Training services to Mabe Consumer home

Service Manual

MODEL SERIES:
PSS and GSS
21, 23, 25, 27 and 29 cubic feet

PUB # 31-9072-SP 01/0

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IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTICE
The information in this service guide is intended to be used by
persons having adequate background with electrical, electronic and
mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a large device can
result in personal injury and damage to the property. Manufacturer
or seller cannot be responsible for the interpretation of this
information, nor can take any duty in relationship with its use.

CARE
To prevent personal injury, disconnect power before servicing
this product. If electric power for purposes of diagnosis or test is
required, disconnect power immediately after making the
necessary check-ups.

RECONNECT ALL DEVICES TO LAND

If you wire them, screws, belts, fasteners, or nuts, the grounding,
used to complete a pass to earth are removed for service, should
be returned to his position original and adjusted properly.

Entrenamiento de Servicios a Domicilio del Consumidor de GE

Guía Técnica de Servicio
Copyright © 2001
Todos los derechos reservados. Esta guía de servicio no puede ser reproducida total o
parcialmente en ninguna forma, sin el permiso escrito de la General Electric Company.
 INDEX

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Operation characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

General views of localization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Mechanical disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Views of localization of components

and connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Catalogs illustrated parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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 Introduction
2001 SxS Energy models are being introduced in response to The freezer has built-in grills, a spill-proof grill that pulls out,
the requirements of more energy-efficient refrigerators by mid- an Easy Space grill, deep door grills, based on the model. The
2001, along with improvements in features and operation. The chiller section has a Baking Soda holder, a fruit and vegetable
primary differences in this cooling system are the defrosting drawer, drawer dividers, and a moisture-adjustable drawer
adaptable system (watch Pub # 31-9062), control board, and a convertible meat drawer.
software, and systems control that operate regardless in the
sections of the cooler and freezer. The new high-efficiency The new high-efficiency refrigerator is a combination of the
control system has the ability of cycling components and most efficient refrigeration systems and the most desirable
adjusting the fan speeds as required, to maintain the customer details available.
temperature adjustment ranges in the cooler and freezer
sections. The feedback systems are digital inputs and relay
outputs. The sensors (thermistors) are used to measure the
temperature with communication to the main board, which
controls the components of the unity.

The refrigerator has key controls to give inputs to the

microprocessor. The cooler and freezer controls are of the
temperature control point type and have settings of 0-9 with 9
being the coldest possible temperature. The new NON-
CLEAN condenser is repairable from the back and is designed
to prevent the customer from having to
clean the condenser in conditional normal use.

The sealed operation system and the compressor are working

in the same way as the previous models, with some minor
changes.

The collateral models Profile Performance and Arctica are

the affected models. These models are available with cold
water through the door and ice dispenser, and a water filter
detail that can be filled. In models that require an ice
machine, the new electronic ice machine model (see Pub. #
31.09063) has been or can be installed.

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 Installation

Tape AJUSTE ALTURA

RODILLO
CONTROLS ADJUSTMENTS
AJUSTE AL-
TURA PUERTA

Use a cushioned hand truck to protect the REMOVE ALL THE PROTECTOR Connect the water lines and the electric TEMPERATURE CONTROLS ARE
finished refrigerator. LEAVE TAPE FROM THE SURFACE, then cord. ADJUST THE FRONT ROLLS so PRESCRIBED IN THE FACTORY
THE TAPE IN THE DOORS until it is in its move the unit to its position. If the inlet that the refrigerator is firm on the floor FOR RE-COMBUSED ADJUSTMENT
final location. LOAD ONLY FROM THE is less than 38" wide, remove the doors and the doors close easily. MAKE SURE
SIDE. Avoid tighten the belt a lot to avoid before installation and reinstall them THE DOORS ARE COUPLES ABOVE.
damage of the doors according to the pro- bottom down.

• HEET WAX IS RECOMMENDED TO REMOVE TAPE WASTE AND HAND FINGER FROM THE REFRIGERATOR OUTSIDE.
• REMOVE ALL TAPE AND PACKAGING MATERIAL FROM INSIDE REFRIGERATOR. DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL PLATE.
• REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE FILM ON THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL PANEL.

REMOVING THE DOORS REINSTALLING THE DOORS

The doors must be in closed position.
Near the bottom hinge on the freezer side, tighten With the doors open at 90 °, place them on the lower
PUERTA
the collar on the water line and pull the tubing from hinge. Carefully turn the doors to the closed position.
CABL.
the coupling. Also, disconnect the wiring from the Avoid loading the lower hinges sideways.
ALAMB.
wire. Pull the water line and wiring through the SUJET.
REBORDES
bottom rail. Reinstall the upper hinges and tighten the screws BISAGRA

CUBIERTA firmly. Reinstall the hinge cover. If the doors are not CUBIERTA
BISAGRA Remove the covers of the upper hinges to access level, adjust the lower right hinges with a 7/16 open BISAGRA
the hinges. Remove the hinges using a Torx T-20. end wrench.

