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MODEL SERIES:
PSS and GSS
21, 23, 25, 27 and 29 cubic feet
PUB # 31-9072-SP 01/0

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  • Page 1 Training services to Mabe Consumer home Service Manual MODEL SERIES: PSS and GSS 21, 23, 25, 27 and 29 cubic feet PUB # 31-9072-SP 01/0...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTICE The information in this service guide is intended to be used by persons having adequate background with electrical, electronic and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a large device can result in personal injury and damage to the property. Manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the interpretation of this information, nor can take any duty in relationship with its use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INDEX ..... . . Introduction ..... . . Installation .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction 2001 SxS Energy models are being introduced in response to The freezer has built-in grills, a spill-proof grill that pulls out, the requirements of more energy-efficient refrigerators by mid- an Easy Space grill, deep door grills, based on the model. The 2001, along with improvements in features and operation.

  • Page 5: Installation

    Installation Tape AJUSTE ALTURA RODILLO CONTROLS ADJUSTMENTS AJUSTE AL- TURA PUERTA Connect the water lines and the electric Use a cushioned hand truck to protect the REMOVE ALL THE PROTECTOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLS ARE cord. ADJUST THE FRONT ROLLS so finished refrigerator.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE SERVICING. -IMPORTANT- CONNECT This information is intended to be used by people EARTHED APPLIANCES AGAIN who have an adequate background in electrical, All parts of this device capable of conducting electrical electronic mechanical experience.

  • Page 7: Nomenclature

    NOMENCLATURE Profile Models 2001 DESIGN OF NOMENCLATURE YEAR MODEL TYPE OF DOOR CONFIGURATION VOLUME A = INITIAL DESIGN M = 2001 F = Plane door (Line- S = Ref Door Col 23/25/27/29 B = 1ST REVIEW. G) (ESPACIO = Door Plane (S- &...

  • Page 8: Operation Characteristics

    Operation characteristics INDEX ..........Independent Operation of the Cooler / Freezer Normal Operation Characteristics, but Different of Previous Models ......................7 Features Abnormal Operation (Incorrect Operation) ............. 7 Adaptive Defrosting ....................... 7 Cooling Operation (Adaptive Defrosting) ............... 8 ....... Pre-Cooling Operation (Adaptive Defrosting) ......

  • Page 9: Independent Operation Of The Cooler / Freezer

    Abnormal Operation Characteristics (Incorrect Independent Operation of the Refrigerator / Freezer Operation) In previous models, the chiller and freezer compartment • components worked at the same time. When the cooler Cooler fan on and evaporator fan off. compartment asked for cold air, the components of the freezer compartment worked with the components of the •...

  • Page 10: Cooling Operation (Adaptive Defrosting)

    A thermostat-defrosting (switch) protects the defrosting Cooling Operation (Defrosting Adaptable) system. The thermostat opens when evaporator During the cooling operation, the main control board temperature rises to 140 ° Fahrenheit and closes when the monitors door openings (cooler and freezer doors) and evaporator temperature drops to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Page 11: Electronic Ice Machine

    Electronic Ice Machine Door alarm This refrigerator is equipped with an Ice Machine The DOOR ALARM key is used to turn on and off the alarm Electronics. For more information, see Pub # 31- detail of the door. If the detail is on, the DOOR ALARM LED 9063.

  • Page 12: Filters

    Air Flow (Cabinet Interior) Filters AIR FLOW The FreshSaver filter is located in the fresh food drawer and will last for 1 year. Some models are equipped with a FreshSaver FILTER LED. After a 1-year refrigerator operation time the FreshSaver filter LED will illuminate as a reminder for the owner to change the filter.

  • Page 13: Condenser "Jelly Roll

    Condenser "Jelly Roll" GEA00911 The "jelly roll" capacitor is a new type of capacitor. The condenser fan is located at one end of the "jelly roll" condenser and a solid plate is located at the other end. Air is drawn through the outside diameter of the condenser and pulled out by the condenser fan.

