If passive recovery is used on a small appliance fitted with a capillary tube as a metering device with a non-operating compressor, the recovery should be made through what means?

Correct Answer: Option C — recovery from both the high and low sides

Capillary tubes act as restrictive permanent metering devices that can trap liquid refrigerant between the high and low sides if a non-operating compressor prevents pressure equalization. Recovery must occur simultaneously from both sides to ensure complete evacuation.