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PUB # 31-9071 02/01
MODEL SERIES:
TECHNICAL SERVICE GUIDE
GE Consumer Home Services Training
General Electric Side-by-SideKnob Control/Metal Liner Refrigerator
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICEThe information in this service guide is intended for use by
individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical,electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair amajor appliance may result in personal injury and propertydamage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for theinterpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability inconnection with its use.
WARNINGTo avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing this
product. If electrical power is required for diagnosis or testpurposes, disconnect the power immediately after performing thenecessary checks.
RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICESIf grounding wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts, or washers used
to complete a path to ground are removed for service, they mustbe returned to their original position and properly fastened.
GE Consumer Home Services TrainingTechnical Service Guide
Copyright © 2001
All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in partin any form without written permission from the General Electric Company.
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IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22222
InstallationInstallationInstallationInstallationInstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33333
SpecificationsSpecificationsSpecificationsSpecificationsSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44444
NomenclatureNomenclatureNomenclatureNomenclatureNomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55555
WWWWWarranty Informationarranty Informationarranty Informationarranty Informationarranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66666
Operating CharacteristicsOperating CharacteristicsOperating CharacteristicsOperating CharacteristicsOperating Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77777
General Locator ViewsGeneral Locator ViewsGeneral Locator ViewsGeneral Locator ViewsGeneral Locator Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1313131313
Mechanical DisassemblyMechanical DisassemblyMechanical DisassemblyMechanical DisassemblyMechanical Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1515151515
DiagnosticsDiagnosticsDiagnosticsDiagnosticsDiagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3232323232
Component and Connector Locator ViewsComponent and Connector Locator ViewsComponent and Connector Locator ViewsComponent and Connector Locator ViewsComponent and Connector Locator Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5050505050
SchematicsSchematicsSchematicsSchematicsSchematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5454545454
Illustrated Parts CatalogIllustrated Parts CatalogIllustrated Parts CatalogIllustrated Parts CatalogIllustrated Parts Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5858585858
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Introduction
2001 Energy SxS models are being introduced inresponse to the requirement for more energy-efficient refrigerators by mid year 2001, along withhaving feature and operation enhancements. Theprimary differences in this refrigeration system arethe adaptive defrost system (see Pub. # 31-9062),control board, software, and control systems thatoperate independently in fresh food and freezersections. The new high-efficiency control systemhas the ability to cycle components and adjust fanspeeds as required to maintain temperature-setting ranges in freezer and fresh food sections.Feedback systems are digital inputs and relayoutputs. Sensors (thermistors) are used tomeasure temperature with communications to amain PC board, which controls the unitcomponents. The refrigerator has versions thathave control knobs or touchpads (Profile models)to provide inputs to a microprocessor. The freezer/fresh food controls are temperature setpoint typeand have settings of 0-9 with 9 being the coldesttemperature possible. The new NO CLEANcondenser is serviceable from the rear and isdesigned to prevent the customer from having toclean the condenser in normal usage conditions.
Sealed system operation and compressor arefunctionally the same as previous models, withsome minor changes.
The 20', 22', and 25' side-by-side models are themodels affected. These models are available withthrough-the-door chilled water and ice dispenser,and built-in water filter feature. On modelsrequiring icemaker, the newest electronicicemaker (see Pub. # 31-9063) has been or canbe installed.
The freezer has adjustable shelves, slide-outSpillproof shelf, QuickSpace shelf, and deep doorshelves, based on model. The fresh food sectionhas a baking soda holder, fruit and vegetabledrawer, drawer dividers, adjustable humiditydrawer, and convertible meat drawer.
This new high-efficiency refrigerator is acombination of the most efficient refrigerationsystem and the most desirable customer featuresavailable.
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Installation
ATTENTION INSTALLER:FOR A QUALITY INSTALLATION,FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
• REMOVE AND DISCARDSKIDBOARDS and bolts used tohold skidboards.
• Use PADDED HAND TRUCK to protect refrigerator finish.
• LEAVE TAPE ON DOORS until refrigerator is in its final location.
• ADJUST FRONT ROLLERSso that refrigerator is solid anddoors close easily.
• MAKE SURE DOORS ARE EVENAT TOP. Check gasket seal.
• SET BOTH CONTROLS TO “5”.• SET ICEMAKER TO OFF until
water line is connected.
• IMPORTANT: IMMEDIATELY REMOVE ALL CLEAR PROTECTIVE TAPE FROM TRIM.• TO REMOVE TAPE RESIDUE AND HANDPRINTS, USE APPLIANCE POLISH.• REMOVE ALL TAPE AND OTHER PACKAGING MATERIAL FROM INSIDE REFRIGERATOR. DO NOT REMOVE SERIAL PLATE.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLYFOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug that mates with a standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the risk of electric shock hazard from this appliance. The customer should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacleis properly grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.
USAGE SITUATIONS WHERE THE APPLIANCE’S POWER CORD WILL BE DISCONNECTED INFREQUENTLYBecause of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter which is available at most hardware stores. The larger slot of the adapter must be aligned to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring. The customer should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded. When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.
USAGE SITUATIONS WHERE THE APPLIANCE’S POWER CORD WILL BE DISCONNECTED FREQUENTLYDo not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. The customer should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.
MAKE SURE PROPERGROUND EXISTSBEFORE USE
PREFERREDMETHOD
ENSURE PROPERGROUND AND FIRM CONNECTIONBEFORE USE
TEMPORARY METHOD(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)
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TRUCK FROM SIDE ONLY
CARDBOARDPROTECTSDOOR EDGES
MAKE SURE FRONTROLLERS DO NOTREST ON TRUCK
DO NOTOVER-TIGHTENSTRAP
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• At lower left hinge, remove tubingfrom the clip.
• Disconnect the water line.
IF NECESSARY TO REMOVE DOORS, REMOVE ALL HINGES.FOR DISPENSER MODELS:
COLLAR
PRESS THE WHITE COLLAR AS YOU PULL OUT THE TUBING.
• Push tubing into connector (5⁄8″ to 3⁄4″) to prevent leakage.
WHEN INSTALLING DOORS...
5⁄8″ – 3⁄4″
• At upper hinges, disconnect wiring connectors.• Remove both hinges with each door to prevent
damage to tubing or wiring.
• Reinstall lower hinges and tighten hinge screws firmly.• Place door on lower hinge pin and install upper hinges.
Tighten upper hinge screws firmly.• Align both doors evenly at top by adjusting pin on lower
fresh food hinge.• Reconnect wiring connectors and reinstall hinge covers.• Reinstall tubing by pushing tubing into connector.• Put tubing back into clip.
TO REINSTALL DOORS...
