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Monogram ZIR36N LH Technical Service Manual

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TECHNICAL SERVICE GUIDE
GE Monogram 36-inch Refrigerator
GE Monogram 36-inch Freezer
MODEL SERIES:
ZIR36N LH - All Fresh Food
ZIR36N RH - All Fresh Food
ZIRS36N LH - All Fresh Food
ZIRS36N RH - All Fresh Food
ZIF36N LH - All Freezer
ZIF36N RH - All Freezer
ZIFS36N LH - All Freezer
ZIFS36N RH - All Freezer
PUB # 31-9047
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GE Consumer Home Services Training

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  • Page 1 TECHNICAL SERVICE GUIDE GE Monogram 36-inch Refrigerator GE Monogram 36-inch Freezer MODEL SERIES: ZIR36N LH - All Fresh Food ZIR36N RH - All Fresh Food ZIRS36N LH - All Fresh Food ZIRS36N RH - All Fresh Food ZIF36N LH - All Freezer...
  • 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 Home Services Training Technical Service Guide Copyright © 2000 All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ......................2 Installation Highlights ....................3 Specifications ......................5 Nomenclature ......................7 Warranty Information ....................8 Operating Characteristics ..................10 Mechanical Disassembly ..................13 Troubleshooting.....................29 Component and Connector Locator Views ............32 Schematics ......................35 Illustrated Parts Catalog ..................40 – 1 –...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The Monogram refrigerator/freezer makes an allow it to match kitchen cabinets or blend with eloquent statement of style, convenience, and any kitchen decor. Custom handles are also kitchen planning flexibility. Whether chosen for its available to further personalize the refrigerator/ purity of design, practical storage arrangements, freezer.

  • Page 5: Installation Highlights

    Installation Highlights For detailed installation instructions, refer to GE Publication # 49-60055, GE Monogram 36” Refrigerators and 36” Freezers Custom Options Guide and Installation Instructions. 0" 3/4" GEA00668 GEA00669 True Flush Installation Semi-Flush Installation In a flush installation, the refrigerator doors...
  • Page 6 Leveling (Refrigerator and Freezer) The unit must be level (zero tilt) from front to back and from side to side. Rollers at the base of the cabinet, near all four corners, aid the installer in positioning the unit in its final location. The rear rollers are adjustable, but the front rollers are non- adjustable.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications – 5 –...
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  • Page 9: Nomenclature

    GE Monogram Door Swing RH = Right Hand I = Built-in LH = Left Hand Icemaker Configuration N = GE Non-Icemaker F = Freezer R = Refrigerator (Fresh Food) Width (Inches) Energy S = Stainless Steel Model – 7 –...

  • Page 10: Warranty Information

    To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Customer Relations, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 – 8 –...
  • Page 11 Notes – 9 –...

  • Page 12: Operating Characteristics

    Operating Characteristics Note: Refer to Component and Connector circuit when the cabinet door is open. The Locator Views. evaporator fan delay switch opens when the • Refer to Schematics and Strip Circuits. evaporator temperature has raised to 45°F and closes when the evaporator temperature has lowered to 25°F.
  • Page 13 Refrigerator Air Flow Freezer Air Flow GEA00637 GEA00860 – 11 –...
  • Page 14 Notes – 12 –...

  • Page 15: Mechanical Disassembly

    Mechanical Disassembly Table of Contents Door Handle (Refrigerator and Freezer) .............. 15 Door Gasket (Refrigerator and Freezer) ..............15 Door Hinges (Refrigerator and Freezer) .............. 15 Upper Door Hinge ..................... 15 Door Closure Mechanism ................. 15 Lower Door Hinge ..................... 16 Door Adjustment ....................
  • Page 16 Storage Bin (Refrigerator and Freezer) ..............22 To Remove Only the Storage Bin ..............22 To Remove Both the Storage Bin and the Bin Support ..................... 22 To Remove the Showcase Lid ................22 Storage Bin Slide Support and Center Divider (Refrigerator and Freezer) ... 22 To Remove the Left or Right Slide Support .............