  • Page 14: Main Control Board

    Main Control Board COMMUNICACION ENTRADAS ENTRADAS SERPENTINES SELECC. CODIFICADOR ENTRADA/SALIDA THERMISTO AMORT. MODELO ENTERS OPEN DOORS ACCUMULATED ENF AND CONG (MINUTES) SALIDAS VENTILADOR COMPRESSOR OPERATING TIME (MINUTES) IGNITION TIME OF THE DESCONG HEATER. (MINUTES) UNIT PROCESSING DEPARTURES COOLING PRE-COOLI DEFROST. SALIDAS COMPRESOR ENTRADAS...

  • Page 15: General Views Of Localization

    General views of the Locator Temperature Controls Shock absorber Light Freezer Switch Evaporator Evaporator Thermistor Coolant Thermistor Evaporator Freez Thermistor Switch Light Cooler - 13 -...
  • Page 16 Control panel Jelly Roll Water condenser condenser Solenoids Overload and relay Dryer (low cover) GEA00977 - 14 -...

  • Page 17: Mechanical Disassembly

    Disarmed Mechanic Content Door Handle ..........Door packing .
  • Page 18 Freezer Light ......................27 ......... . . Evaporator Fan .

  • Page 19: Door Handle

    Door of Easy Access to the Comparison Door Handle of the Cooler The door handles allow access to the cooler and freezer compartments. They are mounted in front with 1 Torx head The cooler compartment allows access without screw. opening the cooler door. 1.

  • Page 20: Switch Light Cooler Door

    Switch of the Cooler Door Light In addition to the easy access door light switch, cooler compartment has a door light switch located on the corner-right next to the compartment. 1.Use a small flat blade screwdriver to open the locking lugs and pull the switch out until the connector wire is visible.

  • Page 21: Water Filter

    GEA00930 2. To access the lower lights, pull out the DELI FRESH Cooler fan and shock absorber shock absorber knob. The cooler compartment fan is located below the top working duct in the cooler compartment. This fan 3. Lift the opaque cover of the lugs. distributes the cold air of the freezer through the cushion mount.

  • Page 22: Shock Absorber

    9. Place the fan and shock absorber assembly Remove the upper cover of the water filter. against the compartment and open the rear cover. 2. Open the lugs of the opaque top light cover and remove the cover. 10. Disconnect the wire connections and remove the damper or fan.

  • Page 23: Freezer Door Drawers

    1. Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, open the lugs and remove the assembly. Freezer Door Drawers The freezer door drawers are located on the inside of 2. Remove the thermistor from the cover and the freezer door and are tilted outward to allow easy disconnect the wire connector..

  • Page 24: Adjustment Of The Cooler

    4. With a small flat-blade screwdriver, unhook the locking Cooler door adjustment lugs from the cover of the upper hinge and remove it. IMPORTANT: The freezer door is not adjustable. The 5. Remove the screws (2) Torx head from the hinge and cooler door can be adjusted to match the height of the lift the upper hinge of the unit freezer door.

  • Page 25: Freezer Compartment Shelves And Drawers

    Adjustment of the roller The front rollers (2) are adjustable. Adjust them so that the refrigerator is solid and the doors close easily: 1. Remove the grid from the base. 2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the adjusting screw clockwise to raise the roller and counter- clockwise to lower the roller.

  • Page 26: Ice Machine

    Note: The drive fork has inverse threads, turn them Using two small flat blade screwdrivers, open the ice counterclockwise to remove them. crusher locking lugs located on each side of the ice 3. Remove the fork of the drive motor by turning it clockwise.

  • Page 27: Freezer Light

    . Remove the ¼” screws (2) de 1/4" from the mounting clamp of the ice dispenser and remove the clamps GEA00955 Freezer Light The freezer light is located on the back of the freezer compartment. The light is covered with an opaque cover. GEA00958 1.