HINGE COVER
WIRINGCONNECTORS
TUBING CLIPFRESH FOOD HINGEADJUSTMENT PIN
ALIGN DOORS EVENLYAT TOP
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Specifications
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Nomenclature
G S S 2 5 I F M A F W W
G = GE
H = HOTPOINT
P = PROFILE (GE)
E = ETERNA (GE)
R = RCA
S = SELECT (GE)
BRAND/PRODUCT
S = STANDARD DEPTH
T = TROPICAL
G = GLOBAL
DEPTH/POWER
A = LEADER WIRE
D = DELUXE WIRE
I = DELUXE GLASS
K = SPILL PROOF/SLIDE-OUTGLASS
M = SPILL PROOF/SLIDE-OUTGLASS & QUICK SPACE
Q = SHOWCASE DERIVATIVE
U = AVB DERIVATIVE
W= HPS (CONTRACT)DERIVATIVE
X = REGIONAL DERIVATIVE
INTERIOR/SHELVES
B = NON-DISPENSER / ICE-MAKER READY
D = CUBED ICE / WATER
E = CUBED & CRUSHED ICE / WATER
F = 6 MO. FILTER / CUBED & CRUSHED ICE
G = 1 YR. FILTER / CUBED & CRUSHED ICE
I = IN-LINE FILTER / INDICATOR & C/C/W
ICEMAKER/EXTERIOR
WW = WHITE/WHITE
AA = ALMOND/ALMOND
BB = BLACK/BLACK
CC = BISQUE/BISQUE
WH = WHITE/BLACK
AD = ALMOND/BLACK
EXTERIOR COLOR
S = SIDE-BY-SIDE REF.
CONFIGURATION
20 / 22 / 25 CU. FT.
VOLUME
M = 2001
MODEL YEAR
A = INIITIAL DESIGN
B = 1ST REVISION
ETC.
ENGINEERINGNOMENCLATURE
F = FLAT DOOR
DOOR TYPE
GEA00687
Note: Mini Manual/Tech Data Sheet is located in aplastic bag in the control console.
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Warranty Information
• Service trips to your home to teach youhow to use the product.
• Improper installation.
• Failure of the product if it is abused orused for other than the intended purposeor used commercially.
• Loss of food due to spoilage.
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting ofcircuit breakers.
• Replacement of the water filter cartridgedue to water pressure that is outside thespecified operating range or due to exces-sive sediment in the water supply.
• Replacement of water filter cartridge afterits expected useful life, 30 days.
• Damage to the product caused by accident,fire, floods, or acts of God.
• Incidental or consequential damage causedby possible defects with this appliance.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchasedfor home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls toyour home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This war-ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’sAttorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
Sales slip or cancelled check is required as proof of original purchase date to obtain serviceunder warranty. Note: Water filter cartridge warranty is 30 days.
All warranty service is provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care®technician.
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Operating Characteristics
Table of Contents
Normal Operating Characteristics That Are Different from Previous Models . . 8
Abnormal Operating Characteristics (Incorrect Operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adaptive Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cooling Operation (Adaptive Defrost) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Pre-Chill Operation (Adaptive Defrost) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Defrost Heater Operation (Adaptive Defrost) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dwell Period (Adaptive Defrost) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Post Dwell (Adaptive Defrost) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Liner Protection Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dispensing Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dispenser Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dispenser Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hinge System and Door Closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Airflow (Cabinet Interior) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
“Jelly Roll” Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Main Control Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Normal Operating Characteristics That AreDifferent from Previous Models
• Icemaker auger rotates clockwise.
• Evaporator fan running, without compressor orcondenser fan.
• Post Dwell (Adaptive Defrost), compressor,and condenser fan on with evaporator fan offafter defrost cycle.
• Liner Protection Mode, fan comes on when thedoors are open for 3 minutes.
• Evaporator fan and compressor can runcontinuously for 2 hours (Adaptive Defrost).
• Different sound levels can be heard when thefan changes speed.
• Response time for drastic temperature changeis 2 to 10 minutes. The main control board willonly respond to 8 degrees (Fahrenheit) oftemperature change per minute as determinedby resistance of sensor.
Abnormal Operating Characteristics(Incorrect Operation)
• Evaporator fan on, compressor off, anddamper shut (except liner protection mode).
• Rapid fan speed changes, fan takes at least 1minute to change speeds.
• Compressor running without the condenserfan. The compressor and condenser fanshould always run at the same time.
Adaptive Defrost
Adaptive Defrost can be described as a defrostsystem that adapts to a refrigerator’s surroundingenvironment and household usage.
Unlike conventional defrost systems that useelectromechanical timers with a fixed defrost cycletime, Adaptive Defrost utilizes an intelligent,electronic control to determine when the defrostcycle is necessary. In order to accomplish thecorrect defrost cycle time, the main control boardmonitors the following refrigerator operations:
• Length of time the refrigerator doors were opensince the last defrost cycle.
• Length of time the compressor has run sincethe last defrost cycle.
• Amount of time the defrost heaters were on inthe last defrost cycle.
Adaptive Defrost is divided into 5 separate cycles.Those operations are:
• Cooling Operation
• Pre-Chill Operation
• Defrost Heater Operation
• Dwell Period
• Post Dwell
(See Pub. #31-9062 for more information onAdaptive Defrost.)
Cooling Operation (Adaptive Defrost)
During the cooling operation, the main controlboard monitors door opening (fresh food andfreezer doors) and compressor run times. Theboard counts the time the doors are open. Itreduces the length between defrosts by 255seconds (multiplication factor) for each secondthat each door is open. If both doors are open, itreduces it by twice the amount. The multiplicationfactor reduces compressor run time. If the doorsare not opened, the compressor will run up to 60hours between defrosts. If the doors are openedfrequently and/or for long periods of time, thecompressor run time between defrosts will bereduced to as little as 8 hours.
Pre-Chill Operation (Adaptive Defrost)
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FREEZER AIR TEMPERATURES
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-5˚ / -21˚
-10˚ / -23˚
-15˚ / -26˚
-20˚ / -29˚
F˚ / C˚PRE-CHILL MODE
When the main control board determines thatdefrost is necessary, it will force the refrigerator
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into a continuous cool mode (pre-chill). During pre-chill, the freezer temperature may be driven belowthe set point. However, the fresh food temperaturewill be regulated by the damper. Pre-chill will lastfor 2 hours. These models do not have a defrostholdoff.
Defrost Heater Operation (AdaptiveDefrost)
After 2 hours of pre-chill operation, the maincontrol board turns off the compressor, condenserfan, and evaporator fan.
During defrost operation, the main control boardmonitors the evaporator temperature usingevaporator thermistor inputs. The thermistor willterminate defrost heater operation in less than 45minutes. Typical defrost time is 20-30 minutes.Maximum defrost cycle is 45 minutes with heateron, 5 minutes in dwell.
The defrost system is protected by a defrostsafety thermostat (switch). The thermostat openswhen the evaporator temperature raises to 140° Fand closes when the evaporator temperaturelowers to 110° F.
Dwell Period (Adaptive Defrost)
After defrost heater operation has been terminatedby the main control board, a 5-minute dwell periodoccurs. During this period, the compressor,condenser fan, and the evaporator fan remain off.The remaining frost melting from the evaporatorwill continue to drip and drain so that prior to thecooling operation, the evaporator will be totallyclear of any moisture. After the 5-minute dwellperiod, the unit goes into post dwell.
Post Dwell (Adaptive Defrost)
The post dwell period is designed to cool theevaporator before circulating air within therefrigerator. This prevents any residual heat on theevaporator from being distributed in the freezer.During this period, the compressor is on and thecondenser fan is on, but the evaporator fan is off,and the damper is closed. Post dwell lasts 10minutes on these models.
Liner Protection Mode
The liner protection mode will activate if either ofthe doors have been open for 3 minutes. Thismode will start the evaporator fan and close thedamper.
