20 Most Recent Sanyo SR-4310 Compact Refrigerator Questions & Answers

Ok, I know I should not have done this but I did. I was impatient with the defrosting and stabbed my Sanyo SR3770s' evaporator with my Smith and Wesson switch blade knife. A very tiny hole, made a swooshing noise and now the fridge won't get cold. Can this be repaired for a minimal price? Perhaps just replacing the evaporator plate and reinstalling some freon, maybe, hopefully?
Let me know. Basically a brand new unit, hate to see it go to the dump!
Sandra

Try standing it upside down for about an hour. Fridges have oil in with the Freon to lubricate the compressor and if laid on it's side the oil can drain through the tubing all into a spot that doesn't lubricate or over fill the compressor depending on which side it is laid on. sometimes the remedy is to reverse the process that caused the condition, specially the compressor having too much oil. it is a slow drain back so give it some time and it usually works.

Here is a link to get exactly that Sanyo SR1286-1 door gasket. It says Panasonic on the page but it fits perfectly. O know, I bought one! SR1286 1 Sanyo

Hi, Leave installing a compressor to a professional... it is not a DIY job!!!

Here is a tip that I wrote about how to add refrigerant to a air conditioner orcooling system

How to add Freon to a Air Conditioner or Refrigeration System

heatman101

Hi!
Before you can refill the system, you need to have the leak fixed. They have to evacuate the system, weld shut the leak, vacuum the system for 30 min. and refill refrigerant to proper level. This is a job that by Federal Law has to be performed by an HVAC Certified Technician. Take the unit to an appliance repair shop for repair, this way you'll save on the service call.
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Refrigerant lines are normally visible on unit's like this. There should be a condenser coil mounted to the outside back of the unit, or underneath the unit, with the compressor. The condenser coil is the one that get's warm or hot when the unit is running.
As for the evaporator, or cooling coil, it is what get's cold when the unit is running, and is normally mounted along the top or back of the unit. As long as you avoid puncturing any of these two coils, you should have no problem drilling holes. However, if this is a conversion kit, there should be instructions for where to drill the holes. If you just bought a refrigerator with the intent of converting, well, you'll need to look the unit over real well using the directions I've given above. The only other thing to look our for is the suction line and liquid lines leading between the inside and outside of the unit. You should be able to find where the enter into the cold box on the inside, and where the exit the cold box on the outside, near the compressor/condenser coil. Manufacturers normally use the shortest route between the two to save material, so you should not have to worry about anything in the top surface. One way to tell is if that surface heats up when the unit is first turned on from not running.

check the thermostat for power out to the compressor

You have a couple of options. That said, measure your current gasket carefully to get a proper match. Seal the door properly or you are wasting your time as the seal keeps the temperature down. Sears PartsDirect: Sears PartsDirect offers official Sanyo compact refrigerator parts, including door gaskets. You can search for the specific part you need on their website. Remember to check the model compatibility to ensure a proper fit. Official Sanyo compact refrigerator parts ' Sears PartsDirect Parts Town: Parts Town also provides OEM Sanyo refrigerator parts, including the 8330331651800 REFRIGERATION DOOR GASKET. You can find this replacement part on their website as well Sanyo 8330331651800 REFRIGERATION DOOR GASKET ' Parts Town Official Sanyo SR-366S compact refrigerator parts ' Sears PartsDirect

What worked for me was a E12 size LED Light Bulbs 5W (50 Watt Halogen Equivalent) Color: Daylight 6000k. It looks great! I found mine on Amazon. Keep in mind you want the longest threat length possible because the light socket has around a 1/4" extension past the threats and I really need to tighten it quite a bit before it turned on. A 1-1/2" long bulb (not included threaded area) fit perfectly. If you plan to remove the thermostat/ switch, you must 1st remove the screw in the top back and then slide the thermostat assembly towards you and it will come free.

That is probably the coolant being compressed and returning to liquid as it cools. Quite normal I would say.

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