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A carbonator refrigeration system for use in a conventional refrigerator for dispensing a chilled carbonated liquid such as water or a beverage from the front door of the refrigerator. The system includes a compressor, an evaporator, a condenser, a carbonator and a valve member wherein the valve mem

A carbonator refrigeration system for use in a conventional refrigerator for dispensing a chilled carbonated liquid such as water or a beverage from the front door of the refrigerator. The system includes a compressor, an evaporator, a condenser, a carbonator and a valve member wherein the valve member is responsive to conditions detected within the refrigerator for selectively directing a source of cooling fluid to or away from a heat exchange device provided in connection with the carbonator. The carbonator refrigeration system enables cooling of the carbonator for home dispensing use in a time-share manner with the remaining mechanical refrigeration components.

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An apparatus for use in a refrigerator cabinet for dispensing a chilled carbonated liquid, said refrigerator having a mechanical refrigeration system including, an evaporator, a compressor and a condenser, the improvement comprising: (a) a source of cooling fluid flowing across the evaporator; (b) a

An apparatus for use in a refrigerator cabinet for dispensing a chilled carbonated liquid, said refrigerator having a mechanical refrigeration system including, an evaporator, a compressor and a condenser, the improvement comprising: (a) a source of cooling fluid flowing across the evaporator; (b) a carbonator device disposed in said cabinet; (c) heat exchange means, provided in association with said carbonator device, for cooling said carbonator device; (d) conduit means for connecting said source of cooling fluid in fluid communication with said heat exchange means; (e) sensor means for detecting temperature related parameters of the carbonator device; (f) valve means for selectively regulating the flow of said cooling fluid to said heat exchange means; and (g) control means for operating said valve means in response to the temperature related parameters detected by said sensor means.