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GE PFSS9PKY Technical Service Manual

Profi le 29 cu. ft. bottom freezer
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GE Appliances
Technical Service Guide
August 2010
Profi le 29 cu. ft.
Bottom Freezer
PFSS9PKY
PFSS9SKY
31-9203
31-9203
GE Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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  • Page 1 GE Appliances Technical Service Guide August 2010 Profi le 29 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer PFSS9PKY PFSS9SKY 31-9203 31-9203 GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky 40225...
  • Page 2 If grounding wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts, or washers used to complete a path to ground are removed for service, they must be returned to their original position and properly fastened. GE Appliances Technical Service Guide Copyright © 2010 All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form without written permission from the General Electric Company.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 3-Way Valve ..................................41 Articulating Door Mullion ............................53 Auger Motor Assembly ..............................52 Circuit Boards ..................................38 Components Locator Views ............................15 Condenser Fan ................................29 Control Board Connector Locator ..........................17 Control Features ................................12 Control Panel Operation - LED ..........................57 Damper Assembly ...............................47 Defrost Heaters ................................35 Dispenser Assembly ..............................45 Dispenser Display Assembly ............................44...
  • Page 4 Introduction ..................................5 Inverter Board Compressor Codes ........................84 Inverter Compressor ..............................40 Machine Compartment Cover ..........................29 Nomenclature .................................. 6 Over Temperature Thermostats .........................34 Pantry Drawer Assembly ............................46 Pantry Drawer Control ...............................47 Refrigeration Components ............................8 Refrigeration System ..............................8 Replacing Evaporators Using the LOKRING Method ..................26 Replacing the 3-Way Valve ............................42 Replacing the 3-Way Valve Coil ..........................42 Schematic ..................................85...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    • TurboFreeze ― Rapidly cools the freezer compartment to freeze foods quickly. • LED Lighting ― Casts a clean, beautiful light throughout the fresh food area of the refrigerator. (GE Reveal™ Lighting in freezer.) • Available in white or black fi nish or stainless wrap.
  • Page 6 Nomenclature P F S S 9 P K Y S S Brand/Product Exterior Color P - Profi le WW - White on White BB - Black on Black Confi guration SS - Stainless Steel F - French Door w/FZ Drawer Model Year Style Y - 2009...
  • Page 7 Technical Data DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE IMPORTANT - RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES This information is intended for use by individuals possessing All parts of this appliance capable of conducting electrical current are adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic and mechanical grounded.
  • Page 8 Refrigeration System Refrigeration Components Back Cluster Pipe Connected Capillary 3-Way Valve 3-Way Valve Step Valve Dryer (Continued next page) – 8 –...

  • Page 9: Evacuation And Charging Procedure

    Sealed System Evacuation and Charging Procedure The 29-cubic foot units have a series dual WARNING: evaporator like previous models, but now have a new sealed system. They now use a multi-speed • Before cutting or using a torch on inverter compressor and a 3-way valve. refrigerant tubes, recover the refrigerant from the system using approved recovery The compressor function is controlled by the...

  • Page 10: Interior Airfl Ow

    Interior Airfl ow Air Flow (side view) Air Flow (front view) (Air inlet) (Air inlet) (Air inlet) (Air inlet) Heat exchanger Heat exchanger F F a a n n Heat exchanger ( ( A A i i r r i i n n l l e e t t ) ) (Air inlet) The fresh food evaporator fan forces air through the evaporator into the fresh food compartment.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation POWER CORD REFRIGERATOR LOCATION The power cord of this appliance is equipped with Do not install the refrigerator where the a 3-prong (grounding) plug, which mates with a temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize will not run often enough to maintain proper the possibility of electric shock hazard from this temperatures.

