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GE PGS908 Technical Service Manual

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GE Consumer & Industrial
Technical Service Guide
December 2007
GE Gas
Slide-In Ranges
PGS908
PGS968
PGS975
31-9156
GE Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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  • Page 1 GE Consumer & Industrial Technical Service Guide December 2007 GE Gas Slide-In Ranges PGS908 PGS968 PGS975 31-9156 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Bake and Broil Burner Flame Adjustments ......................42 Bake Burner and Glo-bar Igniter ..........................41 Broil Burner and Glo-bar Igniter ..........................40 Burner Box Removal ................................60 Burner Output Ratings ..............................70 Burner Valves ..................................56 Component Locator Views ............................25 Control Features ................................9 Control Panel Assembly ..............................50 Convection Fan Assemblies ............................44 Convection Fan Cover ..............................45...
  • Page 4 Maintop Burner Alignment ............................52 Maintop Burner Assembly Removal ........................59 Maintop Removal ................................58 Manifold ....................................58 Meat Probe Outlet ................................46 Motorized Door Lock Circuit Information ......................63 Nomenclature ..................................5 Oven Burner Ignition System ............................39 Oven Components ................................39 Oven Control Valve .................................47 Oven Door Assembly ..............................30 Oven Door Removal .................................29 Oven Light Assemblies ..............................49 Oven Light Bulbs ................................33...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction *The new GE Gas Slide-in Ranges have the following features: • The new gas range has an electronic tactile touch-control panel for the oven. This easy- to-operate touch-control panel is user friendly and simple to understand. • The range includes many helpful features...
  • Page 6 Model Number P G S 9 0 8 N S M I S S Brand Exterior Color P = GE SS = Stainless Steel G = Gas Indicator for Engineering and Product Service only S=Stainless Model Year Designator Model Designator Ignition System Designates features –...

  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation Installation information is for reference only. See the A fl exible metal appliance connector used to Installation Instructions shipped with the product connect the range to the gas supply line should for complete details and before attempting to install have an I.D.
  • Page 8 Gas Supply Shutoff Valve Anti-Tip Device WARNING: All ranges can tip causing injury. Install The cooktop itself is not equipped with a gas shut- anti-tip device packed with range. The anti-tip off valve. If installed correctly, a shutoff valve will device should be attached to the wall.

  • Page 9: Control Features

    Control Features Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Before Lighting a Gas Burner After Lighting a Gas Burner ■ ■ Make sure all grates on the range are in Do not operate the burner for an place before using any burner.

  • Page 10: Using The Oven Controls

    Using the oven controls. (on some models) (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) – 10 –...
  • Page 11 Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings BAKE Pad CLOCK Pad Touch to select the bake function. Touch before setting the clock. BROIL HI/LO Pad DELAY START Pad Touch to select the broil function. Use along with COOKING TIME or SELF CLEAN LO/STD pads to set the oven to start and stop OVEN LIGHT Pad automatically at a time you set.
  • Page 12 D. Stagger pans on the rack so one is in turned off. not directly above the other. Models PGS908 & PGS975 How to Set the Oven for Broiling IMPORTANT: To avoid possible burns, place the Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry...
  • Page 13 To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time Touch the CLOCK pad. of day for the automatic oven timing Touch the number pads. functions to work properly. The time of Make sure the clock is set to the day cannot be changed during a timed Touch the START pad.
  • Page 14 Control Lock-Out (on some models) Your control will allow you to lock out the touch When this feature is on and the touch pads so they cannot be activated when pressed. pads are touched, the control will beep and the display will show LOC ON. To lock/unlock the controls: ■...

  • Page 15: Using The Timed Baking And Roasting Features

    Using the timed baking and roasting features. (on some models) NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

  • Page 16: Using The Timed Features For Convection Cooking

    How to Set the Oven for Convection Baking or Roasting Touch the CONVECTION BAKE When the oven starts to heat, the changing MULTI/1 RACK or CONVECTION temperature, starting at 100°F (38°C), will ROAST pad. be displayed. When oven reaches the temperature you set, 3 beeps will sound.

