GE Profile PDCF1NBW Technical Service Manual
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- Page 1 GE Consumer & Industrial Technical Service Guide October 2007 Profi le Bottom Mount Refrigerators PDCF1NBW PDCS1NBW PDSF5NBW PDSS5NBW PFCF1NFW PFCF1NJW PFCS1NFW PFCS1NJW PFIC1NFW PFSF5NFW PFSF5NJW PFSS5NFW PFSS5NJW 31-9154 9154 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 © 2007 All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Airfl ow....................................32 Anti-Tip Floor Bracket (on 21 ft. models) ......................9 Articulating Door Mullion (French Door Models) .....................49 Components ..................................33 Components Locator Views ............................26 Condenser Fan ................................39 Control Board Connector Locator ..........................28 Control Diagnostics Using the Temperature Display ..................53 Control Features ................................20 Defrost Cycle ..................................25 Defrost Heater .................................46... -
Page 4: Introduction
• Anti-tip kit will be required for 21 cu. ft. models. • BrightSpace™ Interior with GE Reveal™ Lighting. • Available in white, black, bisque, or stainless fi nish. • Trim kits are available that allow adding decorator or wood panels to match kitchen cabinets. -
Page 5: Nomenclature
Nomenclature P F C S 1 N J W A S S Exterior Color WW - White on White Brand/Product BB - Black on Black P - Profi le CC - Bisque on Bisque SS - Stainless Steel Confi guration BV - Black IT D - Drawer WV - White IT... -
Page 6: Technical Data
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Page 7: Installation
Some models are equipped with trim kits that allow you to install door panels. You can order pre-cut black or white decorator panels from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002, or you can add wood panels to match your kitchen cabinets. - Page 8 3/4″ (19 mm) or Raised Panel A raised panel design screwed or glued to a 1/4″ (6 mm) thick backing, or a 3/4″ (19 mm) routed board can be used. The raised portion of the panel must be fabricated to permit clearances of at least 2″ (5.1 cm) from the handle side for fingertip clearance.
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Page 9: Anti-Tip Floor Bracket (On 21 Ft. Models)
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 10 WARNING LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR BRACKET Place the anti-tip floor bracket locator template (included inside the anti-tip kit) onto the floor up against the rear wall, within W, and in line with the desired Under certain circumstances, this refrigerator location of the RH side of the refrigerator can tip forward.
- Page 11 LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP CONCRETE Wall and Floor Construction: FLOOR BRACKET (cont.) Anchors required (not provided): 4 each 1/4” x 1 1/2” lag bolts Figure 2 – Acceptable Screw 4 each 1/2” O.D. sleeve anchors Placement Locations Drill the recommended size holes for the anchors into the concrete at the Preferred Installation –...
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Page 12: Fresh Food Door Handle
Fresh Food Door Handle REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE DOOR HANDLE (For placement in the installation location or Stainless steel handle: reversal of the handles – on some models) Attach the handle to the handle Stainless steel (on some models): mounting REMOVING... -
Page 13: Reversing The Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models Only)
Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only) REMOVE THE IMPORTANT NOTES REFRIGERATOR DOOR When reversing the door swing: Tape the door shut with masking tape. NOTE: Door swing is not reversible on stainless steel models. Read the instructions all the way through before starting. - Page 14 REMOVE CENTER HINGE TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR STOP Using a 5/16″ socket ratchet/driver, remove the bolts securing the center Remove the door stop on right side of hinge to the cabinet. Set the hinge the bottom of the refrigerator door by and bolts aside.
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Page 15: Freezer Drawer Handle
REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOOR INSTALL THE LOGO BADGE Lower the refrigerator door onto the Remove the adhesive backing paper center hinge pin. Ensure that the plastic and align the pins on the back of the hinge pin thimble is on the center hinge badge with the holes in the door. -
Page 16: Removing And Installing Double Doors (Some Models)
Removing and Installing Double Doors (Some Models) REMOVE THE IMPORTANT NOTES REFRIGERATOR DOORS NOTE: Door swing is not reversible. Tape the doors shut with masking tape. Read the instructions all the way through before starting. Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. - Page 17 REMOVE THE REMOVE OPPOSITE DOOR REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.) Follow the same procedure on the opposite door. There are no wires, water Remove the hinge cover on top of the lines or center hinge covers on the refrigerator door by removing the Phillips opposite side.
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Page 18: Removing And Installing The Freezer Drawer (Some Models)
Removing and Installing the Freezer Drawer REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOORS (CONT.) (Some Models) Make sure the gasket on the door is flush against the cabinet and is not folded. Make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is even across the front. REMOVE THE BASKET While holding the aligned door in place, Open the freezer drawer until it stops. - Page 19 ATTACH AND SECURE THE ATTACH AND SECURE THE DRAWER FRONT TO THE SLIDES DRAWER FRONT TO THE SLIDES (CONT.) Pull out the rail assemblies to the full length on each side of the cabinet. Drive screws fully. (There are 10 screws.) Screw Drive the top screw into the door on each side until it is 1/2 way in.
