REMOVING THE HOT GAS VALVE & SOLENOID

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

1.Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.

2.Tip the front of the cabinet back and prop it up (see steps 2 through 11 on pages 4-8 and 4-9 for the procedure).

Hot Gas Valve & Solenoid

3.To remove the hot gas valve solenoid (see the photo at the top of the next column):

a)Disconnect the 2-wire connector from the solenoid terminals.

b)Remove the 7mm hex-head screw from the solenoid and lift the solenoid off the hot gas valve.

2-Wire Connector 7mm Nut

Hot Gas Valve Solenoid

4.To remove the hot gas valve:

a)Remove the solenoid from the hot gas valve (see step 3 for the procedure).

b)Access the sealed system and dis- charge the refrigerant into an approved recovery system.

c)Unbraze the hot gas valve from the tubing.

Hot Gas Valve

Valve Tubing Joints

REASSEMBLY NOTE: When installing the new hot gas valve, use a generous amount of thermal heat trap paste between the valve and tubing joints to protect the valve when brazing.

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