This mode is controlled by 2 timers. Timer #1monitors door-open time. A 3-minute door-opencount begins when the door is opened. If 3minutes elapse before the door is closed, the linerprotection mode will become active. Once thedoor is closed, timer #1 resets and liner protectionmode goes into standby. In standby, normal fanand damper operations resume and timer #2begins a 3-minute door-closed count. If 3 minuteselapse without a door opening, liner protectionmode will completely deactivate. If a door isopened within the timer #2 door-closed count, theremaining time in the door-closed count will bededucted from the timer #1 door-open count.
Dispensing Functions
The water, crushed ice, and cubed ice functionsare controlled by the main control board. To selecta function, press the appropriate pad on thedispenser. The LED will light to identify theselection.
To dispense the selected item, depress thedispenser cradle located in the dispenser recess.The solenoid and linkage assembly will open theice chute door to dispense the ice. If cubed ice isselected, the crushed ice bypass solenoid willallow cubed ice to bypass the ice crusher. The icechute door must remain open for 5 second afterdispensing ceases. After this 5 second delay, thesolenoid and linkage assembly will shut the icechute door.
The dispenser light will come on automaticallywhen the dispenser cradle is depressed and willfade out 5 seconds after it is released.
Dispenser Light
The LIGHT pad turns the dispenser light on andoff. When the light is turned off, it will fade out. Thedispenser light will come on automatically whenthe dispenser cradle is depressed and will fadeout 5 seconds after it is released. The LIGHT padwill not turn off the light during dispense.
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Dispenser Lock
When the dispenser system is locked, nodispenser command will be accepted. Thisincludes the dispenser cradle and will preventaccidental dispensing that may be caused bychildren or pets. If a pad is pressed with thesystem locked, it will be acknowledged with 3pulses of the LOCK LED accompanied by anaudible tone.
To lock or unlock communication between thedispenser and main control board, press theLOCK pad and hold it for 3 seconds. The LOCKLED will flash while the LOCK pad is pressed.When the communication is locked, the LOCKLED will be illuminated.
The status of other functions selected prior to theinitiation of the lock feature will be displayed. If thelock is engaged while a mode is active, the LEDwill remain on until that mode times out.
If the lock is engaged when the filter timer expires,the LED will come on but cannot be reset until thelock is turned off.
The lock feature will be restored in the event of apower disruption.
Filters
Some models are equipped with a water filterlocated in the upper right-hand corner of the freshfood compartment. The filter is designed to beused for up to 8 hours of open valve time or 1 yearof calendar time.
When 90% of filter time (dependant on model) haselapsed (open valve time or calendar time,whichever comes first), the main control board willilluminate the filter reminder LED (amber). When100% of the filter time has elapsed, the maincontrol board will illuminate the filter reminder LED(red).
Hinge System and Door Closure
The hinge brackets are not adjustable on thecabinet. The fresh food door can be adjusted upand down by using the hinge adjustment pin(located on the fresh food lower door hinge).
The fresh food and freezer lower door hinges areequipped with replaceable cam risers. The camrisers assist in door closure. If the fresh food dooris adjusted too high, cam riser will not be engaged,and the fresh food door will not close properly.
IMPORTANT: The refrigerator rollers must beadjusted correctly for proper door closure. Whenthe rollers are adjusted correctly, the door shouldclose easily when open approximately 45 degrees(halfway)
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“Jelly Roll” Condenser
The new NO CLEAN condenser is accessed fromthe rear and is designed to be tolerant of up to 2inches of lint. The idea is that the consumer, innormal operating conditions, will never have toclean the condenser. If necessary, only anordinary appliance brush is used. Air is drawn infrom the outside diameter of the condenser andpulled out by the condenser fan. A condenser fanbaffle is located at the rear to direct airflow throughthe condenser. Functionally, the condenser doesthe same job as previous models. Air is drawn infrom front left and rear left and exits out front rightside of refrigerator.
Airflow (Cabinet Interior)
The freezer compartment is designed so thatwhen the evaporator fan is operating, air is drawninto the bottom of the air tunnel and through theevaporator. The cold air is then pushed out intothe top of the freezer.
The fresh food compartment receives chilled airvia an electronic damper positioned at the top, rearof the refrigerator between the freezercompartment and the fresh food compartment.The damper is controlled by the main controlboard and when open, allows chilled air from thefreezer air tunnel to move into the fresh foodcompartment.
Air returns from the fresh food compartment to thefreezer compartment via a vent located to the leftof the FRESH PRODUCE drawer.
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Main Control Board
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General Locator Views
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Fresh FoodLight SwitchFresh FoodLight Switch
Tech Data SheetLocationTech Data SheetLocation
TemperatureControls
TemperatureControls
DamperDamper
Fresh FoodThermistorFresh FoodThermistor
Freezer LightSwitch
Freezer LightSwitch
EvaporatorFan
EvaporatorFan
EvaporatorThermistorEvaporatorThermistor
EvaporatorEvaporator
FreezerThermistor
FreezerThermistor
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MainControlBoard
MainControlBoard
Jelly RollCondenserJelly RollCondenser
CompressorCompressor
CapacitorCapacitor OverloadOverloadand Relay
(under cover)
Overloadand Relay
(under cover)
CondenserFan
CondenserFan
WaterWaterSolenoids
WaterSolenoids
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Mechanical Disassembly
Table of Contents
Door Gasket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Door Handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Doors and Door Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Door Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fresh Food Door Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fresh Food Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Freezer Door Light Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Water Filter Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Drawers and Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Door Shelf Extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Freezer Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Ice Dispenser Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Evaporator Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Defrost Heater and Freezer Thermistor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Overtemperature Thermostat and Evaporator Thermistor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Fresh Food Thermistor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Door Dispenser Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Door Dispenser Target Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Ice Crusher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ice Dispenser Drive Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ice Cube Solenoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Evaporator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Condenser Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Dispenser Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Main Control Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Roller Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Water Solenoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fresh Food Air Damper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Door Gasket
The rear flange of the gasket is positionedbetween the inner and outer door panels. Thescrews under the gasket flap must be loosened.
1. Remove the door bins.
2. Loosen 40 screws located under the doorgasket.
3. Remove the gasket from the interior of thedoor liner.
Note: The back side of the door liner has double-sided tape at the corners.
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ScrewsScrews
Door Handles
Door handles are front mounted and secured withTorx-style screws.
1. Remove the handle trim covers by inserting athin flat-blade screwdriver about 2 in. from theend of top cover trim. Pry up enough to insertyour fingers and lift to free trim from 2 plasticlocking tabs inserted in rectangle door holes.Reverse to reinstall, taking care to align covertrim correctly. The top and bottom are notinterchangeable.
2. Remove 2 T-20 Torx screws from the upperand lower ends of the handle.
3. Remove the handle.
Doors and Door Hinges
IMPORTANT: The freezer door is not adjustable.The fresh food door can be adjusted up and downto match the height of the freezer door. Adjust thefresh food door up or down using the hingeadjustment pin (located on the fresh food lowerdoor hinge).
The fresh food and freezer lower door hinges areequipped with replaceable cam risers. Cam risersassist in door closure.
When the fresh food door is adjusted too high, thecam riser will not be engaged. If the cam riser isnot engaged, the door will not close properly. Referto the Fresh Food Door Adjustment section in thischapter for more information.
IMPORTANT: The refrigerator rollers must beadjusted correctly to ensure proper door closure.Refer to the Roller Assembly section in thischapter for more information.
Door Removal
1. Remove the upper hinge cover by removingthe Phillips screw.
2. With the door in the closed position, disconnectthe wiring harness (freezer side only).
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3. Remove the base grille.
