GE Profile PFSS6NKW Technical Service Manual
GE Profile PFSS6NKW Technical Service Manual

GE Profile PFSS6NKW Technical Service Manual

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GE Consumer & Industrial
Technical Service Guide
March 2008
Profi le Bottom
Freezer
PFSS6NKW
PFSF6NKW
31-9162
31-9162
GE Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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  • Page 1 GE Consumer & Industrial Technical Service Guide March 2008 Profi le Bottom Freezer PFSS6NKW PFSF6NKW 31-9162 31-9162 GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky 40225...
  • Page 2 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 & Industrial Technical Service Guide Copyright © 2008 All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Articulating Door Mullion ............................62 Auger Motor Assembly ..............................61 Circuit Boards ..................................65 Components ..................................29 Components Locator Views ............................25 Compressor ..................................52 Condenser Fan ................................43 Control Board Connector Locator ..........................27 Control Features ................................19 Control Panel Operation .............................67 Damper Assembly ...............................56 Defrost Cycle ..................................24 Defrost Heaters ................................49 Dispenser Assembly ..............................54...
  • Page 4 Ice Bucket and Icemaker ............................59 Ice Room Blower .................................41 Installation ..................................11 Interior Airfl ow .................................10 Interior Lights ...................................34 Introduction ..................................5 Light Time-Out Function .............................24 Machine Compartment Cover ..........................43 Nomenclature .................................. 6 Over Temperature Thermostats .........................48 Pantry Drawer Assembly ............................55 Pantry Drawer Control ...............................56 PTCR Relay, Run Capacitor, and Overload Assembly ..................52 Refrigeration Components ............................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    • TurboFreeze ― Rapidly cools the freezer compartment in order to more quickly freeze foods. • LED Lighting ― Casts a clean, beautiful light throughout the fresh food area of the refrigerator. (GE Reveal™ Lighting in freezer.) • Available in white or black fi nish or stainless wrap.
  • Page 6: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature P F S S 6 N K W S S Brand/Product Exterior Color P - Profi le WW - White on White BB - Black on Black Confi guration SS - Stainless Steel F - French Door w/FZ Drawer Model Year Style W - 2007...
  • Page 7: Technical Data

    Technical Data DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE IMPORTANT - RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES This information is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic and mechanical experience. Any All parts of this appliance capable of conducting electrical current are attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and grounded.
  • Page 8: Refrigeration Components

    Refrigeration System Refrigeration Components – 8 –...
  • Page 9: Evacuation And Charging Procedure

    4. Open the ball valve. Recover the purge/sweep Evacuation and Charging Procedure charge using the recovery pump and the refrigerator compressor until a 20-in. vacuum WARNING: is attained. Close the ball valve and remove the • Before cutting or using a torch on recovery hose.
  • Page 10: Interior Airfl Ow

    Interior Airfl ow Air Flow (side view) Air Flow (front view) (Air inlet) (Air inlet) (Air inlet) (Air inlet) Heat exchanger Heat exchanger F F a a n n Heat exchanger ( ( A A i i r r i i n n l l e e t t ) ) (Air inlet) The fresh food evaporator fan forces air through the evaporator into the fresh food compartment.
  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation POWER CORD REFRIGERATOR LOCATION The power cord of this appliance is equipped with Do not install the refrigerator where the a 3-prong (grounding) plug, which mates with a temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize will not run often enough to maintain proper the possibility of electric shock hazard from this temperatures.
  • Page 12: Fresh Food Door Handle

    Fresh Food Door Handle ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE DOOR HANDLE DOOR HANDLE DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel handle: Stainless steel handle: Stainless steel: Stainless steel handle: Attach the handle REMOVING THE DOOR to the handle...
  • Page 13: Removing The Refrigerator Door

