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Quality Manufacturing MABE Produces Refrigeration and Home Laundry for GE GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Celaya Bottom Freezer Models Common Features • Refrigeration system components • Controls • Evaporator fan • Damper • Air tower • Freezer lights GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Features 21’ BIS Profile Bottom Freezer • External filtered water dispenser • Electronic controls with digital readout • True 21’ on single-door • E Star, Variable Speed for all models GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Features 25’ Standard Depth Profile Bottom Freezer • Internal filtered water dispenser • Electronic controls with digital readout • True 25’ • E Star, Variable Speed for all models GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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French Door Models utilize articulating heated mullion strip Electronically Controlled System – same as most previous models Variable Speed Compressor with side mounted inverter Room Ambient Thermistor under front of cabinet Optional Water Dispenser with outside temperature controls GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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PDSF25NBWABB Cubic Foot volume specified as 25 New nomenclature PDSF5NBWABB Cubic Foot volume specified as 25 showing only 5. When reading model number, 2 before single number. Nomenclature change only above 20 cubic foot capacity. GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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C-Second Revision R-Right Door Swing CC-Bisque L-Spillproff, slideout, I-Internal Dispenser Z-2010 D-Third Revision SS-Stainless M-Spillproof, slideout, J-External Dispenser – ETC. BV-Black IT quickspace Water only WV-White IT N-Spillproof, slideout, K-External Dispenser w/ f/w meat pan GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
Important Installation Notes 21 Cubic Foot Models Anti-Tip Bracket • Provided with product • Installation of bracket required • Bracket will be cataloged as a service part • Bracket mounts to floor/wall behind unit GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Important Installation Notes 21 Cubic Foot Models Anti-Tip Bracket • Note the slot in channel for anti-tip bracket GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
Anti-Tip Bracket WALL Behind Appliance FLOOR Anti-Tip Device MUST be installed on models supplied with such regardless of installation under of any kitchen cabinetry. This includes ALL Counter Depth French Door Models GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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• Assists main board in compensating for room ambient lower than 15.5 C • Ambient thermistor value is factored in and alters main board temperature calculations • If failed, board assumes 32 C and makes no adjustment GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Freezer Door Closure •Positive closure of freezer door provided by cam and levers •Pulls drawer shut when it’s within 2.54cm (1”) of the closed position. GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
French Door Models Door Alarm- 2 minutes Turbo Cool- 8 hours –high speed fan-1 C Energy Saver-turns on articulating mullion-freezer mullion* Control lock- Reset Filter-Orange 90%-Red 100% & replace On/Off- 3 seconds GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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(1°C), then it will cycle on and off to maintain this setting. After 8 hours, or if TurboCool is pressed again, the refrigerator compartment will return to the original setting. GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Dispenser Servicing Take care of the support tabs in the circle areas GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Dispenser Servicing Press Tabs In GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Dispenser Servicing •Pull out 2 plastic wedges. GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Dispenser Servicing •Pry Trim Outward GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Water Dispenser Trim Removal • The dispenser trim has 5 retaining tabs along each side and 2 at the top. GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Liner protection • Evaporator fan turns on after 3 minutes of freezer drawer open time • Prior model differences GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Plastic Door Handle Removal • Note the plastic tab • Press tab in and pull handle up to remove • Lift the handle up and off GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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• The handle assembly consists of the handle, two trim pieces, a plastic locking tab at the top and two shoulder screws. The shoulder screws fit into two keyhole slotted brackets mounted to the door. GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Stainless Steel- Door Handle Removal •Loosen, but do not remove, the 3/32 allen screws in the handle. Do not remove the screws fully. Use care when sliding the handle upward and off of the door. GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Stainless Steel- Door Handle Removal Use a .64 cm (1/4”) allen wrench to remove posts from outer door panel. GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Articulating Mullion • Spring loaded mullion bar on right side door. • Stays in position when left door opens • Activates when right door opens GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Articulating Mullion • Pin and track ensure proper mullion bar alignment upon closure of right door GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Articulating Mullion • Flip the mullion out to access 2 screws GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Articulating Mullion Removal • Remove 2 screws from top of articulating mullion GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Articulating Mullion •Remove 2 screws from bottom of articulating mullion GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Articulating Mullion •Disconnect harness for mullion heater •Note the mullion bar heater is 12VDC •24 ohms GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Articulating Mullion • View of articulating mechanism and heater • Replaced as an assembly GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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French Doors Model-Fresh Food Door Removal GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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French Doors Model-Fresh Food Door Removal • Remove this 1 screw GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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French Doors Model-Fresh Food Door Removal •Remove black fitting shield. GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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French Doors Model-Fresh Food Door Removal •Slide the red safety clip off •Push Ring in •Pull water line GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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French Doors Model-Fresh Food Door Removal • Disconnect wire harness GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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French Doors