Whirlpool WRX38RWH6 WRX42RWH6 Top Mount Refrigerator Service Manual
Published: September 2001
Copyright © 2001 Whirlpool (Australia) Pty. Limited. All rights strictly reserved. Reproduction or issue to third parties in any form whatsoever is not permitted without written authority of Whirlpool (Australia) Pty. Limited. Whirlpool is a registered trademark of Whirlpool U.S.A.
This documentation is intended only for qualified technicians who possess the required qualifications and are aware of the regulatory requirements applicable to servicing electrical appliances.
Whirlpool (Australia) Pty Limited, A.B.N. 28 003 578 023, Part No. SM1081
Product Specifications
Model | WRX38RWG6 | WRX42RWG6 |
Electrical Ratings | 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz, 0.85 A, 140 W | |
Capacity Litres | Freezer: 118 Refrigerator: 244 Total: 362 | Freezer: 118 Refrigerator: 266 Total: 384 |
Dimensions mm | Width: 670 Depth: 665 Height: 1690 | Width: 670 Depth: 665 Height: 1760 |
Shipping Mass kg | 77 | 80 |
Net Mass kg | 67 | 70 |
Refrigerant | 150 grams R134a | |
Temperature Control | Freezer: Thermostat Refrigerator: Thermostatically controlled air flap valve | |
Defrost Control | Automatic | |
Thermal Insulation | Cyclo-pentane | |
Liner/Door Panel | ABS Plastic | |
Accessories | Door Storage: Freezer: 2 Shelves Refrigerator: 1 Bottle Shelf, 2 Variety Shelves Cabinet Storage: Freezer: 1 Shelf, 2 Ice Trays, 1 Ice Storage Bin Refrigerator: 3 Shelves, 1 Tray Chilled Room, 1 Vegetable Crisper | |
Lamp | 1 Refrigerator | |
Rolling Castors | 2 Rear - 2 Front | |
Level Adjustment | Adjustable Front Feet |
Electrical Specifications
Model | WRN28RWG6 | WRN32RWG6 |
Compressor Model | SD162QL1U/E01 | SD162QL1U/E01 |
Starter Type | RSCR | RSCR |
Oil Charge | FREOL α – 15C / 200 ml | FREOL α – 15C / 200 ml |
Evaporator | Split Fin Type | |
Condenser | Forced and Natural Cooling | |
Drier | Molecular Sieve | |
Capillary Tube | 0.75mm O.D. x 2450mm | |
Defrost | Bimetal: On: -5±3°C, Off: 12±3°C | Bimetal: On: -5±3°C, Off: 12±3°C |
Thermostat | Thermal Fuse: 250V, 10 A | |
Assembly | 72±4°C | |
Defrost Timer | Type: TMDE714A1, Cycle: 6h 35min | Type: TMDE714A1, Cycle: 6h 35min |
Defrost Time | 13min±40s | |
Start Relay Model | J531Q35E330M385-2 | |
Over-load Protector Model | 4TM222 PHBYY-53 | |
Capacitor | 3.5µF 350Vac | |
Defrost Heater | 130W 443Ω | |
Lamps | 230 - 240V, 15W |
Circuit Diagram
The circuit diagram illustrates the electrical connections for the refrigerator. It shows components such as the defrost heater, thermostat, bimetal, thermal fuse, fan motor, timer, compressor, and overload protector. Wire colors like grey, pink, brown, red, white, yellow, sky blue, blue, black, white/black, orange, and purple are indicated for connections.
Service Access
To remove shelves in the freezing compartment: First remove the icemaking moulds. Tilt the shelf up at the front, then lift it up and pull it out of the tracks.
To remove the bio deodorizer: Push the front end knob downwards to disengage it.
To remove shelves in the chilled compartment: Lift up the cover. Push the cover to the right until the mounting hook (1) disengages, then disengage the other mounting hook (2) and pull out the cover. Pull the shelf forward until it stops, then lift it up and pull it out.
To remove shelves in the refrigerating compartment: Hold the shelf by the front and pull it forward off the rack.
To remove door bins: Push the bin to the left, then lift it up to disengage.
To remove storage drawers and covers: Lift up to remove the cover. Pull the drawer halfway out, then lifting it up, pull it out completely.
Servicing Freezer Compartment
- Remove the freezer contents.
- Clean and dry the evaporator cover handles.
- Push the handles down simultaneously and pull the panel forward.
- Disconnect the wiring harness plugs and remove the evaporator cover assembly.
Note: It may be necessary to grip the vents with smooth-jawed pliers.
Servicing Refrigerator Compartment
- Remove the chiller door and tray.
- Lift and push the cover until the mounting pin (1) disengages. Disengage the other mounting pin and remove the door.
- Pull the tray forward to the stop and then lift and pull the tray clear.
- Remove the shelves by lifting the front of the shelf and pulling the shelf forward.
- Disengage the hooks on the lamp cover.
- Replace the lamp and reassemble by reversing the procedure.