    Freezer Door Handle Removing the Refrigerator Door REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Open the refrigerator doors. Remove the two caps with a flat-head Stainless steel and plastic handles: screwdriver. Loosen the set screws located on the underside of the handle with the 1/8″...
  • Page 14 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR REPLACING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS DOORS (cont.) (cont.) Lift the door straight up to remove. Insert the top hinge pin into the hinge hole on top of the refrigerator door. Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet and opposite door. Attach the hinge to the top of the cabinet.
  • Page 15: Removing The Freezer Door

    Removing the Freezer Door REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR (cont.) Use the tip of a screwdriver to separate the rail from the rail cover. Tilt the front end up and lift REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR the entire door. Pull the freezer door open to full extension. Remove the freezer bin by pulling both brackets upward at the same time.
  • Page 16 REPLACING THE FREEZER DOOR REPLACING THE FREEZER DOOR (cont.) (cont.) REPLACE THE FREEZER BIN Hang the freezer door front onto open slots on the sides. Hook the ends of the freezer bin into both brackets, and push down until they lock into place.
  • Page 17 LEVEL THE FREEZER DOOR LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Remember a level refrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly even. If you need help, review the previous section on leveling the refrigerator. When When the left the left door is door is lower higher...
  • Page 18 LEVEL THE FREEZER DOOR (cont.) Find the best position to align the door slope. Example: The slope is about 2 mm as shown below. Slope Reference Rotate the height adjuster to +2.0 Plane to reduce the door slope. After adjustment, tighten all the screws. –...
  • Page 19: Control Features

    Control Features About the controls with temperature settings. NERGY LARM/ URBO REEZE URBO AVER IGHT Light ON/OFF (Hold 3 seconds) LIMATE EEPER DJUST DJUST REEZER EFRIGERATOR (Hold 3 sec (Hold 3 sec -2˚ F Recommended 38˚ F Recommended for Turbo Freeze) for Turbo Cool) CE &...
  • Page 20 About TurboCool ™ and TurboFreeze. ™ ge.com How it Works TurboCool rapidly cools the refrigerator How to Use DJUST compartment in order to more quickly EFRIGERATOR Press and hold the ADJUST REFRIGERATOR cool foods. Use TurboCool when adding a pad for 3 seconds until you hear the sound...
  • Page 21 United States, visit our Website, temperature display. This light will turn ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, orange to tell you that you need to replace 800.626.2002. the filter soon. The filter cartridge should...
  • Page 22: Replacing The Light Bulbs

    Pull drawer out to the stop position. Replace the shield. Rotate the shield down while pushing Plug the refrigerator back in. it backwards to remove it. NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. – 22 –...
  • Page 23 About the automatic icemaker. ge.com A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Automatic Icemaker The icemaker will produce seven cubes You will hear a buzzing sound each time per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes the icemaker fills with water.
  • Page 24: Light Time-Out Function

    Defrost Cycle Light Time-Out Function Fresh Food Defrost Cycle The refrigerator incorporates a light time-out function for the fresh food and freezer sections. If The refrigerator evaporator utilizes an adaptive either of the fresh food doors or the freezer drawer defrost cycle that operates a metal sheath heater to is left open for 10 minutes, the main control board remove frost from the evaporator.
  • Page 25: Components Locator Views

    Components Locator Views Fresh Food Compartment Articulating Mullion Track LED Lights Thermistor Location Icemaker Water Filter Evaporator Fan* Door Switch Fresh Food Evaporator Cover Dispenser Water Tank Damper *The evaporator fan is attached to the inside of the cover. Fresh Food Evaporator (shown with cover removed Evaporator Thermistor Over Temperature Thermostat...
  • Page 26: Compressor

    Freezer Compartment Light Thermistor Location ( behind light Over Temperature Thermostat Evaporator Thermistor Evaporator Defrost Heater Note: The evaporator fan is attached to the inside of the evaporator cover (not shown). Rear View Power Supply Board Fresh Food LED Light Board Main Control Board Condenser Drier...
  • Page 27: Control Board Connector Locator