Model-Fresh Food Door Removal Removal of the Fresh Food Top Hinge Cover GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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French Doors Model-Fresh Food Door Removal •Non-Adjustable spring loaded door closure mechanism •Positive closure of fresh food doors provided by cam and levers GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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French Doors Model-Fresh Food Door Removal • Lift door straight up •If there is a water line present, be sure to lift slowly and guide the tubing out without damaging it. GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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French Doors Model-Fresh Food Door Removal •The door stop can be serviced by removing two T20 screws. The bottom door hinge can be serviced by removing the 3- T20 screws GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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French Doors Model-Fresh Food Door Adjustment • Left hand door adjustment only to match right side ¼” or 6.35mm GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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French Doors Model-Inside View Water Filter Fresh Food Thermistor Water Tubing Damper Housing GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Single Door Model-Inside View Control Water Filter Fresh Food Thermistor Damper Housing (same location) GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Inside Components • Water Filter Press to release • cover GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
All Model-Inside Components • Water Filter • Rotate counter- clockwise to remove • Replace when indicator light turns GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Inside Components • Fresh Food Thermistor 0 c = 16.3k ohms • Pry cover off to access & replace. • Test at the main board GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Thermistors Temperature Temperature Resistance in Kilo-Ohms 168.8k 48.4k 36.4k 27.6k 16.3k GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Chilled Water Storage • Coiled tubing provides storage volume with increased surface area for quick recovery • Note the factory installed quick connect to the water storage GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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French Doors Model-Inside Components Closed Meat Pan Air vents • GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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French Doors Model-Inside Components Open Meat Pan Air vents • GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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French Doors Model-Inside Components Meat Pan Air vents • GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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French Doors Model-Inside Components Meat Pan Air vents • GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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•Remove both crisper bins and shelves, open meat pan and lift out glass shelf and plastic frame •This exposes water cooler tubing and damper housing •Incorporates air damper and humidity control damper for storage bins GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Fresh Food Damper Servicing •Rotate swing locks to unlock position GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Fresh Food Damper Servicing • Remove one .64cm (1/4”) screw and lift straight up GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Fresh Food Damper Servicing • Lift up and out of molded slots • Remove plastic air tower cover GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Fresh Food Damper Servicing Remove Masking Remove Masking Tape To Service Tape To Service Damper Damper Disconnect Disconnect From Machine From Machine Harness Here Harness Here GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Door is either open or closed Door is either open or closed Controlled by Main Board Controlled by Main Board No partial positions No partial positions One part assembly as shown – No serviceable parts inside GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Fresh Food Damper Cold air from freezer through damper GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Fresh Food Damper Cold air from channel in back wall GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Fresh Food Damper Air return to freezer through 2 air ducts in refrigerator floor GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
Freezer Drawer Removal GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Freezer Drawer Removal • Remove basket holder by lifting up GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Freezer Drawer Removal • Remove lower basket GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Freezer Door Removal Loosen These 2 Remove These Eight 3/8” or 9.525mm GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Freezer Door Removal Do Not Loosen These 6 Bolts. They are preset at the Factory for door plane and seal. GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Drawer Removal-Alternate Method Remove Track Inserts on both sides (2 screws each side) GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Bottom Freezer Door Adjustability This instruction is for adjusting the Freezer Drawer vertically to meet appearance needs of the customer. Both the Right and Left side of the FZ can be adjusted independently. GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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It that needs to be turns of the adjusted. Do one screw. Do is no longer needed. side at a time if both need remove. adjustment. * .085” max adjustment GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Bottom Freezer Door Adjustability Make sure screw are Drawer alignment screws are tightened prior to replacing basket. GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Bottom Mount Freezer Thermistor • Freezer Thermistor 0 c = 16.3k ohms •Pry cover off to access & replace. •Test at the main board. *Default logic,Pre-chill logic GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Freezer Shelving Supports •To remove the divider, place downward pressure on the support beam GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Freezer Shelving Supports Slide the bottom of the divider out to the right and remove • GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Bottom Mount Ice Maker Power on Light Service Mode? • Cycles at –9C or colder • Loosen 2 mounting screws GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Bottom Mount Ice Maker • Release 2 locking tabs by prying outward and unplug for removal GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Freezer Shelving Supports • Remove 2 screws GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Freezer Shelving Supports Press down on the button and lift support up • GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Freezer Drawer Slide Assemblies • Remove 5 hex head screws (take care when reinstalling not to over tighten screws) GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Freezer Evaporator Fan Cover • • Remove 1 Screw Remove 1 Screw • • Flip Cover to Right Flip Cover to Right • • Lift Off Back Wall Lift Off Back Wall GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