Carefully turn the door by 90 °. Guiding the water Insert the water pipe back into the coupler. It is fully
line and wiring the fence, lift the door straight up. connected when the mark on the pipe is no longer
PUERTA Avoid loading the lower hinges sideways. Place the visible. Reconnect the wiring of the wiring. Open the
doors on a protected surface. Avoid piercing the water supply. CABLEADO
SUJT. water pipe and wiring the wiring in the bottom of the ALAMB.
BISAGRA door. REBORD

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE ADEQUATELY GROUNDED

METODO The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounded) connector that fits a three-pronged (grounded)
PREFERIDO standard receiver to minimize the risk of an electrical hazard to this appliance. The customer should check the wall receiver and
the circuit by a qualified electrician to make sure that the appliance is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-pronged wall receiver is located, it is the customer's responsibility and personal obligation to exchange it
for a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.
NDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD POINT OF THE (EARTH) CONNECTOR FROM THE ENERGY
CORD. SITUATIONS OF USE IN WHICH THE ELECTRICAL CORD OF THE APPLIANCE WILL BE DISCONNECTED
ASEGURESE QUE EXISTE INFRECTIVELY
ADECUADA PUESTA A Due to potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. Without
TIERRA ANTES DE USAR em-
However, if you always choose to use an adapter where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION can be made to a
ETODO TEMPORAL properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle approved by the UL adapter list which is available in most of the hardware stores.
(En Canadá no se permiten The largest hole in the adapter must be aligned to give an appropriate polarity in the power cord connection.
daptadores de enchufe) to CAUTION: Connecting the terminal of the grounding adapter to the screw cover of the wall receiver does not ground
the device, unless the cover of the screw is made of metal, and is not insulated and the receiver of the wall is grounded through
the wiring of the house. The customer must check the circuit by a qualified electrician to make sure the receiver is properly
grounded. When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If you do not do this,
the terminal of the ground adapter is very safe to break with repeated use. If this happens, DO NOT use the appliance until a
ASEGURE ADECUADA ground connection has beenestablished
PUESTA A TIERRA Y
CONEXION FIRME SITUATIONS OF USE IN WHICH THE ELECTRICAL CORD OF THE APPLIANCE WILL BE DISCONNECTED FREQUENTLY
ANTES DE USAR Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequently disconnecting the power cord places undue stress on the
adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter terminal to ground. The customer must change the two-pronged receiver
on the wall for a receiver
Three-prong (grounded) by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

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 Specifications
DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD BEFORE IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
SERVICING. -IMPORTANT- CONNECT ALL This information is intended to be used by people
EARTHED APPLIANCES AGAIN who have an adequate background in electrical,
All parts of this device capable of conducting electrical electronic and mechanical experience. Any
current are grounded. If the wires, bolts, fasteners, attempt to repair an appliance can result in
fasteners, nuts and ground washers used to complete a personal injury or property damage. The
grounding are removed for service, they must be returned manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for
to their original position and be properly tightened. the interpretation of this information, nor can it
assume any responsibility in relation to its use.

ELECTRIC SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature Control (Position 5) ................ 7-(-11)°F
Defrosting Control ........................... …….60 hrs @ 35 min
without door openings
Thermostat Overtemperature ...................140-110°F
Defrosting Thermistor……….................... 65°F
Electric Capacity: 115V, AC 60 Hz ......... 11.6 Amp
Maximum Current Leak .................. …… 0.50 mA.
Maximum Resistance to Earth ................ 0.14 Ohms
Energy consumption…………………….. KWH/month

OPERATION WITHOUT LOAD

MID / MID Control Position
and Environment of:

Refrigerator, ° F ................................. 70°F 90°F

Freezer, ° F ................................. …. 34-40 34-40
Func. Time,% .................................... (-3) 3 (-3) 3 ELECTRIC SPECIFICATIONS
<45% <70% Temperature control……………………… wr55x10023
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Relay……………………………..……..... wr07x10031
Refrigerant charge (R134a) .................. 4.75 onzas Overload ................................................. wr08x10025
Compressor……………………………... 690 BTU/hr Capacitor Func. (12 uF) ......................... wr62x10079
Minimum Compressor Capacity ............ 22 pulgadas Thermostat Overtemperature ...................wr50x10015 Wiring
Minimum Equalized Pressure Wiring & Thermostat heat defrost ..... wr23x10142
@ 70 ° F .................................... ……… 48 PSIG Heater Discong. & Clamp .......... wr51x10030
@ 90 ° F ................................................. 60 PSIG Fan Motor Condenser ..................... wr60x10042
Abrir en Google Traductor Fan Evaporator Engine ........................
wr60x10043
Main Board ..................... ...................
wr55x10024
Dispenser Board ..................................
wr55x10029
Thermistor (EV) ............................................
wr55x10025
Thermistor (FZ) ............................................
wr55x10026
Thermistor (FF) ............................................
wr55x10027
Thermistor (FF) ............................................
Fans Fan Motor ........................................wr55x10028
Shock absorber…………………………… wr60x10051
 NOMENCLATURE

