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31-9166
9166
GE Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing
this prod uct . If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test
purposes, disconnect the power immediately after performing the
necessary checks.
Table of Contents
Airflow .................................................................................................................................................................................32
Anti-Tip Floor Bracket (on 21 ft. models) .............................................................................................................20
Articulating Door Mullion .........................................................................................................................................49
Components .....................................................................................................................................................................34
Components Locator Views ......................................................................................................................................29
Condenser Fan ................................................................................................................................................................37
Control Board Connector Locator ..........................................................................................................................60
Control Diagnostics Using LCD Screen ................................................................................................................55
Control Diagnostics Using the Temperature Display On Non-Dispenser Models............................58
Control Features ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Defrost Heater .................................................................................................................................................................44
Deli Pan Removal ...........................................................................................................................................................46
Door Closure Mechanisms .........................................................................................................................................18
EMI Filter .............................................................................................................................................................................52
Evacuation and Charging Procedure....................................................................................................................33
Evaporator.........................................................................................................................................................................41
Evaporator Fan ...............................................................................................................................................................35
Freezer Basket Removal .............................................................................................................................................24
Freezer Double Drawer (DD) Mullion Assembly ...............................................................................................50
Freezer Drawers .............................................................................................................................................................25
Freezer Drawers Mullion Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................71
Freezer/Fresh Food Mullion Heater .......................................................................................................................50
Fresh Food and Freezer Light Thermostats .......................................................................................................35
Fresh Food Damper ......................................................................................................................................................47
Humidity Sensor .............................................................................................................................................................48
Ice Level Switch .............................................................................................................................................................28
Icemaker ...........................................................................................................................................................................27
Icemaker Fill Tube Heater ..........................................................................................................................................45
Icemaker Service Test Mode .....................................................................................................................................72
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Inverter................................................................................................................................................................................38
Inverter Compressor .....................................................................................................................................................40
Mullion Heaters ...............................................................................................................................................................48
Nomenclature .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Precise Fill .........................................................................................................................................................................53
Precise Fill Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................70
Refrigeration Components ........................................................................................................................................31
Refrigeration System ...................................................................................................................................................31
Refrigerator Doors .........................................................................................................................................................22
Refrigerator Lights .........................................................................................................................................................17
Replacing Evaporator Using the Brazing Method...........................................................................................43
Replacing Evaporator Using the LOKRING Method........................................................................................44
Return Duct Heaters .....................................................................................................................................................45
Schematic ..........................................................................................................................................................................73
Technical Data................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Thermistors .......................................................................................................................................................................34
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................................55
Warranty............................................................................................................................................................................74
Water Dispenser and Interface ...............................................................................................................................51
Introduction
*This new Profile Bottom Mount Double Drawer Refrigerator has the following features:
New integrated dispenser with child lock and door alarm, combined with LCD screen, provides customer
control of temperatures and features presented in computer-style menus.
Two coil water tanks provide added storage volume with increased surface area for quick temperature
recovery.
ClimateKeeper Temperature
Management System, digital
controls, and electronic sensors
give you a greater degree of control
over food preservation. An external
"air" thermistor changes the control
setting based on ambient condition
to keep the fresh food and freezer at
the correct temperature.
Damper/air inlet assembly, located in the bottom of the fresh food section, creates more usable space on
the top shelf.
Secure-Close Door Systems - Securely pulls the doors and drawers shut, even after you release the
handles.
LED Lighting - Casts a clean, beautiful light throughout the fresh food area of the refrigerator. (GE
Reveal Lighting in freezer.)
The 3-speed compressor is controlled by an inverter that receives input from the low voltage DC side
of the main control board. The inverter always has 120 VAC applied when the refrigerator is connected
to power. The main control board still makes compressor decisions based on the input of thermistors,
door-open time, and input from the LCD display. The main control also operates all other electrical
components in the refrigerator such as the water valve, fan motors, lights, etc.
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Nomenclature
PGCS1PJXSS
Exterior Color
SS - Stainless/Stainless
Brand/Product
P - Profile
Configuration
G - French Door w/Double FZ Drawer
Model Year
X - 2008
Style
C - Counter Depth
S - Standard Depth
Ice/Water
F - 1 Year Filter/Icemaker
J - External Water Dispenser, 1 Year
Filter/Icemaker
Exterior
S - Stainless Steel
Capacity
1 - 21 Cubic Foot
5 - 25 Cubic Foot
Feature Pack
N - Non-Dispenser
P - LED Lighting
Mini-Manual Location
Serial Number
The first two numbers of the serial number
identify the month and year of manufacture.
