Component Teardown
COMPONENT TEARDOWN
This section explains how to access and remove components from a Frigidaire Refrigerator/Freezer, and has been arranged in such a way as to simulate which components would need to be removed first in order to gain access to other components. When following a component removal procedure, it may be necessary to reference another component removal procedure listed earlier in this section.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before continuing, please take note of the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS below.
-IF IT IS NECESSARY TO REMOVE AN REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER UNIT FROM ITS INSTALLATION, USE PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES AS UNITS ARE HEAVY AND COULD FALL RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. PULLING A UNIT FROM ITS INSTALLATION SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A TRAINED AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIAN OR INSTALLER.
-TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, POWER TO A REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER UNIT MUST BE DISCONNECTED WHENEVER ACCESSING AND/OR REMOVING COMPONENTS POWERED BY ELECTRICITY OR COMPONENTS NEAR OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.
-AFTER SERVICE IS COMPLETED, BE SURE ALL
-IF UNIT WAS USED PRIOR TO SERVICE, THE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE HOT. WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND THE APPROPRIATE SAFETY GEAR WHEN WORKING WITH COMPRESSORS.
-IF REMOVING A DOOR FROM A UNIT, REMEMBER THAT DOORS ARE HEAVY. IF THEY WERE TO FALL, THEY COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
-Metal edges may be sharp. Use caution and wear appropriate safety equipment when servicing evaporators and condensers to avoid personal injury.
-If working in the compressor area, remember that compressor and tubing may be hot.