  • Page 17: Using The Convection Oven

    How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop You can set the oven control to delay-start the Touch the START pad. oven, cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically. NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are using timed baking or roasting and do not touch Make sure the clock shows the correct the START pad after entering the baking or...
  • Page 18 Using the proofing ge.com (U.S.) and warming features. (on some models) www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada) The proofing feature maintains a warm environment useful for rising yeast-leavened products. How to Set the Oven For Proofing Place the covered dough in a dish in When proofing is finished, touch the oven on rack B or C.

  • Page 19: Using The Self-Cleaning Oven

    Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself.
  • Page 20 The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly. How to Delay the Start of Cleaning NOTE: The surface burners must be turned off The door locks automatically. The display prior to the self-clean start time.

  • Page 21: Special Features Of Your Oven Control

    (U.S.) Special features of your oven control. www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada) Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the control’s memory until the steps are repeated.
  • Page 22 Tone Volume This feature allows you to adjust the tone Touch the OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF pad volumes to a more acceptable volume. There are again. The display will show 1 BEEP. three possible volume levels. This is the quietest volume level. Touch the BROIL HI/LO and BAKE For each time the level is changed, pads at the same time for 3 seconds,...
  • Page 23 Using Auto Recipe ™ Conversion (on some models) When using convection bake, the Auto Recipe ™ To turn off this feature: Conversion feature will automatically convert Touch the BROIL HI/LO and BAKE entered regular baking temperatures to pads at the same time for 3 seconds convection baking temperatures.
  • Page 24 Using the Sabbath Feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays.) The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for convection, broiling, self-cleaning or Delay Start cooking. NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed. The bulb may be removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section.

  • Page 25: Component Locator Views

    Component Locator Views Front View (PGS975 Shown) Control Panel Assembly Broil Burner Meat Probe Outlet Halogen Lamp (1 of 2) Broil Burner Igniter Oven Temperature Sensor Convection Fan Bake Burner Under Bottom Pan Storage Drawer Storage Drawer Compartment (Shown with Storage Drawer Removed) LP Gas Conversion Kit Regulator Oven Gas Shut-Off...
  • Page 26 Burner Assembly (PGS975 Shown) Burner Head Assembly Burner Cap Burner Base Burner Orifi ce Igniter (Electrode) Burner Orifi ce T-20 Torx Screws Maintop Burner Assembly (PGS975 Shown with Grates Removed) Oven Vent (Continued next page) – 26 –...
  • Page 27 Electronic Range Control (ERC) Electronic Range Control (ERC) LF Gas Valve Manifold Dual Gas Valve Rear Gas Valves (1 of 2) Igniter Switch Harness Maintop Burner Compartment (Shown with Heat Shield and Spark Module Cover Removed) Burner Box Oven Vent Burner Burner Spark Module...
  • Page 28 Rear View (PGS975 Shown with Back Cover and Cooktop Lockout Cover Removed) Cooling Fan Cooling Fan Broil Igniter Wires Cooktop Lockout Valve Convection Fan Motor Control Valve Bake Igniter Wires – 28 –...

  • Page 29: Oven Door Removal

    Range Components WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed when Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top. servicing. Use caution to avoid injury. Wear Kevlar Close door halfway between broil stop and door gloves or equivalent protection. closed position (door removal position), then lift it up and out.

  • Page 30: Oven Door Assembly

    To replace the inner door assembly: Oven Door Assembly Remove the outer door assembly. (See The oven door can be separated into 2 assemblies. remove the outer door assembly The outer assembly consists of the outer panel, reinforcement plate, and a replaceable door handle. Remove the four T-20 Torx screws (2 on each The inner assembly is made up of the inner panel, side) that attach each door hinge to the inner...
  • Page 31 Remove the two 1/4-in. hex-head screws (1 on Assembly Notes each side) that attach each retainer to the heat When assembling, make sure the hinges are parallel barrier. to each other and perpendicular to the door liner. If not, the hinge may bind on the receiving channel of the door.

  • Page 32: Range Removal

    When installing the door gasket, it is helpful to fold Range Removal the gasket in half and locate the center clip. Insert the clip at the top of the door and work your way WARNING: Shut off gas to the range before range around the door.

  • Page 33: Gas Shut-Off Valve

    Gas Shut-off Valve Oven Light Bulbs Note: The gas shut-off valve shuts off the gas to the Oven Light Bulbs oven only and has no effect on the top burners. Caution: Before replacing your oven light bulb, The gas shut-off valve is located on the side of the disconnect the electrical power to the range at the pressure regulator, which is mounted on a bracket main fuse or circuit breaker panel.