4. Disconnect the water supply tube. Todisconnect the tube, push in the white collar onthe quick connector and pull the tube out.
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5. Remove the water tube protection (blackcollar).
6. Remove 2 upper hinge screws.
7. Lift the upper hinge and move it to the side (thegasket is located under the hinge).
CAUTION: Do not side-load hinges.
NOTE: Freezer door only - Guide the water linethrough hinge while lifting the door from hinge.
8. Open the door 90 degrees and lift the doorstraight up and off the lower hinge.
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HingeAdjustment
Pin
Hinge
Cam Riser
Cam withThimble
9. Remove the screw, hinge cam, and thimblefrom the bottom of the door.
10. Fresh Food Door Only: Remove the hingeadjustment pin and cam riser from the lowerhinge.
11. Freezer Door Only: Remove the cam riserand washer from the lower hinge.
12. Remove 2 screws and lower hinge fromcabinet.
Fresh Food Door Adjustment
IMPORTANT: The refrigerator rollers must beadjusted correctly to ensure proper door closure.Refer to the Roller Assembly section in thischapter for more information.
The freezer door is not adjustable. The fresh fooddoor can be adjusted to match the height of thefreezer door.
1. Remove the base grille (opening the doormakes grille removal easier).
2. Turn the hinge adjustment pin (located on thefresh food lower hinge) clockwise to raise thedoor and counterclockwise to lower the door.
Control Panel
The control panel, located at the front of the freshfood compartment, contains temperature controlencoders for fresh food and freezer sections andthe fresh food door light switch.
1. Remove 2 screws located in the bottom of thecontrol panel. Slide the panel down.
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2. Disconnect the connectors for the door lightswitch and temperature control switches.
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ConnectorsConnectors
EncoderBoard
EncoderBoard
3. Disconnect the connectors for the light andtemperature control encoders.
4. Disconnect the temperature control encoderconnector.
5. Remove the mounting nuts for both encoders.
Note: Both switches must be replaced becausethey are mounted on a common circuit board.
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MountingNuts
MountingNuts
6. Disconnect the refrigerator door light switchsupply connector.
7. Push the locking tab in and slide the switch outof the panel.
Fresh Food Light
The lower fresh food light is located under anopaque cover in the lower portion of the fresh foodcompartment in some models.
Note: The upper light cover removal is covered inthe previous procedure.
1. Remove the lower light cover by lifting it off thedowels.
2. Remove 2 40-watt appliance light bulbs.
Freezer Door Light Switch
The freezer door light switch is located on the leftof the freezer compartment.
1. Slide a small flat-blade screwdriver under theswitch and push the locking tab. Pull out theswitch.
2. Disconnect the harness connector and removethe switch.
Water Filter Cartridge
Note: The water filter should be replaced every 6months. Warranty life is 30 days.
The water filter cartridge is located in the upperright corner of the fresh food compartment. Whenthe LED illuminates, change the water filter. Onthose models without the LED, change the filterwhen the water flow decreases to the dispenser oricemaker.
1. Remove the old cartridge by slowly turning it tothe left. Do not pull the cartridge down. A smallamount of water may drip when the cartridge isremoved.
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2. On models without a replacement LED, applythe year and month sticker to the newcartridge.
3. Line up the arrow on the cartridge with thecartridge holder. Place the new cartridge upand inside the holder. Do not push it into theholder.
4. Slowly turn the cartridge to the right until itstops (about 1/2 turn). Do not overtighten. Thecartridge will automatically raise itself intoposition.
5. Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes(about 1-1/2 gallons) to clear the system andprevent sputtering.
6. On models with the LED, press and hold theRESET WATER FILTER pad on the dispenser.
Note: A filter bypass plug must be used if areplacement filter is not available. The dispenserand icemaker will not operate without a filter or thefilter bypass plug installed.
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CartridgeCartridge
WaterFilter
Cartridge
Shelves
The slide-out and Spillproof shelves allow accessto items stored behind other items. Spillproofshelves have special edges to help prevent spillsfrom dripping onto lower shelves.
The QuickSpace shelf splits in half and slidesunder itself to allow for storage of tall items on theshelf below. To adjust this shelf:
1. Tilt the shelf up until the tab disengages fromthe shelf track.
2. Lift the lower tab out of the shelf track.
3. Slide the front half of the shelf under the backhalf.
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Drawers and Bins
The refrigerator uses drawers (fresh food) andbins (freezer) to store food.
Adjustable humidity drawers allow vegetables tobe stored at high humidity or fruits at low humidity.A convertible meat drawer with variable controlregulates cold air from the freezer compartment tocirculate around the drawer.
1. Pull out the drawer or bin until it reaches themechanical stops.
2. Lift the drawer or bin up and pull it out of thecompartment.
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Door Shelf Extenders
Detachable shelf extenders deepen and enclosefixed door shelves, providing more storage andgreater storage flexibility.
1. Lift the shelf extender straight up until itdisengages from the locking device.
2. Pull out the shelf extender.
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Freezer Light
The freezer light is attached to the evaporator fanhousing.
1. Remove the light cover by lifting it off the tabs.
2. Replace the appliance light bulb.
Icemaker
The icemaker is located in the rear of the freezercompartment. The icemaker must be replaced asa complete unit.
1. Slide out the upper icemaker dispenser trayand drawer.
2. Loosen 2 mounting screws.
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Mounting ScrewsMounting ScrewsMounting Screws
Splash BaffleSplash Baffle
3. Lift up the icemaker and slide it out until thecable connection is exposed.
Note: When replacing the icemaker, the fill cupand splash baffle must be reused.
4. Disconnect the cable connector.
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CableConnector
CableConnector
5. Loosen 3 screws on the icemaker bracket.
6. Lift up the bracket and slide it out.
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Ice Dispenser Drive
The ice dispenser drive turns the ice dispenserauger in either crushed or cube mode.
1. Remove 2 Phillips screws from the icedispenser drive.
2. Slide the dispenser out until the cableconnector is visible.
3. Disconnect the cable and remove thedispenser drive.
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Evaporator Fan
The evaporator fan, located in the upper portion ofthe freezer compartment, circulates cold airthrough the fresh food and freezer compartments.
1. Remove auger motor housing.
2. Loosen 4 Phillips screws located in the lowerportion of the evaporator fan duct.
3. Lift up the duct and slide it out.
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4. Remove 4 Phillips screws from the evaporatorcover.
5. Remove the evaporator cover.
6. Disconnect the evaporator fan cableconnectors and the ground wire.
7. Loosen 2 Phillips screws from the evaporatorfan mounting.
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2 Screws2 Screws
8. Pull out the fan and remove the light anddefrost heater wiring harness.
9. Remove the fan.
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Defrost Heater and Freezer Thermistor
The defrost heater warms the evaporator duringthe defrost mode of operation. The freezerthermistor, located at the bottom left side of thefreezer compartment, senses the temperature inthe freezer.
1. Complete steps 4 and 5 in the previousprocedure.
2. Remove 2 Phillips screws from the defrostheater.
3. Remove the heater.
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4. Remove the freezer thermistor.
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Overtemperature Thermostat andEvaporator Thermistor
The main control board monitors the resistance ofthe evaporator thermistor. The main control boardwill terminate the defrost cycle when apredetermined temperature (60° F) is reached. Theover-temperature thermostat is a redundantdefrost terminating device. It will also terminatedefrost in the event of a failure of the evaporatorthermistor.