Example:
AR123456S = January, 2008
A - JAN
D - FEB
F - MAR
G - APR
H - MAY
L - JUN
M - JUL
R - AUG
S - SEP
T - OCT
V - NOV
Z - DEC
2008 - R
2007 - M
2006 - L
2005 - H
2004 - G
2003 - F
2002 - D
2001 - A
2000 - Z
1999 - V
1998 - T
1997 - S
Control Features
HOME
HELP
LOCK
TURBO
COOL
ENERGY SAVER ON
FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
PRECISE FILL
OPTIONS
0 F
37 F
ENERGY
SAVER
DOOR
ALARM
The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37F for the refrigerator
compartment and 0F for the freezer compartment. Allow 24 hours for the temperature
to stabilize to the preset recommended settings.
The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature as well as the actual
temperature in the refrigerator and freezer. The actual temperature may vary slightly
from the SET temperature based on usage and operating environment.
Setting either or both controls to OFF stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator
compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.
Changing the Temperature
For Controls-on-the-Door Models:
Models with External Dispensers:
To change the Refrigerator temperature:
Access By: Home > Refrigerator
Activate By: Using the arrows to select the desired
temperature. You must press ENTER to set the new
temperature.
To change the Freezer temperature:
Access By: Home > Freezer
Activate By: Using the arrows to select the desired
temperature. You must press ENTER to set the new
temperature.
Once the desired temperature has been set, the display will
return to the HOME screen and show the set temperatures
underneath the actual temperature display for several
seconds. Several adjustments may be required. Each time
you adjust the controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator
to reach the temperature you have set.
Options
Use Options to access Settings, Water Filter Reset, and
Cooling System Off. Access by: Home> Options.
Press Settings to access Screen Appearance, Metric/
English units, and Button Beep on/off.
Press Cooling System Off to turn off refrigerator.
Press Reset Water Filter to display percent of
filter life expectancy used, replacement and order
instructions.
About TurboCoolTM
How it Works
How to Use
Note:
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Settings
Use Settings to access Screen Appearances, Button Beep,
and Units Metric/English. Access by: Home> Options>
Settings.
Press Screen Appearance to access Color Options,
Brightness, and Screen Saver.
Press Button Beep to turn beep on or off.
Press Units Metric/English to change temperature
presentation.
Note
Screen Appearance
Access by: Home> Options> Settings > Screen
Appearance.
Press Color Options to select the color theme of the
touch screen.
Press Brightness to adjust the brightness of the
touch screen.
Press Screen Saver to turn on or off the screen saver
display.
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General
Access by: Help> General.
Scroll to select help on:
Refrigerator
Freezer
Precise Fill
Reset Water Filter
Settings
Cooling System Off
Energy Saver
TurboCoolTM
Door Alarm
Status Bar
Lock
Current
Access by: Help> Current. Press Status Bar, Freezer,
Refrigerator, Precise Fill, or Options to receive help on
selected item.
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Dispensing Functions
Defrost Cycle
Lock LED
14
15
Demo Mode
The LCD screen has a DEMO MODE that can be accessed. To enter the DEMO Mode, press the HOME and
HELP pads simultaneously for 3 seconds. Upon entering, the cooling system will turn off.
The VIEW FEATURE selection provides a description and instructions on how to use 6 features of the
refrigerator. The 6 features presented are Precise Fill, LCD Screen Colors, Temperature Set, TurboCoolTM,
Energy Saver, and Door Alarm.
DEMO SCREEN allows consumer to select and change compartment temperatures and operate Precise Fill
while in the DEMO MODE. An OPTIONS setting will display Settings, Water Filter Reset, and Cooling System
Off.
To exit the DEMO MODE, press the HOME and HELP pads simultaneously for 3 seconds. Upon exiting,
the cooling system will turn on and the DEMO MODE temperature settings will be used to operate the
refrigerator. Unplugging the refrigerator does not escape the demo mode.
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Refrigerator Lights
Incandescent Lights
CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot.
Note: Setting the controls to OFF does not remove
power to the light circuit. Reveal appliance bulbs
are used on some models. They can be identified by
their blue color when they are not illuminated.
