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2. 32 Failure Causes Table 1 33 Self Diagnostics ced RR EE C 33 Diagnostic Tests Table 2 35 Communication Tests 0 2 0 3 04 35 Temperature Control Panel Self Test 0 6 35 Dispenser Board saa sa ki ie yr rm EPI a a 36 Control and Sensor System Self Test 0 7 36 Main Control Board Low Voltage 37 Main Control Board 120 VAC Side 38 Main Control Board Locator Table Low Voltage Side 39 Main Control Board Locator Table 120 VAC Side 40 Unit Dead No Sound amp No Cooling diagnostic chart 42 Fresh Food Warm Freezer Warm diagnostic chart 43 Fresh Food Warm Freezer Normal diagnostic 44 Fresh Food Too Cold Freezer Normal diagnostic chart 45 Freezer Warm Fresh Food Normal diagnostic chart 46 Compressor Not Running diagnostic 47 Damper Door Not Opening or Not Closing diagnostic chart 48 Condenser Fan Not Running diagnostic chart 49 Evaporator Fan Not Running diagnostic chart 50 Fresh F
3. 3 Wht 2 Blu Wht 1 Blu GEA00906 E rem Main Control Board 120 VAC Side PROCESSING OUTPUTS lt DEFROST lt 9 e u ul ICOMPRESSOR AND DOOR DEFROST SWITCH _ OUTPUTS d INPUTS jos J J7 1 4 1 Beige 2 Sil 3 Yel 4 Red Wht 5 Blu Wht 6 Pur 7 Red 8 Not Used 9 Orn GEA00907 _ 38 Mam ControlBoard LocatorTabk Low Voltage S de Com ponent 5 1 _ Tem ination Jlpnitopn5 28 to 3 5 VDC Jl pm 21 5 281 VDC lpn m5 28 35 VDC Jl 41 m5 28 35 me Them istor suppl E B 1 5 to J4 3 5VDC volage 6 VDC Patsa Pn E 1 fa chon eter s tachom eter BleRed Fresh food them istor J2pn4topn3 124 VDC J2 Velbw B Ack Evaporator fan high speed 8 VDC bw speed J2pn5topn3 134VDC J2 5 Yelbw C ondenser f condenser fan is sngE speed J2 pn 6 to pn 3 0 Black hi Fresh food fan high speed 3 VDC bw speed J2pn8topn6 134VDC gh 9 VD Pasaq i ved high speed 9 C bw J2 Red 02 VDC speed J2 pn 8 to J4 pn 3 13 4 VDC nued on nextpage zd Mam Con
4. Run Service Diagnostic Test 0 7 Thermistor test see page 33 for entering diagnostic mode Verifv thermistors are within proper range using temperature resistance chart on page 54 Do all thermistors available on specific model pass diagnostic test No Yes Did diagnostic test show Yes Check wiring connections for an open open sensor circuit If OK replace thermistor No er N 5 N Did diagnostic test show S Yes Check wiring connections for a short shorted sensor in the circuit If OK replace thermistor No Did diagnostic test show bad 5VDC circuit Replace Yes main board _ 53 Table 3 Thermistor Values Resistance in Kilo Ohms NOTE The thermistor s resistance has a negative coefficient As the temperature increases the thermistor s resistance decreases _ 54 Component and Connector Locator Views Freezer ca Thermistor Freezer Light Switch cA Evaporator Fan Light Defrost Evaporator Thermostat T T N Thermistor 2 Evaporator F Pina kj i d zn B Defrost Heater GEA00978 55 Fresh Food Fresh Food Thermistor Lights Fresh Food Light Switch GEA00980 56 Control Board Jelly Roll Water Cond
5. connector at rear of unit No ane e d Do you have 120VAC Do you have 120VAC p Yes Check dispenser and temperature Replace control board and check all fan motors circuit for shorts If short Check Nhe at is dectected repair short or replace fan Unplug J2 connector from control lights No gt control board pin J2 8 to No control board motor Failure to replace shorted 2 E Do they work J2 3 Do you have voltage component will damage the new control board upon installation mE Yes Short in fan motorcircuits proceed to fan flow charts Run Sevice Diagnostic Test 0 7 Thermistor test see page 33 for entering diagnostic mode Do the thermistors test OK Follow all steps in thermistor p Mack test to determine problem Yes Run Service Diagnostic Test 1 3 Pre Chill see page 33 for entering service diagnostics Does unit start to run No Replace Board Caution Unplug power when disconnecting and connecting connectors on the board 42 Fresh Food Warm Freezer Warm Basic refrigerator checks Door gasket seal OK2 Door switch light turning off with door closed Dispenser duct door closing properly Repair as Ves v Run Service Diagnostics Test 0 7 Thermistor check see page 53 Did test check OK2
6. Check voltage at main board J2 1 Is there 12 VDC between pins 8 and 6 gt Replace main board Replace FFfan Replace main board and FF fan motor Caution Unplug power when disconnecting and connecting connectors on the board 51 Heavv Frost on Evaporator Run Service Diagnostic Test 1 4 Defrost svstem check Does defrost heater come on c Yes Check door ajar Customer usage numerous door openings No Y Carefully unplug J9 blue connector from main board Measure between blue wire on connector and neutral orange wire on main board J7 Is there approximately 270 Yes Check for 120 VAC from neutral orange wire J7 to defrost terminal J9 on main board Is 120 VAC present No Y Check wiring harness Check defrost heater Check defrost thermostat Y Yes p Reinstall blue connector Measure for 120VAG at defrost heater Is 120VAC present Yes p Replace defrost heater No Y Check wiring between heater and main board Run Service Diagnostic Test 0 7 for thermistors Do thermistors pass test Replace Yes w main board No Y Repair wiring connections or replace thermistor Caution Unplug power when disconnecting and connecting connectors on the board p9 Thermistor Test
7. Remove the deli fresh adjusting knob and light cover Unlock the upper and lower locking tabs for the center ductwork and remove The ductwork is also fastened with double sided tape at the upper and lower portions Remove the upper water filter cover 4 Unlock the upper opaque light cover tabs and remove the cover 5 Unlock the upper ductwork tabs and remove it GEA00934 6 Remove the Phillips head screws 8 for the upper light assembly plastic bracket GEA00935 7 Pull the stainless steel light bracket down until the wires are exposed and disconnect them 8 Remove the Phillips head screws 2 for the fresh food fan and damper cover and remove the cover GEA00936 9 Lay the fan and damper assembly against the compartment and open the back cover 10 Disconnect the wire connections and remove the damper or fan Deli Fresh Damper The deli fresh damper is located at the bottom of the cold air ductwork It allows the flow of cold air to be adjusted to the deli fresh drawer 1 Remove the deli fresh damper adjusting knob and the lower light cover 2 Remove the center ductwork by unlocking upper and lower tabs Double sided tape is applied to upper and lower areas 3 Remove the damper Phillips head mounting screws 3 and remove the damper fil 6 2 2 i Screws GEA00938 Fresh Food Thermistors The fresh food thermistors are located at the upper and lower p
8. Blu Wht 6 Pur 7 Red 8 Not Used 9 Orn GEA00907 NOTE Refer to the Main Control Board Locator Tables in the Diagnostics chapter for more information _ 59 Thermistor Locator Evaporator Thermistor Located on Evaporator Freezer Thermistor 60 Fresh Food Thermistors GEA00765 _ FF COMPARTMENT TEER DOOR ua GS aig TEMPERATURE hg SEE INDIVIDUAL DIAGRAM 4 8 TOHTS 33 J32 J3t a 1 4 L SMART TROLLEY SMART TROLLEY T4 32 s O BLACK BLACK TV mn BLACK N x ki RED RED y f RED N 9 lt T gt 3 2 BLUE BLUE BLUE N YELLOW f 5 5 5 g z PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE RED N m gt 8 i gt i 4 lt 5 a 8 WHITE WHITE WHITE N E Oy d 2 3 DEP SWITCH 02 M BLACK A A a EN x 4 12VRED lt 9 z a P4 N SEE E DEP LIGHT Ta ib Se es penes DIAGRAM N BLACKWHITE N amp NG gt 3 FF FAN YELLOW Nw O V 5 5Z 9 F lt 3 YELLOWBLACK 4 ANAN WHITE COMM Ja NA BLUE WHITE RPM Na BLUE RPM NI KAA RAX yew YELLOW N lt e 2 uf B 88134 l dada gt as RED RED BLACK Na a gt ja a gt a N SEE INDIVIDUAL Av
9. For temperature control panels with 3 digit displays the COLDER temperature adjustment button will increment the numbers down and the WARMER temperature adjustment button will increment the numbers up Use the freezer temperature adjustment buttons to enter the test code number in the freezer display Use the refrigerator temperature adjustment buttons to enter the test code number in 33 the refrigerator displav When a test code has been entered the displavs will flash to confirm the test code Press anv button other than a temperature adjust button to begin the test When testing has been completed do one of the following things Enter code 1 5 to completely reset the system Enter code 1 6 to exit diagnostic mode The temperature control panel is reset automatically Unplug the refrigerator for at least 10 seconds Test mode will terminate when the refrigerator is plugged back in Test mode will terminate automatically after 15 minutes of inactivity ADJUST FREEZER TEMP ADJUST REFRIGERATOR TEMP 9 IS COLDEST 9 IS COLDEST Temperature Control Panel Single Digit Display 34 Table 2 Diagnostic Tests Freezer Refrigerator Comments Display Display 2 Temperature control panel to main P on the FZ display if OK control board communication F on the FZ display if not OK 3 Temperature control panel to P on the FZ display if OK dispenser board communication F on the FZ display if not OK 4 Dispenser board to
10. No Repair fault Yes Y Run Service Diagnostics Test 1 3 Pre Chill See page 33 for entering diagnostic mode Is the condenser fan running Yes Y Is the evaporator fan running Yes Y Is the compressor running Yes Y Is the airflow within the freezer normal Go to No Condenser Fan Not Running Flowchart page 49 Goto I No Evaporator Fan Not Running Flowchart page 50 Go to No Compressor Not Running Flowchart page 47 Ma Run Service Diagnostics Test 1 4 E Defrost system check see page 52 Yes Y Check sealed system Normal frost pattern on evaporator Repair No sealed system Yes Y Unit tests OK Run checks again Reset electronics by unplugging refrigerator for 15 seconds Look for usage problem cd c Fresh Food Warm Freezer Normal Check control settings and temperatures Food at setting of 5 and 5 with no door opens for 12 hours should be Fresh food 34 F to 42 F Freezer 8 to 6 F Control settings OK Y Basic refrigerator checks Door gasket seal OK Door switch light turning off with door closed Dispenser duct door closing properly Yes Run Service Diagnostics Test 0 7 Thermistor check see page 53 Did test check OK Yes v Turn