Profile Models 2001

DESIGN OF
CONFIGURATION VOLUME YEAR MODEL NOMENCLATURE TYPE OF DOOR
S = Ref Door Col M = 2001 A = INITIAL DESIGN F = Plane door (Line-
23/25/27/29 B = 1ST REVIEW. G) (ESPACIO = Door
Plane (S- & Línea-T)
K = Door of adjustment

P S S 2 5 I E M A F WW
ICE MACHINE / EXTERIOR
BRAND/PRODUCT PROF/ENERGY INTERIOR/GRILL
B = Not ready for dispenser / ice maker EXTERIOR COLOR
G = GE S = ESTANDARD D = Wire Deluxe I = D = Ice cubes / Water WW = White / White
H = HOTPOINT T = TROPICAL Vidrio Deluxe E = Ice cubes and chopped / Water AA = Almond / Almond
P = PROFILE (GE) G = GLOBAL J = Glass of first class F = Filter / ice cubes and chopped 6 BB = Black / Black CC
E = ETERNA (GE) K = Glass against overflow months G = Filter / ice cubes and = Bisque / Bisque WH
R = RCA M = Glass against overflow/ chopped 1 year = White / Black BS =
S = SELECT (GE) Slides to the outside i = Filter / Indicator & C / CW online
Black / Stainless Steel
Q = Derivative Exposure S =
Stainless Steel Doors U = ABV
Derivative V = Derivative
SEARS W = Derivative HPS
(Contract) X = Derivative
REGIONAL

Location of
the sheet
with
technical
information

(Remove the grid assembly

stuck under the cabinet)

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 Operation characteristics
INDEX
Independent Operation of the Cooler / Freezer ............................................... 7

Normal Operation Characteristics, but Different

of Previous Models ........................................................................................................7

Features Abnormal Operation (Incorrect Operation) .....................................................7

Adaptive Defrosting .......................................................................................................7

Cooling Operation (Adaptive Defrosting) .......................................................................8

Pre-Cooling Operation (Adaptive Defrosting) ............................... 8

.............................. 8
Operation Heater Defrosting (Adaptive Disconnect)

Rest Period (Adaptive Defrosting) .................................................................................8

Post Rest (Adaptive Defrosting) ....................................................................................8

Liner Protection Mode ...................................................................................................8

Electronic Ice Machine ..................................................................................................9

Dispenser functions .......................................................................................................9

Fast Ice .......................................................................................................................9

Door Alarm ............................................................................................... 9

Dispenser Light .............................................................................................. 9

Closing the Dispenser ..................................................................................................9

Filters ............................................................................................................................. 10

Hinge and Door Closing System ................................................................................... 10

Air Flow (Cabinet Interior) ............................................................................................. 10

Condenser "JELLY ROLL" .................................................................................. 11

Main Control Board .................................................................................. 12

Independent Operation of the Refrigerator / Freezer Abnormal Operation Characteristics (Incorrect
Operation)
In previous models, the chiller and freezer compartment
components worked at the same time. When the cooler • Cooler fan on and evaporator fan off.
compartment asked for cold air, the components of the
freezer compartment worked with the components of the • Evaporator fan on, cooler fan and compressor off,
cooler compartment. This is called operation and damper closed.
no Independent.

In this model, the components of the compartment of • Quick changes in fan speed, the fan takes at least 1
the cooler they can operate without the operation minute to change speeds.
of the components of the freezer compartment. This is called
independent operation. • The compressor running without the condenser
fan. The compressor and condenser
fan forever must of functional to the same weather.