1. Remove the overtemperature thermostat.
2. Remove the evaporator temperaturethermistor.
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Fresh Food Thermistor
The fresh food thermistor, located in the top, left ofthe fresh food compartment, hidden behind the bintrack at the top left, senses the compartmenttemperature.
1. Disengage the plastic track by sliding upwardand remove the housing.
2. Remove the thermistor from the housing.
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Door Dispenser Control Panel
The door dispenser control panel allows theconsumer to select water, crushed ice, or icecubes. It is an interface to the main control board.
1. Use a screwdriver to unlock the tabs at thebottom of the control panel. Slide the bottomout and down.
2. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors.
Note: Inner door panel must be removed toremove recess trim.
Door Dispenser Target Switch
When depressed, the door dispenser target switchallows water, ice cubes, or crushed ice to bedispensed.
1. Remove door dispenser control panel (seeprevious procedure).
2. Remove 4 Phillips screws in the doordispenser housing.
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3. Slide out the housing and disconnect the targetswitch and dispenser light connectors.
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4. Spread out the locking tabs and remove theswitch.
5. Push the chute duct door locking tabs backand raise the assembly above the lockingtabs.
6. Push the lower armature locking tabs (underthe assembly) back and lift up the entireassembly.
Ice Crusher
The ice crusher uses a deflector. When thedeflector is UP (“Crushed Ice” is selected on thedispenser control panel), the ice crusher operates.When the deflector panel is DOWN (“Cubed Ice”is selected on the dispenser control panel), thedeflector is normally up.
1. Remove the ice dispenser tray and assembly(see page 21).
2. Remove 2 Phillips screws from the icedispenser cover.
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ScrewsScrews
8. Slide the back cover off the auger. The backcover must be replaced because of tabsbroken off for disassembly.
9. With a flat-head screwdriver, remove the C-clipfrom the end of the auger.
10. Remove the auger and ice crusher bladeassembly.
Ice Dispenser Drive Motor
The ice dispenser drive motor turns the auger inthe crushed or cube mode.
1. Remove the ice dispenser tray and assembly.
3. Turn over the ice bucket and ice dispensercover. Remove the Phillips screw.
4. Remove the cover.
5. Remove the Phillips screw for the ice cubecontrol linkage and slide the linkage to the rearof the ice bucket.
6. Using a pair of pliers, break the tabs off theback cover.
7. Using 2 flat blade screwdrivers, disengage thelocking tabs at either side of the ice crusherand remove the assembly.
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2. Remove 2 Phillips mounting screws.
3. Pull out the motor.
4. Disconnect the wire connectors.
5. Remove the drive fork and nut.
GEA00919
Solenoid Mounting ScrewsSolenoid Mounting Screws
MotorMountingScrews
MotorMountingScrews
6. Disconnect the motor wiring connectors.
GEA00892
WiringWiringConnectorsConnectorsWiringConnectors
7. Remove 3 motor mounting screws.
8. Remove the motor from the housing.
Ice Cube Solenoid
The ice cube solenoid energizes when the cubemode is selected on the dispenser control panel.
1. Remove the ice dispenser tray and assembly(see page 21).
2. Remove 2 Phillips mounting screws.
3. Pull out the motor.
4. Disconnect the wire connectors.
5. Remove the ground wire to the ice cubesolenoid.
6. Disconnect the wire connectors.
GEA00695
SolenoidSolenoidSolenoid
MotorMotorMotor
GroundGroundWireWireGroundWire
7. Remove 2 solenoid mounting screws.
8. Slide the solenoid out of the housing.
Evaporator
Air is driven across the evaporator coils toproduce cold air for the freezer and fresh foodcompartments. Evaporator is replace like previousmodels.
1. Complete steps 4 and 5 in the EvaporatorFan procedure.
GEA00893
ScrewScrew
2. Remove 3 Phillips screws from the evaporatormounting.
3. Cut the capillary and suction line.
4. Remove the evaporator.
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GEA00894
ScrewsScrews
5. With a file, score the capillary tube just abovethe soldered section. Break off the solderedsection of the capillary tube. This helps preventsolder from plugging the tube during assembly.
6. Place a new evaporator into the freezer andinsert the suction line and capillary tube intothe evaporator.
7. Braze the suction line and capillary tube to theevaporator using silfos.
8. Install a replacement dryer.
9. Evacuate and recharge the system usingcurrently accepted procedures.
Condenser Fan
The condenser fan provides forced-draft coolingfor the condenser coil.
1. Remove the machine compartment accesscover.
2. Remove 1 screw from the condenser fanmounting bracket.
GEA00895
ScrewScrew
3. Entire fan motor bracket and shroud assemblycan be pulled out.
4. Remove 2 screws from the condenser fancover.
5. Pull out the fan until the electrical connector isexposed.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector.
GEA00725
ElectricalConnectorElectricalConnector
Dispenser Heater
The dispenser heater ensures that the dispensingrecess does not sweat in high humidity.
1. Remove 40 door liner mounting screws.
2. Remove the door liner.
Note: The door liner has double-sided tape on theinside corners.
3. Remove the styrofoam dispenser cover.
4. Disconnect the wires and remove the heater.
GEA00981
Dispenser HeaterDispenser Heater
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Main Control Board
The main control board is located in the back ofthe unit. This board controls the operation of theunit.
1. Unplug the unit and remove the cover.
2. Disconnect all wiring harness connectors fromthe main control board.
3. Remove the board by unlocking the fourplastic board standoffs located on the board.
Note: If standoffs are broken during disassembly,order new parts.
GEA00896
MainMainProcessor
CardCard
MainProcessor
Card
Roller Assembly
Adjustable roller assemblies are located at thebottom front of the unit. They are adjustable andreplaceable.
1. Unsnap the base grille from the bottom of theunit.
2. Remove the guide pin with a flat-headscrewdriver.
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper door closure, therefrigerator rollers must be adjusted to level therefrigerator. This is different from previous models.
GEA00898
AdjustingScrew
AdjustingScrew
Guide PinGuide PinGuide Pin
RollerRoller
3. Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwiseuntil it disengages from the assembly.
4. Remove the roller from the slot.
Water Solenoid
When the solenoids receive a signal from theprocessor, they route water to the water filter,cooler, and icemaker.
1. Remove the access cover.
2. Remove the solenoid bank bracket screw.
GEA00899
BracketScrew
BracketScrew
3. Pull out and disconnect the cable connector.
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GEA00900
CableConnector
CableConnector
4. Remove 2 Phillips screws from the solenoidconnection.
5. Disconnect the water tube and remove thesolenoid.
Fresh Food Air Damper
The fresh food air damper is located in the upperleft corner of the fresh food compartment. Thedamper opens to allow cold air to circulate fromthe freezer to the fresh food compartment.
