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What is a Schematic?
The electrical wiring, the motors,
heaters, switches, controls and anything else in the electrical
or electronic operation of an appliance are included in the schematic
diagram. This diagram indicates information about the path of
wires and what they connect to. Usually it will include information
about voltage, resistance and other relevant information about
the components used in the system. This schematic is helpful to
a technician when diagnosing a problem or making a repair.
Where Can I Find the Schematic
for my Appliance?
Each appliance is different and
technicians don't have all the appliances memorized. So manufacturers
usually place a schematic of the appliance's wiring somewhere
on the appliance itself. It may be a loose paper schematic, it
may be glued onto the cabinet, it may be printed onto the cabinet
or it maybe stamped or etched into the metal or plastic.
The schematic is really there for
the technician and not the consumer. It won't necessarily be easy
to find. Expect it to be someplace safe, where it won't get wet,
burned by a hot motor, worn by some moving part or nibbled by
mice. It is often necessary to open the main part of the cabinet
to access it.
For a freezer, some common locations
are pasted onto the outside back of the fridge, folded up and
placed inside an envelope behind the toe kick in front or pasted
onto the inside of a protective panel on the bottom rear of the
freezer. These are not the only places, so don't give up if you
don't find it there.
If you can't find the schematic
on the freezer, you might be able to get one from the manufacturer.
However, don't be surprised if they won't send you a copy. The
manufacturer doesn't really want to encourage you to repair your
own appliance, they want an authorized technician to make any
needed repairs.
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