Disconnect
Note
17
Transformer
Cover
18
Door Alignment
Bottom of Drawer
Hook
Adjustable Pin
Cam
Lever
Spring
Roller
19
Lag Bolts
FLOOR BRACKET
Anchor Sleeves
Floor Concrete
(2 Holes)
2 Wall Holes
Floor Wood
(2 Holes)
WARNING
Floor Bracket
to Install
RH Holes
71 4
Base
Bracket
on the
Refrigerator
REFRIGERATOR
RH Side of
Refrigerator
Locator Template
Sheet
Rear Wall
Rear RH
Corner of
Cabinet Wall
Baseboard
Thickness
or Countertop
Overhang
(Whichever
Is Greater) Plus
Any Desired
Clearance
RH Side
Front
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Preferred Installation
Concrete
Minimum Acceptable #1
Wall Plate Stud
Minimum Acceptable #2
Wood Floor
Minimum Acceptable #3
Concrete Floor
Figure 3 Attachment to
Wall and Floor
Rear RH Corner
of the
Refrigerator
2 Screws
Must Enter
Wood or
Metal Stud
Floor
Bracket
Wall
Wall
Plate
Stud
NOTE:
If you pull the refrigerator out and away from the
wall for any reason, make sure the anti-tip floor
bracket is engaged when the refrigerator is pushed
back against the rear wall.
Floor
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Refrigerator Doors
Refrigerator Door Handle Removal
Note: Each refrigerator door handle is held in place
by an upper and lower fastener and locked in
position by 2 recessed 3/32-in. Allen screws. Each
fastener is located behind the handle and attached
to the door panel.
Using a 3/32-in. Allen wrench, the 2 recessed screws
can be loosened, then the handle can be pulled
straight out from the door.
Cover
Fastener
3/16-in.
Allen
Wrench
Support
Water Line
*Collar
*Replacement collar unavailable
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10. Remove the tape and tilt the door away from
the cabinet. Lift the door off the center hinge
pin.
Note: Ensure that the plastic hinge pin thimble
remains on the hinge pin or inside door hinge pin
hole located in the bottom of the door.
Door Wire
Harness
Cover
Hinge
23
Tab
24
Freezer Drawers
Freezer Drawer Handle Removal
Note: Each freezer drawer handle is held in place
by a left and a right fastener, and locked in position
by 2 recessed 1/8-in. Allen screws. Each fastener
is located behind the handle and attached to the
drawer panel.
Using a 1/8-in. Allen wrench, loosen the 2 recessed
screws, then pull the handle straight out from the
door.
Note: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be
tightened or removed, use a 3/16-in. Allen wrench.
Fastener
3/16-in. Allen Wrench
Loosen
Do Not
Remove
Loosen
Pilot Screw
Remove
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Remove
2. Loosen (do not remove) the two 10-mm hexhead screws (1 on each side), at the top of each
door bracket.
Loosen
Remove
Do Not Remove
Pilot Screw
Remove
Remove
26
Icemaker
Power
Switch
Green
Power Light
Icemaker
Feeler Arm
27
To access ice.
Vertical Actuator
28
Control Panel
Lights
Articulating
Mullion Track
Dispenser Model
Water Filter
Lights
Light Switch
Note: On non-dispenser
models, the control
panel is located in front
of the light housing at
the top of fresh food
compartment.
Light Switch
Thermistor Location
Damper
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Freezer Compartment
Evaporator Fan
Light Switch
Evaporator
Thermistor Location
Light Switch
Ambient Thermistor
Rear View
Drier
Water Valve
Condenser Fan
Inverter
Flowmeter
30
Condenser
Refrigeration System
Refrigeration Components
Capillary Tube
Evaporator
Condenser Loop
*Dryer
Compressor
Inverter
Condenser
* The dryer (not shown), is vertically positioned between the compressor and the condenser fan motor.
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Airflow
The evaporator fan forces air through the evaporator into the freezer compartment.
Air from the evaporator can also pass through the electronic damper to the air tunnel outlet, through the
fresh food compartment, and return to the evaporator.
The damper is controlled by the main control board. When open, the damper allows the chilled air from the
freezer to move into the fresh food compartment.
Air returns from the fresh food compartment to the freezer compartment via two vents located to the left
and right of the electronic damper.
Fresh Food
Cold Air
Mixed Air
Air Return To
Evaporator
*Return Duct (1 of 2)
Evaporator
Freezer
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Components
At lower room temperatures, the ambient thermistor
alters the main control boards calculations for the
target temperature. The main control board then
runs the compressor at higher speeds to get the
freezer, as well as the fresh food, to an acceptable
temperature.