11. SEE DIAGRAM ME NOIRE WHITE yy WHITE BROWN Ng INDIVIDUAL DURAM X DIAGRAM oo BUE BLUEYELLOW EVAP FAN L mex 8 N i 2 DAMPER COND FAN 5VBLUE No 5 NA D THERMISTOR EVAP a ke y BLUEWHITE N 3 5 THERMISTOR FZ W p a ia y RED WHITEN 9 S THERMISTOR FF2 2 a E l YELLOW y YELLOW Na 3 THERMISTOR FF1 w 7 5 mi W AC BLUEIRED gt BLUERED W 5 61 MAIN CONTROL BOARD SEE INDIVIDUAL DIAGRAM 1 TAB 2 17 6 17 7 IT 4 TABA a IT 2 IT 1 IT 9 17 5 BROWN ORANGE 0 2 lt 0 OVERLOAD OV f BLUE L BLUE T mnn T PINK ORANGE DEFROST HEATER 5 PURPLE DEFROST THERMOSTAT BROWN A PURPLE PURPLE 0 ORANGE ORANGE FrSWITON FRESH FOOD LIGHT 2 FF THERMOSTAT 8 OJ PURPLE ORANGE FRESH FOOD LIGHT MID RED FREEZER DOOR BROWN INTERLOCK RED a D ORANGE REDMHITE FREEZER LIGHT AUGER INPUT ORANGE z HEATER E N WHEN USED ORANGE 8 SEE INDIVIDUAL DIAGRAM WHITE gt WHITE C w 77 ORANGE yy ORANGE K l K SEE gt ice INDIVIDUAL MELLON quon DIAGRAM ae M WATER VALVE Z 6 suerg siver suven FOR ORANGE ORANGE CUBE ul o z 6 JTN BEIGE BEIGE BEIGE ORANGE 000J N AUGER ORANGE
12. enn eye eS T s Pata a ret a t M oo F f WI T mu i F i kl N l FREEZER f FAEBH FOOD d L cai sar KIKETI AJA MODELS PSC21MGM PSI21MGM PSC23MGM PSI23MGM REPLACEMENT PARTS Temperature Control wr55x10023 Relay iz t amasisa eei aie wr07x10031 VTOL wr08x10025 Run Capacitor 12 wr62x10079 Overtemperature Thermostatl wr50x10015 Defrost Heater Harness amp Thermostat wr23x10142 Defrost Heater 8 Bracket wr51x10030 Condenser Fan Motor wr60x10042 Evaporator Fan Motor wr60x10043 Main Board wr55x10024 Dispenser Board si isan niana eris wr55x10029 Thermistor 4 eene ana u e wr55x10025 Thermistor FZ wr55x10026 Thermistor FF wr55x10027 Thermistor FF wr55x10028 FFEan MotO a tss este wr60x10051 Dampa A cat ceisler a aaa wr60x10052 Nomenclature Profile 2001 Models ENGINEERING VOLUME MODEL YEAR NOMENCLATURE DOOR TYPE 23 25 27 29 M 2001 A INITIAL DESIGN F FLAT DOOR G LINE 15 REVISION SPACE FLAT DOOR S ETC amp T LINE K RETRO FIT DOOR PSS251EMAFWW CONFIGURATION S SIDE BY SIDE REF BRAND PRODUCT DEPTH POWE
13. warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor and in home service to replace the defective part Any part of the sealed refrigerating system the compressor condenser evaporator and all connecting tubing which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this five year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor and in home service to replace the defective part Any see through pan or drawer furnished with the refrigerator if the pan or drawer breaks during normal household use Drawer covers are not included Any part of the water filter cartridge which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this full thirty day warranty we will also provide free of charge all labor and in home service to replace the defective part What GE Will Not Cover Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Improper installation Replacement of the water filter cartridge due to water pressure that is outside the specified operating range or due to exces sive sediment in the water supply Failure of the product if it is abused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Replacement of water filter cartridge after its expected useful life 30 days Damage to the product caused by accident HOSS On Tog due to spollage fire floods or in of God x Replacement of house fuses or resetting of A e Incidental or cons
14. Capacitor GEA00977 15 Mechanical Disassembly Table of Contents Door Handle a ana a ti 18 Door Gasket saa sss ERE Rk a ER ARR Rob CAD 18 Fresh Food Compartment Quick Access Door 18 Fresh Food Door Light Switch 19 Fresh Food Compartment Door Shelves 19 Fresh Food Compartment Shelves 19 Fresh Food Compartment 19 Fresh Food Compartment Lights 19 Water Filter i l l a ee 20 Fresh Food Fan and Mullion Damper 20 Deli Fresh Damper aa 21 Fresh Food 21 Temperature Control Panel 22 Freezer Door BInS s sa ina TA aa wa 22 Doors and Door Hinges 22 Fresh Food Door Adjustment 23 RollerS a ANA a gana ang EE eee NED SC OE uum a Ban ka 23 Roller Adjustment sessa kinaa ala es 24 Freezer Compartment Shelves and Bins 24 Freezer Door Light 24 lce Dispenser iwa ea Rey rr P RUE aga eere a a de a ata 24 Ice Dispenser Auger Drive and Cube
15. PIN lt Na COVER IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLV FOR PERSONAL SAFETV THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLV GROUNDED The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug that mates with a standard three prong grounding wall receptacle to minimize the risk of electric shock hazard from this appliance The customer should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded Where a standard two prong wall receptacle is encountered it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall receptacle DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD USAGE SITUATIONS WHERE THE APPLIANCE S POWER CORD WILL BE DISCONNECTED INFREQUENTLY Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug However if you still elect to use an adapter where local codes permit a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter which is available at most hardware stores The larger slot of the adapter must be aligned to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord CAUTION Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance un
16. Solenoid 25 s a l al 25 Freezer Light sas a a lj a aa A ata A a a qa aes 26 Evaporator FOO 26 Evaporator 27 Defrost 27 Defrost Heater sumaa cae we dale RR aga ee eam a 27 Evaporator Drip Pan ii 28 Evaporator isosta mama i icant Sekt e Ox exa aw ac acne Oeo 28 Freezer Thermistor ae PA eee ee ee n RARE 28 Condenser Fan oe keh Ra a Dae ADR 29 Main Processor CFO 29 Water Solenoids ii vei es FL eg ox Rid ee a ga Sae aya 29 17 Door Handle The door handles allow access into the fresh food and freezer compartments They are front mounted with 1 Torx head screw 1 With a small flat blade screwdriver slide the handle trim down and pull it out 2 Remove the lower Torx head screw 3 Lift the handle in and upward motion until it disengages the locking tabs Pull the handle outward to remove it Door Gasket The door gasket is a molded gasket set into a channel located in the door liner 1 Open the door 2 Grasp the gasket and pull in an outward motion until the molded gasket separates from the door liner Fresh Food Compartment Quick Access Door The fresh food compartment allows access to the fresh food compartment without opening the fresh food doo
17. and deli items The drawers are located in the lower portion of the fresh food compartment 1 Pull out the drawer until the rollers meet the mechanical stop 2 Tilt the drawer up and pull it out until it is removed GEA00929 Fresh Food Compartment Lights The fresh food compartment lights are located in the upper and lower portion of the fresh food compartment 1 To access the upper lights remove the upper Opaque cover by unlocking the tabs and pulling the cover down 19 f 2 To access the lower lights pull the deli fresh damper adjusting knob off 3 Lift the opaque cover off the tabs GEMS Fresh Food Fan and Mullion Damper The fresh food compartment fan is located under the upper ductwork in the fresh food compartment This fan distributes cold air from the freezer via the mullion damper The mullion damper is located in the same assembly as the fan Both are controlled by the processor 1 TF GEA00931 Water Filter The water filter is located in the upper right hand portion of the fresh food compartment The water filter filters water for the ice maker and the water dispenser An LED on the temperature control panel will illuminate when the filter needs to be changed 1 Turn the water filter 1 2 turn counterclockwise and pull it down 2 To install the filter push it up while turning 1 2 turn clockwise Do not force the filter 20
18. at least 12VDC between pins 3 5 and between 3 8 Yes condenser motor No No Y Measure the resistance directly at the Condenser fan motor Is the resistance approximatelty 1 5K ohms to 3K ohms No Y Does the condenser fan motor read open No Y Repair wiring harness Replace the condenser fan motor Replace main board Does the condenser fan motor read shorted below 1K ohm Check voltage at main board J2 Is there at least 12VDC between pins 5 Yes Replace condenser fan motor No Y Replace main board and condenser fan motor Caution Unplug power when disconnecting and connecting connectors on the board 49 Evaporator Fan Not Running Run Service Diagnostic Test 1 3 Pre Chill see page 33 for entering diagnostic mode Remove J2 harness connector from board and check for resistance between red wire pin 8 and white wire pin on Check the resistance on connector J2 3 white wire to J2 4 No Check voltage at Yes J2 3 white wire and J2 4 yellow wire More than 8 vdc Replace motor Replace board i harness 775 vellow wire Is the resistance appr
19. is located at the other end Air is drawn in through the outside diameter of the condenser and pulled out by the condenser fan The condenser is located in the machine compartment which can be accessed from the back of the unit at the bottom Main Control Board COMMUNICATION INPUT OUTPUT 1 DAMPER COILS ENCODER INPUTS THERMISTOR INPUTS MODEL SELECT INPUTS ACCUMULATED FF AND FRZ DOOR OPENINGS MINUTES COMPRESSOR RUN TIME MINUTES DEFROST HEATER ONTIME gt MINUTES OUTPUTS EA sss e ERATIS TITI COMPRESSOR AND DEFROST OUTPUTS 13 COMP DEFROST O WATER PAN HTR C CRUSHER C AUGER General Locator Views W qp m Temperature f T Controls Damper Freezer Light 1 E x Switch W EM li Fan Evaporator Thermistor Evaporator Fresh Food 1 Thermistor Freezer CU eee Fresh Food 4 Light Switch m m rs i 8s w IRL n GEA00979 14 Control Board Jelly Roll Water Condenser i Compressor Condenser Solenoids Overload and Relay Ju undercover
