Evaporator module removal Liebherr freezer

[kenhaz]

I am replacing the evaporator sensor on my Liebherr freezer model 3376. Can anyone tell me how to remove the evaporator module at the top of the freezer compartment?

[ELDAR59]

Re: Evaporator module removal Liebherr freezer

hello, why are you replacing the evaporator sensor?

do you have the service number?
cheers.

[SAMURI]

Re: Evaporator module removal Liebherr freezer

LIEBHERR now have sensor kits so you do not have to gain access to the module

Bob

[kenhaz]

Re: Evaporator module removal Liebherr freezer

Many thanks for your quick replies to my post. The service number of the freezer is 9987668-08. I have the sensor replacement kit which does come with instructions. The first thing I have to do is “detach the evaporator module and pull it towards you.” However,the instructions do not explain how to detach the module, and this is where I need help.

[kenhaz]

Re: Evaporator module removal Liebherr freezer

I forgot to say that the reason I am replacing the sensor is because of an F4 fault code showing.

[ELDAR59]

Re: Evaporator module removal Liebherr freezer

ok, this is one of the more difficult sensor replacements.
underneath the front edge of the evaporator at either side are small plastic plugs. remove the pins in the middle of the plugs and pull out the plugs.
this will allow lugs at either side of the evaporator to be pushed inwards, in turn allowing the evaporator to be pulled down and towards you.
you’ll probably need to access the rear of the freezer, loosening the condenser grill (be careful with it) and take off the evaporator drain pipe, allowing the evaporator to move towards you.
take off the top polystyrene cover of the evap and you should see the sensor cable with the sensor locating at the front of the evap.
it is a bit fiddly and to be honest, beyond the capabilities of most diy ers.
good luck with it.

[kenhaz]

Re: Evaporator module removal Liebherr freezer

alf_uckem, can’t thank you enough for your very detailed reply.
I have tried to get a qualified engineer out to replace the sensor, but as soon as I mention frost-free freezer, no one wants to know. I used the uk whitegoods engineer search facility which came up with one name i.e Partpoint Hove Ltd. The gentleman who answered the phone was very nice, but they do not service frost free freezers. I have called Liebherr sevice but only get a call centre, who would refer me to someone in my local area. After having read some horror stories about these so called professionals in other parts of this forum, I am reluctant to do this.
This is just a shot in the dark, but would you know anyone in the Crawley, West Sussex area, that you can recommend for the job?
Failing that, I am prepared to take the job on myself, and will let you know how I get on.
By the way the freezer is still working, but with temperature fluctuation. Gonna run down the foodstuff, then attempt the job if I can’t find anyone else.

[ELDAR59]

Re: Evaporator module removal Liebherr freezer

actually i can give you the number of a chap in the area.
it’s pat harris and he’s on 07841 345592.
let me know when you’ve got this and i’ll take his number off the thread.
hope you get sorted,
cheers.

[kenhaz]

Re: Evaporator module removal Liebherr freezer

ok, got he number, once again many thanks

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