  • Page 12: Control Features

    Control Features Control Panel for LCD Models 12:00 PM ATER ILTER: XTRAS REEZER RESH ONVERSIONS UTRITION ACTS HOTOS ETTINGS UBSTITUTIONS HOLD 3 SECONDS ISPENSER ATER NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the temperature controls. If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now.
  • Page 13 Control Panel for LED Models Model 29 NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the temperature controls. If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now. The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 38°F for the refrigerator compartment and -2°F for the freezer compartment.
  • Page 14 Fresh Food Defrost Cycle Light Time-Out Function The refrigerator evaporator utilizes an adaptive The refrigerator incorporates a light time-out defrost cycle that operates a metal sheath heater to function for the fresh food and freezer sections. If remove frost from the evaporator. either of the fresh food doors or the freezer drawer is left open for 10 minutes, the main control board If the main board senses any door opening, the...

  • Page 15: Components Locator Views

    Components Locator Views Fresh Food Compartment Door Switch Articulating Mullion Track Thermistor Location LED Lights Water Filter Icemaker Evaporator Fan* Fresh Food Evaporator Cover LED Lights Dispenser Water Tank Damper *The evaporator fan is attached to the inside of the cover. Fresh Food Evaporator (shown with cover removed Evaporator Thermistor Over Temperature...
  • Page 16 Freezer Compartment Light Thermistor Location ( behind light Over Temperature Thermostat Evaporator Thermistor Evaporator Defrost Heater Note: The evaporator fan is attached to the inside of the evaporator cover (not shown). Rear View Compressor Inverter Board Main Control Board Drier Noise Filter Condenser Fan Three Way Valve...

  • Page 17: Control Board Connector Locator

    Control Board Connector Locator Main Control Board Pin 1 Pin 1 CN74 CN73 CN71 CN70 Pin 1 Pin 1 Pin 1 CN31 Pin 1 CN78 Pin 1 CN77 Pin 1 CN91 Pin 1 CN90 CN32 Pin 1 CN75 CN79 CN51 CN50 CN30 CN76...
  • Page 18 Inverter Board CN04 FUSE CN01 CN02 CN03 CN01 - Compressor OLP CN02 - 115 VAC Input CN03 - Compressor CN04 - Main Board (CN75) – 18 –...
  • Page 19 5. Place the top table upsidedown on top of the Top Table cabinet and disconnect both reed switch wire harnesses. The top table is located on top of the refrigerator. The top table houses 2 reed switches and covers, both door hinges, ambient sensor, wire harnesses, and the dispenser water tubing disconnect.

  • Page 20: Door Gaskets

    Each door magnet is located in a recess at the top Interior Lights of each door. Using a small fl at blade screwdriver, each magnet can be removed by carefully prying Freezer Light each side out from the recess. To replace the freezer light: 1.

  • Page 21: Fresh Food Evaporator Cover

    3. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that hold Fresh Food Evaporator Cover the LED light housing to the ceiling of the refrigerator. The fresh food evaporator cover is held to the back wall of the refrigerator with a Phillips-head screw and 2 tabs.
  • Page 22 5. Grasp the shelf angle near the bottom and pull it 6. Pull the cover out at the bottom and then lower out and down. the cover. Note: Behind the cover there is a recessed area in the back wall that houses the evaporator assembly. The top of the cover is inserted into the top of the recess and the sides have 6 tabs that lock into the recess.

  • Page 23: Freezer Evaporator Cover

    4. Peel off the refl ective tape from the drain tray. Fresh Food Evaporator 5. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that hold the WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed when evaporator to the back wall of the refrigerator. servicing. Use caution to avoid injury. Wear Kevlar 6.
  • Page 24 3. Tilt the bottom of the drawer out and lift the Note: Behind the cover there is a recessed area in drawer off the rail assembly. the back wall that houses the evaporator assembly. The cover is held in place by 2 recessed Phillips- 4.

  • Page 25: Freezer Evaporator

    4. Pull out the foam block from the right side of the Freezer Evaporator evaporator. WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed when servicing. Use caution to avoid injury. Wear Kevlar gloves or equivalent protection. The following components must be removed in the appropriate order to access the freezer evaporator: 1.

