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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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CARDBOARDPROTECTSDOOR EDGES

MAKE SURE FRONTROLLERS DO NOTREST ON TRUCK

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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:

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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

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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)

09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00

FREEZER AIR TEMPERATURES

DefrostPre-Chill

08:00

25˚ / -4˚

20˚ / -7˚

15˚ / -9˚

10˚ / -12˚

5˚ / -15˚

0˚ / -18˚

-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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Screw

HingeAdjustment

Pin

Hinge

Cam Riser

Cam withThimble

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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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DEFROST

COOLING

PRE-CHILL

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

DOORSWITCHINPUTS

COMPRESSOR

DEFROSTOUTPUTS

AND

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

PROCESSINGUNIT

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General Locator Views

GEA00914

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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GEA00917

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.

GEA00869

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.

GEA00909

Screw

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.

GEA00870

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.

GEA00871

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.

GEA00729

WaterWaterFilterFilter

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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GEA00875

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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GEA00879

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.

GEA00880

CableConnector

CableConnector

5. Loosen 3 screws on the icemaker bracket.

6. Lift up the bracket and slide it out.

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3 Screws3 Screws3 Screws

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.

GEA00882

2 Screws2 Screws

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.

GEA00884

2 Connectors2 Connectors

2 Screws2 Screws

8. Pull out the fan and remove the light anddefrost heater wiring harness.

9. Remove the fan.

GEA00885

Heater Wiring HarnessHeater Wiring HarnessHeater Wiring Harness

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.

GEA00886

2 Screws2 Screws

4. Remove the freezer thermistor.

GEA00887

Freezer ThermistorFreezer ThermistorFreezer 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.

GEA00888

Over-TemperatureOver-TemperatureThermistorThermistor

Over-TemperatureThermistor

Evaporator TemperatureEvaporator TemperatureThermistorThermistor

Evaporator TemperatureThermistor

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.

GEA00976

ThermistorThermistorTrackCover

ThermistorTrack CoverSlide upward

to removeto removeSlide upward

to remove

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.

GEA00975

ScrewsScrews

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.

GEA00920

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.


5. Remove the ground wire to the ice cubesolenoid.


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.

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ScrewScrew

2. Remove 3 Phillips screws from the evaporatormounting.

3. Cut the capillary and suction line.

4. Remove the evaporator.

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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

– 28 –

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.

– 30 –

Notes

– 31 –

Notes

– 32 –

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

1 - Tan2 - 13VDC Red3 - Blk-DC Common4 - Violet5 - Wht

1 - Blu / Yel2 - Wht / Brn3 - Red / Blk4 - Yel

1 - Not Used2 - Yel / Blu Band3 - Wht / Blu Band4 - Brn

PERSONALITY PIN- NONE - 20 Cu. Ft.- Pin 8 - 22 Cu. Ft.- Pin 9 - 25 Cu. Ft.

5 - 5VDC Blu / Wht

J4

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– 35 –

Main Control Board (120 VAC Side)

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DEFROST

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PRE-CHILL

DOORSWITCHINPUTS

COMPRESSOR

DEFROSTOUTPUTS

AND

OUTPUTS

PROCESSINGUNIT

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– 39 –

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

– 40 –

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


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


No Blockage


page 48

Check sealed systemDoes system check ok?

Yes

Repairsealed system


vent area

No

Yes




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



No

Heavy frost

– 41 –

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


Adjust settings and allow24 hrs to stabilize



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


No Blockage


page 48

Check sealed systemDoes system check ok?

Yes

Repairsealed system


vent area

No

Yes




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



Yes



No

Heavy frost

– 42 –

Fresh Food Too Cold - Freezer Normal

Check control settings and temperaturesFood at a setting of 5 and 5 with no


Adjust settings and allow24 hours to stabilize


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



Yes



No




Yes

– 43 –

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


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

– 44 –

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.


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.

– 45 –

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.


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.


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.

– 46 –

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




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

– 47 –

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?

– 48 –

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?



No

Yes

No

Replacemain board


replace thermistor

Check wiring harnessCheck defrost heater

Check defros safety thermostat

First, always check door ajar,customer usage - numerous

door openings, etc...

Yes

– 49 –

NOTE: The thermistor’s resistance has a negative coefficient. As the temperature increases, thethermistor’s resistance decreases.

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– 50 –

Component and Connector Locator Views

GEA00916

EvaporatorFanEvaporatorFan

DefrostThermostatThermostatDefrostThermostat

LightLight

EvaporatorThermistorThermistorEvaporatorThermistor

EvaporatorEvaporator

DefrostHeaterDefrostHeater

FreezerThermistorThermistor

FreezerThermistor

– 51 –

GEA00913

Fresh FoodLight SwitchFresh FoodLight Switch

Fresh FoodThermistorFresh FoodThermistor

DamperDamper

Fresh FoodLights

Fresh FoodLights

– 52 –

GEA00917

MainControlBoard

MainControlBoard

Jelly RollCondenserJelly RollCondenser

CompressorCompressor

CapacitorCapacitor OverloadOverloadand Relay

(under cover)

Overloadand Relay

(under cover)

CondenserFan

CondenserFan

WaterWaterSolenoids

WaterSolenoids

– 53 –

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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)

– 54 –

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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

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RA

M)

J3

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3-6

J3

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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

– 55 –

– 56 –

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

– 57 –

Notes

– 58 –

Illustrated Parts Catalog

– 59 –

– 60 –

– 61 –

– 62 –

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– 64 –

– 65 –

– 66 –

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