Normal Operating Characteristics that may • The condenser fan running without the
compressor. The compressor and condenser fan
Occur, but Different from Previous Models should always work at the same time.
• The ice machine's drill rotates in the direction of the
hands of the clock.
Adaptive Defrosting
• The evaporator fan operates without the compressor or Adaptive defrosting can be described as a defrosting system
condenser fan. Refrigerator fan is switched on. that adapts to the environment around the refrigerator and the
use of the home.
• Post Rest (adaptive defrost), compressor fan and condenser
on with the evaporator fan off after the defrost cycle. Unlike traditional defrosting systems that use
electromechanical timers with a
Fixed defrost cycle time, adaptive defrost uses intelligent
• Lining Protection Mode, fans come on when doors open
electronic control to determine when the defrosting cycle is
for 3 minutes.
necessary. In order to achieve the correct defrosting time
cycle, the main control board monitors the following cooler
• When the doors open, the fans turn off. operations:
• Length of time when the refrigerator doors were
• There is no air flow to the cooler compartment when the opened since the last defrost cycle.
evaporator fan is on.
• Length of time that the compressor has operated
• The evaporator and compressor fan can operate since the last defrost cycle.
continuously for 8 hours.
• Amount of time that the defrost heaters were on since
• The fans change speeds, different levels of sound can be the last cycle of defrosting.
noticed when this happens.
• Adaptive defrosting is divided into separate
• Quick Ice Mode, the evaporator fan works for 48 hours cycles. These operations are:
without stopping. • Cooling operation Pre-cooling
operation
• Response time for drastic temperature changes is 2 to 10 • Defrosting Heater Operation Rest Period
minutes. The main control board will only respond to 8 • Post Break
degrees of temperature change per minute as determined by
the change of resistance of thesensor. See Pub # 31-9062 for more information on
Defrosting Adaptable
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 Cooling Operation (Defrosting Adaptable) A thermostat-defrosting (switch) protects the defrosting
During the cooling operation, the main control board system. The thermostat opens when the evaporator
monitors door openings (cooler and freezer doors) and temperature rises to 140 ° Fahrenheit and closes when the
operating time of the compressor. The length of time evaporator temperature drops to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
between consecutive defrosts is reduced by each open
door. If the doors are not opened, the compressor will
work up to 60 hours between defrosting. If the doors open Rest Period (Adaptive Defrosting)
frequently and / or for long periods, the operating time of After the main control board has completed the operation of the
the compressor between defrosting will be reduced to as defrosting heater, there is a resting period of 5 minutes. During
little as 8 hours this period, the compressor, condenser fan and evaporator fan
they stay off. Frost melting that remains of the evaporator will
Pre-Cooling Operation (Defrosting continue to fall and drain to that the evaporator to be completely
Adaptable) clean of any humidity before the cooling operation. After 5
When the main control board determines that the minutes of resting period, the unit enters a post break.
defrosting is necessary, the main control board will force
the refrigerator to a continuous mode cooling (pre- Post Rest (Adaptive Defrosting)
cooling). During pre-cooling, the freezer temperature can The post-rest period is designed to cool the evaporator before
be carried down the set point temperature of the control circulating the air inside the refrigerator. This prevents any
panel screen. However, the temperature of the cooler will residual heat in the evaporator from being distributed in the
be regulated by the shock absorber Pre-cooling and will freezer. During this period, the compressor and the condenser
fan are on, but all the interior fans are off and the shock
last 2 hours if it is not interrupted by some open door. If absorber is turned off. Post-rest times vary with the different
after 8 hours, the unit could not complete a pre-cooling Models. However, there is a maximum of 5-minutes
without interrupting, the defrost cycle will continue. of resting time.
Operation of the defrost heater
Liner Protection Mode
T F° / C°
E The liner protection mode will be activated if any of the doors
P
E
have been opened for 3 minutes. This mode will start the fans
R
A
and will close the damper. This mode is controlled by 2
T
U timers. Timer # 1 monitors door open time. A 3-minute open
R 10° / -12°
A count. The door will start when the door is opened. If it passes
S
3 minutes before the door is closed, the protection mode of
I
08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 lining will be activated. Once the door is closed, timer # 1 is
-5° / -21°
E reset and the liner protection mode passes to reserve. In
E
reserve, normal fan and damper operations begin and timer #
F
I
2 begins a count of 3 closed door minutes. If you spend 3
minutes without opening the door, the liner protection mode will
R Pre- be completely deactivated. If a door is opened within the timer
#2 coun 2 closed door, the remaining time in door counting
closed the count of timer # 1 of open door will be deducted.

After 2 hours of pre-cooling operation or 8 hours of

interrupted pre-cooling attempts, the main control board turns
off the compressor, condenser fan and the evaporator
fan. The main control board then energizes the defrost relay,
which completes the Defrost Cycle.