  • Page 26: Freezer Fan

    Replacing Evaporators Using the LOKRING Freezer Fan Method The freezer fan is attached to the inside of the freezer evaporator cover. Fresh Food Evaporator To remove the freezer fan assembly: Parts Needed: • Fresh Food Evaporator 1. Remove the freezer evaporator cover (See ) and place the cover Freezer Evaporator Cover.

  • Page 27: Ice Room Blower

    5. Remove the fan housing and place it blade-side Ice Room Blower up on the protected surface. The ice room blower is attached to the inside of the Note: An anti-slip adhesive is applied to the fan freezer evaporator cover. blade hub during factory assembly and the fan blade may be diffi...

  • Page 28: Fresh Food Fan

    6. Firmly grasp the blower wheel and pull it off the Fresh Food Fan motor shaft. The fresh food fan motor is attached to the inside of the fresh food evaporator cover. To remove the fresh food fan: 1. Remove the fresh food evaporator cover. (See Fresh Food Evaporator Cover 2.

  • Page 29: Machine Compartment Cover

    6. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws. Rotate Condenser Fan the fan motor 1/4-turn counterclockwise and remove the motor from the fan housing. The condenser fan motor is mounted in the machine compartment between the compressor and the condenser. The machine compartment cover must be properly installed to ensure air passes through the condenser.
  • Page 30 4. Rotate the fan assembly clockwise and then 7. Note the routing of the wiring through the carefully maneuver the fan assembly out of the retainers and the position of the motor and machine compartment. clamp. Remove the wiring from the retainers. Retainer Retainers Retainer...
  • Page 31 Fresh Food Thermistor Thermistors The fresh food thermistor is inserted in a recess located in the top of the fresh food evaporator cover. Thermistor Resistance To access the thermistor, it is necessary to remove Temperature Temperature Resistance in Kilo- the fresh food evaporator cover. (See Fresh Food (°F) (°C)
  • Page 32 Freezer Thermistor Fresh Food Evaporator Thermistor The freezer thermistor is inserted in the thermistor To access the fresh food evaporator thermistor, the cover located in the ceiling of the freezer fresh food evaporator cover must be removed. (See compartment behind the light. To access the .) The housing cover can Fresh Food Evaporator Cover thermistor, it is necessary to remove the freezer...
  • Page 33 Freezer Evaporator Thermistor Pantry Thermistor To access the freezer thermistor, the freezer The pantry thermistor is inserted in the damper evaporator cover must be removed. (See cover. Freezer .) The housing cover can be Evaporator Cover To replace the pantry thermistor: removed to disconnect the wire harness to the thermistor.

  • Page 34: Over Temperature Thermostats

    Ambient Thermistor Over Temperature Thermostats The ambient thermistor is located under the right Fresh Food Over Temperature Thermostat side of the top table. The over temperature thermostat is attached To replace the ambient thermistor: on a bracket located on the top left side of the Note: In the following step you do not need to evaporator.

  • Page 35: Defrost Heaters

    3. Using a small, fl at blade screwdriver, reach Defrost Heaters behind the drain tray and bend straight the 4 lock tabs that hold the evaporator to the drain Fresh Food Defrost Heater tray. The defrost heater is located on the sides and Rear View of Drain Tray bottom of the evaporator.

  • Page 36: Duct Heater

    Freezer Defrost Heater 6. Using a small, fl at blade screwdriver, reach behind the drain tray and bend straight the 2 The defrost heater is located on the sides and lock tabs that hold the evaporator to the drain bottom of the evaporator. tray.

  • Page 37: Emi Filter And Power Cord

    The heater can be checked directly as a separate 4. Press the top and bottom tabs inward and pull component by removing the freezer evaporator the duct assembly from the ice room blower cover (See .) The heater wire housing. Freezer Evaporator Cover harness can then be disconnected.