All Models-Freezer Evaporator Fan Cover • Remove 2 screws Evaporator Cover & Air Duct Shrouds Freezer Floor Cover Intake air back to evaporator GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Freezer Evaporator Fan Cover Pull Out From Pull Out From Fan Opening Fan Opening Return Duct Shrouds Return Duct Shrouds Attached to Cover Attached to Cover As 1 Part Assembly As 1 Part Assembly GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models- Freezer Section Freezer floor cover tilts forward & lifts off GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Freezer Drain Probe • Hangs on bottom evaporator coil, not directly on heater GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Freezer Evaporator Fan • Remove fan blade by pulling straight off. Note: blade position on shaft GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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All Models-Freezer Evaporator Fan • Remove 2 screws • Unplug motor & Remove •Take note of all rubber bumpers & grommets GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Understanding the fan circuit Red Wire +12vdc Yellow wire PWM for speed Blue wire RPM feedback White wire dc common GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Circuit GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
Defrost Heater • Disconnect 2 heater leads • Bend tabs to remove Heater connection Radiant Heater • 96 hour max defrost time • After Pre-chill GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Adaptive Defrost Logic What determines defrost time ( Between 8-96 hours) • Compressor run time • Door openings • Defrost heater “on time” during last defrost GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Freezer Safety Thermostat & Thermistor 0 C = 16.3k Trips 60 C Resets 43 C GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Thermistors Temperature Temperature Resistance in Kilo-Ohms 168.8k 48.4k 36.4k 27.6k 16.3k GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Fill Tube & Heater • 10.67K ohms • On during defrost GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Fill Tube & Heater • Removed by sliding off fill tube GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Fill Tube & Heater *Can be used to Test Air Duct Heaters GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Heater Circuit Normal Circuit 108 ohms GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
Heater Circuit Open Defrost Heater Circuit 880 ohms GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Heater Circuit Open Air Duct Heater Circuit 1760 ohms GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Heater Circuit Blue to White Total Resistance = 17741.4 Defrost Heater Open = 18446.2 Fill Tube Heater Open = 17742.5 One Duct Heater Open = 17748.5 Mullion Heater Open = Infinite GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Blue to Neutral (Orange) Total Resistance = 108.2 Defrost Heater Open = 813 Fill Tube Heater Open = 109.3 White to Neutral (Orange) One Duct Heater Open = 115.3 Mullion Heater 17633.2 Safety Device Open = Infinite GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Return Air Ducts Air Duct Heaters-Not Accessible or Replaceable GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Air Circulation Return Duct Heaters (not accessible) GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
Bottom Mount Condenser Fan • Wire harness GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Condenser Fan Voltages • Measure for supply voltage between red & white wires = ~13.6VDC. • Measure for signal voltage between yellow & white wires = between 5.5 to 12VDC, depending on the speed of the fan. GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Bottom Mount Condenser Fan Removal • Remove 1 mounting screw GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Bottom Mount Condenser Fan • Leave other screw in place GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Bottom Mount Condenser Fan •Lean motor forward towards compressor GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Bottom Mount Condenser Fan • Disengage from mounting slot on lower back corner GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Bottom Mount Condenser Fan • Pull blade straight off shaft, noting location GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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The heater operates 100% when the Energy Saver switch is off AND the FZ control setting is colder than -15degC. • The heater operates when the sealed system is OFF when the Energy Saver switch is off AND the FZ control setting is -15 degC or warmer. GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
Sealed System-Condenser • Jelly Roll Condenser • Never clean design GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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• Lift and rotate the inverter compressor terminals, a tab counterclockwise. (located at the bottom rear corner), • Disconnect the compressor harness and a Phillips-head screw from the compressor terminals. • Remove the Phillips-head screw from the inverter. GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Variable speed compressor • Inverter mounted directly on compressor • At room temperature and/or 10C, over set point compressor runs in medium speed 3C-10C over set-High speed 2C-3C over set-Medium speed 1C-2C over set-Low Speed GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Compressor • 3 Phase Compressor wattages at various speeds are: • LOW - 65 watts (1700 rpm) 57Hz • MED - 100 watts (2100 rpm) 70Hz • HIGH - 150 watts (3120 rpm) 104Hz GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Compressor • 3 Phase •10 Ohms on each combination of Windings NOTE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DIRECT-START THE COMPRESSOR GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Inverter Testing •J 15 Red & White terminals for signal voltage • 4-6 VDC with wires connected •11-15 VDC Disconnected • Frequency changes compressor speed. GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Inverter Line Voltage • Measure the input AC voltage for the Inverter at the connector with black & orange wires, you should measure ~120VAC.(240VAC) GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Inverter Command Voltage Measure either at connector or at J15 pins 1&2 = 4 to 6VDC. GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Compressor Terminals ∞ Ω to Compressor case. • Read ~10Ω between any 2 terminals - GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
Excessive current draw(4amps-stops Dead compressor? briefly, 12 attempts every 12 seconds, 8 minute rest. • 3 tests to make (5-10-220) • Operates between 80VAC and 230VAC • Hz range of 57 Hz to 104 Hz GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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Test Modes • Hold “Colder” “Warmer” • Hold “Colder” “Warmer” pads down simultaneously & “Door Alarm” pads for 3 seconds simultaneously for 3 seconds *Domestic shown GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
Main Control Board • Control Board Layout has not changed • Control board part number has changed – Defrost time changed from 60 hours adaptive defrost to *96 hours adaptive defrost (* Energy Efficiency) GE Celaya Bottom Freezer 8/11/2008...
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