20. main control P on the FZ display if OK board communication F on the FZ display if not OK oniro pangl Sell See Temperature Control Panel Self Test on page 35 M aid sensor syle sell See Control and Sensor Self Test on page 36 O J Opendamper damper Damper will open pause briefly then close will open pause briefly Damper will open pause briefly then close close 1 Fan speed test Each fan will run for 10 seconds then stop This mode runs the sealed L 00 100 of the time L 1 hour This places the freezer in pre chill mode The Enter pre chill refrigerator will return to normal operation on its own This will set the refrigerator into the defrost mode If the cabinet is not cold when executed this mode may Enter defrost execute extremely fast The refrigerator will return to normal operation on its own 5 IRerrigerator reset Causes a system reset Causes svstem to exit test mode and resets 1 Test mode exit temperature control panel Refrigerator temperature adjust kevs can be used to Deg e Ok change display from F to C or C to F Communication Tests 0 2 0 3 or 0 4 100 run time A communication test will display the test code while checking communication When the test has concluded the freezer display will display a P passed or an F failed for 2 seconds After 2 seconds the displays will show the test code At this time a new test code can be entered Temper
21. move Yes Y Run Service Diagnostic Test 0 7 Thermistor Check see page 53 Did test check OK Yes Check continuity at connector J3 No p Damper door good Look elsewhere for the problem Damper jammed Replace damper Repair fault Check for same resistance Damper motor defective 400 ohms J3 1 to J3 2 400 ohms J3 3 to J3 4 Yes v Unplug refrigerator then power up Check for 6VDC from J3 1 to J3 4 Do you have the correct voltage You can only read voltage during 10 seconds of intial start up Yes v Replace damper No No No values at damper motor replace motor Yes Repair wiring harness Replace the main board Caution Unplug power when disconnecting and connecting connectors on the board _ 48 Condenser Fan Not Running Run Service Diagnostic Test 1 3 Pre Chill see page 33 for entering diagnostic mode Condenser fan OK Look elsewhere for the problem Is the condenser fan running No Yes Condensor motor stalled Repair or replace Remove J2 connector from the main board Check for resistance between the white wire and red wire on harness Is the resistance approximately 1 5K ohms to 3K ohms Check for voltage at main board J2 Is there
22. or heavy frost on evaporator cover Remove blockage Blockage from vent area Run Service Diagnostics Test 0 7 Thermistor check see page 53 Did test check OK No Yes v Check sealed svstem Normal frost pattern on evaporator Yes Y Unit tests OK Run checks again Reset electronics by unplugging refrigerator for 15 seconds Look for usage problem No Repair fault Repair sealed system 46 Run Service Diagnostics Test 1 4 Defrost system check see page 52 Compressor Not Running Run Service Diagnostic Test 1 3 Pre Chill see page 33 for entering diagnostic mode Is the compressor running Check temperature setting of unit Ves bl No Y Check for 120VAC at connector J7 9 orange wire to TAB1 J11 Black wire Do you have 120VAC Direct test the compressor Did it start Replace compressor No Replace board Check wiring to compressor overload amp relay Yes Caution Unplug power when disconnecting and connecting connectors on the board 47 Damper Door Not Opening or Not Closing Run Service Diagnostic Test 1 0 Damper door test Check damper door phviscal movement at beginning of test Does it move No y Push on damper door to check manual movement Does the damper door
23. w no door openings Overtemperature Thermostat 140 110 F Defrost Thermistor 65 F Electrical Rating 115V AC 60 HZz 11 6 Amp Maximum Current Leakage 0 50 mA Maximum Ground Path Resistance 0 14 Ohms Energy KWH mo NO LOAD PERFORMANCE Control Position MID MID and Ambient of 70 F 90 F Fresh Eood 9E i ian ho y ha ka ERE 34 40 34 40 Frozen Food 3 3 3 3 Run Time frani eon b e 4596 7096 REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Refrigerant Charge R134a 4 75 ounces 690 BTU hr Minimum Compressor Capacity 22 inches Minimum Equalized Pressure 70 F 48 PSIG 90 F 60 PSIG Kn rumes ET ied jat mli pee Ta KELLA ix IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE This information is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical electronic and mechanical experience Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and property damage The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the interpretation of this information nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use INSTALLATION Clearance must be provided for air circulation ATTOB uS Na 1 AT SIDES neci den e ra attis 1 8 AR 1 AIR FLO 4 F pun zi en zi
24. 51 WR60X10049 BLADE COND FAN ASM 652 WRO2X10509 RING COMPRESSION FAN 683 WRO2X10562 FASTENER PUSH 686 WRO1X10194 SCR 10 32 TT HXW 5 16 S 690 WRO1X1466 SCR 8 32 T HXW 3 8 S 691 WRO2X10593 BRACKET COND FAN REAR 725 WR87X10042 COMPRESSOR REPL ASM 728 WR14X10055 GROMMET TUBTNG SLIT 729 WR62X0079 CAPACTTOR 730 WR84X10022 CONDENSER REPL ASM 733 WRO7X10033 PTCR 734 WRO2X10556 COVER RELAY SNAP MET 735 WRO8X10025 OVERLOAD 736 WRO2X8203 CLIP COMPRESSOR MOUNT 737 WRO2X10099 GROMMET 740 WR86X0096 DRYER BIFURCATED XH9 73 lt Ref No Part Number Description Qtv 741 WRO1X1779 STUD MTG COMPR 4 742 WRO2X10587 SUPPORT CONDENSER l 743 WRO2X10588 SUPPORT CONDENSER l 749 WR17X10694 BAFFLE COND AIR 1 750 WRO1X1786 SCR 10 32 TR T 1 2 4 751 WR17X10693 BASEPLATE HIGH SIDE l 753 WRO2X10521 BRACKET COND FAN MTG 1 757 WRO1X10193 SCR 10 32 SPECIAL 22 762 WR14X10053 FOAM STRIP SE ADH 1 764 WRO2X9000 CLIP CONDENSER MOUNT 2 765 WR17X10695 BRACKET CONDENSER BAR 1 775 WR17X10796 COVER WATER LINE 1 776 WRO2X10686 CLAMP TUBE 3 777 WRO2X10370 BRACKET WATER VALVE l 795 WR57X10023 VALVE ASM WATER 1 797 WR23X10108 HARNESS 1 798 WR57X10026 BRACKET amp VALVE ASM 1 799 WR57X10024 WATER VALVE ASM 1 801 WR55X10037 BOARD ASM MAIN CONTROL l 802 WR23X10178 HARNESS BOARD INDIV l 806 WR17X10733 TUBE PLASTIC 1 74
25. 52 SHELF FZ UPPER 1 164 WR14X10074 GASKET PLENUM 1 165 WR14X10065 GASKET PLENUM 1 167 WR17X10838 PLENUM FAN EVAPORATOR 1 168 WRO2X10674 BRACKET FZ TOWER LOWER i 175 WRO1X10035 SCR 8 18 AB IHW 5 8 19 213 WR17X10836 COVER EVAPORATOR FRONT i 214 WR14X10072 GASKET EVAP COVER 2 215 WRO1X10211 BRACKET FZ TOWER UPPER 2 227 WR23X10142 HARNESS DEF HEATER 1 229 WRO2X10552 CLIP EVAP THERMISTOR i 230 WR51X10030 HEATER amp BRACKET ASM 1 231 WRO2X10669 BLOCK EVAP SEAL 3 232 WR17X10811 SHIELD TROUGH ASM 1 233 WR55X10026 SENSOR TEMP FZ 1 234 WRO2X10647 GRILLE SENSOR 3 235 WRO2X10668 SHUNT SENSOR 3 238 WRO2X10667 BRACKET EVAP COVER 1 240 WR50X10015 THERMOSTAT DEFROST 1 241 WR55X10025 SENSOR TEMP FF 1 247 WR17X10812 ORIFICE FAN ASM 1 248 WR14X10066 GASKET PLENUM 1 249 WR14X10073 GASKET PLENUM 1 250 WR14X10069 FOAM STRIP SE ADH 1 258 WR17X10840 SHIELD LIGHT FZ 1 66 Ref No Part Number Description Qtv 261 WR13X10160 HINGE BTM 4 PIN ASM l 268 WRO1X10210 SCREW MOBILITY 4 278 WR02X10636 MOBILITV FRONT ASM 2 280 WRO2X10781 CAP CORNER OC BK 2 288 WR74X10064 GRILL BASE ASM l 289 WRO2X7 646 CLIP BASE GRILLE 2 433 WRO2X9391 SOCKET amp TERMINAL ASM 3 437 60A LAMP 60 W 1 447 WRO2X10783 COVER HINGE l 448 WR13X10135 HINGE TOP amp PIN ASM 1 552 WRO1X2022 SCR 12 24 TT OVT 900 S 10 607 WR23X10174 HARNESS DC FZ INTERMEDIA 1 608 WR23X10179 SWITCH LIGHT l 610 WR60X10043 MOTOR DC EVAP FAN 1 611 WRO2X10548 BRACKET EVAP FAN BTM l 612 WRO2X10653 BRACKET OR
26. A Oe eee el 10 Dispensing FunctionsS 10 QUICK ICE i 10 Door Alarm cee daa e KASA sss 10 Dispenser Light oed erae cR a Dla al eters AT a itl S ri 10 Dispenser Lock iii an Fi rmt e aa 10 Filters sata i ja a a a Sl wala 11 Hinge System and Door 11 Airflow Cabinet 11 Jelly Roll 12 Main Control Board SEE 13 Fresh Food Freezer Independent Operation In previous models the fresh food and freezer compartment components worked at the same time When the fresh food compartment called for cold air the freezer compartment components would work with the fresh food compartment components This is called nonindependent operation In this model the fresh food compartment components can operate without the freezer compartment components operating This is called independent operation Normal Operating Characteristics that Mav Occur but Different from Previous Models lcemaker auger rotates clockwise e Evaporator fan running without compressor or condenser fan Fresh food fan is on Post dwell adaptive defrost compressor and condenser fan on with evaporator fan off after defrost cycle Liner Protection Mode fans come on when the doors ar
27. E AD Ja E kl AN Eri bm i s fil 7 Ed nT EH Fa 9 r reo E Ta EI i i 1 el i m er LOGICERCAOEAULA CADAR MINED AR AARUER BIH E O The freezer cabinet is designed so that air is drawn into the bottom of the air tunnel and through the evaporator when the evaporator fan is operating The chilled air is then pushed out into the top of the freezer The fresh food compartment receives chilled air via an electronic damper that is positioned at the top rear of the refrigerator between the freezer cabinet and the fresh food cabinet The damper is controlled by the main control board and when open allows chilled air from the freezer air tunnel to move into the fresh food air tower The fresh food air tower contains a fresh food fan which draws chilled air from the freezer through the damper into the air tower The air tower directs chilled air across the top of the fresh food cabinet to two outlets The air tower also directs chilled air down the back wall of the fresh food cabinet The chilled air exits the air tower through vents in the tower Air returns from the fresh food cabinet to the freezer cabinet via a mullion located to the left of the FRESH PRODUCE drawer 11 Jelly Roll Condenser GEA00911 The jelly roll condenser is a new type of condenser The condenser fan is located at one end of the jelly roll condenser and a solid plate