Thermistors
Thermistor Values
Temperature
Degrees (F)
Temperature
Degrees (C)
Resistance in
Kilo-Ohms
-40
-40
166.8 k
-31
-35
120.5 k
-22
-30
88 k
-13
-25
65 k
-4
-20
48.4 k
-15
36.4 k
14
-10
27.6 k
23
-5
21 k
32
16.3 k
41
12.7 k
50
10
10 k
59
15
7.8 k
68
20
6.2 k
77
25
5 k
86
30
4 k
95
35
3.2 k
104
40
2.6 k
113
45
2.2 k
122
50
1.8 k
131
55
1.5 k
140
60
1.2 k
Ambient
Thermistor
Wire Tie
Ambient Thermistor
Insert
34
ft
Thermistor Cover
Li
Evaporator Thermistor
Evaporator Fan
Orifice
Air Flow
Motor
Evaporator Thermistor
Replacement
Should a thermistor require replacement, use
plastic bell connectors (part # WR01X10466). Fill
each connector with RTV102 silicone, then splice
a new thermistor into the harness as shown in the
illustration.
Blade tip
RTV102
5/16" 0.03
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13.6 VDC
12.3 VDC
0 VDC
High Speed (9.5 VDC measured)
13.6 VDC
11.5 VDC
0 VDC
Medium Speed (8 VDC measured)
13.6 VDC
8.2 VDC
0 VDC
Low Speed (6.5 VDC measured)
Rear
Bracket
Front
Bracket
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Condenser Fan
The fan is mounted in the machine compartment
with the no-clean condenser. The fan and fan
shroud are mounted on one end of the condenser,
and the other end of the condenser is blocked.
When the fan is operating, air is pulled from the
center of the condenser, drawing air in through the
coils. The air is then exhausted over the compressor
and out the right side of the refrigerator.
Inlet air is available through the left front and left
rear of the machine compartment. A rubber divider
strip underneath the refrigerator divides the inlet
and outlet sides of the machine compartment.
Rear
Divider Strip
Method #2
1. Pull the condenser fan blade off the motor shaft.
Front
1/2"
Housing
Fan
Disconnect
0.375"
Motor
Air Flow
Bracket
0.50" 0.05
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COND FAN
BLUE
WHITE
RED
YELLOW
WHITE
RED
YELLOW
BLUE
WHITE/SILVER (COMM)
YELLOW
YELLOW/BLACK
J2-1
+12V RED
Inverter
J2-8
Water
Valve
EMI Filter
EVAP FAN
13.6 VDC
12.0 VDC
0 VDC
Super High Speed (12.0 VDC measured)
Disconnect
13.6 VDC
Disconnect
10.5 VDC
0 VDC
Inverter
Ground Wire
38
Disconnect
Tab
39
Inverter Compressor
LOW - 65 watts
TAB 1
J15-1 J15-2
Main Control
Board
BROWN
ORANGE
BLACK
BROWN
ORANGE
BLACK
BLUE
RED
10
BROWN
Note:
WHITE
10
10
WHITE
RED
AC
INVERTER
COMPRESSOR
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Evaporator
The following components must be removed in the
appropriate order to access the evaporator:
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Plastic Ties
Fan Cover
42
Freezer Evaporator
Drier Assembly
Access Tube (part # WJ56X61)
Heat Shield Kit (part # WX5X8926)
Bottom Tab
Bottom Tab
Bottom Tab
22. Grasp and pull the right side of the fan opening
towards the front of the freezer to release the
right side snap tabs.
23. Pull out the left side of the cover and carefully
remove it from the evaporator compartment.
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Defrost Heater
Drain Probe
Parts Needed:
Freezer Evaporator
Drier Assembly
Access Tube (part # WJ56X61).)
LOKRING Connectors (part # WR97X10044)
44
1.
Return Duct
Outlets
45
Swing Locks
To replace:
Make sure all four swing locks are in the
unlock position.
Place the sides of the drawer into the
drawer supports, making sure the swing
locks fit on the drawer slots.
Lock all four swing locks by rotating them
to the lock position.
46
Wire Harness
Inlet Gasket
Note:
Pin
Pin
47
Humidity Sensor
This device senses the humidity in the kitchen and
assists the control board in adjusting the wattage
outputs of the 3 mullion heaters accordingly.
The humidity sensor receives 5 VDC from the
main control board and sends back 1 to 3.6 VDC,
depending on the relative humidity. There is no
resistance check for the humidity sensor.
The humidity sensor is contained in a housing that
is attached to the front of the base with a Phillipshead screw.
To access the humidity sensor, it is necessary to
remove the 2 Phillips-head screws and the base
grille from the refrigerator.