During the defrosting operation, the main control board monitors

the evaporator temperature using inputs to the evaporator
thermistor. The thermistor will usually end the operation of the
thermistor heater in less than 20 minutes. The typical thawing
time is 20-30 minutes.
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Electronic Ice Machine Door alarm
This refrigerator is equipped with an Ice Machine
The DOOR ALARM key is used to turn on and off the alarm
Electronics. For more information, see Pub # 31- detail of the door. If the detail is on, the DOOR ALARM LED
9063. will flash when the door is opened. If the door opens for
more than 2 minutes, the door alarm will sound. The alarm
Dispenser functions can be stopped by pressing the DOOR ALARM key or
The main control board controls the functions of closing the door. If the DOOR ALARM key is pushed while
water, crushed ice and cubed ice. To select a the door is open, the alarm will stop but the led will continue
to flash until the door is closed. When the door is closed, the
function, press the appropriate key on the
audible alarm will be restored. This detail will be retained in
dispenser. The led will light to identify the selection. the event of a power failure.
To dispense the chosen option, press the dispenser
holder located at the entrance of the dispenser. The
set of selenoid and link will open the ice firing gate Dispenser Light
to dispense the ice. If cube ice is selected, the
solenoid deviation of crushed ice will allow cube ice The LIGHT key turns the dispenser light on and off. When the light
to be deviate from the ice crusher. The ice trigger is off, it will gradually disappear. The dispenser light will turn on
door must stay open for 5 seconds after it has automatically when the dispenser holder is depressed and will
stopped the dispensation. After a delay of 5 disappear gradually 5 seconds after it was released. The LIGHT
seconds, the set of selenoid and link will close the key will not turn off the light while dispensing.
ice trigger door.
The dispenser light will turn on automatically when Closing the Dispenser
the dispenser holder is depressed and will gradually
disappear 5 seconds after it was released. The When the dispenser system is closed, no dispensing commands will
dispenser selection is recorded on the main control be accepted. This includes dispenser support and will prevent
board. In the case of a power failure, the last accidental waivers that may be caused by children or pets. If you
selected function will be restored. press a key with the system closed, it will be recognized with three
presses of the LOCK LED accompanied by an audible tone.
Fast Ice
The quick ice detail is available on some models. To close or open communication between the dispenser and the
This detail causes the evaporator fan to operate main control board, press the LOCK key and hold it for 3 seconds.
without stopping for 48 hours (the fan can operate at The LOCK LED will flash while the LOCK key is pressed. When the
communication is closed, the LOCK LED will light up.
high or low speed). This allows a maximum output
of the ice machine. The status of other functions, selected before the start of the closing
The QUICK ICE key starts the quick ice mode in the detail, will be displayed on the screen. If the latch is engaged while
refrigerator. By pressing the QUICK ICE key the a mode is activated, the LED will stay on until the mode ends.
LED is unlimited and adjusts the evaporator fan
operating at medium speed (unless the main control If the latch is engaged when the filtering time ends, the LED will light
board selects high speed) for a period of 48 but cannot be reset until the latch is turned off.
hours. The evaporator fan is finished during
thawing, rest, post rest and doors opening. The closing detail will be retained during a power cut.
The selection of quick ice is stored in the principal
control panel. The function will be restored in the
case of lack of energy.
 Air Flow (Cabinet Interior)

Filters AIR FLOW

The FreshSaver filter is located in the fresh food drawer and
will last for 1 year. Some models are equipped with a
FreshSaver FILTER LED. After a 1-year refrigerator
operation time the FreshSaver filter LED will illuminate as a
reminder for the owner to change the filter. The LED can be
readjusted by pressing and holding the HOLD 3 SECS key for
3 seconds. The LED will flash while the key is pressed, it will
remain illuminated for 3 seconds after the key has been
released and turned off.

Some models are equipped with a water filter that is located

in the upper corner of the right side of the cooler
compartment. The filters are designed to be used for up to 18
hours of valve open time or 1 year of clock time.

When 90% of the filter time has passed (valve open time or
clock time, whichever comes first) the main control board will
illuminate the filter reminder LED (amber). When 100% of the
filter time has passed, the main control board will illuminate
the filter reminder LED (Red).
The freezer cabinet is designed so that air is carried inside the lower part
Hinge and Door Closing System of the air tunnel and through the evaporator when the evaporator fan is
operating. The cold air is then pushed out towards the top of the freezer.
The hinge clamps are not adjustable in the cabinet. The
The cooler compartment receives cool air through an electronic shock
cooler door can be adjusted up and down using the hinge
absorber that is located in the upper rear of the cooler between the freezer
adjustment pin (located on the bottom hinge of the cooler
cabinet and the cooler cabinet. The cushion is controlled by the main
door). control board and when it is opened, it allows the cold air from the freezer
air tunnel to move inside the cooler's air tower. The cold air tower of the
This refrigerator is equipped with an open / close door detail. cooler contains a cooling fan that draws cold air from the freezer (through
This detail consists of a loaded spring arm located in the the damper) into the air tower. The air tower directs cool air through the
lower part of the cabinet for each door. The arm stops the top of the cooler cabinet to two exits. The air tower also directs cool air
door when it is partially open and automatically closes the down the back of the wall of the cooler cabinet. The cold air draws the air
door when it is almost closed. out of the tower through fans in the tower.

IMPORTANT: The refrigerator rollers must be properly adjusted The air returns from the cooler cabinet to the freezer cabinet through an
for proper door closure. When the wheels are adjusted correctly, upright located on the left side of the fresh food drawer.
the door should close easily when it opens approximately 45
degrees (half way).

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Condenser "Jelly Roll"

GEA00911

The "jelly roll" capacitor is a new type of capacitor. The

condenser fan is located at one end of the "jelly roll" condenser
and a solid plate is located at the other end. Air is drawn
through the outside diameter of the condenser and pulled out
by the condenser fan. The condenser is located in the
compartment of the machine that can be accessed through the
back of the unit in the background.

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Main Control Board

COMMUNICACION SERPENTINES ENTRADAS ENTRADAS SELECC.

