HCMF Service Manual
For Technical Support, Call 800-537-2653. Page 15 Doc. No. 19005309 - Copyright 2012 Franke, Inc.
Section 9 – Key Parts Replacement Tips:
This HCMF Condensed Service Manual assumes you are familiar with basic refrigeration repair and
previous Franke Grill-Side Freezers, including GSF and FRGSF Models. See Tips tables that follow
for some HCMF-specific service tips.
Door Gasket Replacement 15
Condenser Package Replacement 17
Eliwell Controller Replacement 15
Start Relay & Capacitor Replace. 17
Temperature Sensor Replacement 16
Condenser Fan Replacement 17
Defrost Sensor Replacement 16
Defrost Heater Replacement 18
Power ON/OFF Switch Replace 16
Evaporator Fan Motor Replace. 18
For additional information refer to GSF or FRGSF Service Manuals, or contact Franke
Technical Support at 800 537-2653.
P/N: 19001773 or 19001986
1. Remove the door to replace the gasket.
2. NOTE: Plastic extrusion can be easily damaged. Using a razor
knife to separate the old gasket from its retaining tailpiece.
3. Remove the separated tailpiece from the slot by pulling toward
each corner, using a small needle nose plier.
4. Insert new gasket tailpiece into the gasket-mounting slot. Align the
corners and start at the top of the door. Continue around the door.
5. Tip: Place door on a cushioned surface and carefully hammer the
new gasket tailpiece into the slot
Temperature Display/Controller Replacement Tips:
P/N: 18005969
1. Access controller through top panel. You can access and remove
connections without removing the controller.
2. Use small screwdriver to release/secure control and sensor wires:
Harness wires into terminals marked: 1-6
Yellow Coil Sensor wires into terminals: 8 &10
Grey Air Sensor wires into terminals: 9 &10
3. Test Controller - Initiate manual defrost by pushing the lower –left
button for 7-10 seconds, until display reads: dEF. Compressor will
shut off and the evaporator heater coil will come on. At the end of
manual defrost cycle, heater will shut off, compressor will start and
the display will show actual compartment temperature.
An electric schematic is on top
of Controller.