    Control Board Connector Locator Main Control Board Pin 1 CN72 CN73 CN71 CN70 CN10 CN91 CN78 CN50 CN90 Pin 1 Pin 1 Pin 1 CN30 CN76 CN75 CN32 CN10 - Power Supply +5 VDC and +12 VDC Input CN73 - Ice Cover Route G Motor, Icemaker Water Valve Solenoid, Dispenser Water Valve Solenoid, CN30 - FZ Door Switch, FF Left and Right Door Auger Motor, Cube Motor...
  • Page 28 Power Supply Board CN1 - 115 VAC Input CN2 - Power Supply +5 VDC and +12 VDC Output Fresh Food LED Light Board Output Input – 28 –...
  • Page 29: Fresh Food Shelves And Bins

    Components Fresh Food Shelves and Bins Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all items from the shelf. Tilt the shelf up at the front. Lift the shelf up at the back and bring the shelf out.
  • Page 30 Non-Adjustable Dairy Bin To remove: Lift the dairy bin straight up, To replace: Engage the bin in the molded then pull out. door supports and push down. The bin will lock in place. Adjustable Bins on the Door Adjustable bins can easily be carried from refrigerator to work area.
  • Page 31: Fresh Food Crispers And Pans

    Fresh Food Crispers and Pans Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the drawers should be wiped dry. Adjustable Humidity Crisper Slide the control all the way to the Slide the control all the way to the low high setting to provide high humidity setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most vegetables.
  • Page 32 Freezer Basket and Drawer Freezer Basket and Drawer Basket. Drawer. Non-Adjustable Bins in the Freezer To remove: Pull the brackets upward until you hear a clicking sound and remove the bin. To replace: Hook the ends of the bin into both brackets and push down until the bin locks into place.
  • Page 33: Top Table

    Place the top table upsidedown on top of the Top Table cabinet and disconnect both reed switch wire harnesses. The top table is located on top of the refrigerator. The top table houses 2 reed switches and covers both door hinges, ambient sensor, wire harnesses, and the dispenser water tubing disconnect.
  • Page 34: Interior Lights

    Each door magnet is located in a recess at the top Interior Lights of each door. Using a small fl at blade screwdriver, each magnet can be removed by carefully prying Freezer Light each side out from the recess. To replace the freezer light: Unplug the refrigerator.
  • Page 35 Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that hold Fresh Food Evaporator Cover the LED light housing to the ceiling of the refrigerator. The fresh food evaporator cover is held to the back wall of the refrigerator with a Phillips-head screw and 2 tabs. fresh food evaporator cover To remove the Remove the 2 fruit and vegetable drawers and...
  • Page 36 5. Grasp the shelf angle near the bottom and pull it 6. Pull the cover out at the bottom, then lower the out and down. cover. Note: Behind the cover there is a recessed area in the back wall that houses the evaporator assembly. The top of the cover is inserted into the top of the recess and the sides have small arrows that indicate the location of 6 tabs that lock into the recess.
  • Page 37: Defrost Heaters

    4. Peel off the refl ective tape from the drain tray. Fresh Food Evaporator 5. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that hold the WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed when evaporator to the back wall of the refrigerator. servicing. Use caution to avoid injury. Wear Kevlar 6.
  • Page 38 3. Tilt the bottom of the drawer out and lift the Note: Behind the cover there is a recessed area in drawer off the rail assembly. the back wall that houses the evaporator assembly. The cover is held in place by 2 recessed Phillips- 4.
  • Page 39 4. Pull out the foam block from the right side of the Freezer Evaporator evaporator. WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed when servicing. Use caution to avoid injury. Wear Kevlar gloves or equivalent protection. The following components must be removed in the appropriate order to access the freezer evaporator: Remove the freezer evaporator cover.
  • Page 40: Replacing Evaporators Using The Lokring Method