ENTRADA/SALIDA AMORT. CODIFICADOR THERMISTO MODELO
R

1 COMM

3 -COM
2 +12V

5 DO
4 DI

10

1
1

9
J1
J3
ENTERS

J4
OPEN DOORS ACCUMULATED
ENF AND CONG (MINUTES)

6
1

J5
SALIDAS VENTILADOR

COMPRESSOR OPERATING
TIME (MINUTES)

8
J2
IGNITION TIME OF THE DESCONG
HEATER. (MINUTES)

UNIT
PROCESSING

DEPARTURES
1

COOLING
J6
2

PRE-COOLI
DESCONG.

QC
COMP

PAILA/CALT
K4

K3

AGUA
K6
K7
K5
L1

DEFROST.
COMP
DESCONG

LINEA

TALADRO

C/CR
K2
COMUN
AGUA
TRITR
OCH
DFZ
DFF
N
PAILA_CALT

AUGER
K1
J7

SALIDAS
COMPRESOR
Y ENTRADAS
DESCONGEL. SWITCH
PUERTA

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 General views of the Locator

Temperature
Controls

Shock absorber
Light
Freezer
Switch

Evaporator
Fan

Evaporator
Thermistor
Coolant Thermistor
Evaporator

Freez
er
Thermistor

Switch Light Cooler

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 Control
panel

Fan Jelly Roll

Water condenser
Solenoids condenser

Overload and relay Dryer

(low cover)
GEA00977

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 Disarmed Mechanic
Content

Door Handle ................................................ 17

Door packing ................................................ 17

Quick Access to the Door of the Cooler Compartment .................. 17

Switch Light Cooler Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Door Shelves of the Cooler Compartment . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cooler Compartment Shelves ....................................................................................... 18

Cooler Compartment Drawers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lights of the Cooler Compartment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Water filter
...... 19
Fan Cushion and Chiller Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Shock absorber
DELIFRESH

Chiller Thermistors ......................................................................................................... 20

.................................. 21
Temperature Control Panel. . . . .
....................... 21
Freezer Door Drawers. . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Doors and Door Hinges

Adjustment of the Cooler ............................................. 22

Door

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rollers
.................................................... 23
Roller Adjustment

Freezer Compartment Shelves and Drawers .................................................................. 23

Switch Freezer Door Light .............................................................................................. 23

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ice Dispenser
. . . . . . . . . 24
Drill and Solenoid Drive of Ice Dispenser Cubes

Ice Machine ................................................................................................................... 24

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Freezer Light .............................................................................................................. 27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Evaporator Fan
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Evaporator thermistor
Defrosting Thermostat ....................................... 28

De-icer heater ....................................... 28

Paila Evaporator Collector ......................................................................................... 29

Evaporator ................................................................................................................. 29

Freezer Thermistor .................................................................................................... 29

Condenser Fan .......................................................................................................... 30

Main Processor Card ................................................................................................. 30

Water solenoids ......................................................................................................... 30

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Door Handle Door of Easy Access to the Comparison
The door handles allow access to the cooler and freezer of the Cooler
compartments. They are mounted in front with 1 Torx head The cooler compartment allows access without
screw. opening the cooler door.
1. Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, slide the trim of the
handle down and pull it out.
1. Open the easily accessible door and remove the Torx head
2. Remove the lower Torx head screw. screws on the hinge (2), located on each side of the door.
3. Lift the handle with a movement of the inside and up until
the locking ears disengage. Pull the handle out to remove it.

2. With a small flat-blade screwdriver, remove the door

frame and door frame assembly.

3. Remove the packing and slide the door out of the frame.

4. The easily accessible door also has an interlock switch

located on the upper right side of the interior frame. Remove
the Phillips screw and slide the switch assembly down and
Door packing out.
The door gasket is a packing set molded 5. Disconnect the switch wires and remove them .
inside a channel located in the door shell.
1. Open the door.

2. Grasp the gasket and pull it outward until the molded

gasket separates from the door shell

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 Switch of the Cooler Door Light
In addition to the easy access door light switch, cooler
compartment has a door light switch located on the
corner-right next to the compartment.

1.Use a small flat blade screwdriver to open the

locking lugs and pull the switch out until the
connector wire is visible.

2. Disconnect the connector and remove the

switch.
GEA00928

Cooler Compartment Drawers

The cooler compartment drawers are designed
to store fruits, vegetables and DELI items. The
drawers are located in the lower part of the
cooler compartment.

1. Pull the drawer out until the Rhodes are the

mechanical stop.
Door Shelves of the Cooler Compartment
The door shelves allow you to store perishable items 2. Tilt the drawer upwards and pull out until it is
withdrawn.
1. Tilt the shelf up and slide it out.

GEA00929

Lights of the Cooler Compartment

GEA00927

Cooler Compartment Shelves

The chiller compartment lights are located on
These shelves allow storage of larger items and
top and bottom of the chiller compartment.
pull them for easy access.
1. Pull the shelf until the stop tab on the shelf 1. To access the top lights, remove the opaque
meets the compartment stop. cover by opening the lugs and pulling the cover
down.
2. Push the stop tab of the shelf down and
pull the shelf out until it is removed.

