Fisher & Paykel RF175W, Service Manual

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CONTENTS 

1

SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................... 6

1.1

Cabinet Specifications......................................................................................................... 6

1.2

Compressor Specifications.................................................................................................. 6

1.3

Electrical Specifications....................................................................................................... 7

2

MODEL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION ........................................................................................ 8

3

SERVICING REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 9

3.1

Specialised Service Tools ................................................................................................... 9

3.1.1

Static Strap................................................................................................................... 9

3.1.2

Interface Pen Mk 2 ....................................................................................................... 9

3.2

Health & Safety ................................................................................................................... 9

3.2.1

Good Work Practices.................................................................................................... 9

3.2.2

Environmental Health and Safety ................................................................................. 9

3.2.3

Good Practice and Safety............................................................................................. 9

4

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................ 10

4.1

Air Space Requirements ................................................................................................... 10

4.2

Levelling Components....................................................................................................... 10

4.3

Levelling the Cabinet......................................................................................................... 12

5

THEORY OF OPERATION....................................................................................................... 14

5.1

Terms ................................................................................................................................ 14

5.2

Defrost Cycle..................................................................................................................... 15

5.3

The Refrigeration Cycle..................................................................................................... 16

5.4

Servicing Features ............................................................................................................ 17

5.4.1

Condensate Disposal ................................................................................................. 17

5.4.2

Filter Drier................................................................................................................... 17

5.4.3

Condenser.................................................................................................................. 18

5.4.4

Condenser Fan........................................................................................................... 18

5.4.5

Condenser & Mullion Layout ...................................................................................... 19

5.4.6

Compressor Compartment Layout ............................................................................. 20

5.5

FC Mullion Heater ............................................................................................................. 20

5.6

Provision Compartment Duct............................................................................................. 20

5.7

Divider Partition ................................................................................................................. 22

6

ELECTRONICS SECTION ....................................................................................................... 23

6.1

Function Overview............................................................................................................. 23

6.1.1

Power / Control Module .............................................................................................. 23

6.1.2

Door Switches ............................................................................................................ 24

6.1.3

Defrost Heater ............................................................................................................ 24

6.1.4

Thermal Fuse ............................................................................................................. 24

6.1.5

Low Ambient Heater ................................................................................................... 24

6.1.6

PC/FC Fans................................................................................................................25

6.1.7

Lights (PC & FC) ........................................................................................................ 26

6.1.8

Thermistor Temperature Sensors............................................................................... 26

6.1.9

Flapper Door Heater................................................................................................... 27

7

DISPLAY INTERFACE............................................................................................................. 28

7.1

Display Interface (Button Descriptions) ............................................................................. 28

7.2

Display Functional Schematic ........................................................................................... 28

7.3

Display Interface Features ................................................................................................ 29

7.4

Features ............................................................................................................................ 29

7.4.1

Icemaker On / Off .......................................................................................................29

7.4.2

Freezer Chill Mode ..................................................................................................... 29

7.4.3

Bottle Chill Mode ........................................................................................................ 29

7.4.4

Water Dispensing ....................................................................................................... 29

7.4.5

Sabbath Mode ............................................................................................................ 30