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Page 20: Control Features
Control Features About the controls with temperature settings. (on some models) (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the temperature controls. If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now. The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator compartment and 0°F for the freezer compartment. - Page 21 About TurboCool. ™ (on some models) ge.com How it Works TurboCool rapidly cools the refrigerator How to Use compartment in order to more quickly Press TurboCool. The refrigerator cool foods. Use TurboCool when adding a temperature display will show large amount of food to the refrigerator...
- Page 22 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...
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Page 23: About The Automatic Icemaker
About the automatic icemaker. ge.com A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Automatic Icemaker (on some models) Power Switch Icemaker The icemaker will produce seven cubes You will hear a buzzing sound each time per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes... -
Page 24: Replacing The Light Bulbs
NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be ordered release the tabs at the back. from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Rotate the shield down and then forward to release the tabs at the front of the shield. -
Page 25: Defrost Cycle
Defrost Cycle Dispenser Lock The refrigerator utilizes an adaptive defrost cycle When the dispenser system is locked, actual and that operates a glass enclosed heater to remove set temperatures can be viewed but no dispenser frost from the evaporator. Defrost time has changed command will be accepted. -
Page 26: Components Locator Views
Components Locator Views Fresh Food Compartment Single Door Model Control Panel Lights Articulating Note: Single door Mullion Track French Door Model models eliminate the articulating mullion Water Filter track. On non-dispenser models, the control Lights panel is located in front of the light housing at Light Switch Light Switch... -
Page 27: Freezer Compartment
Freezer Compartment Icemaker Fill Tube and Heater Over Temperature Thermostat Evaporator Thermistor Light Switch Evaporator Fan Thermistor Location Evaporator Defrost Heater (recessed in bottom of evaporator) Ambient Thermistor Rear View Note: The EMI fi lter is not utilized on Main Control Board 20/22' single and French door models. -
Page 28: Control Board Connector Locator
Control Board Connector Locator Main Control Board J4 - Display Board J10 and J13 - Earth (Ground) J3 - Damper J9 - Defrost Heater, Fill Tube Heater, Return Duct J1 - Fresh Food Thermistor, Ambient Thermistor, Heaters Freezer Thermistor, Evaporator J11 - Line (L1) Thermistor, Model Selector J7 - FF and FZ Interior Lighting Circuits, Dispenser... - Page 29 – 29 –...
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Page 30: Refrigeration Components
Refrigeration System Refrigeration Components Capillary Tube Evaporator Condenser Loop *Dryer Compressor Condensor * The dryer (not shown), is vertically positioned between the compressor and the condensor fan motor. – 30 –... -
Page 31: 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 32: Airfl Ow
Airfl ow The evaporator fan forces air through the evaporator into the freezer compartment. Air from the evaporator can also pass through the electronic damper to the air tunnel outlet, through the fresh food compartment, and return to the evaporator. The damper is controlled by the main control board. -
Page 33: Components
Components Fresh Food Shelves and Bins Note: Not all features are on all models. 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 34 Adjustable Bins on the Door Adjustable bins can easily be carried from The snugger helps prevent tipping, spilling refrigerator to work area. or sliding of small items stored on the door shelf. Grip the finger hold near the rear of To remove: Lift bin straight up, then the snugger and move it to fit your needs.
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Page 35: Fresh Food Crispers And Pans
Fresh Food Crispers and Pans Note: Not all features are on all models. 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 (on some models) Slide the control all the way to the Slide the control all the way to the LOW HIGH setting to provide high humidity... -
Page 36: Freezer Shelves And Baskets
Freezer Shelves and Baskets Note: Not all features are on all models. Freezer Shelves and Baskets A shelf above the ice storage bin A half-width basket A shallow full-width basket A deep full-width basket Appearance and features may vary Basket Removal To remove the deep full-width basket on When replacing the deep full-width basket: freezer drawer models:... -
Page 37: Thermistors
For example, in ambient below 60°F, the fresh food Thermistors temperature control will shut down properly. The cooler room ambient assists in keeping fresh food temperatures at the preset temperature. However, Thermistor Resistance the compressor does not get enough run time to Temperature Temperature Resistance in Kilo-... -
Page 38: Evaporator Fan
Evaporator Thermistor Evaporator Fan The evaporator thermistor is clipped to the suction The position of the fan blade in relation to the tube line of the evaporator. See Evaporator shroud is important. accessing instructions. 5/16" ± 0.03 Blade tip Evaporator Thermistor 1.0"... -
Page 39: Condenser Fan
Fan speed is selected and maintained by the main Condenser Fan control board regulating the length and frequency of the 13.6 VDC pulse. Temperature can cause The fan is mounted in the machine compartment some fan speed variation. Fan speed can vary with the no-clean condenser. - Page 40 The rear access cover must be tightly fi tted to Temperature can cause some fan speed variation. prevent air from being exhausted directly out of the Fan speed can vary +/- 5%, depending on the rear of the machine compartment, bypassing the temperature, with higher temperatures causing compressor.