Mullion Heaters
The refrigerator utilizes 2 AC mullion heaters and
1 DC mullion heater. They are the articulating door
mullion (DC), freezer/fresh food mullion (AC), and
freezer face DD (Double Drawer) mullion heaters
(AC).
The 3 mullion heaters are controlled by the main
board software logic. The main control board takes
into account the percentage of room humidity,
room temperature, and either freezer or fresh food
temperatures. As the room humidity increases,
the amount of voltage supplied to the heaters
is increased to keep the mullion surfaces from
sweating. At lowest humidity, the articulating door
mullion and freezer/fresh food mullion may turn off
completely, but the freezer face DD mullion heater
will always have some voltage present.
If the energy saver is off, all heaters are on.
Humidity Sensor
48
Bottom Hinge
Wire
Harness
49
Wire
Harness
50
Slot
Slot
Wire Harnesses
Wedge (1 of 2)
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EMI Filter
The EMI Filter is accessed from the back of the
refrigerator and is located on the left side of the
compressor.
To remove the EMI filter:
1.
5/16-in.Screw
1/2-in. Nut
3. Cut the 2 plastic wire ties that hold the EMI filter
to the bracket.
4. Mark and disconnect the wires from the EMI
filter.
Wire Tie
Switch
Wire Tie
52
Precise Fill
The Precise Fill mode allows the user to select a specific volume to be dispensed in either cups, ounces, pints,
or liters.
Overview
The Precise Fill design places a flowmeter between the water valve and the dispenser to measure water flow
through the system. The flowmeter sends a signal to the main control board. The main control interprets
the signal, turning the water valve off at the appropriate time. The quantity dispensed is displayed on the
dispenser board.
When the dispenser is activated, the flow of water through the meter rotates a paddle. The paddle contains
a magnet which passes by a sensor within the flowmeter. The sensor counts the number of revolutions and
sends that information to the main control board. For example, 1 Cup = Nr (number of revolutions). The main
control board cycles the water valve relay based on the information.
WATER
SOURCE
WATER
FILTER
*Outlet
DISPENSER
SPOUT
*Inlet
WATER
VALVE
USER
DISPENSER
BOARD
FLOWMETER
PADDLE
WATER
TANK COIL
DOOR
CONNECTION
MAIN
BOARD
CUSTOMER INTERFACE
SIGNAL
WATER
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Flowmeter
The flowmeter is located in the machine
compartment behind the water valve. The water
valve must be removed to access the flowmeter.
Flow Meter
Outlet Tube
Inlet Tube
Outlet Tube
Connector (1 of 2)
Inlet Tube
Process Tube
Note:
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Troubleshooting
Control Diagnostics Using LCD Screen
The LCD screen has a self-diagnosis mode that can be accessed and will assist the technician to test certain
functions of the LCD screen, dispenser, and freezer fan. This mode can aid the service technician in quickly
identifying failed or improper operation of certain components and systems.
Control diagnostics using the LCD screen do not use error codes to identify problems. Instead, the LCD screen
displays a list of components or systems to be checked if a problem is detected.
To enter the self-diagnosis mode, press and hold in the HOME, TURBO COOL, and ENERGY SAVER pads. The
SELF DIAGNOSIS screen will appear. Press SOFTWARE VERSION, FACTORY TEST, or HMI TEST. Select EXIT to
exit the self diagnosis mode.
Self Diagnosis
SOFTWARE VERSION
FACTORY TEST
Description
Verifies using latest main and HMi board software.
Test EEprom status.
Turns on the freezer fan.
Calibrate - calibrates the touch screen assembly of
LCD screen
Scan Screen - Starts LCD screen quality scan. Operates
the TurboCoolTM, Energy Saver, Door Alarm, and Lock
LEDs.
HMI TEST
EXIT
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Enter the diagnostic mode by pressing both the freezer temperature (COLDER and WARMER) pads and
the refrigerator temperature (COLDER and WARMER) pads simultaneously. All four pads must be held
for approximately 3 seconds. Blinking "0"s in both displays indicate the refrigerator has entered the test
mode. Remove fingers within 5 seconds and press any middle pad to lock-in the test mode. The blinking
"0"s will change over to solid (non-blinking) "0"s when the test mode is locked in. You can now test specific
components using the chart.
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Freezer
Display
Fresh
Food
Display
Diagnostics
Results
Checks each
thermistor in order.
Damper Test
Fan Test
Sealed system on
100% of the time.
Times out after 1
hour.