    Replacing Evaporators Using the LOKRING Freezer Fan Method The freezer fan is attached to the inside of the freezer evaporator cover. Fresh Food Evaporator To remove the freezer fan assembly: Parts Needed: • Fresh Food Evaporator Remove the freezer evaporator cover (See ) and place the cover Freezer Evaporator Cover.
  • Page 41: Ice Room Blower

    5. Remove the fan housing and place it blade side Ice Room Blower up on the protected surface. The ice room blower is attached to the inside of the Note: An anti-slip adhesive is applied to the fan freezer evaporator cover. blade hub during factory assembly and the fan blade may be diffi...
  • Page 42: Fresh Food Fan

    5. Remove the blower housing and place it blower Fresh Food Fan wheel-side up on the protected surface. The fresh food fan motor is attached to the inside of Note: An anti-slip adhesive is applied to the blower the fresh food evaporator cover. wheel hub during factory assembly and the blower wheel may be diffi...
  • Page 43: Machine Compartment Cover

    6. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws, then rotate Condenser Fan the fan motor 1/4-turn counterclockwise and remove the motor from the fan housing. The condenser fan motor is mounted in the machine compartment between the compressor and the condenser. The machine compartment cover must be properly installed to ensure air passes through the condenser.
  • Page 44 4. Rotate the fan assembly clockwise then 7. Note the routing of the wiring through the carefully maneuver the fan assembly out of the retainers and the position of the motor and machine compartment. clamp. Remove the wiring from the retainers. Retainer Retainers Retainer...
  • Page 45: Thermistors

    Fresh Food Thermistor Thermistors The fresh food thermistor is inserted in a recess located in the back of the fresh food LED light housing. Thermistor Resistance To access the thermistor it is necessary to remove Temperature Temperature Resistance in Kilo- (°F) (°C) Ohms...
  • Page 46 Freezer Thermistor Fresh Food Evaporator Thermistor The freezer thermistor is inserted in the thermistor To access the fresh food evaporator thermistor the cover located in the ceiling of the freezer fresh food evaporator cover must be removed. (See compartment behind the light. To access the .) The housing cover can Fresh Food Evaporator Cover thermistor it is necessary to remove the freezer...
  • Page 47 Freezer Evaporator Thermistor Pantry Thermistor To access the freezer thermistor the freezer The pantry thermistor is inserted in the damper evaporator cover must be removed. (See cover. Freezer .) The housing cover can be Evaporator Cover To replace the pantry thermistor: removed to disconnect the wire harness to the thermistor.
  • Page 48: Over Temperature Thermostats

    Ambient Thermistor Over Temperature Thermostats The ambient thermistor is located under the right Fresh Food Over Temperature Thermostat side of the top table. The over temperature thermostat is attached To replace the ambient thermistor: on a bracket located on the top left side of the Note: In the following step you do not need to evaporator.
  • Page 49 3. Using a small fl at bladed screwdriver, reach Defrost Heaters behind the drain tray and bend straight the 4 lock tabs that hold the evaporator to the drain Fresh Food Defrost Heater tray. The defrost heater is located on the sides and Rear View of Drain Tray bottom of the evaporator.
  • Page 50: Duct Heater

    Freezer Defrost Heater 6. Using a small fl at bladed screwdriver, reach behind the drain tray and bend straight the 2 The defrost heater is located on the sides and lock tabs that hold the evaporator to the drain bottom of the evaporator. tray.
  • Page 51: Emi Filter And Power Cord

    The heater can be checked directly as a separate 4. Press inward the top and bottom tabs and pull component by removing the freezer evaporator the duct assembly from the ice room blower cover (See .) The heater wire housing. Freezer Evaporator Cover harness can then be disconnected.
  • Page 52: Ptcr Relay, Run Capacitor, And Overload Assembly

    4. Position the water valve to the left side. Compressor 5. Pull the EMI fi lter bracket straight out. The compressor is a reciprocating type. Refer to the mini-manual for the BTU/hour rating, refrigerant 6. Using a fl at blade screwdriver, press in the 2 type, and correct charge for this model.
  • Page 53: Dispenser Display Assembly