  • Page 38: Circuit Boards

    4. Position the water valve to the left side. Circuit Boards 5. Pull the EMI fi lter bracket straight out. The compressor inverter and main control boards are installed in a recess located in the back of the 6. Remove the Phillips-head screw and open the refrigerator.
  • Page 39 Note: Certain voltmeters will not be able to read repeated. Removing power to the unit will reset voltage output from the inverter. the inverter count. When power is restored, the inverter will attempt to start the compressor within The inverter receives 120 VAC line-in from the power approximately 8 minutes.

  • Page 40: Inverter Compressor

    • 3°F to 5°F above refrigerator set point - medium Inverter Compressor speed. Caution: Do not attempt to direct-start the • 5.5°F to 7°F above refrigerator set point - high compressor. The compressor operates on a 3-phase speed. power supply. Applying 120 VAC to the compressor Note: The compressor will run at medium speed if will permanently damage the unit.

  • Page 41: Way Valve

    Testing the 3-Way Valve 3-Way Valve The valve returns to “home” at the end of every The 3-way valve is composed of a magnetic coil freezer defrost cycle and whenever the refrigerator and a valve body and is located to the left of the is reconnected to power.
  • Page 42 Replacing the 3-Way Valve Coil Replacing the 3-Way Valve To replace the 3-way valve coil: Note: When replacing a 3-way valve, note the black mark on the freezer outlet tube. Make certain to 1. Unplug the refrigerator. mark the freezer capillary by placing a piece of tape on the capillary, 6-8 inches from the valve.
  • Page 43 6. Prepare the remaining capillary tube and insert 8. Angle the torch so the fl ame is not directed it into the 3-way valve fresh food outlet port. towards the valve body when brazing the three joints. 9. Remove the thermal paste residue and dry the valve body thoroughly.

  • Page 44: Dispenser Display Assembly

    2. Use a small screwdriver and pry out on the slot Dispenser Display Assembly shown in the photo below. Note: This section will address how to remove the LCD dispenser display. The procedure to remove the LED dispenser display is similar. The dispenser display assembly incorporates the interface used for temperature control and features.

  • Page 45: Dispenser Assembly

    Caution: Wiring is fi rmly attached to the cradle Dispenser Assembly switch. To prevent breaking mounting pins, care The dispenser assembly includes the duct door, duct must be taken when removing wiring. door motor, cam and cam switches, and funnel. 5.

  • Page 46: Pantry Drawer Assembly

    The duct door motor rotates an eccentrically shaped Vegetable and Fruit Drawers Shelf plastic cam which operates the duct door. The cam operates 2 route switches attached to the dispenser vegetable and fruit drawers To remove the assembly. The switches inform the main board the shelf position of the duct door so the auger and/or cube solenoid can be activated.

  • Page 47: Pantry Drawer Control

    Pantry Drawer Control Damper Assembly To remove the pantry drawer control: The damper assembly is held to the back wall of the refrigerator with a Phillips-head screw and 2 tabs. 1. Remove the pantry drawer assembly. (See To remove the damper motor: Pantry Drawer Assembly.) 2.
  • Page 48 Water Tank To remove the water tank: Heater 1. Remove the vegetable and fruit drawers shelf. (See Vegetable and Fruit Drawers Shelf.) 2. Remove the pantry drawer. (See Pantry Drawer 3. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that attach the water tank assembly to the back wall of the refrigerator section.
  • Page 49 To remove the fl ow meter: To remove the water valve assembly: 1. Remove the water valve assembly. (See 1. Remove the machine compartment cover. (See Water Valve Assembly Machine Compartment Cover 2. Remove the 4 Phillips-head screws and the 2.

  • Page 50: Ice Bucket And Icemaker

    Icemaker Ice Bucket and Icemaker Under normal operating conditions, the icemaker Ice Bucket is capable of producing approximately 100-130 cubes (approximately 4.3 pounds of ice) in a The bucket can be removed by pulling the release 24-hour period. The rate of ice production depends lever towards the front of the refrigerator and sliding on freezer compartment temperature, room the bucket out.
  • Page 51 To remove the icemaker: 4. Note the routing of the icemaker wire harness and then disconnect the harness. 1. Remove the Ice bucket. (See Ice Bucket 2. Remove the Phillips-head screw that attaches the front of the wire harness cover. Disconnect Wire Harness Cover 5.