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Page 41: Inverter
Remove the Phillips-head screw from the Inverter inverter. The inverter is accessed from the back of the refrigerator and is located on the left side of the compressor behind the water valve. The water valve and the EMI fi lter (if utilized) must be removed to access the inverter. -
Page 42: Inverter Compressor
When checking inverter voltage output, connect Inverter Compressor the test-meter leads to any 2 of the 3 compressor lead wires at the inverter plug (plug should be Caution: Do not attempt to direct-start the connected). The same reading should be measured compressor. -
Page 43: Evaporator
3°F to 5°F above refrigerator set point - medium • Evaporator speed. The following components must be removed in the • 5.5°F to 7°F above refrigerator set point - high appropriate order to access the evaporator: speed. Note: The compressor will run at medium speed if Unplug the refrigerator. - Page 44 Note: The top of the vertical divider is inserted in Remove the two ¼-in. hex-head screws that a molded recess in the freezer ceiling. The bottom attach the icemaker to the freezer wall. of the divider has a front and rear tab that are captured in a notch in each of the 2 support rails.
- Page 45 Note: The freezer fan cover is attached to the Extend each drawer rail fully, then remove the evaporator cover with a Phillips-head screw, 3 cover fi ve ¼-in. hex-head screws that attach each tabs, and 2 right side hinge tabs. drawer rail assembly to the freezer side walls.
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Page 46: Defrost Heater
Return Duct Heaters Defrost Heater A return duct heater has been added to each of The defrost heater is a single-tube, glass-enclosed the 2 fresh food compartment return air ducts. The radiant heater. It is held in place by 2 tabs on the heaters prevent water from freezing and blocking evaporator (1 on each side) and by a ceramic and the air fl... -
Page 47: Replacing Evaporator Using The Brazing Method
Install the new evaporator and tighten the 2 Replacing Evaporator Using the Brazing Phillips-head screws. Method Connect the evaporator inlet and outlet to the Parts Needed: suction line and capillary tubes. • Freezer Evaporator Check that the thermal paste is still on the •... -
Page 48: Fresh Food Damper
Pull up on the damper assembly then remove Fresh Food Damper the air tower cover. A damper assembly is used to control airfl ow from the freezer into the fresh food compartment. It is located on the back wall of the fresh food compartment, behind the deli and crisper drawers. -
Page 49: Articulating Door Mullion (French Door Models)
Separate the styrofoam air tower that houses Articulating Door Mullion (French Door the damper. Models) The articulating door mullion is attached to the right side door, and provides a movable center mullion that maximizes access to the fresh food compartment. With both refrigerator doors closed or only the left side door opened, the mullion stays in position. -
Page 50: Water Dispenser And Interface
The articulating door mullion consists of the mullion, Water Dispenser and Interface heater, internal spring, and 2 hinges. It is available only as an assembly. The water dispenser assembly incorporates the interface used for temperature control and features. Note: If the Energy Saver light is lit, then the heaters The interface has 2 tabs that hold it to the cradle in the vertical and horizontal mullions are disabled. - Page 51 Carefully lower the interface and disconnect the Note: The dispenser trim is held to the dispenser 2 wire harnesses. recess by 5 retaining tabs along each side and 2 at the top. Remove the 4 Phillips-head screws and the cradle support from the dispenser recess. Using your hands or a plastic putty knife, carefully lift or pry the dispenser trim away from the dispenser recess.
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Page 52: Drawer Closure Mechanisms
Drawer Closure Mechanisms EMI Filter Two self closing freezer drawer cam and lever The EMI Filter is accessed from the back of the mechanisms automatically pull the drawer shut refrigerator and is located on the left side of the when it's within 1 inch of the closed position. The compressor. -
Page 53: Control Diagnostics Using The Temperature Display
Troubleshooting Control Diagnostics Using the Temperature Display The temperature display has a self-diagnosis mode that can be accessed and will help the technician to test certain functions of the temperature display, defrost heater, damper, and interior fans. This mode can aid the service technician in quickly identifying failed or improper operation of certain components and systems. - Page 54 Mode Comments Display Display Open Damper Damper will open, pause briefl y, and then close. Fan Speed Test Cycles through each fan for 5 seconds. 100% Run Time This mode runs the sealed system 100% of the time. This test will automatically time out after 1 hour of run time.
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Page 55: Schematic
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Page 56: 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.