28. FAN 1 424 WR55X10039 BOARD ASM TEMP CONTROL i 426 WR60X10052 DAMPER ASM 1 433 WRO2X9391 SOCKET amp TERMINAL ASM 3 70 Part Number Ref No Description Qty 434 WRO2X10645 SOCKET LAMP 2 435 STD372402 LAMP 40 W 4 449 WR13X10136 HINGE TOP PIN ASM 1 450 WRO2X10784 COVER HINGE 1 451 WR13X10159 HINGE BTM l 453 WR09X10052 THERMOSTAT FF LIGHTS l 454 WRO1X10212 NUT 8 32 2 455 WR17X10805 COVER FF TUNNEL ASM 1 456 WR17X10804 BEZEL LIGHT FF i 457 WR17X10870 EPS BACK FF INLET ASM 1 458 WR17X10896 COVER FF INLET 1 459 WR17X10869 EPS FF INLET ASM 1 460 WR17X10871 EPS BRIDGE FF INLET i 552 WRO1X2022 SCR 12 24 TT OVT 900 S 10 609 WR23X10175 SWITCH LIGHT 1 727 WR17X10820 SEPARATOR AIR HISIDE 1 758 WDO2X0323 SCREW 8 32 X 3 8 SPH 2 790 GWF FILTER CANISTER 1 791 WRO2X10577 PLUG BYPASS FILTER 1 792 WR17X10707 FILTER MNT amp TUBE ASM 1 810 WR17X10734 WATER TANK amp TUBE ASM 1 812 WR17X10732 TUBE PLASTIC 1 842 WR11X10009 LEVER ASM FF 1 847 WRO1X2027 SPRING CLOSURE 2 71 72 Ref No Part Number Description Qtv 225 WRO2X10661 TUBE DRAIN 257 WRO2X10663 STAND OFF 260 WRO2X9223 GASKET DONUT 270 WR02X10564 GROMMET WATER FILL 312 WRO2X10571 MOBILITV BACK ASM 614 WRO2X10540 BUMPER LID 616 WR82X10071 COVER ACCESS ASM 618 WRO2X10520 GROMMET COND FAN 626 WRO1X5278 CLAMP CABLE 626 WR23X0108 POWER CORD 627 WR17X10691 BAFFLE CONDENSER 628 WR17X10726 SHROUD CONDENSER 650 WR60X10053 MOTOR DC COND FAN 6
29. GE Consumer Home Services Training TECHNICAL SERVICE GUIDE Arctica Profile GE Side by Side Refrigerators with Electronic Touch Controls MODEL SERIES PSS and GSS 23 25 27 and 29 inch PUB f 31 9072 01 01 IMPORTANT SAFETV NOTICE The information in this service guide is intended for use bv individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical electronic and mechanical experience Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and property damage The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the interpretation of this information nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use WARNING To avoid personal injury disconnect power before servicing this product If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test purposes disconnect the power immediately after performing the necessary checks RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES If grounding wires screws straps clips nuts or washers used to complete a path to ground are removed for service they must be returned to their original position and properly fastened GE Consumer Home Services Training Technical Service Guide Copyright 2001 All rights reserved This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form without written permission from the General Electric Company Table of Contents Illustrated Parts Catalog Introduction 2001 Energy SxS models are being introduced i
30. IFICE FAN l 613 WR60X10055 BLADE EVAP FAN ASM 1 614 WRO2X10540 BUMPER LID 4 615 WRO2X10519 GROMMET EVAP FAN 2 808 WRO2X4039 ADHESIVE CLIP 2 809 WRO1X1936 FASTENER WATER TUBE 1 843 WR11X10010 LEVER ASM FZ i 847 WRO1X2027 SPRING CLOSURE 2 There are two approved evaporator replacement methods The Lokring method requires no brazing by utilizing tight mechanical connections The heat shield uses the traditional brazing method but provides protection to the upper liner while brazing the evaporator connections in the freezer compartment NNN i os AVR SN AY A Always add a new filter drier when servicing the sealed system Follow each step of the instructions included with the replacement evaporator A A 042 77 cree r t L LOKRING METHOD LokRing is a method of installing the evaporator in the freezer without the use of a torch It utilizes a mechanical connection rather than a brazed connection Apply a few drops of LokPrep a special cleaning and sealing solution to the ends of the tubing that you wish to join together The LokRing tool compresses the connector to ensure a tight mechanical connection The parts shown to the right are required for the LokRing replacement method LOKRING TOOL CONNECTOR For additional information on how to use LokRing call WR88X16 LLL 1 800 848 7722 amp order publication 4 31 9067 LokRing 2 WR97X10021 repair procedures manual and
31. NDLE SXS ASM BK 2 11 WR38X10219 RECESS TRIM BOWED BK 1 12 WRO2X10782 STOP DOOR 2 14 WR24X10072 GASKET DOOR FZ BK 1 15 WRO2X10779 CAM CLOSURE FZ BK 1 23 WR71X10254 MODULE SHELF FZ FIXED 1 31 WR17X10895 GRILLE RECESS 1 36 WR62X10020 SOLENOID ASM 1 56 WRO2X10675 LIGHT DISPENSER 1 57 WRO2X10670 REFLECTOR LIGHT 1 58 WR17X10813 HOUSING SHIELD DISP WH i 61 WRO2X9561 SOCKET LAMP E12 1 62 WR17X3093 DOOR RECESS ASM i 69 WR17X10743 FUNNEL ICE DISP BK 1 72 WR23X10171 SWITCH 1 74 WRO2X10584 SPRING FUNNEL 1 76 WRO2X8933 SLEEVE WATER LINE 1 80 WRO2X10471 UNION CONNECTOR 1 90 WR55X10063 BOARD ASM DISP 1 121 WR12X10429 TRIM HANDLE LOWER BK 2 122 WR71X10256 MODULE SUPPORT FZ 2 123 WR71X10255 MODULE SUPPORT FZ 1 124 WR21X10024 BASKET WIRE TILTOUT FZ 1 125 WR21X10025 BASKET WIRE TILTOUT FZ 2 152 WRO1X10038 SCR 8 18 AB FLTR 5 8 5 10 154 WRO1X10213 SCR 8 18 AB RNT20 5 8 5 8 155 WRO2X10643 BRACKET HANDLE LOCK 4 64 IMPORTANT NOTE Additional parts are required to install evap orator See EVAPORATOR INSTRUCTIONS page of this model for additional part numbers and replacement options p Yi fff JU L We 608 7 a J A lt d E j a ET A 4 65 Ref No Part Number Description Oty 159 WR14X10067 FOAM STRIP SE ADH 1 160 WR14X10068 FOAM STRIP SE ADH 1 161 WR17X10817 TOWER AIR FZ LOWER 1 162 WRO2X10634 REFLECTOR FZ 1 163 WR71X102
32. PE RESIDUE AND HAND PRINTS FROM REFRIGERATOR EXTERIOR REMOVE PROTECTIVE FILM ON TEMPERATURE CONTROL PANEL WIRE s HARNESS COLLARS amp HINGE COVER CAUTION PREFERRED METHOD MAKE SURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE TEMPORARY METHOD Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada GP a 2 b 9e ENSURE PROPER l GROUND AND FIRM CONNECTION BEFORE USE Removing Doors Doors should be in closed position Near lower hinge on freezer side squeeze collar on water line and pull tubing from coupling Also disconnect wiring harness Pull water line and harness through lower rail Remove top hinge covers to access hinges Remove hinges using a Torx T 20 Carefully rotate door through 90 Guiding water line and wiring harness lift door straight up Avoid side loading the bottom hinges Place doors on a protective surface Avoid pinching the water tube and wire harness at the bottom of the door Re installing Doors With Doors 90 open place doors on bottom hinge Carefully rotate doors to closed position Avoid side loading the bottom hinges Reinstall top hinges and tighten screws firmly Reinstall hinge cover If doors are not level adjust bottom right hinges with a 746 open ended wrench Insert water tubing back into coupling It is completely connected when the mark on the tubing is no longer visible Reconnect wire harness Turn on water supply
33. R INTERIOR SHELVES ICEMAKER EXTERIOR EXTERIOR COLOR G GE S STANDARD D DELUXE WIRE B NON DISPENSER ICEMAKER READY WW WHITE WHITE H HOTPOINT T TROPICAL l DELUXE GLASS D CUBED ICE WATER AA ALMOND ALMOND P PROFILE GE G GLOBAL J PREMIUM GLASS CUBED amp CRUSHED ICE WATER BB BLACK BLACK E ETERNA GE K SPILLPROOF GLASS F 6 MO FILTER CUBED 8 CRUSHED ICE CC BISQUE BISQUE R RCA M SPILLPROOF SLIDE OUT G 1VR FILTER CUBED 8 CRUSHED ICE WH WHITE BLACK GLASS amp QUICKSPACE IN LINE FILTER INDICATOR 8 C C W BS BLACK STAINLESS Q SHOWCASE DERIVATIVE S STAINLESS STEEL DOORS U ABV DERIVATIVE V SEARS DERIVATIVE W HPS CONTRACT DERIVATIVE X REGIONAL DERIVATIVE S SELECT GE Location Tech Data Sheet Remove base grille asm Taped under cabinet Warranty Information Sales slip or cancelled check is reguired as proof of original purchase date to obtain service under warranty All warranty service is provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care technician For The Period Of One Year From the date of the original purchase Five Years From the date of the original purchase Lifetime From the date of the original purchase Thirty Days From the date of the original purchase GE Will Replace Any part of the refrigerator excluding water filter cartridge which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this full one year
34. ast for 2 hours if it is not interrupted by any door openings If after 8 hours the unit has been unable to complete an uninterrupted pre chill it will proceed to the defrost cycle Defrost Heater Operation Adaptive Defrost PRE CHILL MODE 25 4 2071 7 15 9 10 12 5 15 0 18 T T T 0800 09 00 1000 1100 1200 13 00 1400 15 0 1600 1700 18 00 5 1 21 10 23 15 26 20 29 DOMICIHPIMOUZMH D gt JMNMMJIM a Pre Chill Defrost After 2 hours of pre chill operation or 8 hours of interrupted pre chill attempts the main control board turns the compressor condenser fan and evaporator fan off The main control board then energizes the defrost relay which completes the defrost circuit During defrost operation the main control board monitors the evaporator temperature using evaporator thermistor inputs The thermistor will terminate defrost heater operation usually in less than 20 minutes Typical defrost time is 20 30 minutes The defrost system is protected by a defrost thermostat switch The thermostat opens when the evaporator temperature raises to 140 Fahrenheit and closes when the evaporator temperature lowers to 110 degrees Fahrenheit Dwell Period Adaptive Defrost After defrost heater operation has been terminated by the main control board a 5 minute dwell period occurs During this p