Exploded View - Freezer Compartment
This diagram illustrates the components of the freezer compartment. It features numbered parts from 1 to 26, including ice cube moulds, trays, covers, evaporator assembly, motor, fan, heater, thermostat, and wiring harness.
Parts List - Freezer Compartment
Item | Part No (WRX38RWH6) | Part No (WRX42RWH6) | Description |
1 | DA67-40180A | DA67-40180A | MOULD, ICE CUBE |
2 | DA71-20252A | DA71-20252A | FIXER GROMMET |
3 | DA67-10152D | DA67-10152D | CASE, TRAY ICE |
4 | DA61-20119A | DA61-20119A | SPRING, ICE MAKER |
5 | DA61-70002A | DA61-70002A | SUPPORT, TRAY, ICE |
6 | DA63-10886A | DA63-10886A | COVER, AIR RETURN FREEZER FLOOR |
7 | DA71-20265A | DA71-20265A | LOCATER, THERMO FUSE |
8 | DA59-40217U | DA59-40217U | EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLY |
9 | DA47-10150D | DA47-10150D | THERMO FUSE/BIMETAL ASSY, 250V, 10A |
10 | DA67-10210G | DA67-10210G | BIN, ICE CUBE |
11 | DA67-20137C | DA67-20137C | SHELF, FREEZER |
12 | Not available | Not available | EVAPORATOR |
13 | DA63-11088A | DA63-11088A | REAR COVER, MOTOR |
14 | DA31-00003D | DA31-00003D | MOTOR, FAN |
15 | DA63-40119A | DA63-40119A | GROMMET-MOTOR |
16 | DA63-11089A | DA63-11089A | FRONT COVER, MOTOR |
17 | DA31-20002A | DA31-20002A | FAN BLADES |
18 | DA61-20128A | DA61-20128A | SPRING, FAN |
19 | DA63-11098A | DA63-11098A | COVER / MOTOR ASSY |
20 | DA47-20195H | DA47-20195H | HEATER, DEFROST, 240V, 130W |
21 | DA63-11092A | DA63-11092A | COVER, EVAPORATOR REAR |
22 | DA63-11090D | DA63-11090D | COVER, EVAPORATOR FRONT |
23 | DA63-11097J | DA63-00216Z | COVER, EVAPORATOR ASSY |
24 | DA47-10107M | DA47-10107M | THERMOSTAT, FREEZER, PFN-174S-05C |
25 | DA39-20124A | DA39-20124A | WIRING HARNESS, FREEZER THERMOSTAT |
26 | DA64-40126F | DA64-40126F | KNOB, THERMOSTAT FREEZER |
- | DA47-10115A | DA47-10115A | THERMO FUSE, (Microtemp) 250V, 10A, +72C (Not shown) |
Exploded View - Refrigerator Compartment
This diagram shows the components of the refrigerator compartment. It includes numbered parts from 1 to 20, such as chill room trays, covers, shelves, vegetable crisper, damper assembly, carbon filter, and lamp holder.
Parts List - Refrigerator Compartment
Item | Part No (WRX38RWH6) | Part No (WRX42RWH6) | Description |
1 | DA67-40140D | DA67-40140D | TRAY, CHILL ROOM |
2 | DA63-10982J | DA63-10982J | COVER, CHILL ROOM |
3 | DA67-20137C | DA67-20137C | SHELF, FREEZER |
4 | DA67-20341A | DA67-20341A | SHELF, REFRIGERATOR |
4 | DA67-20345F | DA67-20345F | SHELF, REFRIGERATOR ASSY (With aluminium trim) |
5 | DA63-40131A | DA63-40131A | GROMMET, COVER CHILL, RIGHT |
6 | DA63-40129A | DA63-40129A | GROMMET, COVER CHILL, LEFT |
7 | DA74-30234C | DA74-30234C | DRAIN, HOSE |
8 | DA63-10255C | DA63-10255C | COVER, VEGETABLE CRISPER |
9 | DA67-00325A | DA67-00325A | CRISER, VEGETABLE |
10 | DA67-10264B | DA67-10264B | DAMPER ASSY |
11 | DA64-40162B | DA64-40162B | KNOB, THERMOSTAT, DAMPER, REFRIGERATOR |
12 | DA63-10002F | DA63-10002F | COVER, DAMPER |
13 | DA47-30156G | DA47-30156G | REFRIGERATOR TOWER ASSEMBLY, COMPLETE |
14 | DA67-10443A | DA67-10443A | CASE, CARBON FILTER |
15 | DA02-90106H | DA02-90106H | CARBON FILTER ELEMENT |
16 | DA63-10461A | DA63-10461A | COVER, CARBON FILTER |
17 | DA47-40112L | DA47-40112L | LAMP HOLDER, 250V, 1A |
18 | DA67-30266D | DA67-30266D | CAP, SCREW, DAMPER COVER |
19 | DA63-11094A | DA63-11094A | COVER, LAMP REFRIGERATOR |
20 | 4713-000213 | 4713-000213 | LAMP, 240V, 15W |
- | DA64-00244C | DA64-00244C | TRIM, SHELF, ALUMINIUM (Not shown) |
Exploded View - Door Parts
This diagram displays the components of the refrigerator doors. It features numbered parts from 1 to 15, including the freezer door, guards, stoppers, dairy lid, dairy case, egg tray, guards, and bottle guides.