  • Page 17: Door Handle (Refrigerator And Freezer)

    The plug in the wall receptacle is not accessible through the freezer machine compartment because of the V-shaped condenser. To remove power from the freezer, disconnect the power cord connector from the machine compartment electrical housing. Door Handle (Refrigerator and Freezer) Door Hinges (Refrigerator and Freezer) 1.

  • Page 18: Lower Door Hinge

    The closure mechanism allows easy opening to 2. Remove T-20 Torx screws (3), base channel approximately 90 degrees, where the arm has a spacer, and hinge from the underside of the detent to permit the door to remain open at 90 cabinet.

  • Page 19: Icemaker (Freezer)

    1/4-in. stub of copper tubing to provide a 9. Pull the top of the door outward until it clears connection to the house water supply. Refer to GE the top cabinet frame and carefully lift the door Publication # 49-60055, GE Monogram 36”...

  • Page 20: To Replace The Water Line From The Water Valve To The Fill Tube Grommet

    Note: Some water may leak from the water supply line and valve when they are disconnected. 1. Shut off the water supply to the freezer. 2. Remove the unit from its installation (see GE Publication 49-60055, GE Monogram 36” Refrigerators and 36” Freezers Custom Options Guide and Installation Instructions, pages 12-17).

  • Page 21: Upper Light Shield (Refrigerator And Freezer)

    8. Disconnect the water line from the water valve. 3. Pull the panel forward. Note: On the rear of the control panel is a small molded post which aligns the temperature control knob. When reinstalling the control panel, make certain to align the control knob with the post. Water Water Valve...

  • Page 22: Upper Light Assembly (Refrigerator And Freezer)

    Note: The wires may be reconnected on either 2. Remove 4 screws from the rear duct. side of the control. Refrigerator Screws for Control Panel Screws for Control Panel Screws Screws Screws Screws Temperature Temperature Control Control Knob Stem Knob Stem Rear Duct Rear Duct Wires...

  • Page 23: Evaporator Fan (Refrigerator And Freezer)

    Note: The screw does not need to be loosened Evaporator Fan (Refrigerator and Freezer) from the clamp to complete the following step. 1. Remove the icemaker (freezer only), upper 5. Remove the capillary from the clamp at the light shield, and rear duct (see pages 17-20). evaporator fan.

  • Page 24: Storage Bin (Refrigerator And Freezer)

    Storage Bin (Refrigerator and Freezer) 3. At the same time, use a finger to push down on the right release lever. To Remove Only the Storage Bin: 1. Pull the bin out until it stops. 2. Lift the front edge of the bin upward until it snaps out of the bin support.

  • Page 25: To Remove The Center Divider

    3. Remove 2 Phillips screws and the small ball 4. Remove the evaporator cover from cabinet. bearing slide from slide support. 4. Remove 3 Phillips screws and the large ball Screws Screws bearing slide from slide support. To Remove the Center Divider: 1.

  • Page 26: Evaporator (Refrigerator And Freezer)

    Caution: Use care when handling these 8. Remove 4 screws that hold the evaporator to components to avoid damaging the evaporator and the cabinet and tilt the evaporator forward. refrigerant lines. Do not move the evaporator any 9. Remove the defrost heater (freezer only - see more than necessary when accessing the defrost the previous procedure).

  • Page 27: Grille Panel (Refrigerator And Freezer)

    3. Attach 2 jumper wires with 1/8-in. spade Grille Panel (Refrigerator and Freezer) terminals to the fan leads. WARNING: To avoid personal injury when 4. Use adhesive clips to hold the wires against servicing the components in the machine the bottom of the unit. Make sure they do not compartment, stand on a ladder which will give interfere with the installation or removal of the enough support to allow removal of the top panel...

  • Page 28: Defrost Control (Freezer)

    The plug in the wall receptacle is not accessible through the freezer machine compartment because of the V-shaped condenser. To remove power from the freezer, disconnect the power cord connector from the machine compartment electrical housing. Defrost Control (Freezer) PTCR Relay/Overload Cover (Refrigerator and Freezer) 1.