35. ature Control Panel Self Test 0 6 This test applies only to the temperature control board inside the fresh food compartment When the Temperature Control Panel Self Test is initiated all of the LEDs and numerical segments in the displays will illuminate When the SAFE THAW button is pushed all 3 LEDs for safe thaw should turn off When the QUICK CHILL button is pressed all 3 LEDs for the quick chill should turn off Continue this process for each LED Button pair on the display The colder key is to turn off seven segment LEDs The warmer key is to turn off the Set LED for both the freezer and the fresh food compartments To exit the Temperature Control Panel Self Test both of the refrigerator temperature adjust keys must be pressed simultaneously for 3 seconds This can be done at any time to exit the test 25 Dispenser Board No self diagnostic tests exist for the dispenser board Dispenser board operation is tested bv pressing each button and checking for proper operation Control and Sensor Svstem Self Test 0 7 This test checks all five thermistors located throughout the unit Once the test is initiated the test code 0 7 will stop flashing and the thermistor test results will appear on the freezer display in the test order listed below The thermistor test sequence number will not be shown on the displav If the unit is not equipped with the Quick Chill option the third thermistor quick chill will displav a 0 and 3 audible b
36. bin up and slide it out of the compartment m t i GEA00947 Freezer Door Light Switch This switch is located in the left hand portion of the freezer compartment and sends a signal to the processor 1 With a small flat blade screwdriver unlock the locking tabs and pull the switch out until the wire connector is visible 2 Disconnect the wire connector and remove the switch Ice Dispenser The ice dispenser is located in the upper portion of the freezer compartment This assembly stores ice made by the icemaker and dispenses ice on demand from the door dispenser target switch 1 Remove the upper ice bucket tray 2 Slide out the ice dispenser assembly 4 pasanan 3 Remove the ice cube solenoid linkage Phillips head screw and slide the linkage back 4 Remove the ice crusher cover Phillips head screws 2 and remove the cover 5 With a pair of pliers twist off the backing plate tabs located on either side of the crusher DA 6 With 2 small flat blade screwdrivers unlock the ice crusher locking tabs located at either side of the ice crusher 7 Lift the ice crusher out of the bucket DEANE 8 Remove the ice crusher back cover 9 Remove the locking ring from the ice crusher auger 10 Remove the plastic nut with a pair of pliers by turning it clockwise 11 Remove the spacers and blades T
37. djusted to match the height of the freezer door IMPORTANT The refrigerator rollers must be adjusted correctly to ensure proper door closure Refer to the Roller Adjustment section in this chapter for more information 1 Remove the base grille 2 Turn the hinge adjustment pin located on the fresh food lower hinge clockwise to raise the door level and counterclockwise to lower the door Rollers This unit has 4 rollers for easy movement of the refrigerator There are 2 rollers located in the front and 2 rollers located in the rear of the unit IMPORTANT The refrigerator rollers must be adjusted properly to ensure proper door closure Refer to Roller Adjustment 1 To remove the front rollers back the level adjusting screw all the way out 2 Remove the 1 4 in roller mounting screws and remove the caster d e GEA00945 3 Toremove the rear rollers remove 1 4 in mounting screws 2 4 Tilt the roller down and slide it out 1982 Roller Adjustment The front 2 rollers are adjustable Adjust them so that the refrigerator is solid and the doors close easilv 1 Remove the base grille 2 With a flat blade screwdriver turn the adjusting screw clockwise to raise the roller and counterclockwise to lower the roller Freezer Compartment Shelves and Bins The shelves and bins slide out for easv access for frozen items 1 Slide the shelf bin out until it reaches its stop 2 Tiltthe shelf
38. door lower hinge IMPORTANT The refrigerator rollers must be adjusted correctly to ensure proper door closure Refer to the Roller Adjustment section in this chapter for more information 1 Remove the base grille 2 With the door in the closed position disconnect the wiring harness connector 3 Disconnect the water supply tube To disconnect the tube push the white collar on the quick connector in and pull the tube out e S GEA00943 ED 4 With a small flat blade screwdriver disengage the locking tabs of the upper hinge cover and remove it 5 Remove the Torx head hinge screws 2 and lift the upper hinge off the unit GIE kie UA CAUTION Do not side load hinges CAUTION Freezer door only Do not allow the connector to contact the floor Hard contact may damage the connector NOTE Guide the waterline and wiring harness through hinge while lifting the door from hinge 6 Open the door 90 and lift door straight up and off the lower hinge _____ Thimble Hinge Pin Ce eg Lower Hinge Freezer Side _ Torx Screw GEA00908 7 Remove the Torx screws 3 and the lower hinge from the cabinet Thimble Hinge Hinge Adjustment Pin 7 Torx Screw GEA00971 Lower Hinge Fresh Food Side Fresh Food Door Adjustment IMPORTANT The freezer door is not adjustable The fresh food door can be a
39. e cold air for the freezer and fresh food compartments 1 Remove the lower evaporator fan ductwork 2 Remove 1 4 in evaporator cover screws 4 and remove the evaporator cover 3 Remove the defrost thermostat and evaporator thermistor 4 Remove the defrost heater Phillips head screws 2 and remove the heater 5 Remove 1 4 in evaporator mounting screws 4 located at the four corners of the evaporator Caution To prevent damage to the capillary tube the capillary tube must be desoldered first 6 Desolder the capillary tube from the evaporator 7 Desolder the suction line Use a pair of pliers to hold the evaporator Remove the evaporator With a file score the capillary tube just above the soldered section Break off the soldered section of the capillary tube This helps prevent solder from plugging the tube during assembly 10 Place a new evaporator into the freezer and insert the suction and capillary tube into the evaporator 11 Braze the suction and capillary tube to evaporator using silver solder 12 Install a replacement dryer 13 Evacuate and recharge the system using currently accepted procedures Freezer Thermistor The freezer thermistor is located at the center of the right wall in the freezer compartment It sends temperature signals to the processor 1 With a small flat blade screwdriver unlock the tabs and remove the assembly 2 Remove the thermistor from the cover and di
40. e open for 3 minutes When the doors open the fans shut off No airflow to the fresh food compartment when the evaporator fan is on Evaporator fan and compressor can run continuously for 8 hours Fans shift speeds different sound levels can be noticed when this happens Quick Ice mode the evaporator fan runs for 48 hours non stop Response time for drastic temperature change is 2 to 10 minutes The main control board will oniv respond to 8 degrees of temperature change per minute as determined bv resistance change of sensor Abnormal Operating Characteristics Incorrect Operation Fresh food fan on and evaporator fan off Evaporator fan on fresh food fan and compressor off and damper shut Rapid fan speed changes fan takes at least 1 minute to change speeds Compressor running without the condenser fan The compressor and condenser fan should always run at the same time Condenser fan running without the compressor The compressor and condenser fan should always run at the same time Adaptive Defrost Adaptive defrost can be described as a defrost system that adapts to a refrigerator s surrounding environment and household usage Unlike conventional defrost systems that use electromechanical timers with a fixed defrost cycle time adaptive defrost utilizes an intelligent electronic control to determine when the defrost cycle is necessary In order to accomplish the c
41. eeps will sound at the temperature control panel This is nota failure if the unit is not equipped with the Quick Chill option Thermistor test results P Pass 0 Failed 5 Short to 5 VDC B Bad amplifier Thermistor test sequence is 1 Fresh food top thermistor 2 Fresh food bottom thermistor 3 Quick chill thermistor displays 0 if unit is not equipped with Quick Chill option 4 Evaporator thermistor 5 Freezer thermistor Note Thermistor test results will be displayed in the sequence shown above The thermistor test sequence number will not be shown on the display 36 Main Control Board Low Voltage Side 1 Bik 1 Yel 1 Blu Red 2 Red 2 Red Bik 3 Blu 3 Wht Brn 4 Pur 4 Blu Yel 5 Wht s L1 E1 EJ L1 EL L1 EJ EJ JA J3 B m T R lt kal ta x gt 1 COMMUNICATION DAMPER ENCODER THERMISTOR MODEL l INPUTIOUTPUT COILS INPUTS inputs SELECT l piz i age japa apah in ja gagh INPUTS ACCUMULATED FF AND FRZ gt DOOR OPENINGS MINUTES COMPRESSOR RUN TIME MINUTES DEFROST HEATER ON TIME MINUTES ELELELELELELEL EL 8 Red 7 Not Used 6 Bik Wht 5 Yel 4 Yel
42. enser I Compressor Condenser Solenoids Overload and Relay Dryer gu under cover Capacitor GEA00977 _ 57 Main Control Board Low Voltage Side 1 BIk 1 Yel 1 Blu Red 2 Red 2 Red Blk 3 Blu 3 Wht Brn 4 Pur 4 Blu Yel 5 Wht 00000 J4 J3 ostan p ren DAMPER ENCODER THERMISTOR MODEL INPUTOUTPUT COILS INPUTS l INPUTS SELECT UI 000 ee T INPUTS EEBBHERHEBH ACCUMULATED FF AND FRZ DOOR OPENINGS MINUTES COMPRESSOR RUN TIME MINUTES DEFROST HEATER ON TIME 4 MINUTES 00000000 8 Red Not Used 6 BIk Wht 5 Yel 4 Yel 3 Wht 2 Blu Wht 1 Blu GEA00906 NOTE Refer to the Main Control Board Locator Tables in the Diagnostics chapter for more information 58 Main Control Board 120 VAC Side PROCESSING OUTPUTS COOLING PRE CHILL lt lt a LL u a PAN HTR 12 ICOMPRESSOR AND poor DEFROST SWITCH OUTPUTS a INPUTS l J7 1 Beige 2 Sil 3 Yel 4 Red Wht 5