    4. Grasp display, pull it towards the right and Dispenser Display Assembly remove it from the recess. The dispenser display assembly incorporates the interface used for temperature control and features and houses the dispenser LED lights. The display has 6 tabs that hold it to the dispenser recess. To remove the dispenser display: Remove the Phillips-head screw from the housing.
  • Page 54: Dispenser Assembly

    Caution: Wiring is fi rmly attached to the cradle Dispenser Assembly switch. To prevent breaking mounting pins, care must be taken when removing wiring. The dispenser assembly includes the duct door, duct door motor, cam and cam switches, and funnel. Carefully remove the cradle switch from the The assembly is held to the dispenser recess with 2 dispenser assembly.
  • Page 55: Pantry Drawer Assembly

    The duct door motor rotates an eccentrically shaped Vegetable and Fruit Drawers Shelf plastic cam which operates the duct door. The cam operates 2 route switches attached to the dispenser vegetable and fruit drawers To remove the assembly. The switches inform the main board the shelf position of the duct door so the auger and/or cube solenoid can be activated.
  • Page 56: Pantry Drawer Control

    Pantry Drawer Control Damper Assembly To remove the pantry drawer control: The damper assembly is held to the back wall of the refrigerator with a Phillips-head screw and 2 tabs. Remove the pantry drawer assembly. (See To remove the damper motor: Pantry Drawer Assembly.) 2.
  • Page 57: Water Tank

    Note: The water tank heater is attached to the tank Water Tank cover with a recessed Phillips-head screw and held to the water tank by a tab. To remove the water tank: Remove the vegetable and fruit drawers shelf. 6. Remove the Phillips-head screw that attaches the water tank heater to the cover.
  • Page 58 Note: The water tank and the tank inlet and outlet 13. Push in the collar on the dispenser side of the tubes are replaced as an assembly. The tank inlet valve then pull out the water tube from the valve and outlet tubes are routed through separate assembly.
  • Page 59: Ice Bucket And Icemaker

    Note: Arrows moulded on the water tank show Icemaker water fl ow direction. When installing the water tank Under normal operating conditions, the icemaker tubing into the cabinet conduits, insert the inlet is capable of producing approximately 100-130 tube in the top conduit and the outlet tube into the cubes (approximately 4.3 pounds of ice) in a bottom conduit.
  • Page 60 To remove the icemaker: 4. Note the routing of the icemaker wire harness, then disconnect the harness. Remove the Ice bucket. (See Ice Bucket Remove the Phillips-head screw that attaches the front of the wire harness cover. Disconnect Wire Harness Cover 5.
  • Page 61: Auger Motor Assembly

    Auger Motor Assembly To remove the auger motor assembly: Ice Room Sensor Remove the ice bucket and icemaker. (See Bucket and Icemaker Note the routing of the auger motor assembly Cube Solenoid wire harness, then disconnect the harness. Auger Motor Disconnect 3.
  • Page 62: Articulating Door Mullion

    The articulating door mullion consists of the mullion, Articulating Door Mullion heater, external spring, and 3 hinges. The articulating door mullion is attached to the Note: If the Energy Saver indicator light is lit, then left side door, and provides a movable center the articulating door mullion heater is disabled.
  • Page 63 3. Grasp the mullion and pull it vertically upward To disassemble the mullion assembly: to release it from the top and bottom retainers. Remove the articulating door mullion assembly. (See To remove the articulating door mullion assembly Caution: In the following step, care must be taken to prevent breakage of the door closure cover and/or door closure hinge.
  • Page 64 5. Using a putty knife or similar tool, carefully pry 8. Remove the door closure heater wire harness and lift the door closure case from the door from the wire harness cover and the door closure cover. closure cover. Wire Harness Cover Wire Harness Door Closure Case...
  • Page 65: Circuit Boards