Prechill Test
Defrost Test
Toggles on the
defrost cycle. See
Note 2.
Causes a system
reset and exits test
mode.
Comments
See Note 1.
Note 1: Display order is #1 = Fresh Food Thermistor, #2 = Ambient Thermistor, #3 = Freezer Thermistor, #4 =
Freezer Evaporator Thermistor, #5 = Invalid (not used).
Thermistor test results are: P = Pass, 0 = Fail, S = Short to 5 VDC, B = Defective board (replace main control).
Note 2: You must enter the defrost test again to toggle the defrost heater off at the end of the test. The
heater will not come on if the evaporator thermistor is above 50F (21C).
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FZ
Display
FF
Display
Showroom Mode
Mode
Comments
When activated, a tone will sound briefly and the display
will flash 1 time. The cooling system stops operation. All
HMI functions will operate normally.
Temperature to main controls communications test. A
coded software version is displayed. Dispenser model
will show two numbers. See Note 1. Internal display
model will test for Pass/Fail. Should show "P". If the
format is violated, the display will read "99".
Temperature to dispenser communications test. A coded
software version is displayed. Dispenser model will show
two numbers. See Note 1. Internal display model will
show "F" (no dispenser board). If the format is violated,
the display will read "99".
Dispenser to main controls communications test.
Dispenser model will test for Pass/Fail. Should show "P".
Internal display will show "F" (no dispenser board).
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FZ
Display
FF
Display
1
1
1
0
1
2
Open Damper
Fan Speed Test
100% Run Time
Enter Pre-chill
Refrigerator Reset
Degree C/F
Mode
Comments
Illuminates all LEDs and numerical segments. FF and FZ
displays will initially display "88". Pressing temperature
pads will change initial display. Remaining pads pressed
will toggle the LED associated with that pad. Filter pad
repeatedly pressed will toggle red, green, and amber
LEDs. To exit HMI Self Test, press and hold both FF
temperature pads simultaneously for 3 seconds, then
release.
Checks each thermistor in order and displays "P" for
pass, "0" for open circuit, or "S" for shorted circuit. See
Note 2.
Damper will open, pause briefly, and then close.
Cycles through each fan for 5 seconds.
This mode runs the sealed system 100% of the time.
This test will automatically time out after 1 hour of run
time. A refrigerator reset may exit this mode.
This places the freezer in pre-chill mode essentially
issuing a Force Prechill command to the main control.
It will return to normal operation on its own. This
command will be ignored if the refrigerator is set to OFF/
Standby mode.
Each time any button on the temperature board other
than four temperature adjust buttons is pressed, the
status of the FZ defrost heater will toggle. See Note 3.
Causes a soft reset to occur at both the Combined HMI
and the Main board.
Causes a soft reset to occur at the Combined HMI
board. Note: This will not terminate test modes that the
main board is maintaining as a result of the service
diagnostics mode. To terminate test modes, Refrigerator
Reset should be used.
Internal display model only. Used to set the temperature
unit of measure. The current mode is displayed on the
FF display (C of F). Use either of the FF slew keys
to adjust the mode. Press any key other than the FF
slew keys to set the unit of measure to the displayed
selection.
Note 1: The first two digits are numbers. The second two digits are numbers that correspond to a letter (01=a,
02=b, 03=c,...26=z). For example, 61 and 9= a software version of 61i. 41 and 10=a software version of 41j.
Note 2: Display order: 1 = Fresh Food Thermistor, 2 = Air Thermistor, 3 = Freezer Thermistor, 4 = Evaporator
Thermistor, 5 displayed = No Thermistor installed at this location.
Note 3: The heater will not come on if the evaporator thermistor is above 50F.
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J13
J10
J4
J15
J14
J9
J3
J11
J2
K4
J18
J7
J12
J5
J1
K3
J15 - Inverter
J14 - Flowmeter
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FZ Light Switches
FF Light Switches
Freezer Drawers Mullion Heater
AC Neutral In
J10
J7
Not Used
K2
NOT
USED
K3
WATER
Icemaker
J12
Water Valve
FF/FZ Mullion Heater
K7
NOT
USED
K5
NOT
USED
DEFROST
K4
J8
J18
K1
NOT
USED
EARTH
J6
1
J19
Humidity Sensor
Humidity Sensor
Fan +12V
Flowmeter
Flowmeter
Inverter Common
Inverter Output
J5
J2
J14
J15
J13
10
J1
J3
J4
EARTH
FF Thermistor
Ambient Thermistor
FZ Thermistor
FZ Evaporator Therm
+5V
Model Selector
Model Selector
Model Selector
Model Selector
Damper
Damper
Damper
Damper
J1
J1
J1
J1
J1
J1
J1
J1
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PIN
1
2
3
4
INPUT OUTPUT
VDC
VDC
VDC
VDC
FUNCTION
Damper-6 VDC
Damper-6 VDC
Damper-6 VDC
Damper-6 VDC
PIN
1
J4
J4
2
3
INPUT
Digital
Communication
OUTPUT
Digital
Communication
VDC
VDC
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FUNCTION
2-way communication between main control
board and LCD board.