43. equential damage caused circuit breakers by possible defects with this appliance This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This war ranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 SiG Operating Characteristics Table of Contents Fresh Food Freezer Independent Operation 8 Normal Operating Characteristics but Different from Previous Models 8 Abnormal Operating Characteristics Incorrect Operation 8 Adaptive Defrost ai ra 8 Cooling Operation Adaptive Defrost 9 Pre Chill Operation Adaptive 5 9 Defrost Heater Operation Adaptive Defrost 9 Dwell Period Adaptive Defrost 9 Post Dwell Adaptive Defrost 9 Liner Protection Mode 9 Electronic lcemaker i K
44. eriod the compressor the condenser fan and the evaporator fan remain off The remaining frost melting from the evaporator will continue to drip and drain so the evaporator will be totally clear of any moisture prior to the cooling operation After the 5 minute dwell period the unit goes into post dwell Post Dwell Adaptive Defrost The post dwell period is designed to cool the evaporator before circulating air within the refrigerator This prevents any residual heat on the evaporator from being distributed in the freezer During this period the compressor and condenser fan are on but all interior fans are off and the damper is closed Post dwell times vary with different models However there is a 5 minute maximum post dwell time Liner Protection Mode The liner protection mode will activate if either of the doors have been open for 3 minutes This mode will start the fans and close the damper This mode is controlled by 2 timers Timer 1 monitors door open time A 3 minute door open count begins when the door is opened If 3 minutes elapse before the door is closed the liner protection mode will become active Once the door is closed timer 1 resets and liner protection mode goes into standby In standby normal fan and damper operations resume and timer 2 begins a 3 minute door closed count If 3 minutes elapse without a door opening liner protection mode will completely deactivate If a door is opened within the ti
45. fications Yes Go to Damper flowchart page 48 Is damper closed No Damper should be closed when FF temperature below normal Yes Run Service Diagnostic Test 0 7 Thermistor check see page 53 Did test check OK No Repair fault Yes Unit tests OK Run checks again Reset electronics by unplugging refrigerator for 15 seconds Look for usage problem 45 Freezer Warm Fresh Food Normal Food at a setting of 5 and 5 with no door openings for 12 hours should be Fresh food 34 F to 42 F Freezer 8 F to 6 F Check control settings and temperatures Control settings OK Y Basic refrigerator checks Door gasket seal OK Door switch light turning off with door closed Dispenser duct door closing properly Yes Y Run Service Diagnostics Test 1 3 Pre Chill see page 33 for entering diagnostic mode v Go to Is the evaporator fan running No Evaporator Fan Not Running Flowchart page 50 Yes v Go to Is the condenser fan running gt Condenser Fan Not Running Flowchart page 49 Yes Y Is the airflow within the freezer normal Yes Y I No Control settings require adjustment Adjust settings and allow 4 hrs to stabilize Repair as Look for blockage at vents
46. he blades are numbered for reassembly Ice Dispenser Auger Drive and Cube Solenoid The ice dispenser drive motor and cube solenoid are located in the upper rear of the freezer compartment The drive motor moves the auger via a fork located on the drive motor The cube solenoid allows cube or crushed ice to be dispensed on demand 1 Remove 1 4 in housing mounting screws 4 located at the four corners of the housing 2 Slide the housing forward until the connector is visible disconnect the connector and remove the unit from the housing Note Drive fork has reverse threads turn clockwise to remove 3 Remove the fork from the drive motor by turning it clockwise 4 Disconnect the motor connectors and remove the ground wire 5 Remove 1 4 in mounting screws 3 and remove the motor Disconnect the cube solenoid wires 7 Remove cube solenoid 1 4 in mounting screws 2 and remove the cube solenoid lcemaker The icemaker is located in the upper rear of the freezer compartment and supplies ice to the dispenser tub 1 Disconnect the icemaker cable connector 2 Remove 1 4 in icemaker mounting screws and slide out the icemaker This refrigerator is equipped with an Electronic Icemaker Refer to Pub 31 9063 for more information GEA00955 Freezer Light The freezer light is located in the upper rear of the freezer compartment The light is covered by an Opaque cover 1 Unlock the l
47. ispensing that may be caused by children or pets If a pad is pressed with the system locked it will be acknowledged with 3 pulses of the LOCK LED accompanied by an audible tone To lock or unlock communication between the dispenser and the main control board press the LOCK pad and hold it for 3 seconds The LOCK LED will flash while the LOCK pad is pressed When the communication is locked the LOCK LED will be illuminated The status of other functions selected prior to the initiation of the lock feature will be displayed If the lock is engaged while a mode is active the LED will remain on until that mode times out If the lock is engaged when the filter timer expires the LED will come on but cannot be reset until the lock is turned off The lock feature will be retained through a power outage 10 Filters The FreshSaver filter is located on the FRESH PRODUCE drawer and will last for 1 vear Some models are equipped with a FreshSaver FILTER LED After 1 vear of refrigerator operating time the FreshSaver FILTER LED will illuminate as a reminder to the owner to change the filter The LED can be reset bv pressing and holding the HOLD 3 SECS pad for 3 seconds The LED will flash while the pad is pressed remain illuminated for 3 seconds after the pad is released and turn off Some models are equipped with a water filter that is located in the upper right hand corner of the fresh food compartment Filters are designed t
48. less the cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring The customer should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should this happen DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established USAGE SITUATIONS WHERE THE APPLIANCE S POWER CORD WILL BE DISCONNECTED FREQUENTLY Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal The customer should have the two prong wall receptacle replaced with a three prong grounding receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance Lin Specifications DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING IMPORTANT RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES All parts of this appliance capable of conducting electrical current are grounded If grounding wires screws straps clips nuts or washers used to complete a path to ground are removed for service they must be returned to their original position and properly fastened ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Temperature Control Position 5 7 11 F Defrost Control nra hn 6Ohrs B 35 min
49. maker see Pub 31 9063 has been or can be installed The freezer has adjustable shelves a slide out Spillproof shelf a QuickSpace shelf and deep door shelves based on the model The fresh food section has a baking soda holder a fruit and vegetable drawer drawer dividers an adjustable humiditv drawer and a convertible meat drawer The new high efficiency refrigerator is a combination of the most efficient refrigeration system and the most desirable customer features available vt HE ncn Use padded hand truck to protect refrigerator finish LEAVE TAPE ON DOORS until refrigerator is in its final location TRUCK FROM SIDE ONLY Avoid overtightening Installation REMOVE ALL CLEAR PROTECTIVE TAPE FROM TRIMS then move unit into position If entrance is less than 38 wide remove doors prior to installation and reinstall doors 3 N ROLLER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DOOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Connect water lines and power cord ADJUST FRONT ROLLERS so the refrigerator is solid on floor and doors close easilv MAKE SURE DOORS ARE EVEN AT TOP CONTROL SETTINGS 0 F IS RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE CONTROLS ARE PRESET IN THE FACTORY FOR RECOMMENDED SETTINGS 37 F IS RECOMMENDED strap to prevent damaging doors according to procedure below REMOVE ALL TAPE AND OTHER PACKAGING MATERIAL FROM REFRIGERATOR INTERIOR DO NOT REMOVE SERIAL PLATE 5 APPLIANCE POLISH WAX IS RECOMMENDED FOR REMOVING TA
50. mer 2 door closed count the remaining time in the door closed count will be deducted from the timer 1 door open count E Electronic Icemaker This refrigerator is equipped with an Electronic Icemaker Refer to Pub 31 9063 for more information Dispensing Functions The water crushed ice and cubed ice functions are controlled by the main control board To select a function press the appropriate pad on the dispenser The LED will light to identify the selection To dispense the selected item depress the dispenser cradle located in the dispenser recess The solenoid and linkage assembly will open the ice chute door to dispense the ice If cubed ice is selected the crushed ice bypass solenoid will allow cubed ice to bypass the ice crusher The ice chute door must remain open for 5 seconds after dispensing ceases After this 5 second delay the solenoid and linkage assembly will shut the ice chute door The dispenser light will come on automatically when the dispenser cradle is depressed and will fade out 5 seconds after it is released The dispenser selection is recorded in the main control board In the event of a power failure the last selected function will be restored Quick Ice The quick ice feature is available on some models This feature causes the evaporator fan to operate non stop for 48 hours fan may operate in high or low speed This enables maximum icemaker output The QUICK ICE pad initiates the