  • Page 52: Auger Motor Assembly

    Auger Motor Assembly To remove the auger motor assembly: Ice Room Sensor 1. Remove the ice bucket and icemaker. (See Bucket and Icemaker 2. Note the routing of the auger motor assembly Cube Solenoid wire harness and then disconnect the harness. Auger Motor Disconnect 3.

  • Page 53: Articulating Door Mullion

    The articulating door mullion consists of the mullion, Articulating Door Mullion heater (French Heater), external spring, and 3 hinges. The articulating door mullion is attached to the left side door and provides a movable center Note: If the Energy Saver indicator light is lit, then mullion that maximizes access to the fresh food the articulating door mullion heater is disabled.
  • Page 54 3. Grasp the mullion and pull it vertically upward To disassemble the mullion assembly: to release it from the top and bottom retainers. 1. Remove the articulating door mullion assembly. (See To remove the articulating door mullion assembly Caution: In the following step, care must be taken to prevent breakage of the door closure cover and/or door closure hinge.
  • Page 55 5. Using a putty knife or similar tool, carefully pry 8. Remove the door closure heater wire harness and lift the door closure case from the door from the wire harness cover and the door closure cover. closure cover. Wire Harness Cover Wire Harness Door Closure Case...
  • Page 56 Note: In the following step, the ground wire connector utilizes a release/locking tab. ELECTRICAL TERMINAL RELEASE/LOCKING TAB 9. Disconnect the heater ground wire from the door closure support. 10. Peel the door closure heater from the door closure support. Door Closure Heater Ground Wire 11.

  • Page 57: Control Panel Operation - Led

    Control Panel Operation - LED Showroom Mode Note: There is no off mode that can be accessed using the display. To enter the showroom mode, press ENERGY SAVER and ADJUST FREEZER pads simultaneously for 3 seconds. OF - OF will be displayed. The lights and fans (if previously operating) will still operate, but the compressor will not operate.
  • Page 58 Energy Saver Press ENERGY SAVER to turn the articulating mullion heater on or off. Alarm/Light When selected to the ON mode, the door alarm will sound an alarm if a refrigerator door or the freezer drawer is open for more than 3 minutes. Pressing the ALARM/LIGHT pad for 3 seconds turns the dispenser lights on or off.
  • Page 59 Turbo Freeze and Turbo Cool Note: Select Turbo Freeze or Turbo Cool separately. When Turbo Freeze or Turbo Cool is selected, the customer set temperatures in the freezer and refrigerator can not be changed. Turbo Freeze Function To select or cancel Turbo Freeze, press and hold the ADJUST FREEZER pad for 3 seconds. When you select Turbo Freeze, the LED indicator is displayed immediately, but there is 10 seconds lag time to engage the actual operation.
  • Page 60 Ice & Water To select cubed ice, crushed ice, or water, press the ICE & WATER pad. Repeated pressing of the pad will toggle between cubed ice, crushed ice and water. Filter Reset Function To reset the water fi lter indicator, press and hold the ICE & WATER pad for 3 seconds. Note The reset fi...