1. Remove 2 damper cover screws.
2. Remove the damper cover.
3. Using a flat-head screwdriver, remove thedamper assembly from the mullion divider untilthe wire connector is exposed.
4. Disconnect the motor wire connectors.
5. Damper will be replaced as an assembly.
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Notes
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Notes
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Diagnostics
Table of Contents
Efficient Use of Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Failure Causes (Table 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Main Control Board (Low-Voltage Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Main Control Board (120 VAC Side). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Main Control Board Locator Table (Low-Voltage Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Main Control Board Locator Table (120 VAC Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Fresh Food Warm - Freezer Warm (Diagnostic Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Freezer Warm - Fresh Food Normal (Diagnostic Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Fresh Food Warm - Freezer Normal (Diagnostic Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Fresh Food Too Cold - Freezer Normal (Diagnostic Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Refrigerator Dead - No Sound, No Cooling (Diagnostic Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Evaporator Fan Not Running (Diagnostic Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Condenser Fan Not Running (Diagnostic Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Damper Door Not Operating (Diagnostic Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Compressor Not Running (Diagnostic Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Heavy Frost On Evaporator (Diagnostic Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Thermistor Values (Table 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Efficient Use of Diagnostics
For most efficient use of the diagnostics, find the appropriate diagnostic chart and proceed as directedin the chart. When directed to take a thermistor reading, refer to Table 2, Thermistor Values.
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Main Control Board (Low-Voltage Side)(Sample only, check schematic shipped with product)
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DEFROST HEATER ON TIME(MINUTES)
COMPRESSOR RUN TIME(MINUTES)
ACCUMULATED FF AND FRZDOOR OPENINGS (MINUTES)
THERMISTOR
INPUTSENCODERINPUTS
MODEL
SELECTCOMMUNICATION
INPUT/OUTPUT
DAMPER COILS
FAN OUTPUTS
INPUTS
PROCESSINGUNIT
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Main Control Board (120 VAC Side)
J7
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DOORSWITCHINPUTS
COMPRESSOR
DEFROSTOUTPUTS
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PROCESSINGUNIT
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Fresh Food Warm - Freezer Warm
Basic refrigerator checks:Basic refrigerator checks:Basic refrigerator checks:Basic refrigerator checks:Door gasket seal OK?
Door switch - light turning off with door closed?Dispenser duct door closing properly?
Repair asnecessary
Is the condenser fan running?
Is the compressor running?
Is the evaporator fan running?
Is the airflow within the freezer normal? No
Go toCondenser Fan Not Running Flowchart
page 45
Go toEvaporator Fan Not Running Flowchart
page 44
Go toCompressor Not Running Flowchart
page 47
No
No
No
Check sealed systemDoes system check okay?
Unit tests OKRun checks again
Reset electronics by unpluggingReset electronics by unpluggingReset electronics by unpluggingReset electronics by unpluggingrefrigerator for 15 secondsrefrigerator for 15 secondsrefrigerator for 15 secondsrefrigerator for 15 seconds
Look for usage problem
Repairsealed system
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Look for blockage at ventsor heavy frost onevaporator cover
Blockage
Go toHeavy Frost on Evaporator Flowchart
page 48
Remove blockagefrom evaporator cover
vent area
Heavy frost
Verify thermistors are within proper range usingtemperature resistance chart on page 49
Is the resistance within range?
Check wiringconnections
If wiring is OK,replace thermistor
No
Yes
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Freezer Warm - Fresh Food Normal
Check control settings and temperaturesCheck control settings and temperaturesCheck control settings and temperaturesCheck control settings and temperaturesFood at a setting of 5 and 5 with no
door openings for 12 hours should be:Fresh food 34 F to 42 FFreezer -8 F to +6 F
Adjust settings and allow24 hrs to stabilize
Control settingsrequire adjustment
Basic refrigerator checks:Basic refrigerator checks:Basic refrigerator checks:Basic refrigerator checks:Door gasket seal OK?
Door switch - light turning off with door closed?Dispenser duct door closing properly?
Control settings OK
Repair asnecessary
No
Is the condenser fan running? No
Is the airflow within thefreezer normal?
Yes
Look for blockage at ventsor heavy frost onevaporator cover
No Blockage
Go toHeavy Frost on Evaporator Flowchart
page 48
Check sealed systemDoes system check ok?
Yes
Repairsealed system
Remove blockagefrom evaporator cover
vent area
No
Yes
Unit tests OKRun checks again
Reset electronics by unpluggingReset electronics by unpluggingReset electronics by unpluggingReset electronics by unpluggingrefrigerator for 15 secondsrefrigerator for 15 secondsrefrigerator for 15 secondsrefrigerator for 15 seconds
Look for usage problem
Yes
Is the evaporator fan running?Go to
Evaporator Fan Not Running Flowchartpage 44
No
Go toCondenser Fan Not Running Flowchart
page 45
Yes
Verify thermistors are within properrange using temperature resistance
chart on page 49Is the resistance within range?
Yes
Check wiringconnections
If wiring is OK,replace thermistor
No
Heavy frost
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Fresh Food Warm - Freezer Normal
Check control settings and temperaturesCheck control settings and temperaturesCheck control settings and temperaturesCheck control settings and temperaturesFood at a setting of 5 and 5 with no
door openings for 12 hours should be:Fresh food 34 F to 42 FFreezer -8 F to +6 F
Adjust settings and allow24 hrs to stabilize
Control settingsrequire adjustment
Basic refrigerator checks:Basic refrigerator checks:Basic refrigerator checks:Basic refrigerator checks:Door gasket seal OK?
Door switch - light turning off with door closed?
Control settings OK
Repair asnecessary
No
Is the evaporator fan running? No
Is the airflow within thefresh food normal?
Yes
Look for blockage at ventsor heavy frost onevaporator cover
No Blockage
Go toHeavy Frost on Evaporator Flowchart
page 48
Check sealed systemDoes system check ok?
Yes
Repairsealed system
Remove blockagefrom evaporator cover
vent area
No
Yes
Unit tests OKRun checks again
Reset electronics by unpluggingReset electronics by unpluggingReset electronics by unpluggingReset electronics by unpluggingrefrigerator for 15 secondsrefrigerator for 15 secondsrefrigerator for 15 secondsrefrigerator for 15 seconds
Look for usage problem
Yes
Unplug refrigeratorSet temperature controls to 5 and 5.
Reconnect power.Does damper door open
after immediatelyreconnecting power?
Go toDamper Door Not Operating Flowchart
page 46No
Go toEvaporator Fan Not Running Flowchart
page 44
Yes
Verify thermistors are within properrange using temperature resistance
chart on page 49Is the resistance within range?
Yes
Check wiringconnections
If wiring is OK,replace thermistor
No
Heavy frost
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Fresh Food Too Cold - Freezer Normal
Check control settings and temperaturesFood at a setting of 5 and 5 with no
door openings for 12 hours should be:Fresh food 34 F to 42 FFreezer -8 F to +6 F
Adjust settings and allow24 hours to stabilize
Control settingsrequire adjustment
Low ambient?Is the room temperature
above 55 F?
Control settings OK
Advise consumer ofrefrigerator installation
requirementsNo
Is the damper closed?
Yes
Go to Damper Not Operating FlowchartGo to Damper Not Operating FlowchartGo to Damper Not Operating FlowchartGo to Damper Not Operating Flowchartpage 46
Damper should be closed when FF temperatures are too cold
No
Verify thermistors are within properrange using temperature resistance
chart on page 49Is the resistance within range?
Yes
Check wiringconnections
If wiring is OK,replace thermistor
No
Unit tests OKRun checks again
Reset electronics by unpluggingReset electronics by unpluggingReset electronics by unpluggingReset electronics by unpluggingrefrigerator for 15 secondsrefrigerator for 15 secondsrefrigerator for 15 secondsrefrigerator for 15 seconds
Look for usage problem
Yes
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Refrigerator Dead, No Sound, No Cooling
Are the interior lights on?
Check for 120VAC at 6 pinconnector at rear of unit.Do you have 120VAC?
