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Although there are certain appliances that have been known to contain a capacitor(s), a <br /> capacitor(s) may have been installed in other appliances during repair operations. To be <br /> sure if an appliance does or does not contain a capacitor(s), all appliances should be <br /> visually inspected. <br /> 3.2 Physical Characteristics / Location <br /> Starting capacitors are typically cylindrical in shape and the casing is predominately a <br /> black bakelite (plastic) material or aluminum shell. Some earlier type capacitors may be <br /> cardboard wrapped. Running capacitors are typically oval or rectangular in shape with <br /> a sealed metal casings (see Figure 6). <br /> Appliances which contain motors, such as washers and refrigerators, will usually have <br /> the motor located near the bottom and can be accessed from the rear. The capacitor, <br /> which is usually a starting capacitor, will be attached to the housing of-the motor and <br /> may be covered in a protective casing'. If not attached to the housing, the capacitor, if <br /> any, may be located by following the wires from the motor. <br /> Both window and central air conditioners may have a combination of starting and <br /> running capacitors, possibly up to four capacitors total. The casing of the air <br /> conditioners will have to be removed prior to inspection for capacitors. The capacitors <br /> will typically be attached to the fan motor and the compressor. For window air <br /> conditioning units in particular, the capacitor(s) will typically be located directly behind <br /> c the control panel16 (see Figure 8). <br /> • ,6v <br /> Starting Capacitor Running Capacitor <br /> Figure 6 <br /> _. 11 <br />