  • Page 29: Overload (Refrigerator And Freezer)

    Overload (Refrigerator and Freezer) 3. Discharge the run capacitor with a screwdriver. 1. Remove the grille panel (see page 25) and the 4. Remove 1 Phillips screw and the run capacitor vent guard. from the machine compartment. 2. Remove the PTCR relay/overload cover (see page 26).
  • Page 30 Notes – 28 –...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Note: Refer to Operating Characteristics before compressor overload, check for an open choosing a troubleshooting procedure. temperature control or an open defrost control • Refer to Schematics and Strip Circuits. (cooling mode - terminals 3 and 4 are closed). Note: The compressor and the condenser fan Door Hard to Reopen Immediately After should always operate at the same time.
  • Page 32 compressor and the condenser fan should Check for the following problems: always operate at the same time. If the 1. Door switch open. Check continuity across compressor is operating, the temperature the door switch with the wires disconnected. control and defrost control are OK. 2.
  • Page 33 Refrigeration System Check CHECK SUCTION PRESSURE SUCTION PRESSURE IN VACUUM SUCTION PRESSURE ABOVE ZERO Add refrigerant 3 oz. - systems <6 oz. MAKE LEAK-RESTRICTION TEST 4-1/2 oz. - systems >6 oz. MAKE COMPRESSOR Wait 4 minutes CAPACITY TEST CONDENSER TEMPERATURE NO CHANGE IN CONDENSER INCREASES THROUGHOUT TEMPERATURE (LOWER 2/3)

  • Page 34: Component And Connector Locator Views

    Component and Connector Locator Views Compressor Harness Compressor Harness to Cabinet Harness to Cabinet Harness Connector (9 pin) Connector (9 pin) • Freezer • Freezer • Refrigerator • Refrigerator Compressor Harness Compressor Harness to Cabinet Harness to Cabinet Harness Connector (6 pin) Connector (6 pin) (Freezer Only) (Freezer Only)
  • Page 35 Temperature Control Temperature Control Cabinet Harness to Upper Cabinet Harness to Upper Interior Harness Connector Interior Harness Connector Capillary Capillary (Temperature (Temperature Control) Control) Upper Interior Harness to Upper Interior Harness to Light Assembly Connector Light Assembly Connector Evaporator Fan Evaporator Fan Light Thermostat Light Thermostat...
  • Page 36 Auxiliary Auxiliary Evaporation Evaporation Water Water Valve Valve Icemaker Icemaker Water Water Tubing Tubing GEA00665 Figure 5 - Underside of Cabinet Note: The picture above shows the underside of the unit with the door closure mechanism removed. – 34 –...

  • Page 37: Schematics

    Schematics Monogram 36-in. Refrigerator - ZIR36N NEUTRAL OVERLOAD BLACK TEMPERATURE CONTROL BLACK COMPRESSOR PTCR RELAY CAPACITOR GRAY CONDENSER FAN DEFROST THERMOSTAT SWITCH DRAIN PAN FAN SWITCH EVAPORATOR FAN UPPER UPPER LIGHT LIGHTS SWITCH LIGHT THERMOSTAT SWITCH LOWER LOWER LIGHT LIGHTS SWITCH COMPRESSOR HARNESS TO CABINET HARNESS CABINET HARNESS TO UPPER INTERIOR HARNESS...

  • Page 38: Lower Light

    Refrigeration System - ZIR36N NEUTRAL OVERLOAD BLACK TEMPERTURE CONTROL BLACK COMPRESSOR PTCR RELAY CAPACITOR GRAY CONDENSER FAN DEFROST THERMOSTAT SWITCH DRAIN PAN FAN SWITCH EVAPORATOR FAN GEA00605 Refrigerator Lights - ZIR36N NEUTRAL UPPER UPPER LIGHT LIGHTS SWITCH LIGHT THERMOSTAT SWITCH LOWER LOWER LIGHT...