Check house supply voltage.Do you have 120VAC?
House wiringproblem
No
Verify thermistors are within properrange using temperature resistance
chart on page 49.Is the resistance within range?
Replace main control board
No
Repair wiring connections at 6 pin connector
Yes
If dispenser model,does dispenser
operate?(If non-dispenser,
follow No statementpath first)
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Repair or replacepower cord
No
Unplug J2 connector frommain control board.
Check for 12 VDC at controlboard pins J2-3 to J2-8.Do you have voltage?
Yes
Check wiring connectionsIf wiring is OK,
replace thermistor
Unplug encoder(temperature control)harness. Does the
refrigerator start once theharness is unplugged?
Yes
Replace encoder board(temperature control)
Yes
No
Unplug J4 connector from main control board.
Check for 12 VDC at controlboard pins J4-2 to J4-3.Do you have voltage?
No
Short in fan motor circuitGo to fan flowcharts
Short in dispenser controlcircuit. Repair short or replace
dispenser board.
Yes
Replace maincontrol board
No
NOTE:NOTE:NOTE:NOTE: check all fanmotors circuit for shorts.If short is detected, repairshort or replace fan motor.Failure to replace shortedcomponent will damagethe new control board
upon installation
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Evaporator Fan Not Running
At the evaporator fan connector, checkfor 13VDC from the red to white wire and8-13VDC from the white to yellow wire.
Is the voltage correct for both?
Unplug J2 connector on the main control board.Check for 13VDC between pins J2-3 and J2-8and 8-13VDC between pins J2-3 and J2-4.
Is the voltage correct for both?
No
No
Yes
Yes
Unplug refrigerator to resetmain control board.
Warm freezer thermistor to 70 Fand set temperature controlsto 5 and 5. Reconnect power.
Replace evaporatorfan motor
Repair wiringbetween main control boardand evaporator fan motor
Replace main control board NOTE:NOTE:NOTE:NOTE: When no voltage at maincontrol board, make certain to
check for shorted fan motor (lessthan 1K ohm between white to redor white to yellow). A shorted fanmotor will damage the replacement
main board.
Always check fan for obstruction first.
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Condenser Fan Not Running
At the condenser fan connector, checkfor 13VDC from the red to white wire and11-13VDC from the white to yellow wire.
Is the voltage correct for both?
Unplug J2 connector on the main control board.Check for 13VDC between pins J2-3 and J2-5and 11-13VDC between pins J2-3 and J2-8.
Is the voltage correct for both?
No
No
Yes
Yes
Unplug refrigerator to resetmain control board.
Warm freezer thermistor to 70 Fand set temperature controlsto 5 and 5. Reconnect power.
Replace condenserfan motor
Repair wiringbetween main control boardand condenser fan motor
Replace main control board NOTE:NOTE:NOTE:NOTE: When no voltage at maincontrol board, make certain to
check for shorted fan motor (lessthan 1K ohm between white to redor white to yellow). A shorted fanmotor will damage the replacement
main board.
Always check fan for obstruction first.
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Damper Door Not Operating
Push damper halfway closed.Unplug refrigerator to reset
main control board.Set temperature controls to 5 and 5
Reconnect power.
Does damper door moveafter immediately
reconnecting power?(you have 10 seconds to check)
Yes
Push on damper door to checkmanual movement.
Is the damper door stuck?
Damper jammedRemove blockage or
replace damperYes
Unplug J3 connector from main controlboard. Unplug refrigerator toreset, then reconnect power.
Do you have 6VDC between pinsJ4-3 (common) and each of thepins J3-1, J3-2, J3-3 and J3-4?(you have 10 seconds to check)
Unplug harness connector at damper.Measure resistance between the
yellowand red/black wires and between thewhite/brown and blue/yellow wires.Do you measure approximately420 ohms for both readings?
Replace maincontrol boardReplace damper
Yes
Verify thermistors are within properrange using temperature resistance
chart on page 49Is the resistance within range?
Check wiring connectionsIf wiring is OK,
replace thermistor
No
Look for wiring problembetween main control boardand damper. If wiring is OK,
replace damper.
Yes
No
Replace maincontrol board
Yes
No
NoNo
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Compressor Not Running
Unplug refrigeratorWarm freezer thermistor to 70 F
Connect power and set temperaturecontrols to 5 and 5.
Is the compressor running?Adjust settings and allow
24 hours to stabilizeYes
Check for 120VAC at connector J7-9orange wire to TERMINAL-J8 black wire.
Do you have 120VAC?
Replacecompressor
Yes No
Check wiring tocompressor,
overload & relay
Yes
Replace main board
No
No
Direct test thecompressor.Did it start?
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Heavy Frost on Evaporator
Unplug refrigerator from power.Unplug blue connector from mainboard. Measure between blue wireon connector and neutral orangewire on main board J7, pin 9.Is there approximately 22Ω?
Verify thermistors are within properrange using temperature resistance
chart on page 49Is the resistance within range?
No
Yes
No
Replacemain board
Check wiring connectionsIf wiring is OK,
replace thermistor
Check wiring harnessCheck defrost heater
Check defros safety thermostat
First, always check door ajar,customer usage - numerous
door openings, etc...
Yes
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NOTE: The thermistor’s resistance has a negative coefficient. As the temperature increases, thethermistor’s resistance decreases.
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04- 04- k8.661 Ω
53- 13- k5.021 Ω
03- 22- k88 Ω
52- 31- k56 Ω
02- 4- k4.84 Ω
51- 5 k4.63 Ω
01- 41 k6.72 Ω
5- 32 k12 Ω
0 23 k3.61 Ω
5 14 k7.21 Ω
01 05 k01 Ω
51 95 k8.7 Ω
02 86 k2.6 Ω
52 77 k5 Ω
03 68 k4 Ω
53 59 k2.3 Ω
04 401 k6.2 Ω
54 311 k2.2 Ω
05 221 k8.1 Ω
55 131 k5.1 Ω
06 041 k2.1 Ω
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Component and Connector Locator Views
GEA00916
EvaporatorFanEvaporatorFan
DefrostThermostatThermostatDefrostThermostat
LightLight
EvaporatorThermistorThermistorEvaporatorThermistor
EvaporatorEvaporator
DefrostHeaterDefrostHeater
FreezerThermistorThermistor
FreezerThermistor
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GEA00913
Fresh FoodLight SwitchFresh FoodLight Switch
Fresh FoodThermistorFresh FoodThermistor
DamperDamper
Fresh FoodLights
Fresh FoodLights
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GEA00917
MainControlBoard
MainControlBoard
Jelly RollCondenserJelly RollCondenser
CompressorCompressor
CapacitorCapacitor OverloadOverloadand Relay
(under cover)
Overloadand Relay
(under cover)
CondenserFan
CondenserFan
WaterWaterSolenoids
WaterSolenoids
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J7
1 - Blk / Wht2 - Violet / Blk3 - Yel4 - Gry5 - Not Used6 - Violet7 - Red8 - Blk9 - Orn GEA00905
PAN
_HT
R
AU
GE
R
N DF
Z
DF
F
OC
H
CO
MM
ON
WA
TE
R
CR
US
HE
R
QC
K5D
EF
RO
ST
K3
L1
CO
MP
DE
FR
LIN
E
21
J6
K7
PAN
/HT
R
K6
WA
TE
RA
UG
ER
K1
C/C
RK
2
K4
CO
MP
J7
DEFROST
COOLING
PRE-CHILL
DOORSWITCHINPUTS
COMPRESSOR
DEFROSTOUTPUTS
AND
OUTPUTS
PROCESSINGUNIT
NOTE: Refer to the Main Control Board Locator Tables in the Diagnostics chapter for moreinformation.
