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GE GCW200YAWC Series Service Manual

GE GCW200YAWC Series Service Manual

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Pub No. DWWR1053E
GC*200YAWC**
GC*200YHWC**
GC*200NHWC**
GC*200NGWC**

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  • Page 1 Pub No. DWWR1053E GC*200YAWC** GC*200YHWC** GC*200NHWC** GC*200NGWC**...

  • Page 2: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 1. Features Buyer No. GC*200YAWC** GC*200YHWC** GC*200NGWC** GC*200NHWC** Factory No. FRU-57QI.. FRU-57QJ FRU-54QE.. FRU-54QG.. Total Gross Vol. Freezer (ISO 15502) Refrigerator Total Storage Vol. Freezer (ISO 15502) Refrigerator Width (mm) Diemension Depth (mm) 730.5 730.5 730.5 730.5 Height (mm) 1790 1790 1790...
  • Page 3 SPECIFICATIONS 2. External Size * Features are model dependent. All model has same size.
  • Page 4 SPECIFICATIONS 3. Interior Parts 3-1...200YA.. 1) Freezer Pocket (5ea) 2) Cover Feezer Fan 3) Freezer Lamp (25Wx1ea) 4) Ice Tray 5) Freezer Shelf 6) Freezer Case (2ea) 7) Rfrigerator Lamp (25Wx2ea) 8) Rfrigerator Shelf 9) Chilled Case 10) Egg Case 11) Refrigerator Case ( 2ea ) 12) Dairy Pocket 13) Refrigator Pocket...
  • Page 5 SPECIFICATIONS 3-3. ..200NG.. 1) Freezer Top Pocket (1ea) 2) The mouth of the ice 3) Freezer Pocket (3ea) 4) Case Ice Crusher 5) Freezer Lamp (25Wx1ea) 6) Freezer Shelf 7) Freezer Case (2ea) 8) Refrigerator Lamp (25Wx2ea) 9) Refrigerator Shelf 10) Wine Rack (*Option) 11) Egg Case 12) Refrigerator Case (3ea)
  • Page 6 FUNCTIONS ( DISPLAY_Basic Model ) 1. Display ( Basic Model ) Temperature adjustment button for freezer compratment Temperature adjustment button for refrigerator compratment 2. Display Control Cotrol Temp. Display (Set Temp.) Initial Mode : Freezer / Refrigerator set medium ( 3 / 3 ) 3.
  • Page 7 FUNCTIONS ( DISPLAY_Dispenser Model ) 1. Display ( Dispenser Type ) Temperature adjustment button for freezer compratment Super(Quick) freezer compartment button Dispenser selction button. ( Water / Crushed ice / Cubed ice ) Ice maker lock button Reset water filter button after exchanging the filter Temperature adjustment button for refrigerator compratment Super(Quick) refrigerator compartment button Children lock button ( Hold 3 sceconds )
  • Page 8 FUNCTIONS ( DISPLAY_Dispenser Model ) 5. REF. SET button 1) Temperature control of refrigerator compartment 2) Initial power plug in : Medium ( 4C ) - Every time you press the REF. SET button, the setting temperature changes below order. 6.
  • Page 9 FUNCTIONS ( TEMPERATURE CONTROL_Basic Model ) 1. Freezer Compartment Control 1) Adjust by the pushing the FRZ.SET button. 2) Compressor & Freezer Fan controlled by each mode ON/OFF point. 3) Freezer Compartment ON/OFF Difference : 2C - MEDIUM OFF point : -19C - When Room Temperature (RT) is below 13C, Freezer sensor OFF point 2C up ( so, MEDIUM OFF : -17C ) 4) Control Temperature Point in Each Mode Division...
  • Page 10 FUNCTIONS ( TEMPERATURE CONTROL_Dispenser Model ) 1. Freezer Compartment Control 1) Adjust by the pushing the FRZ.SET button. 2) Compressor & Freezer Fan controlled by each mode ON/OFF point. 3) Freezer Compartment ON/OFF Difference : 2C - MEDIUM OFF point : -19C - When Room Temperature (RT) is below 13C, Freezer sensor OFF point 2C up ( so, MEDIUM OFF : -17C ) 4) Control Temperature Point in Each Mode Division...
  • Page 11 FUNCTIONS ( TEMPERATURE CONTROL_Dispenser Model ) 2. Refrigerator Compartment Control 1) Adjust by the pushing the REF.SET button. LOW - MEDIUM LOW - MEDIUM - MEDIUM MAX - MAX 2) Refrigerator Fan controlled by each mode ON/OFF point. 3) Refrigerator Compartment ON/OFF Difference : 0.5C - MEDIUM OFF point : 5.2C - When Room Temperature (RT) is below 13C, Refrigerator sensor OFF point 2C up ( so, MEDIUM OFF : 7.2C ) 4) Weak Cooling Prevention Function...
  • Page 12 FUNCTIONS ( Defrost Mode ) 1. When Defrost Mode start? ; When total Compressor runnig time becomes at 6, 8, 10, …, 24hours. - The compressor runing rate is over 85% every 2 hours. - Door opening time is over 2 minutes ( Each Freezer / Refrigerator door ) - Total compressor running time ( on time + off time ) is 60hours.