  • Page 28: Evaporator Thermistor

    Thermostat Defrosting The defrost thermostat is pressed to the top of the evaporator. thermostat sends temperature information to the processor. The defrosting heater must be replaced when you change the thermostat. 1. Remove the lower fan duct from the evaporator cover. 2.

  • Page 29: Evaporator

    Evaporator Collector Shovel The collecting pan of the evaporator is located below the evaporator. This blade collects the Warning: To avoid damage to the capillary condensation evaporator that tube, the capillary tube must be remove weld generated during the defrosting operation first.

  • Page 30: Condenser Fan

    Condenser fan The condenser fan is located on the back of the unit. Gives FORCED-DRAFT cooling for the condenser coil. 1. Remove the 1/4 "screws (5) from the rear access panel and remove the rear panel. GEA0096 Water selenoids 2. Remove the 1/4 "mounting screw from the When the selenoids receive a signal from the condenser fan and slide the fan until the wire is processor, they send water to the filter, cooler and ice...

  • Page 31: Diagnostics

    Diagnostic Content Efficient use of the Diagnostic………………………………………………………………………………………. 29 Causes of failure (Table 1)..............30 Automatic diagnostics………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

  • Page 32: Causes Of Failure (Table 1)

    Table 1. Causes of Failure Freezer bin Cooler bin High resistance thermistor freezer High-resistance in the thermistor of Low resistance thermistor the cooler compartment Closed cushion evaporator Failure condenser fan Failure cooling fan Failure evaporator fan Evaporator fan failure Heater defrosting locked Failure door switch Main control board failing Fail in door switch...
  • Page 33 When the test has been completed, do one of the following: • Enter the code 1 5 to completely reset the system • Enter the code 1 6 to exit diagnostic mode. The temperature control panel is automatically reset. • Unplug the refrigerator for at least 10 seconds.

  • Page 34: Diagnostic Tests (Table 2)

    Table 2. Diagnostic Tests Fridge Freezer Comment screen screen Communication of the control P on the CG screen if it is OK panel of temperature to the main F on the CG screen if it is not OK control panel Communication of the P on the CG screen if it is OK temperature control panel to the...

  • Page 35: Dispenser Board

    Dispenser Board There is no self-diagnostic test for the dispenser board. The operation of the dispenser board is tested by pressing each button and checking its proper operation. Self-Test Sensor and Control System (0 7) This test checks all five thermistors located through the unit. Once the test is started, the test code (0 7) will stop flashing and the thermistor test results will appear on the freezer screen in the test order listed below.

  • Page 36: Main Control Board (Low Voltage Side)

    Main Control Board (Low-Voltage Sid) 1 – Blue/Red 1 - Black - Yellow 2 - Red 2 - Yellow – Red/Black 3 – Red / White 3 Blue 4 – Blue/ White 4 - Purple White-brown 4 – Blue/Yellow 5 - White 5 - Blue THERMISTO SELECCION...

  • Page 37: Main Control Board (Side 120-Vac)

    Main Control Board (Side 120-VAC) UNIDAD DE PROCESAMIENTO SALIDAS ENFRIAMIEN-- PRE-ENFRIA- MIENTO DESCONGE- LACION SALIDAS COMPRESOR SALIDAS SWITCH DESCONG. PUERTA 1 - Beige 2 - Silver 3 - Yellow 4 –Red/White 5 -Blue/White 6 -Purple 7 - Red 8 – Not used 9 - Orange GEA00907 - 35 -...
  • Page 38 Main Control Board Locator Box (Low-Voltage Side) Wire Component Pin-to-Pin Voltage Connector color Termination Reading Thermistor # 1 J1 pin 1 to pin 5 = 2.8 Blue/Red Cooler to 3.5 VDC Thermistor # 2 J1 pin 2 to pin 5 = 2.8 Yellow Cooler to 3.5 VDC...
  • Page 39 Main Control Board Locator Box (Low-Voltage Side) Wire Component Pin-to-Pin Connecto color ending Voltage Reading J3 pin 1 to J4 pin 3 = Shock absorber Yellow Stagnating voltage2.3 VDC Voltage running 6.0 J3 pin 2 to J4 pin 3 = Shock absorber Red/Black Stagnating voltage2.3...
  • Page 40 Main Control Board Locator Table (Side 120-VAC) Wire Component Pin-to-Pin Voltage Connector Pin Color ending Reading J7 pin 1 a J7 pin 9 + Drill motor Beige 120 VAC J7 pin 2 a J7 pin 9 + Selenoid cube Silver 120 VAC J7 pin 3 a J7 pin 9 + Water valve...