  • Page 61: Test Mode Operation - Lcd

    Troubleshooting Test Mode Operation - LCD Hidden Boot Error Indicator On initial power up, the water fi lter status display should have a white background. If an error is detected in the system upon power up, the water fi lter indicator background color will change from white to dark blue.
  • Page 62 Entering Diagnostic Mode To enter the diagnostic mode, press SETTINGS pad from the main screen. Tap the "A" and "B" zones on the settings screen three times each in an alternating sequence within the fi rst 5 seconds. A-B-A-B-A-B-A (Continued next page) –...
  • Page 63 Diagnostic - Dealer Demo Mode In diagnostic mode, you have the option to turn on (start) or off (stop) the “Showroom Mode” of operation. Note: There is no visual clue on the Home screen that the unit is in the showroom mode. A second diagnostic operation is the fi...
  • Page 64 Diagnostic Functions Selecting “Self Diagnostic Test” displays a screen showing detected error codes. They are shown with a pass or fault status with a text message on what the error is.. – 64 –...
  • Page 65 Selecting “Refrigerator Load Status” displays a screen report showing what loads are turned on or off at the present time and what the current fan speeds are. – 65 –...
  • Page 66 The “S/W Version” displays the code which tells you the software versions of the main and LCD boards. The “HMI Test” allows for calibration of the touch screen. This callibration defi nes the touch zones of the buttons on the screen. You will be prompted to touch different areas of the screen to calibrate the zones.. Once you have entered the standard diagnostic mode, you can enter an extended developer mode to run forced functions for the sealed system and defrost.
  • Page 67 Once in developer mode, you will still have the options for error codes and load status. You will also see an option for "Force Run/Defrost A/S Test". Pressing the "Force Run/Defrost A/S Test" turns on all loads, compressor, and fans and turns on the defrost heaters for testing.