  • Page 13: Normal Mode

    FUNCTIONS ( Defrost Mode ) 2. Normal Defrost Mode 1) PRECOOL PRECOOL - Compressor runs ( to cool down the freezer compartment prior to heater switch on ) for 50minutes or until Freezer sensor temperature reaches -27C 2) HEATER DEFROSTING HEATER - Defrost heater is switch on until Defrost Sensor temperature reaches 13C.
  • Page 14 FUNCTIONS ( Error Display_Basic Model ) 1. How to enter this check mode ; Press the FRZ. SET button 5 times while pushing the REF. SET button. 2. The Front LED displays the current error code ( if happens ). 3.
  • Page 15 FUNCTIONS ( Error Display_Basic Model ) 5. Troubleshooting when error happens ( If the relative parts is normal, Error code display will be reset. ) 1) Freezer sensor error - Cause : Freezer sensor disconnection or short. - Check point : Measure the resistance between both terminals after separating CN9 of the Main PCB. If sensor is disconnected or short, change that in the freezer compartment.
  • Page 16 FUNCTIONS ( Error Display_Dispenser Models ) 1. How to enter this check mode 1) Press the LOCK button. 2) Press the Super Freezer button 5 times while pushing the Freezer Set button. 2. The Front LED displays the current error code ( if happens ). ;...
  • Page 17 FUNCTIONS ( Error Display_Dispenser Models ) 5. Troubleshooting when error happens ( If the relative parts is normal, Error code display will be reset. ) 1) F1 error - Cause : Freezer sensor disconnection or short. - Check point : Measure the resistance between both terminals after separating CN15 of the Main PCB. If sensor is disconnected or short, change that in the freezer compartment.
  • Page 18 FUNCTIONS ( Error Display_Dispenser Models ) 9) Eg error - Cause : When Ice sensor temperature ( 5 minutes after water supply ) doesn't go up. - Check point : Ice sensor or water supply line. 10) EA error - Cause : When sensing ice drop 3 times in level sensor switch error. - Control : Stop ice maker - After 1 time rotation EA error code disappear if level swtich is normal.
  • Page 19 FUNCTIONS ( Ice Maker_ Dispenser Model) 1. Ice making flow Start - water freezing Making the Ice water supply stand by Ice separating - Ice tray rotation to separate ice cubes - water supply to ice tray Water supply Water supply - check if water supply complete or not check 1) Press Test switch ( which is under the ice tray ) for more than 1 second and then test starts.
  • Page 20 FUNCTIONS ( Ice Maker_ Dispenser Model) 2. Ice making mode Start Ice sensor is below 130 minutes pass -9.5C Ice sensor is over 15 minutes pass -12.5C Ice separating 1) If Ice sensor temperature is below -12.5C after 130minutes, ice making completes. 2) If Ice sensor temperature keep below -9.5C for 15 minutes ice making complete, although the sensor is not below -12.5C 3) After 4.8hours ice making complete, when ice sensor is abnormal, 3.
  • Page 21 FUNCTIONS ( Ice Maker_ Dispenser Model) 4. Water supply mode 1) If water supply mode starts, the water valve is ON. 2) When Flow sensor is abnormal, supply mode controlled by the time. 3) Factor value is variable when After sales action. ( Adjust water quantity ) - Normal Water flow pulse setting is 238.
  • Page 22 FUNCTIONS ( Dispenser Control_Dispenser Model ) 1. Water / Crushed Ice / Cubed Ice Select button 1) Default mode is Water The selection order is Water - Cubed Ice - Crushed Ice - Water. 2) In each mode the selected is active by the dispenser button press. 2.
  • Page 23 FUNCTIONS 1. Prevention compressor restart function Although Freezer sensor temperature is low, compressor doesn't restart for 6 minutes from compressor OFF. 2. Beep funtion 1) When pushing the button on the Front Control Pannel. 2) When initail power input. ( 4 beeps after 3 seconds. ) 3) When Forced Deforst Mode starts ( 3 beeps ), Pull Down Mode Starts ( 1 beep ).
  • Page 24 FUNCTIONS 5. Weak Cooling Trouble Shooting ; Adjust refrigerator sensor OFF point - Normal sensor resistance. (31.4kohm) - Cut the J18 and increase sensor resistance. (33.4kohm) - Cut the J18, J19 and increase resistance. (35.4kohm) Weak Cooling happens Option Normal 1.5C down 3.0C down...
  • Page 25 FUNCTIONS 6. Pull Down Mode 1) How to start ( Basic Model ) ; Push the Freezer door switch 5 times while pushing the FRZ. SET button. ( Dispenser Model ) ; Push the Lock button. Then Refrigerator Set + Freezer Set + Water/Ice 5 times at the same time. 2) How to control : Compressor, Freezer Fan, Refrigerator Fan and Compressor Cooling Fan is ON for 30 hours.