  • Page 48: Condenser Fan Does Not Work (Diagnosis Box)

    The Condenser Fan Does Not Work...

  • Page 53: Efficient Use Of The Diagnostic

    Table 3. Thermistor values Temperature Temperature Resistence in Degrees (C) Degrees (F) Kilo-Ohmnios 166.8 k 120.5 k 88 k 65 k 48.4 k 36.4 k 27.6 k 21 k 16.3 k 12.7 k 10 k 7.8 k 6.2 k 3.2 k 2.6 k 2.2 k 1.8 k...

  • Page 54: Views Of Localization Of Components And Connector

    Component Location and Connector Views Freezer thermistor Switch freezer Evaporator light Defrost Light thermistor Evaporator thermistor Evaporator Heater defrost - 52 -...
  • Page 55 Shock absorber Cooler thermistor Cooler lights Cooler light switch GEA00980 - 53 -...
  • Page 56 Condenser "Jelly Roll" GEA00977 - 54 -...
  • Page 57 Main Control Board (Low-Voltage Side) 1 - Black 1 - Blue / Red 2 - Red 2 - Yellow 3 - Red / White 4 Blue - Blue / White 5 - 4 - Purple Blue 5 - White SERPENTINES ENTRADAS SELECCION COMUNICACION...
  • Page 58 Diagrams - 56 -...
  • Page 59 Adjustable Main Control (Side 120-VAC) PROCESSING UNIT EXITS COOLING PRE- COOLING DEFROST SALIDAS COMPRESOR ENTRADAS SWITCH DESCONG. PUERTA 1 - Beige 2 - Silver 3 - Yellow 4 - Red / White 5 - Blue / White 6 - Purple 7 - Red 8 –...

  • Page 60: Thermistor Location

    Thermistor location Evaporati Cooling Thermisto Thermist or (Located in evaporator) Freezing Thermist...

  • Page 62: Catalogs Illustrated Parts

    LAMPARA SILVER A MAQUINA ENFRIADOR ORANGE WHITE ORANGE DE HIELO A MOTOR TALADRO & VERDE CONTROL SELENOIDE YELLOW CAFE SWITCH MODULO SELECTOR RED ORANGE LUZ SWITCH CUANDO ES CONGELADOR USADO YELLOW SWITCH INTERCIERRE ORANGE LUZ DISPEN- PUERTA CONGELADOR SADOR ORANGE CUANDO ROSADO CAFE...
  • Page 63 Illustrated Parts of the Catalog The scanned views of PSS25MGMABB are for general reference. Always refer to the specific model for the latest piece information. - 60 -...
  • Page 64 IMPORTANT NEWS: Additional parts are required to install the evaporator. See the EVAPORATOR INSTRUCTIONS page of this model for additional part numbers or replacement options. - 61 -...
  • Page 65 There are two approved methods to change the evaporator. The Lokring method does not require welding, since it uses tight mechanical connections. The heat shield uses the traditional soldering method, but gives protection to the upper liner while welding the evaporator connections in the freezer compartment. Always add a new drying filter when repairing the sealed system.

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