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Diagnostic Service Mode
Activation
Express-Select
™
To activate the Ice Maker Service Diagnostic Mode,
press and hold fresh food and freezer up (∧)
simultaneously for up to ten (10) seconds.
Pro-Select
™
To activate the Ice Maker Service Diagnostic Mode, press
and hold ‘options’ and ‘power on-off’ simultaneously for
up to ten (10) seconds.
Activation of Ice Maker Service Diagnostic Mode
automatically turns off all Ice Maker Control PCBA
outputs. The compressor runs at fixed speed of 4500
rpm and the condenser fan turns on until Service Mode
is deactivated. The damper is closed and the fresh food
and freezer lights are enabled as well as the alarm audio.
Defrost of the main system is not allowed.
Deactivation
Express-Select
™
To exit service mode, press and hold fresh food (∧) for
up to 10 seconds.
Pro-Select
™
To exit service mode, press and hold the (+) key for up
to 10 seconds.
Service mode is also automatically deactivated after 5
minutes of no key entries (that includes Communication
Lost). All outputs are turned Off. Previously selected
main system and ice maker operational modes are
restored.
Testing
To actuate an ice maker load of the selected test step
(turn on or off), use ‘power on-off’ on the user interface.
To step to the next ice maker sequential test, press fresh
food (∧) or ‘+’ on the LCD screen. To step back to the
previous ice maker sequential test, press fresh food (∨)
or ‘–’ on the LCD screen. The selected test number will
be displayed on the fresh food display.
The Ice Maker must be turned on before entering the
Service Mode. Check the ‘ice off’ indicator on the User
Interface to verify that the ice maker is in on.
Ice Maker (Flex Tray Fresh Food Compartment)
After pushing ‘power on-off’ to start automatic test
or turn on the load, the ice maker control will display
the test result on the freezer two digit display. When
waiting for the test to be automatically performed and
the result displayed, the test number (test ID) will flash
on/off. After the automatic test is completed the test
result will be displayed as “P” – pass, or “F” – Fail.
For an interactive test, the technician manually activates
the load using ‘power on-off’ and physically verifies the
system response. Pressing ‘power on-off’ again turns
the load off. The freezer display shows the current or
expected state of the load. During the load transition
the fresh food display flashes the test ID. After the last
test step in the ice maker test sequence is completed,
the next advancing action will scroll back around to the
first ice maker test. Stepping back from the first test, will
scroll the test sequence backwards to the last test in the
sequence.
Note: The only test that the test number will flash during
the test is the bail arm test.
Note: If you advance to another test before the present
test is completed the ice maker will continue to run until
the tray reaches the home position before the next test
will start.
Service Diagnostic Mode Test
Sequence
Test 52C: Ice maker Thermistor Test.
The current Thermistor temperature is displayed on
Freezer display when the test is started. It will show the
temperature at the ice maker if the thermistor is good.
A “OP” will be displayed for open and “SH” for in short
circuit condition of the ice maker thermistor.
Test 55C: Water Valve Test
NOTE: Prior to initiating this test, verify that the ice tray
is empty. If not, empty the ice tray to prevent water
from overflowing into the ice bucket. To empty the ice
tray, remove the ice bin, place catch pan under the ice
tray and initiate test 63C. The tray will twist and empty.
Touch ‘power on-off’ to start the test. The lower control
board will turn on the green and brown water solenoid
valves for a duration of 4.6 seconds if set for small cubes,
5.8 seconds if set for medium cubes or 7.0 seconds if set
for large cubes. Additional ‘power on-off’ activations are
ignored. If you want to re-run the test you will need to
advance to another test and then go back after you drain
the water out of the tray.