  • Page 26: Functions ( Summary )

    FUNCTIONS ( Summary ) 1. Basic Model Mode How to enter Forced Defrosting FRZ. SET + REF. SET 5 times Pull Down REF. SET + Freezer door switch 5 times Error Display REF. SET + FRZ. SET 5 times 2. Dispenser Model - All the modes active in LOCK condition except 'Reset Water Filter'.

  • Page 27: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM 1. Basic Model 2. Dispenser Model...
  • Page 28 HOW TO CHECK EACH PART 1. Hose Ice maker Tube Assembly. (Dispenser Models Only) 1) Disassembling Procedure Procedure Procedure Pull forward Ice Storage Case. Unscrew to remove Cover Guide Cab. Remove 2 screws. Disassemble Guide Cab Water Tube A As. Pull Ice Maker Pull Hose Ice Maker Tube As.
  • Page 29 HOW TO CHECK EACH PART 2. Bracket Geared Motor Assembly (Dispenser Models Only) 1) Disassembling Procedure Procedure Procedure Remove 2 screws. Pull the Bracket Geared Motor. And unscrew 4 points. Unscrew 6 points. Separate 6 pin connector of Geared Motor. Check solenoid Valve and Motor.
  • Page 30 HOW TO CHECK EACH PART 3. Dispenser Micro Switch (Dispenser Models Only) 1) Disassembling Procedure (Features are model dependent) Procedure Procedure Insert (-) screw driver into bottom hole of Pull out the Micro Switch. Dispenser Button and pull up. ( Be careful not to damage the hook. ) 2) How to check the Hose Ice Maker Tube As.
  • Page 31 HOW TO CHECK EACH PART 4. Dispenser Solenoid Valve (Dispenser Models Only) 1) Disassembling Procedure (Features are model dependent) Procedure Procedure Disassemble the Cover dispenser Box As Disconnect 2 terminals and 2P Wire. Separate Front PCB connector. (Features are model dependent.) Unscrew and remove Solenoid Valve.
  • Page 32 HOW TO CHECK EACH PART 5. Main PCB 5-1. Basic Model Function / Parts Check Point When consumer claim about the refrigerator's temperature follow this. - Cut the J1 : Change the resistance and 1.5 degree down. Make refrigerator cooler - Cut the J1 &...
  • Page 33 HOW TO CHECK EACH PART 5-2. Disepnser Model Function / Parts Check Point When consumer claim about the refrigerator's temperature follow this. - Cut the J1 : Change the resistance and 1.5 degree down. Make refrigerator cooler - Cut the J1 & J2 : Change the resistance and 3 degree down. ( Look 23 page in more details.
  • Page 34 HOW TO CHECK EACH PART 6. Ice Maker (Dispenser Models Only) 1) Disassembling Procedure Procedure Procedure Full Ice Sensor Level Sensor Remove 2 screws. Remove full ice sensor and level sensor. Pull out the Ice Maker. Unscrew 3 points. Drop Motor Unscrew Fixture of Frame Ice Maker.
  • Page 35 HOW TO CHECK EACH PART 2) How to check Ice Maker Parts How to check Remark ( Good ): 6 ~ 14 ohm Ice Drop Motor ( If defective) : Change the motor Check resistance between 2 wires. ( Good ): 4.4 ~ 50 kohm Ice Sensor ;...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 1. Faulty Start ( Lights OFF, Front PCB Power Dead ) Start Power plug or fuse is connected? Chage the plug or Fuse 1st power of SMPS is ON? Check the plug connection from compressor room and to CN1 of Main PCB Main PCB Fuse is connected?