  • Page 34: Lockout Valve

    To replace a light bulb, use a new 130-volt halogen Lockout Valve bulb, not to exceed 50 watts. The range lockout feature (on some models), will Note: allow the user to lock out the surface burners, oven burners, and control panel so they cannot be •...
  • Page 35 The lock valve is a ball-type that rotates one SWITCH POSITION- LOCKOUT VALVE OPEN quarter turn per command. The ball placed in the passageway (through which gas fl ows), has a hole through it that enables the valve to open and close.
  • Page 36 To remove the lockout valve: Carefully remove the tubes from the valve. Remove the oven door. (See Remove the 1/4-in. hex-head screw that Oven Door Removal attaches the valve to the range. Remove the range from the installation. (See Range Removal Remove the rear cover.

  • Page 37: Cooling Fans

    ERC. Place the control panel in the service position. (See Touch Panel and ERC PGS908 - To check both fans, test between N and J4 pin 1. PGS968 and PGS975 - To check the fan(s), test between N and LIGHT FOD.

  • Page 38: Door Switch

    Hinge Receiver Door Switch The oven door hinge receiver is attached to the The oven utilizes a door switch located on the right frame with two T-15 Torx screws. To replace it side of the door frame that is accessible from the front.

  • Page 39: Glow-Bar Igniter

    Oven Components Check the glow-bar circuit with a clamp-on Oven Burner Ignition System ammeter. If igniter glows red but circuit does not The oven bake and broil burners are ignited by a draw at least 2.9 amps, the fault is likely with the igniter, not the valve.

  • Page 40: Broil Burner And Glo-Bar Igniter

    ERC. Place the control panel in the service position. (See Touch Panel and ERC PGS908 - Test between the BR and N. PGS968 and PGS975 - Test between the violet wire on relay RY11 and N.

  • Page 41: Bake Burner And Glo-Bar Igniter

    ERC. Place the control panel in the service position. (See Touch Panel and ERC PGS908 - Test between the BA and N. PGS968 and PGS975 - Test between the yellow wire on relay RY12 and N.

  • Page 42: Bake And Broil Burner Flame Adjustments

    Remove the two 1/4-in. hex-head screws that Observe the fl ames for a period of at least 2 hold the burner in place and remove the burner. minutes. The fl ame should not lift or blow off the burner during any period of operation. It should be blue with approximately a -in.
  • Page 43 Inspect the primary air opening. The opening 3. Closely examine the angle of the orifi ce. The must be clear and free of insulation all the way hood must point straight into the burner. down to the metal shield below (0.314-in. [8.0 Note: The angle can be corrected by using a small mm] opening).

  • Page 44: Convection Fan Assemblies

    Refer to the schematic in the back of this manual for circuitry for your specifi c model. Note: • Models PGS968 and PGS975 utilize a 2-speed fan motor. • Model PGS908 does not have a convection fan. PGS975 CONVECTION FAN ASSEMBLY Outer Back Panel Convection Fan Mounting Screws (3)

  • Page 45: Convection Fan Cover

    Using a 1/2-in. wrench, remove the nut from Convection Fan Cover the convection fan blade by holding the blade securely and turning the nut clockwise. To remove the convection fan cover: Remove the oven door. (See Oven Door Removal Remove the four 1/4-in. hex-head screws that hold the convection fan cover to the back wall of the oven cavity.

  • Page 46: Meat Probe Outlet

    7. Disconnect the 3 wires from the fan motor. Meat Probe Outlet Remove the three 1/4-in. hex-head screws that The meat probe outlet (some models) is located near attach the fan motor to the range. the top right corner of the oven cavity. To access the probe outlet, open the oven door and remove the two 1/4-in.

  • Page 47: Oven Control Valve

    ERC. Place the control panel in the service position. (See Touch Panel and ERC PGS908 - Disconnect wire harness from location J1. On the wire harness connector, test between pin location 5 and pin location 7. PGS968 and PGS975 - Disconnect wire harness from location CN2.

  • Page 48: Oven Vent

    To remove the oven control valve: Remove the two 1/4-in. hex-head screws that attach the valve to the range. Remove the oven door. (See Oven Door Removal Remove the range from the installation. (See Range Removal Remove the rear cover. (See Rear Cover Removal Remove the two 1/4-in.

