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This book is highly recommended by Appliance University for every appliance repair shop's library.

Major Appliance Installing, Troubleshooting, Servicing

author Jim Johnson

Spinal-bound, 300-page

This is the book on major appliance service, author by Jim Johnson. This book covers the operating principles and service procedures for major appliances, truly a textbook. It includes simple, clearly written explanations of the underlying principles of operation and design of electrical fundamentals and refrigeration system servicing. Hundreds of trade schools and community colleges use this book in their training programs, as go to text book. Each chapter has a summary to test knowledge, ideal for classroom curriculum.

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:…Electrical Fundamentals …Alternating Current Fundamentals …Electrical Distribution Systems …Electrical Components for Major Appliances …Using Electrical Meters In Appliance Servicing …Refrigeration Fundamentals …Refrigerator and Freezer Servicing …Room Air Conditioner Servicing …Automatic Washers …Gas and Electric Dryers …Gas and Electric Ranges …Microwave Ovens …Dishwashers (This handback also contains an appendix on sealed system servicing procedures, refrigerant recovery, refrigerator and freezer electrical component troubleshooting, ice makers and chilled water dispensers and refrigerator cabinet servicing.)

Table of Contents – Major Appliances Installing, Troubleshooting, and Servicing

CHAPTER ONE: ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS
1.1	Producing Electricity	2
1.2	Electricity and Magnetism	3
1.3	Atomic Theory	4
1-4	Conductors vs. Insulators	6
1.5	Semiconductors	9
	Chapter One Summary	9

CHAPTER TWO: ALTERNATING CURRENT FUNDAMENTALS, TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
2.1	Alternating Current	11
2.2	Voltage	14
2.3	Current/Amperes	15
2.4	Resistance	16
2.5	Ohm’s Law	17
2.6	Electrical Power/Watts	18
	Chapter Two Summary	21

CHAPTER THREE: ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
3.1	Electric Company Power Distribution	23
3.2	Voltage, Phase, and Current Systems	26
3.3	Electrical Distribution System Within A Residence	28
	Chapter Three Summary	30

CHAPTER FOUR: ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FOR MAJOR APPLIANCES
4.1	Motors	32
4.2	Motor Applications/Capacitors	35
4.3	Solenoids	35
4.4	Heating Elements	37
4.5	Thermostats	45
4.6	Bimetal Thermostats	47
4.7	Door Switches	49
4.8	Timers	49
4.9	Motor Starting Relays/Overload Protection Devices	51
	Chapter Four Summary	54

CHAPTER FIVE: USING ELECTRICAL METERS IN APPLIANCE SERVICING
5.1	Measuring Voltage	56
5.2	Measuring Resistance and Testing for Continuity	61
5.3	Measuring Current Draw in a Circuit	65
5.4	The Volt/Wattmeter	67
	Chapter Five Summary	67

CHAPTER SIX: REFRIGERATION FUNDAMENTALS
6.1	Heat Transfer	70
6.2	Heat Absorption and Rejection	71
6.3	Refrigeration System Components	71
6.4	Refrigerant	72
6.5	The Refrigerant Cycle	72
	Chapter Six Summary	76

CHAPTER SEVEN: REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER SERVICING
7.1	Types of Refrigerator/Freezers	78
7.2	Conventional Refrigerator/Freezer	78
7.3	Conventional Refrigerator Electrical Circuit Servicing	87
7.4	The Cycle Defrost Refrigerator/Freezer	91
7.5	The Frost-Free Refrigerator/Freezer	97
	Chapter Seven Summary	105

CHAPTER EIGHT: CHEST AND UPRIGHT FREEZERS
8.1	Types of Freezers	106
8.2	Manual Defrost Sealed Systems	107
8.3	Chest Freezers	108
8.4	Manual Defrost Freezer Electrical Circuits	110
8.5	Sealed Systems in Frost-Free Freezers	111
8.6	Electrical Systems in Frost-Free Freezers	114
8.7	Door Lock Assemblies	115
8.8	Chest Freezer Hinge Assemblies	117
	Chapter Eight Summary	117