51. n response to the requirement for more energy efficient refrigerators bv mid vear 2001 along with feature and operation enhancements The primarv differences in this refrigeration svstem are the adaptive defrost svstem see Pub f 31 9062 control board software and control svstems that operate independentiv in fresh food and freezer sections The new high efficiencv control svstem has the abilitv to cvcle components and adjust fan speeds as required to maintain temperature setting ranges in fresh food and freezer sections Feedback svstems are digital inputs and relav outputs Sensors thermistors are used to measure temperature with communications to a main PC board which controls the unit components The Refrigerator has touchpad controls to provide inputs to a microprocessor The fresh food and freezer controls are temperature setpoint tvpe and have settings of 0 9 with 9 being the coldest temperature possible The new NO CLEAN condenser is serviceable from the rear and is designed to prevent the customer from having to clean the condenser in normal usage conditions Sealed svstem operation and compressor are functionallv the same as previous models with some minor changes The Profile Perfomance and Arctica side bv side models are the models affected These models are available with a through the door chilled water and ice dispenser and a built in water filter feature On models requiring icemaker the newest electronic ice
52. o be used for up to 18 hours of open valve time or 1 vear of clock time When 90 of filter time has elapsed open valve time or clock time whichever comes first the main control board will illuminate the filter reminder LED amber When 100 of the filter time has elapsed the main control board will illuminate the filter reminder LED red Hinge System and Door Closure The hinge brackets are not adjustable on the cabinet The fresh food door can be adjusted up and down by using the hinge adjustment pin located on the fresh food lower door hinge This refrigerator is equipped with a door opening closing feature This feature consists of a spring loaded arm located at the bottom of the cabinet for each door The arm provides a stop for the door when the door is partially open and automatically closes the door when the door is almost closed IMPORTANT The refrigerator rollers must be adjusted correctly for proper door closure When the rollers are adjusted correctly the door should close easily when open approximately 45 degrees halfway Airflow Cabinet Interior AIR FLOW EIKEN JA ahaaa PATA ZA ETET ist 4 E i f N BA mh 154 m BE Ha 9 KET OSA kil ika i ir 1 l IK a BA lej b bi kri vi m EJ FREEZER 1 FRESHFOOD EU EI 2 e kr E e il E in 1 x 11 F EI EVA TOR Ej l ki AIN PLOW TOWER E
53. ocking tabs and remove the cover 2 Replace the appliance light Evaporator Fan The evaporator fan is located in the upper rear portion of the freezer compartment This fan supplies cold air to the freezer and fresh food compartments The evaporator thermistor must be replaced when replacing the fan 1 Remove 1 4 in icemaker bracket screws 4 located at the four corners of the bracket GEA00957 Remove 1 4 in ice dispenser drive mounting bracket screws 2 and remove the brackets GEA00958 Remove 1 4 in upper evaporator fan ductwork screws 2 Unlock the tabs and remove the lower evaporator fan ductwork Remove 1 4 in evaporator cover screws 4 and remove the cover GEA00959 Remove 1 4 in upper evaporator fan duct work screws 2 located at the lower portion of the ductwork With a small flat blade screwdriver unlock the tabs for the icemaker and dispenser cables Slide the upper fan ductwork out Disconnect the evaporator fan wiring harness 10 Remove the 1 4 in screw for the evaporator fan ground wire 11 Remove the 1 4 in evaporator fan bracket mounting screws 2 located at either side of the bracket 12 Remove the evaporator fan assembiv Evaporator Thermistor The evaporator thermistor is snapped on to the top portion of the evaporator This thermistor sends evaporator temperature signals to the processor The thermistor must be replaced when replacing the e
54. ood Fan Not Running diagnostic 51 Heavy Frost on Evaporator diagnostic 52 Thermistor Test diagnostic chart 53 Thermistor Values Table 3 54 Efficient Use of Diagnostics For the most efficient use of the diagnostics find the appropriate diagnostic chart and proceed as directed in the chart When directed to enter Self Diagnostics refer to the Self Diagnostics section of this chapter for more information When directed to perform a diagnostic test example encoder test 0 5 refer to Table 2 Diagnostic Key Seguences for more information E m Table 1 Failure Causes Freezer Compartment Fresh Food Compartment Above 15 Fahrenheit Below 15 Fahrenheit High resistance freezer thermistor Low resistance evaporator thermistor Condensor fan failure Evaporator fan failure Defrost heater stuck on Door switch failure Main control board faulty Harness faulty Dispenser flap open Door gasket leak Door ajar Sealed system failure Cycle Normal between 14 and 14 Fahrenheit Damper stuck closed Low resistance in freezer thermistor circuit Main control board faulty Fresh food compartment fan failure Harness faulty Self Diagnostics Above 50 Fahrenheit High resistance fresh food compartment thermistor Damper closed Fresh food fan failure E
55. orrect defrost cycle time the main control board monitors the following refrigerator operations Length of time the refrigerator doors were open since the last defrost cycle Length of time the compressor has run since the last defrost cycle e Amount of time the defrost heaters were on in the last defrost Adaptive defrost is divided into 5 separate cycles Those operations are Cooling Operation Pre Chill Operation Defrost Heater Operation Dwell Period Post dwell Refer to Pub 31 9062 for more information about Adaptive Defrost Cooling Operation Adaptive Defrost During the cooling operation the main control board monitors door opening fresh food and freezer doors and compressor run times The length of time between consecutive defrosts is reduced bv each door opening If the doors are not opened the compressor will run up to 60 hours between defrosts If the doors are opened frequently and or for long periods of time the compressor run time between defrosts will be reduced to as little as 8 hours Pre Chill Operation Adaptive Defrost When the main control board determines that defrost is necessary the main control board will force the refrigerator into a continuous cool mode pre chill During pre chill the freezer temperature may be driven below the temperature control panel display setpoint However the fresh food temperature will be regulated by the damper Pre chill will l
56. ortions of the fresh food compartment They send temperature signals to the processor zd 1 With a small flat blade screwdriver unlock the tabs and remove the assembiv 2 Remove the thermistor from the cover and disconnect the wire connector NS Temperature Control Panel The temperature control panel is located in the fresh food compartment and mounted at the upper front This panel allows temperature control for the fresh food and freezer compartments Each compartment has an LED readout of the temperature setting In addition the panel has an LED readout for water filter change 1 Remove the control panel Phillips head mounting screws 3 2 Pull the panel down until the wire connections are exposed Screws Pc GEA00940 4 Disconnect the panel wire connector 5 Disconnect the circuit card ribbon 6 Unlock the card locking tabs located at the lower left and right hand corners of the card 7 Remove the card Freezer Door Bins The freezer door bins are located on the inside of the freezer door and tilt out to allow easy access of frozen items 1 Tilt the bin up and slide it out of the door t 7 GEA00942 Doors and Door Hinges IMPORTANT The freezer door is not adjustable The fresh food door can be adjusted up and down to match the height of the freezer door Adjust the fresh food door up or down using the hinge adjustment pin located on the fresh food
57. oximately 1 5K to Does circuit read open No Yes Check wiring to Evaporator fan Measure resistance directly at fan motor Repair motor Is the resistance approximaterly Yes p wiring 1 5K to harness No Y Does the fan motor read open Yes p Replace fan motor No Y E Check voltage at main board J2 Does the fan motor read shorted Is there at least 12 VDC between Replace fan motor pins 3 and 8 No Y Replace main board and fan motor Caution Unplug power when disconnecting and connecting connectors on the board 50 Fresh Food Fan Not Running Run Service Diagnostic Test 1 1 Did the FF fan run Yes Mi Remove J2 harness connector from board and check for resistance between red wire J2 8 Fan Motor OK 1 Go back to previous flow chart and black white wire J2 6 Is the resistance approximately Ohms Yes No Y Measure the resistance directly at the fan motor Is the resistance approximatley ohms No Y Does the fan motor read open No Y Does the FFfan motor read shorted Yes Y es gt Yes Check the voltage at the main board J2 ls there at least 8vdc between pins 8 and 6 Motor stalled Replace or Repair Repair wiring harness Replace FF fan motor No