  • Page 37 TROUBLE SHOOTING 2. Freezing failure ( Weak cooling ) Start Error CODE happens on Front PCB? Refer to Error display in Funtion page Does compressor operate? Check the Relay wire, OLP and PTC Freezer/Compressor Fan Motor Change the relative Motor cooling Fan operate? operate?
  • Page 38 TROUBLE SHOOTING 3. Ice formation on Freezer Louver Start Dews form on the Gasket has a gap Remove the gap gasket surface between cabinet? Door hang down? Reassemble the door Door opening is too frquently? Explain not to open too frequently Heat appliance are too close?
  • Page 39 TROUBLE SHOOTING 4. Disconnection / Breaking of Interior Lights Wire 4-1. Freezer Door Start Freezer light filament is disconnected or breaking? Change the light bulb Connection of Freezer door switch is Ok? Repair Door Switch Check the Door Switch connection and light socket 4-2.
  • Page 40 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6. Dews on Refrigerator Compartment Start Dews form on the Gasket has a gap Remove the gap gasket surface between cabinet? Door hang down? Reassemble the door Door opening is too frquently? Explain not to open too frequently Heat appliance are too close? Make enough distance...
  • Page 41 TROUBLE SHOOTING 5. Refrigeration failure ( Foods does not get cool or cold soon ) Start Error CODE happens on Front PCB? Refer to Error display in Funtion page Refirgerator motor Fan Motor Change the relative Motor operates? operate? Change Main PCB Wire is connected? Check lead wire Refrigerator sensor...
  • Page 42 TROUBLE SHOOTING 7. Cold of Vegetable Case Start Temperature setting Change to 'MIDDLE' mdoe is 'MAX'? Check Valve Repair or change the new operation is ok? Any Refrigerator Sensor is ok? Repair or change the new sensor Error? Check sensor connection (Check the connector to Main PCB) 8.
  • Page 43 TROUBLE SHOOTING 8-2. Refrigerant Flow Sound Start Water flowing or hiss Attach an absorber gum sounds? on the capillary tube Hiss or sizzling sound Apply a gum on the when comprssor starts accumulator / stops? Any shaking sound from Fasten the evaporator tightly Freezer compartment when not to touch liner surfaces.
  • Page 44 TROUBLE SHOOTING 8-4. Pipe Noise Start Pipes are touching in the machine (compressor) compartment? Separate the touching pipes, if any.. Tray drip makes noise by condenser shaking? Apply cushion matterial between compressor base and tray drip. Pipe itself is shaking much? Move or change the points of vibration absorber rubbers on the...
  • Page 45 TROUBLE SHOOTING 9. Door opening alarm continues after closing Start Check if interior light is ON Door switch pushing well? Attach a thin pad on the door liner or change the door assmbly. Door switch is soaked with water or there is water in the switch? Change the door switch PCB input is OK?