    Note: In the following step, the ground wire Circuit Boards connector utilizes a release/locking tab. The main control, power supply, and fresh food LED light boards are installed in a recess located in the back of the refrigerator. The recess is concealed by a cover that is attached with 2 tabs at the bottom (not visible) and 2 Phillips-head screws at the top.
  • Page 66 Power Supply Board The power supply board is positioned behind 2 tabs at the top and attached to the recess with a lock tab at the bottom. The board is connected to the refrigerator with 2 wire harnesses. To remove the board, it is necessary to disconnect the wire harnesses, and push down the lock tab.
  • Page 67: Control Panel Operation

    Control Panel Operation Showroom Mode Note: There is no off mode that can be accessed using the display. To enter the showroom mode, press ENERGY SAVER and ADJUST FREEZER pads simultaneously for 3 seconds. OF - OF will be displayed. The lights and fans (if previously operating) will still operate but the compressor will not operate.
  • Page 68 Energy Saver Press ENERGY SAVER to turn the articulating mullion heater on or off. Alarm/Light When selected to the on mode, the door alarm will sound an alarm if a refrigerator door or the freezer drawer is open for more than 3 minutes. Pressing the ALARM/LIGHT pad for 3 seconds turns the dispenser lights on or off.
  • Page 69 Turbo Freeze and Turbo Cool Note: Select Turbo Freeze or Turbo Cool separately. When Turbo Freeze or Turbo Cool is selected, the set temperatures in the freezer and refrigerator are not changed. The set temperatures for the compartments can be changed while these functions are in use. Turbo Freeze Function To select or cancel Turbo Freeze, press and hold the ADJUST FREEZER pad for 3 seconds.
  • Page 70 Ice & Water To select cubed ice, crushed ice, or water, press the ICE & WATER pad. Repeated pressing of the pad will toggle between cubed ice, crushed ice and water. Filter Reset Function To reset the water fi lter indicator, press and hold the ICE & WATER pad for 3 seconds. Note The reset fi...
  • Page 71: Test Mode Operation