  • Page 49: Oven Light Assemblies

    (See Touch Panel and ERC away from the oven liner approximately 2½ inches. Model PGS908: Open the door and test between L1 When replacing the light assembly, cut the wires and N for the approximate resistance of 26.8 Ω.

  • Page 50: Control Panel Assembly

    Control Panel Assembly WARNING: Components are electrically HOT on control when voltage is connected to range. The control panel assembly consists of a glass touch panel (keypanel) and an ERC (Electronic Range Control) that is attached to a metal insert panel. 3.

  • Page 51: Electronic Range Control (Erc) Pin Locator

    Electronic Range Control (ERC) Pin Locator Model PGS975 TB14 RY11 RY13 TB13 RY12 RY6 RY7 CN1 - Ribbon to Glass Touch Panel TB1 - Common TB2 - Door Lock Motor CN2 - Sensor, Thermal Limit Switch, Door Lock Switches, Probe TB4 - Igniter Switch Lockout Error Circuit CN6 - Lockout Valve Switches TB6 - Lockout Valve Motor Neutral...

  • Page 52: Maintop Burner Alignment

    The nutdriver should stand Available Smaller Orifi ces: straight, indicating the alignment and gas injection angle are correct. A slight downward pressure may Model PGS908 be necessary to seat the nutdriver over the “Orifi ce Retainer Ring.” Smaller Orifi ces for Natural Gas...

  • Page 53: Low Flame Simmer Adjustment

    Find the valve bypass screw through the access Low Flame Simmer Adjustment hole located to the lower right side of the valve. Note Insert a small fl at-blade screwdriver through the access hole and turn clockwise to fully tighten • On some models, the front right burner cannot down the bypass screw.

  • Page 54: Surface Burner Igniters

    Note: Care must be taken to prevent the spring from Surface Burner Igniters falling into the burner box. This range uses two different igniters. The igniters Use a small needle-nose pliers and remove the for the 3 single burners are inserted through the clip and spring from the igniter.

  • Page 55: Igniter Switch Assembly

    To remove the single burner igniter: Igniter Switch Assembly Remove the burner cap and head. Each surface burner utilizes a switch housing that is wired to a single harness. Inside each housing Carefully insert a small, fl at screwdriver blade are 2 switches.

  • Page 56: Burner Valves

    Igniter Switch Assembly Test Burner Valves To test the igniter switch assembly, place the control Note: The following describes the procedure to panel in the service position. (See Touch Panel and remove a single burner valve. The procedure to remove the dual burner valve is similar. Disconnect the igniter switch assembly harness.
  • Page 57 Caution Remove the Phillips-head screw, ground wire, and bracket that hold the burner valve to the • Ensure the valve seal is in place BEFORE manifold. installing the valve. • Tighten bracket screws evenly. Ground Wire Bracket Caution: Ensure the valve seal is in place BEFORE installing the valve.

  • Page 58: Maintop Removal

    Remove the 9 T-15 Torx screws from the single Manifold burners and the 2 larger T-20 Torx screws from inside the dual burner. To remove the manifold: Remove the control panel. (See Touch Panel an ERC.) Remove the igniter switch assembly. (See Igniter Switch Assembly Remove the burner tube from each single burner...

  • Page 59: Maintop Burner Assembly Removal

    Remove the 1/4-in. hex-head screw that Maintop Burner Assembly Removal attaches the ground wire to the burner box and disconnect the igniter wire harness. The maintop, burners, igniters, igniter switch as- sembly, and manifold and valves, can be removed Remove the 11/16-in. nut that connects the as an assembly.

  • Page 60: Burner Box Removal

    To remove the spark module: Burner Box Removal Remove the maintop. (See Maintop Removal It is necessary to remove the burner box to access Remove the 1/4-in. hex-head screw and the the door lock assembly and the thermal switches. spark module access cover located near the left To remove the burner box: rear surface burner.

  • Page 61: Thermal Switches

    The PGS908 and PGS975 have a thermal switch and a thermal Note: When installing the burner box, be sure to use line break switch.

  • Page 62: Door Lock Assembly

    Touch Panel and ERC The lock motor is energized when the control is set PGS908-Test at location J1 J1 pin 3 to pin 2 (door for CLEAN and CLEAN TIME is selected. The K4 relay locked) or pin 3 to pin 1 (door unlocked), for 0 Ω.