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 GEA00930

2. To access the lower lights, pull out the DELI FRESH Cooler fan and shock absorber
shock absorber knob. The cooler compartment fan is located below the top
working duct in the cooler compartment. This fan
3. Lift the opaque cover of the lugs. distributes the cold air of the freezer through the
cushion mount. The shock absorber post is located
in the same assembly as the fan. Both are controlled
by the processor.

1. Remove the DELI FRESH adjustment knob and

the light cover.

2. Open the top and bottom parts by locking lugs for

the center work duct and remove it. The work duct is
also fastened with a double-sided adhesive tape on
the upper and lower parts
GEA00931

Water filter

The water filter is located on the upper right side of the

cooler compartment. The water filter filters the water
for the ice machine and the water dispenser. An LED
on the temperature control panel will light up when the
filter needs to be changed.
1. Turn the water filter 1/2 turn counterclockwise and pull it
down.

2. To install the filter, push it in while turning 1/2 turn

clockwise. Do not force the filter.

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 1. Remove the upper cover of the water filter. 9. Place the fan and shock absorber assembly
against the compartment and open the rear cover.
2. Open the lugs of the opaque top light cover and
remove the cover.
10. Disconnect the wire connections and remove the
damper or fan.
3. Open the upper lugs of the work duct and remove
it

GEA00934

4. Remove the screws (8) Phillips head for the

plastic clamp assembly of the upper light. Shock absorber DELI FRESH
The DELI FRESH damper is located below the cold air duct.
Allows the cold air flow to be adjusted to the DELI FRESH
drawer.
1. Remove the DELI FRESH damper by adjusting
the knob and lower light cover.

2. Remove the center duct by opening the top and

bottom lugs. Double-side adhesive tape is
applied to the upper and lower areas.

3. Remove the screws (3) Phillips head mount the

shock absorber and remove the shock
absorber.

GEA00935

7. Pull down the stainless steel light clamp until the wires are
exposed and disconnected.

8. Remove the screws (2) Phillips head from the cooler fan
and from the shock absorber cover and remove the cover. GEA00938

ChillerThermistors
The cooler thermistors are located in the upper
and lower parts of the cooler compartment. They send
temperature signals to the processor.

GEA00936

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 1. Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, open the
lugs and remove the assembly. Freezer Door Drawers
The freezer door drawers are located on the inside of
2. Remove the thermistor from the cover and the freezer door and are tilted outward to allow easy
disconnect the wire connector.. access to frozen items.

1. Tilt the drawer and slide out the door.

Panel de Control de Temperatura

The temperature control panel is located in the cooler
compartment and mounted on the upper front part. This
panel allows temperature control for the cooler and
freezer compartments. Each compartment has a reading GEA009

LED of the temperature setting Puertas y Bisagras de la Puerta

In addition, the panel has a reading LED for the change of IMPORTANT: The freezer door is not adjustable. The
the water filter. cooler door can be adjusted up and down to match
1. Remove the Phillips head mounting screws (3) from the height of the freezer door. Adjust the cooler door
the control panel. up or down using the adjustment hinge (located on
2. Pull the panel down until the connections are the lower hinge of the cooler door).
exposed.

IMPORTANT: The rollers of the refrigerator must be

Tornillos
adjusted correctly to ensure an adequate closing of the
door. For more information see the Roller Adjustment
section in this chapter.
1. Remove the grid from the base.
GEA00940

4. Disconnect the wire connector from the panel. 2. With the door in the closed position, disconnect the
wire wiring connector.
5. Disconnect the ribbon from the circuit board.

3. Disconnect the water tubing

6. Open the closing lugs of the cards located on the left To disconnect the tubing, push the white flange on
and right bottom corners of the card. the quick connector inward and pull the tubing out.

7. Remove the card.

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 4. With a small flat-blade screwdriver, unhook the locking Cooler door adjustment
lugs from the cover of the upper hinge and remove it.

5. Remove the screws (2) Torx head from the hinge and IMPORTANT: The freezer door is not adjustable. The
lift the upper hinge of the unit cooler door can be adjusted to match the height of the
freezer door.

IMPORTANT: The refrigerator rollers must be correctly

adjusted to ensure an adequate closing of the door. For
more information see the Roller Adjustment section in
this chapter.
1. Remove the grid from the base.

2. Turn the hinge adjustment pin (located on the bottom

hinge of the cooler) clockwise to raise the door level and
counter- clockwise to lower the door.
CAUTION: Do not load the hinges aside.
Rollers
CAUTION: Only the freezer door - Do not allow the connector The unit has 4 rollers for easy movement of the
to make contact with the floor. A hard contact can damage the refrigerator. There are 2 rollers located on the front and
connector. 2 rollers located on the back of the unit.