58. publication 31 9066 2 Na el Lokring repair procedures VHS video tape HEAT SHIELD METHOD The heat shield kit is used to prevent damage to the LALA refrigerator liner when brazing the evaporator into the sealed system Refer to the instructions included in the N heat shield kit The kit comes with enough heat absorbing paste solder and tape to complete four repairs Ref No Part Number Description 228 WR85X10022 Low Side Assembly 68 69 Ref No Part Number Description Qtv 10 WRO1X10065 SCR 8 18 BA POR 5 8 SS 7 200 WR17X10802 COVER FF TOWER 1 201 WR17X10803 EPS FF TOWER 1 202 WR14X10062 GASKET FF TOWER 2 203 WR17X10800 COVER WATER FILTER 1 204 WRO2X10676 FRAME SUPPORT PINS 18 205 WRO2X10678 GROMMET 2 206 WRO2X10671 GRILLE AIR RETURN i 212 WRO2X10689 GROMMET BASE GRILLE 2 217 WR32X10154 DIAL PAN CHILL 1 218 WRO2X10665 LINKAGE PAN CHILL 1 219 WRO2X10664 SHUTTER PAN CHILL l 220 WR02X10644 EPS PAN CHILL 1 221 WRO2X10641 DISCHARGE PAN CHILL 1 222 WRO2X10666 KNOB PAN CHILL l 234 WRO2X10647 GRILLE SENSOR 3 235 WRO2X10668 SHUNT SENSOR 3 236 WR55X10027 SENSOR TEMP FF 1 237 WR55X10028 SENSOR TEMP FF 1 256 WR17X10839 SHIELD LIGHT FF i 259 WR17X10801 LIGHT SHIELD 1 263 WRO2X10648 PIN HINGE BTM ADJ HOLLOW 1 402 WR14X10070 GASKET FF INLET 2 403 WR14X10071 GASKET FF INLET 1 404 WR17X10837 DIVERTER FF ATRFLOW 1 420 WR60X10051 DC FRESH FOOD
59. quick ice mode in the refrigerator Pressing the QUICK ICE pad lights the LED and sets the evaporator fan to run at medium speed unless the main control board selects high speed for a 48 hour period The evaporator fan is terminated during defrost dwell post dwell and door openings The quick ice selection is stored in the main control board The function will be restored in the event of a power failure Door Alarm The DOOR ALARM pad is used to turn on and turn off the door alarm feature If the feature is on the DOOR ALARM LED will flash when the door is opened If the door is open for more than 2 minutes the door alarm will sound The alarm can be stopped by pressing the DOOR ALARM pad or by shutting the door If the DOOR ALARM pad is pushed while the door is open the alarm will stop but the led will continue to flash until the door is closed When the door is closed it will reset the audible alarm This feature will be retained in the event of a power failure Dispenser Light The LIGHT pad turns the dispenser light on and off When the light is turned off it will fade out The dispenser light will come on automatically when the dispenser cradle is depressed and will fade out 5 seconds after it is released The LIGHT pad will not turn off the light during dispense Dispenser Lock When the dispenser system is locked no dispenser command will be accepted This includes the dispenser cradle and will prevent accidental d
60. r 1 Open the quick access door and remove the hinge Torx head screws 2 located on each side of the door 2 With a small flat blade screwdriver remove the door frame and door frame assembiv 3 Remove the gasket and slide the door out of the frame 4 The quick access door also has an interlock switch located at the top right hand side of the interior frame Remove the Phillips screw and slide the switch assembly down and out 5 Disconnect the wires to the switch and remove 18 Fresh Food Door Light Switch In addition to the quick access door light switch the fresh food compartment has a door light switch located in the lower right corner for the compartment 1 Use a small flat blade screwdriver to unlock the locking tab tabs and pull the switch out until the wire connector is visible Disconnect the connector and remove the switch L Fresh Food Compartment Door Shelves The door shelves allow storage of perishable items 1 Tilt the shelf up and slide it out GEA00927 Fresh Food Compartment Shelves These shelves allow the storage of larger items and pull out for easy access 1 Pull the shelf out until the shelf stop tab meets the compartment stop Push the shelf stop tab down and pull the shelf out until it is removed GEA00928 Fresh Food Compartment Drawers Fresh food compartment drawers are designed for storage of fruits vegetables
61. sconnect the wire connector 28 Condenser Fan The condenser fan is located in the rear of the unit It provides forced draft cooling for the condenser coil 1 Remove the 1 4 in back panel access screws 5 and remove the back panel GEA00969 Water Solenoids When the solenoids receive a signal from the processor they route water to the filter cooler and icemaker 2 Remove the 1 4 in condenser fan mounting screw and slide the fan out until the wire is exposed 1 Remove the 1 4 in rear panel screws 10 and 3 Disconnect the supply wire connector remove the rear panel 2 Remove the 1 4 in bracket screw Main Processor Card 3 Slide the solenoid assembly out The main processor card is located in the back of the unit This card controls the operation of the unit If a fan short has occurred replace the fan prior to the card or the card will be destroyed 1 Secure power to the unit 2 Remove the 1 4 in processor card panel screws 10 and remove the panel 313 4 Disconnect the cable assembiv 5 Disconnect the water tube To disconnect the guick connect push the black collar in and pull the tube out 6 Remove the solenoid SEAN 3 Disconnect the processor cable connectors 4 Remove the card by unlocking plastic locks located at the corners of the card 30 S Table of Contents Efficient Use of
62. trolBoard LocatorTabk Low Voltage S de Com ponent 2 Connector Pn W ie Cobr P m to Pm Voltage Reading Tem maton J3 pn 1 b J4 pn 3 Yelbw D am per Standing Voltage 23 VDC Travelng Voltage 6 0 VDC J3 pn 2 b JA pn 3 R ed ck D am per Standing Volage 2 3 VDC Travelng Voltage 6 0 VDC J3 pn 3 to JA pn 3 W hie Brown D am per Standing Voltage 2 3 VDC Traveling Voltage 6 0 VDC J3 pn 4 b JA pn 3 BbeNelow Damper Standing Voltage 2 3VDC Traveling Voltage 60 VDC D ispenserboarl ck comm on See schem atic tansm t eceve C D ispenserboarl comm on See schem atic 12 VDC D spenserboam com m on ground Contnued on nextpage C C EIE EXE 40 Mam ContmlBoard Locator Tab 1L20 NAC Side me Tem maton Punk Fresh food door ight J7 pm 6 to J7 pm 9 120 VAC T ich feedback Freezerdoor light sw ic JI pm 7 to J7 pm 9 120 VAC feedback N O range Blem hie Quik chilheater J7 pin 5 to J7 pm 9 120 VAC 41 Unit Dead No Sound amp No Cooling Repair wire and connection Advise consumer to call i ise Yes at 6 pin connector No an electrican Check for 120VAC at 6 pin Repair or replace Are the interior lights on t No Check house supply voltage Yes
63. unit off then back on Did the damper cycle Yes Is the Fresh food fan running Yes v Is the airflow within the Fresh Food normal Check sealed system Normal frost pattern on evaporator Yes v Unit tests OK Run checks again Reset electronics by unplugging refrigerator for 15 seconds Look for usage problem No No Control settings require adjustment No Adjust settings and allow 24 hrs to stabilize Repair as necessarv Repair fault No Run service diagnostic test 1 0 Damper test see page 48 No Run service diagnostic test 1 1 Fan test see page 51 Look for blockage or heavy frost on evaporator cover at vents Remove blockage l Blockage from vent area Heavy RR Repair sealed system 44 Run Service Diagnostics Test 1 4 Defrost svstem check see page 52 Fresh Food Too Cold Freezer Normal Check control settings and temperatures Controls at a setting of 5 and 5 with no door Control settings openings for 12 hours should be require Fresh Food 34 F to 42 F adjustment Freezer 8F to 6F Control settings OK Low ambient Is the room temperature must be No gt above 55 F Adjust settings and allow 24 hrs to stabilize Advise consumer of refrigerator speci
64. vaporator fan 1 Complete evaporator fan procedure 2 Unsnap the evaporator thermistor from the evaporator and remove it 2 Thermistor 1 17 GEA00961 Defrost Thermostat The defrost thermostat is snapped onto the top portion of the evaporator The thermostat sends temperature information to the processor The defrost heater must be replaced when replacing the thermostat 1 Remove the lower fan duct work from the evaporator cover 2 Remove the 1 4 in evaporator cover screws and remove the evaporator cover 3 Disconnect the defrost thermostat wiring connector 4 Remove the defrost thermostat from the evaporator Defrost The SE GEA00962 Defrost Heater The defrost heater is located at the bottom of the evaporator The defrost heater heats the evaporator in the defrost mode of operation The thermostat must be replaced when replacing the defrost heater 1 Complete defrost thermostat procedure 2 Remove Phillips head defrost heater mounting screws 2 3 Remove the defrost heater 7 ser b La met GEA00963 27 Evaporator Drip Pan The evaporator drip pan is located under the evaporator This pan catches condensation from the evaporator that is generated during the defrost mode of operation 1 Remove 1 4 in drip pan mounting screws 2 2 Remove the drip pan GEA00964 Evaporator Air is driven across the evaporator coils to produc
65. vaporator fan failure Door switch failure Main control board faulty Harness faulty Door gasket leak Door ajar Cycle Normal between 49 and 33 Fahrenheit Below 32 Fahrenheit Damper stuck open Low resistance fresh food compartment sensor circuit Main control board faulty Ambient temperature below 60 Harness faulty To enter Self Diagnostic mode both temperature control panel displays must be illuminated A display can be illuminated by pressing an adjacent temperature adjustment button When both displays are illuminated set the freezer and refrigerator temperature settings to 5 Simultaneously press and hold all 4 temperature adjustment buttons for approximately 3 seconds A flashing 0 in the refrigerator and freezer displays will indicate that the refrigerator is in Self Diagnostic mode To perform a self diagnostic test locate the test in Table 2 Diagnostic Tests For temperature control panels with single digit displays the COLDER temperature adjustment button will increment the numbers up and the WARMER temperature adjustment button will increment the numbers down Use the freezer temperature adjustment buttons to enter the test code number in the freezer display Use the refrigerator temperature adjustment buttons to enter the test code number in the refrigerator display When a test code has been entered the displays will flash to confirm the test Press the HOLD button for 3 seconds to begin the test

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