  • Page 63: Motorized Door Lock Circuit Information

    NOTE: Control display will fl ash “LOCK DOOR” if the The door lock motor has an approximate resistance value of 2.969K Ω. door switch is in the “C” to “NC” position (door open). • The words “LOCK DOOR” will fl ash on and off in the The resistance of the door lock motor can be display while the lock motor is in motion.
  • Page 64 DOOR” will fl ash on the control until the circuit is reestablished. • The oven will cycle to maintain an average clean temperature of 840°F (449°C) on PGS908 models and 830°F (443°C) on PGS968 and PGS975 models. (Continued next page)
  • Page 65 Oven Sensor and Lock Switch Connector (PGS908) BAKE AND TIME BAKE LOCK SW 1 UNLOCK BLACK SW 2 THERMAL SWITCH CONTROL OPENS @275°F BAKE RELAY CONNECTOR CLOSES @205°F PLUG BROIL RELAY OVEN TEMP SENSOR 1100Ω @ ROOM TEMP 2650Ω @ CLEAN TEMP Bake &...

  • Page 66: Diagnostics And Service Information

    Diagnostics and Service Information Problem Possible Causes What to Do Burner fl ames are very Incorrect gas being used. • Check for correct gas supply. large, yellow, or yel- low-tipped The combustion quality of • Use the illustrations below to determine if the burner fl...

  • Page 67: L.p. Conversion Instructions

    Adjusting the Cooktop Burners L.P. Conversion Instructions Remove the top grates, burner caps and burner The pressure regulators and the burner orifi ces heads. are set for natural gas operation. To use Liquid Propane Gas, the regulator and burner orifi ces must Front right burner on some models be converted.
  • Page 68 Convection Range Install the L.P. orifi ces in their precise locations. Install the extended spud on the 15K Extra Large Each orifi ce will also show a series of engraved front right burner (on models so equipped). marks (I, II, III) or a number (108) located on the top.
  • Page 69 Adjusting the Oven Burners Broil Burner (on gas oven models only) Caution: The following adjustments must be made Use a 1/2-in. open-end or adjustable wrench to before turning on the gas to the burner. Failure to do turn the orifi ce hood in the L.P. direction, about 1 so could result in serious injury due to high fl...

  • Page 70: Burner Output Ratings

    Turn on the gas. Burner Output Ratings Turn on the electricity. Model PGS908 Reinstall the oven door. Burner Output Rating - Natural Gas 5 in. W.C.P. Turn on the bake or broil burner. Burner BTU Rate Orifi ce Size Note: As you watch the fl ame with the oven door 15,000 No.

  • Page 71: Relay Contacts Operation Test And Control Voltage Check

    Models PGS975 Burner Output Rating - Natural Gas 5 in. W.C.P. Burner BTU Rate Orifi ce Size 18,000 No. 49 5,000 No. 56 11,000 No. 52 9,100 No. 54 Bake 15,000 Broil 12,000 Burner Output Rating - L.P. Gas 10 in. W.C.P. Burner BTU Rate Orifi...

  • Page 72: Erc Failure Codes

    ERC Failure Codes The ERC (electronic range control) has error (F) codes that can be utilized by the service technician in order to quickly identify failed or improper operation of certain oven components. The oven may stop operating but not give an F code on the display immediately. A fault must exist continuously for 5 minutes before an F code is recorded (F2, F8 are sooner).

  • Page 73: Schematics And Wiring Diagrams

    Schematics and Wiring Diagrams WARNING: Disconnect electrical power before servicing. Caution: Label all wires prior to disconnection. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify operation after servicing. PGS908 Wiring Diagram (Continued next page) – 73 –...
  • Page 74 PGS908 Schematic (Continued next page) – 74 –...
  • Page 75 PGS968 Wiring Diagram (Continued next page) – 75 –...
  • Page 76 PGS968 Schematic (Continued next page) – 76 –...
  • Page 77 PGS975 Wiring Diagram (Continued next page) – 77 –...
  • Page 78 PGS975 Schematic – 78 –...

  • Page 79: Warranties

    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 80 GE Gas Range Warranty. (For customers in Canada) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers Staple your receipt here. or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, Proof of the original call 1.800.361.3400. Please have serial number and model number purchase date is needed to available when calling for service.

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