Main Control Board (120 VAC Side)
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Schematics
PINKBLUE
1 4
TAN
+13V RED
+ 13V RED
YELLOW
YELLOWYELLOW
YELLOW/BLACK
RED/BLACKREDRE
D
YE
LL
OW
BL
UE
WH
ITE
RE
D
YE
LL
OW
WH
ITE
WHITE/BROWNWHITE
WHITE (COMM)
BLUE/YELLOW
BROWN
BLUE ON WHITEWHITE
WHITE
YELLOW ON WHITEWHITE
+5V
BLUE
WH
ITE
WH
ITE
WH
ITE
BLUE (RPM)
BLACK (Comm)
VIOLET
WHITE
TAN
B/W
YELLOW
RED
RE
DB
LA
CK
YE
LL
OW
WH
ITE
GRAY
DEP. SWITCH
DISP. LIGHT
RED
BLACK
VIOLET
WHITE
TAN
HTR
RED
BLACK
VIOLET
WHITE
BL
AC
K
BL
AC
K
BL
AC
K
DUCT SOLENOID
J1-1 J1-2
J4
-1J
4-2
J4
-3
J2
-2J
2-3
J2
-4
J4
-4J
4-5
J4
-6
J4
-1J
4-2
J4
-3
J-8
J-9
J-1
1J
7-3
J7
-2J
7-1
J7
-9J
7-6
J7
-7J
7-4
J4
-4J
4-5
J2-8
J2
-6J
2-7
J2
-5
MA
IN C
ON
TR
OL B
OA
RD
J2
-4J
2-3
J2
-2
(SE
E I
ND
IVID
UA
L D
IAG
RA
M)
J2
-1J
3-4
J3
-3J
3-2
J3
-1J
1-5
J1
-4J
1-3
J1
-2J
3-1
0J
3-9
J3
-8
(SEE INDIVIDUAL DIAGRAM)(SEE
INDIVIDUAL
DIAGRAM)(SEE
INDIVIDUAL
DIAGRAM)
EVAP. FAN
COND. FANDAMPER
THERMISTOR EVAP.
THERMISTOR FZ
THERMISTOR FF
DC
AC
BROWN
BROWN
BROWN
BROWN BROWN
ORANGE
ORANGE
ORANGEORANGE
ORANGE
ORANGE
ORANGEORANGE
ORANGE
ORANGE
ORANGE
OR
AN
GE
OR
AN
GE
OR
AN
GE
OR
AN
GE
OR
AN
GE
BR
OW
N
OVERLOAD
COMPRESSOR
RELAY
WHITE
CAPACITOR
BLACK
VIOLET
VIOLET
ORANGEVIOLET
VIOLET
FF SWITCHFRESH FOOD LIGHT
(TOP)
FRESH FOOD LIGHT(S)
(MID.)
FREEZER LIGHT
FREEZER DOOR
INTERLOCK
GRAY(AUGER INPUT)
WHITE WHITE WHITE
RED
RED
(SEE INDIVIDUAL
DIAGRAM)
ICE MAKER
YELLOW YELLOW
VIOLET/BLACK VIOLET/BLK
BLACK/WHITE B/W
CUBE
DISPENSER WATER VALVE
AUGER
DIS
PE
NS
ER
BO
AR
D
(SE
E I
ND
IVID
UA
L D
IAG
RA
M)
J3
-7J
3-6
J3
-5
FF
Contr
ol
EN
CO
DE
R
BO
AR
DJ
1-1
J1
-2J
1-3
J1
-4J
1-5
J1
-6 GRAY
RED/YELLOW
VIOLET/BLACK
WHITE
PINK/BLACK
PINK
I/M WATER VALVE
FREEZER DOOR
BL
AC
K
BLACK/WHITE
VIOLET/BLACK
OR
AN
GE
3 2 1
Test Point
R=13Ω
R= 2Ω
R= 39Ω
R=320Ω Each
R=180Ω Each
YELLOWYELLOW
LINE VOLTAGELOW VOLTAGE DC
R = 48Ω
R 3.37 Ω
S 4.64Ω
EMI FILTER (WHEN APPLICABLE)
ORANGE
OVER TEMPERATURE
THERMOSTAT
PINK
DEFROST HEATER
BLUE
R=18Ω
R=3400Ω
FILL TUBE HEATER(When Apllicable)
BLUE/WHITE
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Pin
1J8
Com
pres
sor
Pin
1J9
Defro
st H
eate
r
Pin
1J1
1Li
ne
Evap
orat
or F
an T
ach.
J2Pi
n 1
Pers
onal
ity In
put 5
Pin
2Fa
n Co
mm
onPi
n 3
Evap
orat
or F
anPi
n 4
Cond
ense
r Fan
Pin
5FF
Fan
Pin
6
Quic
kChi
ll Da
mpe
r1 +
J5Pi
n 1
Quic
kChi
ll Da
mpe
r1 -
Pin
2Qu
ickC
hill
Dam
per2
+Pi
n 3
Quic
kChi
ll Da
mpe
r2 -
Pin
4+5
VPi
n 5
Quic
kChi
ll Th
erm
isto
rPi
n 6
Quic
kChi
ll Fa
nPi
n 7
Fan
+12V
Pin
8
FF1
Ther
mis
tor
J1Pi
n 1
FF2
Ther
mis
tor
Pin
2FZ
The
rmis
tor
Pin
3Ev
apor
ator
The
rmis
tor
Pin
4+5
VPi
n 5
Pers
onal
ity In
put 1
Pin
6Pe
rson
ality
Inpu
t 2Pi
n 7
Pers
onal
ity In
put 3
Pin
8Pe
rson
ality
Inpu
t 4Pi
n 9
Dam
per -
Blu
eJ3
Pin
1
Dam
per -
Whi
tePi
n 2
Da
mpe
r - R
edPi
n 3
Da
mpe
r - Y
ello
wPi
n 4
FF
Enc
oder
Sel
ect
Pin
5
Com
m. T
x/Rx
J4Pi
n 1
Com
m. +
12V
Pin
2Co
mm
. Com
mon
Pin
3Di
scre
te D
isp.
Inpu
t 1Pi
n 4
Disc
rete
Dis
p. In
put 2
Pin
5
FZ E
ncod
er S
elec
tPi
n 6
En
code
r Sig
nal
Pin
7
Enco
der S
igna
lPi
n 8
En
code
r Sig
nal
Pin
9
Enco
der S
igna
lPi
n 10
Pin
1J1
2M
onog
ram
Dra
in P
an H
eate
r
Pin
9J7
Neut
ral
Pin
8NI
CPi
n 7
FZ D
oor S
witc
hPi
n 6
FF D
oor S
witc
hPi
n 5
Quic
kChi
ll He
ater
Pin
4Au
ger M
otor
Inte
rlock
Pin
3W
ater
Val
vePi
n 2
Crus
her S
olen
oid
Pin
1Au
ger M
otor
Pin
1Qu
ickC
hill
Htr.
Pin
2Qu
ickC
hill
Htr.
REV
H an
d hi
gher
Low Voltage DC
120 VAC
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Notes
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Illustrated Parts Catalog
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