12 VDC supply.
DC common.
INPUT OUTPUT
FUNCTION
VDC
Humidity Sensor - 5 VDC
VDC
Humidity Sensor - 1 to 3.6 VDC. (Proportionate to the relative
humidity at the sensor location.)
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PIN
1
INPUT OUTPUT
FUNCTION
VAC
Switched L1 voltage to the defrost circuit - 120 VAC. A timer (main
control software), counts how long this circuit is energized and
uses this information to determine if the next defrost cycle is
adaptive or nonadaptive.
INPUT OUTPUT
FUNCTION
VAC
Constant L1 voltage to control board circuits - 120 VAC input
potential for switched L1 terminals.
PIN
1
INPUT OUTPUT
FUNCTION
VAC
Switched L1 voltage to the FF/FZ mullion heater - 120 VAC.
PIN
2
4
INPUT OUTPUT
FUNCTION
VDC
Flowmeter - 6.5-7 VDC when first activated.
VDC
Flowmeter - 13.6 VDC.
PIN
1
2
INPUT OUTPUT
FUNCTION
VDC
Output voltage to the compressor inverter - 4 to 6 VDC from J15
pin 1 to J15 pin 2.
VDC
PIN
1
INPUT OUTPUT
FUNCTION
VAC
Voltage from icemaker water valve - 120 VAC.
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Blue/White
White/Silver
Component
Termination
Evaporator fan
tachometer
Model
Fan Common
Input
Common
Yellow/Black
Evaporator fan
Output
Yellow
Condenser fan
Output
Black/White
Articulating Door
Mullion Heater
Output
Red
Output
Wire Color
Blue
2
3
Input/
Output
Input
Wire Color
1
2
3
4
Yellow
Red/Black
White/Brown
Blue/Yellow
Component
Termination
Damper
Damper
Damper
Damper
Input/
Output
Output
Output
Output
Output
J13
EARTH
J4
Comm. 2-Way Digital
Comm. +12V
Comm. Common
J15
Inverter Common
Inverter Output
5
1
J3
J14
Damper
Damper
Damper
Damper
Flowmeter
Flowmeter
Low Voltage DC
120 VAC
Pin
J2
Evaporator Fan (RPM)
Model Selector
Fan Common
Evaporator Fan
Condenser Fan
Articulating Door Mullion Htr
Fan +12V
10
J1
1
J5
1
Humidity Sensor
Humidity Sensor
FF Thermistor
Ambient Thermistor
FZ Thermistor
FZ Evaporator Thermistor
+5V
Model Selector
Model Selector
Model Selector
Model Selector
Wire Color
1
2
3
4
5
Red/Blue
Yellow
Red/White
Blue/White
Blue
Component
Termination
Fresh food thermistor
Ambient thermistor
Freezer thermistor
Freezer evaporator thermistor
Thermistor supply voltage (5 VDC)
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Input/
Output
Input
Input
Input
Input
Output
Wire Color
1
2
3
Black
Red
Blue
Component
Termination
Temperature control
Temperature control
Temperature control
Input/
Output
Communication
Output
Common
J13
EARTH
J4
Comm. 2-Way Digital
Comm. +12V
Comm. Common
J15
Inverter Common
Inverter Output
5
1
J3
J14
Damper
Damper
Damper
Damper
Flowmeter
Low Voltage DC
120 VAC
Flowmeter
5
J2
Evaporator Fan (RPM)
Model Selector
Fan Common
Evaporator Fan
Condenser Fan
Articulating Door Mullion Htr
Fan +12V
10
J1
1
J5
1
Humidity Sensor
Humidity Sensor
FF Thermistor
Ambient Thermistor
FZ Thermistor
FZ Evaporator Thermistor
+5V
Model Selector
Model Selector
Model Selector
Model Selector
Wire Color
2
4
White
Black
Component
Termination
Flowmeter
Flowmeter
Input/
Output
Output
Output
Wire Color
5
6
Blue
Yellow
Component
Termination
Humidity Sensor
Humidity Sensor
Input/
Output
Output
Input
Wire Color
1
2
Red
White
Component
Termination
Compressor inverter
Compressor inverter
Input/
Output
Output
Output
67
Yellow
Blue/White
Component
Termination
Dispenser Water Valve
Freezer Drawers Mullion Heater
Input/
Output
Output
Output
Purple
Input
Red
Input
Orange
Neutral
Neutral
Pin
Wire Color
3
5
J10
EARTH
J8
Not Used
K4
J7
J18
Icemaker
J12
Water Valve
FF/FZ Mullion Heater
Low Voltage DC
FZ Light Switches
FF Light Switches
Freezer Drawers Mullion Heater
120 VAC
AC Neutral In
Wire Color
J9
Blue
Component
Termination
Defrost Heater
Input/
Output
Output
68
Wire Color
J11
Brown
Component
Termination
L1 Input
Input/
Output
Input
J10
EARTH
J8
Not Used
K4
J7
J18
Icemaker
J12
Water Valve
FF/FZ Mullion Heater
Low Voltage DC
FZ Light Switches
FF Light Switches
Freezer Drawers Mullion Heater
120 VAC
AC Neutral In
Wire Color
J12
White
Input/
Output
Output
Component
Termination
FF/FZ Mullion Heater
Wire Color
J18
White
Component
Termination
Icemaker Water Valve
Input/
Output
Input