  • Page 39: Temperature Control

    Monogram 36-in. Freezer - ZIF36N COMP. HARNESS TO CABINET HARNESS (6 PIN) COMP. HARNESS TO CABINET HARNESS (9 PIN) CABINET HARNESS TO UPPER INTERIOR HARNESS NEUTRAL BROWN ORANGE CABINET HARNESS TO LOWER INTERIOR HARNESS ORANGE SPLICE UPPER INTERIOR HARNESS TO LIGHT ASSEMBLY YELLOW OVERLOAD DEFROST...
  • Page 40 Refrigeration System - ZIF36N NEUTRAL ORANGE BROWN ORANGE YELLOW OVERLOAD DEFROST ORANGE CONTROL ORANGE BLACK COMPRESSOR BLACK PTCR RELAY CAPACITOR GRAY ORANGE CONDENSER FAN TEMPERATURE CONTROL BLUE BLUE FZ FAN SWITCH BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE EVAPORATOR FAN DELAY THERMOSTAT SWITCH GEA00600 Defrost System - ZIF36N NEUTRAL...
  • Page 41 Freezer Lights - ZIF36N ORANGE BROWN YELLOW YELLOW ORANGE FREEZER LIGHTS (UPPER) LIGHT THERMOSTAT FREEZER DOOR SWITCH ORANGE BROWN YELLOW YELLOW FREEZER LIGHTS FREEZER DOOR GEA00601 (LOWER) Icemaker System - ZIF36N ORANGE BROWN BROWN ORANGE MOTOR HOLD T.C.O. BROWN BLACK BLUE MOLD THERMOSTAT FEELER ARM...

  • Page 42: Illustrated Parts Catalog

    Illustrated Parts Catalog Exploded parts view and list for Model No. ZIFS36NDALH. Refer to microfiche for other model information. – 40 –...
  • Page 43 & Exploded parts view and list for Model No. ZIFS36NDALH. Refer to microfiche for other model information. – 41 –...
  • Page 44 Exploded parts view and list for Model No. ZIFS36NDALH. Refer to microfiche for other model information. – 42 –...
  • Page 45 " 7 Exploded parts view and list for Model No. ZIFS36NDALH. Refer to microfiche for other model information. – 43 –...
  • Page 46 Exploded parts view and list for Model No. ZIFS36NDALH. Refer to microfiche for other model information. – 44 –...
  • Page 47 Exploded parts view and list for Model No. ZIFS36NDALH. Refer to microfiche for other model information. – 45 –...
  • Page 48 Exploded parts view and list for Model No. ZIFS36NDALH. Refer to microfiche for other model information. – 46 –...
  • Page 49 Exploded parts view and list for Model No. ZIFS36NDALH. Refer to microfiche for other model information. – 47 –...
  • Page 50 Exploded parts view and list for Model No. ZIFS36NDALH. Refer to microfiche for other model information. – 48 –...
  • Page 51 Exploded parts view and list for Model No. ZIFS36NDALH. Refer to microfiche for other model information. – 49 –...
  • Page 52 Exploded parts view and list for Model No. ZIFS36NDALH. Refer to microfiche for other model information. – 50 –...
  • Page 53 Exploded parts view and list for Model No. ZIFS36NDALH. Refer to microfiche for other model information. – 51 –...
  • Page 54 Exploded parts view and list for Model No. ZIRS36NDARH. Refer to microfiche for other model information. – 52 –...
  • Page 55 & Exploded parts view and list for Model No. ZIRS36NDARH. Refer to microfiche for other model information. – 53 –...
  • Page 56 Exploded parts view and list for Model No. ZIRS36NDARH. Refer to microfiche for other model information. – 54 –...
  • Page 57 " 7 Exploded parts view and list for Model No. ZIRS36NDARH. Refer to microfiche for other model information. – 55 –...
  • Page 58 Exploded parts view and list for Model No. ZIRS36NDARH. Refer to microfiche for other model information. – 56 –...
  • Page 59 Exploded parts view and list for Model No. ZIRS36NDARH. Refer to microfiche for other model information. – 57 –...
  • Page 60 Exploded parts view and list for Model No. ZIRS36NDARH. Refer to microfiche for other model information. – 58 –...
  • Page 61 & Exploded parts view and list for Model No. ZIRS36NDARH. Refer to microfiche for other model information. – 59 –...
  • Page 62 Notes – 60 –...

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