CHAPTER NINE: WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS
9.1	Window Air Conditioner Sealed Systems	121
9.2	The Rotary Compressor in Room Air Conditioners	124
9.3	Air Handling in Window A/C Units	126
9.4	Electrical Systems	127
	Chapter Nine Summary	133

CHAPTER TEN: Automatic Washers
10.1	Water System	136
10.2	Lint Filters	137
10.3	Tub Assemblies	138
10.4	Drain Hose Assembly	139
10.5	Water Fill Assembly	140
10.6	Transmission	140
10,7	Drive Motors	142
10.8	Timers	145
10.9	Water Level Switch	147
10.1	Motor Speed Selector Switch	150
	Chapter Ten Summary	150

CHAPTER ELEVEN: CLOTHES DRYERS
11.1	Electric Dryers	152
11.2	Drive Motors	155
11.3	Gas Dryers	160
11.4	Proper Venting of a Clothes Dryer	163
11.5	Electrical System	165
	Chapter Eleven Summary	165

CHAPTER TWELVE: ELECTRIC RANGES
12.1	The Free-Standing Electric Range	168
12.2	Cook Tops and Wall Ovens	170
12.3	Oven Thermostats	174
12.4	Selector Switches	176
12.5	Bake and Broil Elements	176
12.6	Surface Units	177
12.7	Surface Unit Switches	178
12.8	Electrical Circuits	181
12.9	Self-Cleaning Ranges	183
	Chapter Twelve Summary	185

CHAPTER THIRTEEN: GAS RANGES
13.1	Free-Standing Ovens	187
13.2	Cooktops and Wall Ovens	191
13.3	Oven Thermostats	192
13.5	Oven Burners	194
13.6	Surface Burners	197
13.7	Glow-Coil Ignition Systems	197
13.8	Spark Ignition Systems	198
	Chapter Thirteen Summary	199

CHAPTER FOURTEEN: MICROWAVE OVENS
14.1	Microwave Oven Theory	201
14.2	Microwave Oven Components	205
14.3	Leak Testing Microwave Ovens	209
14.4	Microwave Oven Wiring Diagram	210
	Chapter Fourteen Summary	212

CHAPTER FIFTEEN: DISHWASHERS
15.1	Undercounter Dishwashers	214
15.2	Portable Dishwashers	215
15.3	Dishwasher Water Systems	215
15.4	Dishwasher Electrical System	217
	Chapter Fifteen Summary

APPENDIX A: SEALED SYSTEM SERVICING
A.1	Gaining Access To A Sealed System	234
A.2	Permanent Access Valve Installation Procedures	235
A.3	Using Compound Gauges	236
A.4	Troubleshooting Sealed System Problems	239
A.5	R-12 and HFC-134A	252
A.6	Swaging and Fitting Tubing	254
A.7	Soldering	254
A.8	Refrigerant Recovery Equipment	256
A.9	Building Your Own Refrigerant Recovery System	257

APPENDIX B: REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
B.1	Temperature Control	259
B.2	Current Relay and PTC Start Device	262
B.3	Overload Protector	266
B.4	Compressor Motor Windings	267
B.5	Compressor Test Cord	268
B.6	Defrost Timer	268
B.7	Defrost Termination Thermostat	271
B.8	Defrost Heater	272
B.9	Evaporator Fan Motor	273
B.10	Condenser Fan Motor	274

APPENDIX C: ICE MAKERS, ICE DISPENSERS, AND CHILLED WATER DISPENSERS
C.1	Mold Style Ice Makers	275
C.2	Flex Tray Ice Maker	282
C.3	Chilled Water System	285

APPENDIX D: REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER CABINET SERVICING
D.1	Refrigerator Insulation	287
D.2	Door Gaskets	288
D.3	Shelf Supports	289

APPENDIX E: INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS FOR MAJOR APPLIANCES
E.1	Dishwashers	290
E.2	Refrigerators	292
E.3	Automatic Washers	294
E.4	Clothes Dryers