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Contents Summary of Frigidaire Bf

  • Page 1All About Servicing Bottom Freezer Refrigerator FOR TRAINING CLASS USE ONLY ™ Electrolux Major Appliances, North America 10200 David Taylor Drive Charlotte, NC 28262 Publication #5995556437 February 2011
  • Page 2Basic Information Model Number Matrix FG HB 23 44 L F BRAND PRODUCT CAPACITY FEATURE YEAR OF COLOR CATEGORY LEVEL INTRODUCTION Brand FG – Frigidaire Gallery FP – Frigidaire Professional LG – Lowe’s Gallery Product HB – High Efficiency Bottom Freezer Category HN – High Efficiency Non-Dispensing Botto
  • Page 3Basic Information Models with Fresh Food Ice Maker NOTE: Features may vary according to model Incandescent Light (select models) Ice Flipper Guide LED Light (select models) Water Bin Ice Filter Maker Dairy Compartment Air Filter Can Rack SpillSafeTM (select models) Shelves SpillSafeTM Flipper Shelve
  • Page 4Basic Information Models With Dispenser and Fresh Food Compartment Ice Maker PERFORMANCE DATA NO LOAD & NO DOOR OPENINGS AT 37°/0° CONTROL SETTING Type A with Run/Start Capacitor 65°F (18°C) Ambient 90°F (32°C) Ambient Operating Time 74 to 84% 100% Freezer Temperature -5° to 2° F (-20° to -17° C) -1
  • Page 5Basic Information Models With Freezer Compartment Ice Maker And Without Dispenser PERFORMANCE DATA NO LOAD & NO DOOR OPENINGS AT 37°/0° CONTROL SETTING Variable Speed Compressor 65°F (18°C) Ambient 90°F (32°C) Ambient Operating Time 32 to 40% 100% -6° to 6° F -6° to 6° F Freezer Temperature -21° to
  • Page 6Electronic Control The purpose of this section is to familiarize the service technician with operation of the user interface and proper function of the electronic control system. This section explains all electronic controls and diagnostics for the unit with the exception of ice maker controls. Ice
  • Page 7Electronic Control Pro-Select™ User Interface Display Operation (Dispenser Models) options Figure 3-4. Pro-Select™ User Interface for Dispenser Models Touch an icon (Water/Cube/Crush) to activate the desired power on-off Press and hold for three (3) seconds dispenser mode. to turn off the cooling sy
  • Page 8Electronic Control Express-Select™ User Interface Display Operation (Dispenser Models) Figure 3-5. Express-Select™ User Interface for Dispenser Models ice off Press and hold for three (3) seconds air filter Touch to display filter status. Press (Fresh Food to turn the ice maker “ON” or “OFF”. and ho
  • Page 9Electronic Control Express-Select™ User Interface Display Operation (Non-Dispenser Models) A red indicator light will be illuminated above most active features. Touch the icon to activate the options below. quick ice Increases the production of ice water filter Press and hold for three (3) seconds t
  • Page 10Electronic Control Sabbath Mode Showroom Mode The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions Express-Select™ of the refrigerator and its controls in accordance with To enter, press and hold freezer temperature up (∧) observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays while pressing the fr
  • Page 11Electronic Control Alarms Door Ajar If the door has been left open for an extended period of time an alarm will sound and the door ajar indicator will display on the right side of the display. The alarm is turned off by closing the door. The mute sounds key or alarm off key will blink to prompt the
  • Page 12Electronic Control Entering System Service Mode Test 8: Water valve (water dispenser test only) NOTE: Place a cup in the dispenser prior to starting this Note: Fresh Food Ice Maker service mode is discussed test to collect the water as both primary and dispenser in section 4 of this manual. valve wi
  • Page 13Electronic Control Test 23: Fresh food door Temperature Resistance Chart Freezer Display will show “OP” open when doors are open and “CL” when door is closed. For Negative Temperature Test 24: Freezer door (See Flow Chart 5) Coefficient Thermistors Freezer Display will show “OP” open when door is op
  • Page 14Electronic Control Ice and Water Dispense Troubleshooting Guide General Information Diagnosing Ice and Water Dispense Issues 1. During normal operation, certain components can fail via System Service Mode independently with no cascading effect to other ice and 1. Enter service mode water related com
  • Page 15Electronic Control Variable Capacity Compressor 2. Remove the lower power board from under the front of the product. (See Section 6 for detailed Electrical Components procedure). You will use connection J2 terminal 3 The new series of very high efficiency compressors are (RED/BLK) and terminal 4 (BL
  • Page 16Electronic Control 3. If the voltage checks good, remove the inverter Testing the Compressor from the compressor by removing one screw at the bottom of the inverter that goes through the bracket The compressor has a 3 phase, 4 pole brushless DC welded to the compressor. (See Figure 3-11) Pull motor.