Parts List - Door Parts
Item | Part No (WRX38RWH6) | Part No (WRX42RWH6) | Description |
1 | DA91-00789F | DA91-00789F | DOOR, FREEZER |
2 | DA63-20167R | DA63-20167R | GUARD, FREEZER |
3 | DA71-40116P | DA71-40116P | STOPPER, DOOR, MID |
4 | DA71-40133C | DA71-40133C | STOPPER, DOOR, MID |
5 | DA63-00482A | DA63-00482A | LID, DAIRY |
6 | DA67-00323A | DA67-00323A | CASE, DAIRY |
7 | DA67-00324A | DA67-00324A | CASE, DAIRY ASS'Y |
8 | DA67-40179C | DA67-40179C | TRAY, EGG |
9 | DA63-00651F | DA63-00651F | GUARD, EGG |
10 | DA63-20187L | DA63-20187L | GUARD, VARIETY |
11 | DA71-70178B | DA71-70178B | GUIDE, BOTTLE |
12 | DA63-20168L | DA63-20168L | GUARD, BOTTLE |
13 | DA63-20167S | DA63-20167S | GUARD, BOTTOM, REFRIGERATOR DOOR |
14 | DA91-10343W | DA91-10344U | DOOR ASSY, REFRIGERATOR |
15 | DA71-40125A | DA71-40125A | STOPPER, DOOR, LOWER |
Exploded View - Cabinet and Unit Parts
This diagram presents an exploded view of the refrigerator's cabinet and internal unit parts. It shows numbered components from 1 to 27, such as upper and lower hinges, drain water tray, switch-door, junction case, timer, capacitor, compressor, overload cutout, start relay, covers, clamps, dryer, grommets, castors, and absorber trim.
Parts List - Cabinet and Unit Parts
Item | Part No (WRX38RWH6) | Part No (WRX42RWH6) | Description |
1 | DA63-00017A | DA63-00017A | COVER, UPPER HINGE |
2 | DA61-00014B | DA61-00014B | HINGE, UPPER ASSY |
3 | DA67-40309A | DA67-40309A | TRAY, DRAIN WATER |
4 | DA34-10122D | DA34-10122D | SWITCH-DOOR, 250V, 0.7A |
5 | DA67-30218R | DA67-30218R | CAP, SCREW |
6 | DA61-10220D | DA61-10220D | HINGE, MID ASSY |
7 | DA67-10430D | DA67-10430D | CASE, JUNCTION |
8 | DA45-10003C | DA45-10003C | TIMER, DEFROST, 220V, 50~60Hz, 6HR |
9 | 2501-000427 | 2501-000427 | CAPACITOR, 3.5uF, 350V |
10 | DA60-20008A | DA60-20008A | BOLT-HEX, COMPRESSOR |
11 | SD162QL1U/E01 | SD162QL1U/E01 | COMPRESSOR, RSCR, 220~240V-50Hz |
12 | DA34-10003A | DA34-10003A | OVER LOAD CUTOUT, 4TM222PHBYY-53 |
13 | DA35-10013B | DA35-10013B | START RELAY (PTC), J531Q35E330M385-2 |
14 | DA63-10722A | DA63-10722A | COVER, RELAY |
15 | DA65-20113A | DA65-20113A | CLAMP, RELAY COVER |
16 | DA73-30102B | DA73-30102B | DRYER, ASSY |
17 | DA63-40234C | DA63-40234C | GROMMET, COMPRESSOR |
18 | DA61-40125A | DA61-40125A | CASTOR, REAR |
19 | DA61-70256A | DA61-70256A | SUPPORT PLATE, FOOT |
20 | DA61-00184A | DA61-00184A | FOOT, FRONT |
21 | DA61-40115B | DA61-40115B | CASTOR, FRONT |
21 | DA61-40126A | DA61-40126A | CASTOR WHEEL, FRONT |
22 | DA61-10150B | DA61-10150B | HINGE, LOWER |
23 | DA71-60196K | DA71-60196K | CHASSIS, COMPRESSOR ASSY |
24 | DA63-10252J | DA63-10252J | COVER, TRAY, WATER |
25 | DA63-01008F | DA63-01008F | COVER, TRAY/WATER ASSY |
26 | DA64-20189A | DA64-20189A | TRIM, PLATE ABSORBER |
27 | DA63-40171D | DA63-40171D | GROMMET, SUCTION PIPE, BLK |
- | DA67-30114B | DA67-30114B | CAP, DRAIN (Not shown) |
- | DA39-10106F | DA39-10106F | POWER CORD (Not shown) |