turn on refrigerator compressor Run compressor for a few minutes and monitor system pressures 9 When satisfied that the unit...

Page 29: ... off must be corrected before proceeding 12 Remove the high side process tube adaptor and solder the process tube closed 13 Clamp the low side process tube with the pinch off tool while the unit is running Remove the low side process tube adaptor and solder the process tube closed 14 Check the process tubes for refrigerant leaks Final Leak Test 1 With the refrigerator turned OFF leak test all low ...

Page 30: ...sist of the same basic components being utilized in the R 12 systems There is a 10 to 15 discharge pressure increase using R 134a with a 5 to 10 decrease in suction pressure when compared to the same product with an R 12 system operating at 90 F 32 C ambient temperature conditions Lower suction pressures result from the lower density of R 134a refrigerant which effects refrigerant flow rate R 134a...

Page 31: ...acuum than a single stage because the exhaust from the first pumping stage is discharged into the second pumping stage This means the second stage begins pumping at a lower pressure so a lower ultimate vacuum can be achieved See 2 Stage Vacuum Pump Figure E3 VACUUM CHART Vacuum Inches Hg Microns Boiling Point of Water F 28 940 25000 77 9 29 530 10000 52 0 29 832 4600 32 0 29 882 1000 1 0 29 901 50...

Page 32: ...918288 You must heat the crankcase area of the compressor using a heat gun on the high heat setting though out the 30 minutes you are running your vacuum pump to pull a vacuum on the system Every 4 to 5 minutes while you are running your vacuum pump and heating the crankcase area shake the compressor By heating the crank case you are heating the oil in the compressor This will drive the moisture o...

Page 33: ...less of its chemical composition Some non selective detectors designed for use with R 12 may have a much lower sensitivity when used with R 134a However newly designed detectors with good R 134a sensitivity are now available Be sure to consult with the manufacturer before selecting or using a non selective detector with R 134a Halogen specific detectors use a specialized sensor that allows detecti...

Page 34: ... 5 108 3 15 26 1 0 0 2 4 100 37 8 123 6 117 2 10 23 3 1 9 4 5 105 40 6 134 3 126 6 5 20 6 4 1 6 7 110 43 3 145 6 136 4 0 17 8 6 5 9 2 115 46 1 157 6 146 8 5 15 0 9 1 11 8 120 48 9 170 3 157 7 10 12 2 12 0 14 6 125 51 7 183 6 169 1 15 9 4 15 0 17 7 130 54 4 197 6 181 0 20 6 7 18 4 21 0 135 57 2 212 4 193 5 25 3 9 22 1 24 6 140 60 0 227 9 206 6 30 1 1 26 1 28 5 145 62 8 244 3 220 3 35 1 7 30 4 32 6 ...

Page 35: ...rdiac arrest If the person is having difficulty breathing administer oxygen If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration Spills or Leaks If a large release of vapor occurs such as from a large spill or leak the vapors may concentrate near the floor or low spots and displace the oxygen available for breathing causing suffocation Evacuate everyone until the area has been ventilated Use blowe...

Page 36: ...n either tanks or HFC 134a supply system usually prevent this Tank pressures should be monitored routinely Air lines should never be connected to storage tanks Filling and Charging Operations Before evacuating cylinders or refrigeration equipment any remaining refrigerant should be removed by recovery system Vacuum pump discharge lines should be free of restrictions that could increase discharge p...

Page 37: ...upport Condenser Fan Motor PTC Starter Run Capacitor Compressor Grommet Clip Spacer Coil cover Drain Trough Spacer Fan Cover Fan Fan Spacer Air Filter Housing Sensor Drain Tube Evaporator with heat exchanger Air Filter Condenser Fan Blade Hot Lube Tube Shroud Condenser Defrost Drain Pan Drier Filter Power Cord Clip ...

Page 38: ...38 CABINET DIAGRAM Exploded View Diagrams ...

Page 39: ...39 DOOR DIAGRAM Exploded View Diagrams ...

Page 40: ...me manner 6 Remove four screws on evaporator cover Pull cover outward to gain access to the fan motors Fan Fan Evaporator mounting screw Fan Evaporator mounting screw Evaporator mounting screw Evaporator mounting screw Remove this screw Remove this screw Disassembly User Interface UI To remove the User Interface board UI 1 Disconnect power source to drawers 2 Slide out top drawer 3 Remove two 2 sc...

Page 41: ...hold the vacation mode key while pressing the on off key 3 times in 5 seconds Temperature digit display will show 1 Each press of the left hand temperature UP or left hand temperature DOWN key will step through the service tests 1 through 6 Press the mute sounds key to access the test selected Once the test is accessed the display will show and each press of the temperature UP key will cycle forwa...

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