  • Page 46: Cooling Cycle Heavy Repair

    COOLING CYCLE HEAVY REPAIR 1. Summary of Heavy Repair Process Contents Tools Remove Cut charging pipe ends (Comp. & Dryer) and Nipper, side cutters refrigerant discharge refrigerant from drier and compressor. Residuals Confirm refrigerant (R-134a or R-600a) and oil for compressor and drier.
  • Page 47 COOLING CYCLE HEAVY REPAIR 2. Precautions During Heavy Repair Items Precautions Use of tools. - Use special parts and tools for R-134a or R-600a. 1) Remove retained refrigerant more than 5 minutes after turning off a refrigerator. (If not, oil will leak inside.) Removal of retained 2) Remove retained refrigerant by cutting first high pressure side refrigerant.
  • Page 48 COOLING CYCLE HEAVY REPAIR 3. Practical Work for Heavy Repair Items Precautions 1. Removal of residual 1) Remove residual refrigerant more than 5 minutes later after refrigerant. turning off the refrigerator. ( If not, compressor oil may leak inside.) 2) Remove retained refrigerant slowly by cutting first high pressure side (drier part) with a nipper and then cut low pressure side.
  • Page 49 COOLING CYCLE HEAVY REPAIR Items Precautions * Pipe Connection Connect a red hose to the high pressure side and a blue hose 3.Vacuum degassing to the low pressure side. * Vacuum Sequence Open 1,2 valves and evacuate for 40 minutes. Close valve 1.
  • Page 50 COOLING CYCLE HEAVY REPAIR Item Precautions 4.Refrigerant charging 4) Refrigerant Charging Charge refrigerant while operating a compressor as shown above. 5) Pinch a charging pipe with a pinch-off plier after completion of charging. 6) Braze the end of a pinched charging pipe with copper brazer and take a gas leakage test on the welded parts.
  • Page 51 COOLING CYCLE HEAVY REPAIR Brzing Reference Drawings...
  • Page 52 Water System for Dispenser Model...
  • Page 53 Cabinet Parts Q'ty PART-CODE PART NAME SPEC. ..200YA..200NG..200YH..200NH.. ASSY CAB URT 3012924400 HINGE *T *R AS PO T3.0+PAINT 3012924300 HINGE *T *L AS PO T3.0+PAINT 3001431400 COVER HI *T *R AS PP(FRU-54QF) 3001431300 COVER HI *T *L AS PP(FRU-54QF) 3010968400 CAP CAB COVER...
  • Page 54 EVA AS 220V/192W (GE) 95-1 3012818320 HEATER SHEATH AS FRU-54QF, 220V/192W 95-2 3014806900 SENSOR D AS PBN-43 95-3 3017202020 FUSE TEMP AS AC250V 77C 10A (GE) - Some parts can be chaged for improving their perfomance without notice. Date mendment Note...

  • Page 55: Refrigerator Compartment

    Refrigerator Compartment Q'ty PART-CODE PART NAME SPEC. ..200YA..200NG..200YH..200NH.. 3012205001 FRAME CHECK VALVE AS FR-S580CG 3012024200 FIXTURE MOTR AS 62-1 3015916000 MOTOR R FAN D4612AAA20 62-2 3011835410 FAN R PP OD3.17XD95 3011495100 COVER DAMP AS FRU-541D 63-1 3014807100 SENSOR R AS PBN-43B 3011492800...

  • Page 56: Freezer Compartment

    Freezer Compartment Q'ty PART-CODE PART NAME SPEC. ..200YA..200NG..200YH..200NH.. 3012514512 GUIDE CASE A *L AS FR-S580EG(PP) 3012514612 GUDIE CASE A *R AS FR-S580EG(PP) 3012529712 GUIDE CASE C *L AS 3012529812 GUIDE CASE C *R AS 3012529010 GUIDE DRN EGI SCRAP T0.4*W248*L140 3011186310 CASE ICE...

  • Page 57: Freezer Door

    Freezer Door Q'ty PART-CODE PART NAME SPEC. ..200YA..200NG..200YH..200NH.. 3019026710 POCKET F *T HIPS+PRINT, FRU-542D 3019026600 POCKET F HIPS 3019027450 POCKET F AS FRU-54AD 3000067620 FRU-577I, SILVER 30000676A0 FRU-577I, WHITE ASSY F DR 3000079710 FRU-54CF, SILVER 30000797B0 FRU-54CF, WHITE 136-1 3012318810 GASKET F DR AS...

  • Page 58: Refrigerator Door

    Refrigerator Door Q'ty PART-CODE PART NAME SPEC. ..200YA..200YH..200NG..200NH.. 3012645320 HANDLE BAR AS FRU-54QF 3019027530 POCKET DAIRY AS FRU-54AD 3019026800 POCKET R HIPS 3019027230 POCKET R *M AS FRU-54AD 3011187020 CASE H/BAR AS FRU-54AF 3019027720 POCKET R H/BAR AS FRU-54AF 3019026900 POCKET R *S...

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