    Troubleshooting Test Mode Operation Test Mode – Manual Operation/Manual Defrost To enter the test mode, press ENERGY SAVER and ADJUST REFRIGERATOR pads simultaneously for 8 seconds. The display panel will go blank. Press any pad within 15 seconds to initiate test mode. If any pad is pressed within 15 seconds it will generate the following sequence: 1st press - Manual operation –...
  • Page 72 Display Function – Communication Errors If there is no communication for 10 seconds after request between the control panel and the main board, the display will fl ash Pc Er until the communication error is corrected. The refrigerator will continue to operate normally.
  • Page 73 Failure and Load Condition Displays The display can utilize individual segments of a particular fi gure “8” that will fl ash to indicate failure or load conditions. F-10 R-10 – 73 –...
  • Page 74 Failure Conditions – Initial Power Up Upon initial power up, if certain failed components have been detected, individual segments of a particular fi gure “8” will fl ash to indicate the failed components. To return the display to normal, simultaneously press the ENERGY SAVER and ALARM/LIGHT pads for 8 seconds.
  • Page 75 Failure Condition Display Code Table Trouble Item Display LED Trouble Contents Icemaker Sensor Error R-1- Icemaker Sensor part error Refrigerator Sensor Error R-1- Refrigerator Sensor part error Refrigerator Defrost Sensor Error R-1- Refrigerator Defrost Sensor part error Refrigerator Fan Error R-1- Refrigerator inner part error Icemaker error...
  • Page 76 Load Condition Displays To access the load condition display, press ENERGY SAVER and ALARM/LIGHT pads simultaneously for 6 seconds. The display will beep and start to fl ash. Immediately remove fi ngers from previous pads and press the adjust Refrigerator pad. The load condition mode will then be energized. Segments of the fi...
  • Page 77 Load Condition Display Code Table Display LED Display Contents Operation Contents When fresh food compartment fan high operates, R-1- Refrigerator Fan High applicable LED ON When fresh food compartment fan low operates, R-1- Refrigerator Fan Low applicable LED ON Refrigerator Defrost When fresh food compartment defrost heater operates, R-1- Heater...
  • Page 78 Self Diagnostics – During Normal Operation To enter self diagnostics during normal operation of the refrigerator, press the ENERGY SAVER and ALARM/ LIGHT pads for 6 seconds. The display will beep and fl ash. Continue to press both pads for an addition 2 seconds to enter the self-diagnostic mode.
  • Page 79 Self Diagnostics – During Normal Operation Table Item Trouble Contents Diagnostic Method R-1- Icemaker Sensor Error Display error: separation of When checking the voltage of sensor housing part, contact error, MAIN PCB CN90 #3 to CN90 #4: disconnection, short circuit should be between 4.5 to 1.0V.
  • Page 80 Item Trouble Contents Diagnostic Method F-1- Ice Room Sensor Error Display error: sensor housing Check the voltage of MAIN PCB separation, contact error, CN32 #3 to CN75 #1. It should disconnection, short circuit be between 4.5V to 1.0V. Display error by detecting temperature of sensor: more than 149°F (+65°C) or less than -58°F (-50°C) F-1-...
  • Page 81 Sensor Resistance / Voltage Checks Table °C °F Voltage Ohms °C °F Voltage Ohms °C °F Voltage Ohms – 81 –...
  • Page 82 Sensor Resistance / Voltage Checks Refrigerator Defrost Sensor Resistance Check (CN30 Unplugged) Ice Maker Sensor CN30 Pin# 7 to CN10 Pin# 3 Resistance Check (CN90 Unplugged) Voltage Check (CN30 Connected) CN90 Pin# 4 to Pin# 8 CN30 Pin# 7 to CN10 Pin# 3 Voltage Check (CN90 Connected) Refrigerator Defrost Sensor Error Code CN90 Pin# 4 to CN10 Pin# 3...
  • Page 83 Freezer Sensor Ice Room Sensor Resistance Check (CN30 Unplugged) Resistance Check (CN32 Unplugged) CN30 Pin# 3 to CN10 Pin# 3 CN32 Pin# 3 to CN10 Pin# 3 Voltage Check (CN30 Connected) Voltage Check (CN32 Connected) CN30 Pin# 3 to CN10 Pin# 3 CN32 Pin# 3 to CN10 Pin# 3 Freezer Sensor Error Code Ice Room Sensor Error Code...
  • Page 84 Operational Fan Checks Note: All fan voltage checks are from CN10 Pin# 3. Freezer Fan Strip Circuit Check voltage to fans: Freezer Fan – CN75 Pin#2 7 to 12 VDC Refrigerator Fan – CN75 Pin#3 7 to 12 VDC Condenser Fan – CN75 Pin#4 7 to 12 VDC Check voltage from fans (indicates fans are turning): Freezer Fan –...
  • Page 85 Ice Room Fan Checks Note: All fan voltage checks are from CN10 Pin# 3 Check voltage to fan: Ice Room Fan – CN76 Pin#1 7 to 12 VDC Check voltage from fan (indicates fans are turning): Ice Room Fan – CN76 Pin#2 2 to 3 VDC Ice Room Fan Error Code Water Tank Heater With CN78 unplugged from the board, read...
  • Page 86 Defrost Heaters Refrigerator Defrost Heater Circuit Freezer Defrost Heater The Freezer Defrost Heater has a resistance value of approximately 56 Ω and is in a parallel circuit with the duct heater. (See Duct Heater Disconnect CN70 from the board. Check for a combined resistance of 55 Ω...
  • Page 87: Schematic

    Schematic – 87 –...
  • Page 88: Warranty

    This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service.
  • Page 89 Parts Labour (From Date of Sale) Repair or Replace at Mabe’s Option Compressor GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other GE and All Other GE and All Other...

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