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Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Is there
13.6 VDC
between red and black
wires on J4 at dispenser
board
Yes
Check:
1.) Wiring between dispenser and main control board
2.) Main control board
Yes
No
Check:
1.) Wiring between flowmeter and main control board
2.) Main control board
Replace flowmeter
Check:
1.) Wiring between flowmeter and J14 on main control board
2.) Main control board
Yes
START
Yes
Check:
1.) Water supply
2.) Water valve
3.) Frozen water tank
4.) Wiring between water valve and main control board
5.) Main control board
Note:
If no water is flowing through the flowmeter or no
communication is occurring between the flowmeter
and the main control board, the dispenser will display
0 and beep after 2 seconds.
Check:
1.) Fresh Food door switches
2.) Dispenser switch
3.) Wiring connections at main control board
No
Is there
115 VAC
between yellow and orange
wires on the water valve
blue coil?
No
Check:
1.) Light switches (contacts open when drawer closed)
2.) Wiring between light switches and main control board
3.) Main control board
Ye s
No
Ye s
Ye s
No
No
Ye s
Ye s
Check:
1.) Wiring
2.) Harness connections
No
Check:
1.) Wiring
2.) Harness connections
*NOTE
The following conditions must be met before 120 VAC will be present:
1.) Energy Saver mode must be off
2.) Humidity sensor disconnected
3.) Both freezer drawer light switches in the drawer closed position
4.) Main control board "Duty Cycle" will initiate 120 VAC to the mullion heater in 2 to 20 minutes.
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Power
Switch
Green
Power Light
Icemaker
Feeler Arm
Note: If the icemaker has already started a harvest cycle and the arm is moving, it may be impossible to
properly move the arm and enter the service mode without allowing it to reset and powering up again. If the
icemaker is allowed to go through its normal harvest cycle, it will take 10-15 minutes after it dumps the ice
for water to enter the icemaker.
While in the harvest mode, the heater will remain on for a minimum of 20 seconds. The water fill cycle will
initiate the first fill (5.1 seconds) without waiting for the mold to prechill. Only one water fill occurs during the
service mode. The icemaker will exit the service test on its own and enter the normal freeze cycle.
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Note: 21 and 25 models have the white wire of the water valve connected to the main board at J18. The main board senses the water valve
turning on and then runs the evaporator fan for 120 minutes. If the water valve cycles again in 120 minutes, the timer is reset to count another
120 minutes. Otherwise the fan will cycle off and on in a normal mode. This logic provides increased ice production.
Schematic
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Warranty
GE Will Replace:
Any part of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and
related service to replace the defective part.
Thirty Days
(Water filter, if included)
From the original
purchase date of
the refrigerator
Any part of the water filter cartridge which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
During this limited thirty-day warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, a replacement water
filter cartridge.
Any part of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator and
all connecting tubing) which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this
limited five-year sealed refrigerating system warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge,
all labor and related service to replace the defective part in the sealed refrigerating system.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIESYour sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in
this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is
not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an
Authorized GE Service location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls
to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
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 states Attorney General.
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