  • Page 68: Test Mode Operation - Led

    Test Mode Operation - LED Test Mode – Manual Operation/Manual Defrost To enter the test mode, press ENERGY SAVER and ADJUST REFRIGERATOR pads simultaneously for 8 seconds. The display panel will go blank. Press any pad within 15 seconds to initiate test mode. If any pad is pressed within 15 seconds it will generate the following sequence: 1st press - Manual operation –...
  • Page 69 Display Function – Communication Errors If there is no communication for 10 seconds after request between the control panel and the main board, the display will fl ash Pc Er until the communication error is corrected. The refrigerator will continue to operate normally.
  • Page 70 Failure and Load Condition Displays The display can utilize individual segments of a particular fi gure “8” that will fl ash to indicate failure or load conditions. F-10 R-10 – 70 –...
  • Page 71 Failure Conditions – Initial Power Up Upon initial power up, if certain failed components have been detected, individual segments of a particular fi gure “8” will fl ash to indicate the failed components. To return the display to normal, simultaneously press the ENERGY SAVER and ALARM/LIGHT pads for 8 seconds.
  • Page 72 Failure Condition Display Code Table Trouble Item Display LED Trouble Contents Icemaker Sensor Error R-1- Icemaker Sensor part error Refrigerator Sensor Error R-1- Refrigerator Sensor part error Refrigerator Defrost Sensor Error R-1- Refrigerator Defrost Sensor part error Refrigerator Fan Error R-1- Refrigerator inner part error Icemaker error...
  • Page 73 Load Condition Displays To access the load condition display, press ENERGY SAVER and ALARM/LIGHT pads simultaneously for 6 seconds. The display will beep and start to fl ash. Immediately remove fi ngers from previous pads and press the ADJUST REFRIGERATOR pad. The load condition mode will then be energized. Segments of the fi...
  • Page 74 Load Condition Display Code Table Display LED Display Contents Operation Contents When fresh food compartment fan high operates, R-1- Refrigerator Fan High applicable LED ON When fresh food compartment fan low operates, R-1- Refrigerator Fan Low applicable LED ON Refrigerator Defrost When fresh food compartment defrost heater operates, R-1- Heater...
  • Page 75 Self Diagnostics – During Normal Operation To enter self diagnostics during normal operation of the refrigerator, press the ENERGY SAVER and ALARM/ LIGHT pads for 6 seconds. The display will beep and fl ash. Continue to press both pads for an addition 2 seconds to enter the self diagnostic mode.
  • Page 76 Self Diagnostics – During Normal Operation Table Item Trouble Contents Diagnostic Method R-1- Icemaker Sensor Error Display error: separation of When checking the voltage of sensor housing part, contact error, MAIN PCB CN90 #3 to CN90 #4: disconnection, short circuit should be between 4.5 to 1.0V.
  • Page 77 Item Trouble Contents Diagnostic Method F-1- Ice Room Sensor Error Display error: sensor housing Check the voltage of MAIN PCB separation, contact error, CN32 #3 to CN75 #1. It should disconnection, short circuit be between 4.5V to 1.0V. Display error by detecting temperature of sensor: more than 149°F (+65°C) or less than -58°F (-50°C) F-1-...
  • Page 78 Sensor Resistance / Voltage Checks Table °C °F Voltage Ohms °C °F Voltage Ohms °C °F Voltage Ohms – 78 –...
  • Page 79 Note: When performing diagnostic checks, verify connector and pin numbers on the diagram packed with the unit. Sensor Resistance / Voltage Checks Refrigerator Defrost Sensor Resistance Check (CN30 Unplugged) Ice Maker Sensor CN30 Pin# 7 to CN10 Pin# 3 Resistance Check (CN90 Unplugged) Voltage Check (CN30 Connected) CN90 Pin# 4 to Pin# 8 CN30 Pin# 7 to CN10 Pin# 3...
  • Page 80 Freezer Sensor Ice Room Sensor Resistance Check (CN30 Unplugged) Resistance Check (CN32 Unplugged) CN30 Pin# 3 to CN10 Pin# 3 CN32 Pin# 3 to CN10 Pin# 3 Voltage Check (CN30 Connected) Voltage Check (CN32 Connected) CN30 Pin# 3 to CN10 Pin# 3 CN32 Pin# 3 to CN10 Pin# 3 Freezer Sensor Error Code Ice Room Sensor Error Code...
  • Page 81 Operational Fan Checks Note: All fan voltage checks are from CN10 Pin# 3. Freezer Fan Strip Circuit Check voltage to fans: Freezer Fan – CN75 Pin#2 7 to 12 VDC Refrigerator Fan – CN75 Pin#3 7 to 12 VDC Condenser Fan – CN75 Pin#4 7 to 12 VDC Check voltage from fans (indicates fans are turning): Freezer Fan –...
  • Page 82 Ice Room Fan Checks Note: All fan voltage checks are from CN10 Pin# 3 Check voltage to fan: Ice Room Fan – CN76 Pin#1 7 to 12 VDC Check voltage from fan (indicates fans are turning): Ice Room Fan – CN76 Pin#2 2 to 3 VDC Ice Room Fan Error Code Water Tank Heater With CN78 unplugged from the board, read...
  • Page 83 Defrost Heaters Refrigerator Defrost Heater Circuit Freezer Defrost Heater The Freezer Defrost Heater has a resistance value of approximately 56 Ω and is in a parallel circuit with the duct heater. (See Duct Heater Disconnect CN70 from the board. Check for a combined resistance of 55 Ω...
  • Page 84 Inverter Board Compressor Codes The inverter board has an LED “LMP1” light on the board. This LED is the status of the compressor operation. In normal run, the LED will be on steady. When the compressor turns off, this light will be off also. In the event of a compressor or inverter board failure, the LED will blink providing you with the failure code.
  • Page 85 Schematic Note: This schematic applies to both the LED and the LCD models. When performing diagnostic checks, verify connector and pin numbers on the diagram packed with the unit. PBA MAIN PBA PANEL LED/LCD CABI-HINGE CONNECTOR BIMETAL-THERMO BIMETAL-THERMO DISPENSER LED LAMP DISPENSER-HEATER ICE COVER ROUTE G-MOTER FRENCH-DEF-HEATER...
  • Page 86 Schematic (Continued) From Ice Maker (Mold) Pin 2 120 VAC PANTRY ROOM DAMPER PBA SUB STEP-MOTOR VALVE – 86 –...

  • Page 87: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 88 Parts Labour (From Date of Sale) Repair or Replace at Mabe’s Option Compressor GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other GE and All Other GE and All Other...

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