  • Page 17Ice Maker The ice maker has a drive motor and gear box assembly in the front section of the ice maker. A bail arm mounted Depending on the Engineering Digit at the end of to the side of the gear box and the flex ice tray are the model number, the product may be equipped with driven off the back of t
  • Page 18Ice Maker (Flex Tray Fresh Food Compartment) Ice maker, bail arm, bail arm switch, gear box, are mounted in the front of the ice maker in a snap out housing. The bail arm drops down to check the amount of ice in the bucket and uses the switch to prevent ice harvest when the ice maker bucket is full.
  • Page 19Ice Maker (Flex Tray Fresh Food Compartment) About Ice Cube Production There is a thermistor located inside a foam insulation cover under the ice maker flex tray that senses the temperature of the water and the ice tray. The signal from the thermistor is sent to the lower control board of the refrig
  • Page 20Ice Maker (Flex Tray Fresh Food Compartment) After pushing ‘power on-off’ to start automatic test or turn on the load, the ice maker control will display The Ice Maker must be turned on before entering the the test result on the freezer two digit display. When Service Mode. Check the ‘ice off’ indic
  • Page 21Ice Maker (Flex Tray Fresh Food Compartment) Temperature Resistance Chart For Test 57C: Evaporator Fan Test Negative Temperature Coefficient To start this interactive test, touch ‘power on-off’ to Thermistors activate the fan. Touching ‘power on-off’ again will turn the fan off. The Freezer display
  • Page 22Component Teardown Fresh Food Compartment Refrigerated Ice Maker Flex-Tray IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ICE MAKER GASKETS: All gasket seals in the ice maker housing assembly are critical to ensure proper management of air flow, moisture and defrost water. Anytime a gasket seal is broken, the affected gasket
  • Page 23Component Teardown Ice Maker Housing Removal Disconnect power from the unit before performing this procedure. 1. After completing the Ice Maker Removal Procedure, remove the screws at the front of the Housing. Figure 6-56. NOTE: One or both of the side screws may not be used. remove two (2) screws 2
  • Page 24Component Teardown 4. To replace the tube, insert the green end into the opening of the conduit inside the fresh food compart- ment. 5. Push the tube through the conduit and out the back of the unit. remove 3 screws IMPORTANT: Be sure the black portion of the tube is oriented as shown in figure 6-59
  • Page 25Component Teardown Auger Motor, Crusher Solenoid, and Fan Disconnect power from the unit before performing this procedure. The Auger Motor is attached with 3 screws driven in from the front of the Air Handler. Note that the top screw is covered by a foam gasket. 1. After completing the Air Handler R
  • Page 26Component Teardown Evaporator Housing Removal - continued The liner has a tab that extends down to the drain tube to conduct heat during defrosts to melt any ice accumulation in the drain tube. There is also a piece of aluminum tape that wraps onto the front wall of the Housing. The tape conducts he
  • Page 27Component Teardown Evaporator Housing Replacement The “U” shaped gasket Disconnect power from the unit before performing this on the back of the evaporator housing procedure. must be replaced when IMPORTANT: When the Evaporator Housing is re- the evaporator housing moved, (and when the Air Handler i
  • Page 28Component Teardown Air Handler Replacement Disconnect power from the unit before performing this align notch with hole in liner procedure. 1. Replace any foam gaskets on the Air Handler that have been damaged. 2. Align the notch in the Evaporator Housing with the top, left screw hole for the Air Han
  • Page 29Component Teardown Ice Maker Replacement - continued. proper routing of the harness in 3. As you slide the ice maker onto the shoulder screws, the channel and under the tab you cannot see the two rear screws. Therefore, after installing the ice maker, you must pull down on the two back corners to be