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08/2022 178CBE52HC Refrigerated Chef Bases Models: #178CBE36HC 36" 2 Drawer Refrigerated Chef Base #178CBE72HC 72" 4 Drawer Refrigerated Chef Base #178CBE48HC 48" 2 Drawer Refrigerated Chef Base #178CBE84HC 84" 4 Drawer Refrigerated Chef Base #178CBE52HC 52" 2 Drawer Refrigerated Chef Base Note: This manual is for a certified service technician and should not be used by those who are not properly trained.
Service Manual Refrigerated Chef Bases Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Ensure that unit is plugged in Ensure the outlet is correct and dedicated and has power Unit will not turn on Check power switch Check controller Ensure drawers are properly closed Check drawer gasket for rips, tears, cut, etc.
Service Manual Refrigerated Chef Bases Controller Settings 1. To access settings on temperature controller, press and hold the "SET" button until the display flashes with "PS". (Fig. 2) 2. Press the "SET" button again to display a blinking "0". 3. Push the "up arrow/power" button until the display shows 22. 4.
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Service Manual Refrigerated Chef Bases Controller Settings Code Description Options Defaults 22 (Recommended not Password Setting 0 to 200 change this setting) 0 = ˚C Temperature Select Units 1 = ˚F Probe 1 Differential -50.0˚F to 50.0˚F 0˚F Probe 2 Differential Not used on refrigerators Set Temperature Differential 0˚F to 19˚F...
Service Manual Refrigerated Chef Bases Part Testing Fig. 5 Controller Check for 120 volts between white (N) and black (L) (#4) at the back of the controller. NOTE: there are two black (L) wires. (Fig. 5) With controller calling for compressor to run, check for 120 volts between white (N) and red (Compressor) wire.
Service Manual Refrigerated Chef Bases Part Testing Door Seal Heater Fig. 8 Disconnect unit from power and unplug red connector, check for 228 Ω at 70°F +/- 10%. (Fig. 8) Check for 120 volts between white and black wires on the red plug at rear of condenser/ compressor compartment.
Service Manual Refrigerated Chef Bases Part Replacement Condensing Tray Components Compressor Capacitor Remove Phillips screws holding side condens- 8. Ensure capacitor is properly discharged before er cover in place and the one Phillips screw on proceeding. Use a 20,000 ohm, 2 watt carbon the rear.
Service Manual Refrigerated Chef Bases Part Replacement Condensing Tray Components Filter Drier Fig. 21 Fig. 22 With condensing tray pulled out, remove by cutting process tube and liquid line to filter. (Fig. 21) Remove from clamp by prying apart clamp clip. With all refrigerant removed from system and a safe working condition, sweat out the capillary tube from the filter drier.
Service Manual Refrigerated Chef Bases Part Replacement Evaporator Fig. 27 Compartment Parts Turn off and disconnect power before servicing Evaporator fan blades 1. Open drawer(s) and remove the drawer slide clip (red lever/hook) from each side by pushing it forward and then down (Fig.
Service Manual Refrigerated Chef Bases Part Replacement Evaporator Fig. 32 Compartment Parts Evaporator Coil 1. depending on needs on the situation Fig. 33 2. Remove the top of the unit by removing the Phillips screws located at the back of the unit and along the front underside of the top (Fig.
Service Manual Refrigerated Chef Bases Parts Diagram List 178CBE36HC Item # Description Part # Drawer 17815290 Drawer slide - left 17816336 Drawer slide - right 17816335 Evaporator coil 17812503 Evaporator fan blade 17818572 Evaporator fan motor 17816965 Temperature sensor - cabinet 17813892...
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Service Manual Refrigerated Chef Bases Parts Diagram List 178CBE48HC Item # Description Part # Drawer 17815297 Drawer slide - left 17816336 Drawer slide - right 17816335 Evaporator coil 17812503 Evaporator fan blade 17818572 Evaporator fan motor 17816965 Temperature sensor - cabinet 17813892 Controller - thermostat 17819947...
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Service Manual Refrigerated Chef Bases Parts Diagram List 178CBE52HC Item # Description Part # 17815292 Drawer Drawer slide - left 17816336 Drawer slide - right 17816335 Evaporator coil 17814715 Evaporator fan blade 17818572 17816965 Evaporator fan motor Temperature sensor - cabinet 17813892 Controller - thermostat 17819947...
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Service Manual Refrigerated Chef Bases Parts Diagram List 178CBE60HC Item # Description Part # Drawer 17815295 Drawer slide - left 17816336 Drawer slide - right 17816335 Evaporator coil 17814715 Evaporator fan blade 17818572 Evaporator fan motor 17816965 Termperatur senser - cabinet 17813892 Controller - thermostat 17819947...
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Service Manual Refrigerated Chef Bases Parts Diagram List 178CBE72HC Item # Description Part # Drawer 17815294 Drawer slide - left 17816336 Drawer slide - right 17816335 Evaporator coil 17816297 Evaporator fan blade 17818572 Evaporator fan motor 17816965 Temperature sensor - cabinet 17813892 Controller - thermostat 17819947...
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Service Manual Refrigerated Chef Bases Parts Diagram List 178CBE84HC Item # Description Part # Drawer 17815294 Drawer slide - left 17816636 Drawer slide - right 17816335 Evaporator coil 17816297 Evaporator fan blade 17818572 Evaporator fan motor 17816965 Temperature sensor - cabinet 17813892 Controller - thermostat 17819947...
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