IMPORTANT: The rollers of the refrigerator must be

NOTE: Guide the water line and wire harness through the adjusted correctly to ensure an adequate closing of the
hinge while lifting the hinge door. door. See Roller Adjustment.
1. Open the door 90 ° and lift it straight up and out of 1. To remove the front rollers, reverse the level
the lower hinge adjustment screw completely.

2. Remove the 1/4 "roller mounting bolts and remove the

mold.
Manguito

Pasador Bisagra

Tornillo Torx
GEA00908

4. Remove the screws (3) Torx and the

lower hinge of the cabinet
Tornillos

GEA00945
Manguito

Bisagra
3. To remove the rear screws, remove the 1/4 "mounting
screws (2).
Ajuste Pasador 4. Tilt the roller down and slide it out.
Bisagra

Tornillo Torx

Lower Hinge, Side of the Cooler

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 Adjustment of the roller
The front rollers (2) are adjustable. Adjust them so
that the refrigerator is solid and the doors close
easily:
1. Remove the grid from the base.
2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the adjusting
screw clockwise to raise the roller and counter-
clockwise to lower the roller.

Ice dispenser

Ice dispenser
The ice dispenser is located in the upper part of the
freezer compartment. The set stores the ice made by
the ice machine and removes it as required by the
surface switch of the door dispenser.

1. Remove the upper tray from the ice tray.

2. Slide out the ice dispenser assembly.
.

Freezer Compartment Shelves and Drawers

Shelves and drawers slide out for easy access to
frozen items.

1. Slide the shelf / drawer out until it reaches a stop

2. Tilt the shelf / drawer up and slide it out of the
compartment.

3. Remove the ice cube selenoid Phillips head

screw union and slide the union backwards.
4. Remove the Phillips head screws (2) from the
ice crusher cover and remove it.
5. With a pair of pliers, bend the tabs
of the backing plate on each side of the disposer.

GEA009
47
Light Switch Freezer Door
The switch is located on the right side of
the freezer compartment and sends
signals to the processor.

1. With a small flat blade screwdriver, open the

locking tabs and pull the switch until the connector
wire is visible.

2. Disconnect the wire connector and remove the

switch.

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 Note: The drive fork has inverse threads, turn them
6. Using two small flat blade screwdrivers, open the ice
counterclockwise to remove them.
crusher locking lugs located on each side of the ice
3. Remove the fork of the drive motor by turning
crusher. it clockwise.
7. Lift the ice crusher out of the bucket 4. Disconnect the motor connectors and remove
. the ground wire.

8. Remove the back cover of the ice crusher. 5. Remove the 1/4 "mounting screws (3) and remove
9. Remove the closing ring from the disposer drill of the motor.
ice. 6. Disconnect the wires from the cube solenoid.
10. Remove the plastic nut with a pair of pliers by 7. Remove the mounting screws (2) from the 1/4
turning it clockwise. "socket solenoid and remove the cube solenoid.
11. Remove the spacers and blades. The blades are
listed for reassembly.

Cube Slew and Ice Dispenser Drill Driver

The drive motor of the ice dispenser and the cube
solenoid are located in the upper rear part of the
freezer compartment. The drive motor moves the drill
by means of a fork located in the drive motor. The cube
solenoid allows the cube or crushed cube to exit when
requested.
1. Remove the screws (4) 1/4 "mounting from the box
located in the four corners of the box.
2. Slide the box forward until the connector is visible, Ice machine
disconnect the connector, and remove the unit from The ice machine is located in the upper back part of
the box. the freezer compartment and supplies ice to the
dispenser bowl.

1. Disconnect the cable connector from the

icemaker.
2. Remove the 1/4 "mounting screws from the ice
machine and slide the ice machine out.
This refrigerator is equipped with an Electronic Ice
Machine. For more information see Pub # 31-9063..

GEA00952

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 2. Remove the ¼” screws (2) de 1/4" from the mounting
clamp of the ice dispenser and remove the clamps

GEA00955

Freezer Light

The freezer light is located on the back of the freezer

compartment. The light is covered with an opaque cover.
GEA00958

1. Open the locking lugs and remove the cover.

3. Remove the 1/4 "screws (2) from the upper duct of the
2. Change the light of the appliance. evaporator fan.

4. Open the lugs and remove the lower duct from the evaporator
fan.

5. Remove the 1/4 "screws (4) from the evaporator cover and
remove the cover.

Evaporator fan
The evaporator fan is located in the upper rear part of the freezer GEA00959
compartment. This fan supplies cold air to the freezer and cooler
compartments. The evaporator thermistor must be replaced when
changing the fan.
6. Remove the two 1/4 "upper duct screws from the evaporator
1. Remove the 1/4 "mounting screws (4) from the ice machine fan located on the bottom of the duct.
clamp on the four corners of the clamp.
7. Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, open the lugs for the
ice machine and dispenser cables.

8. Slide out the upper fan duct.

9. Disconnect the wiring from the evaporator fan wiring.

GEA00957
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 Thermostat Defrosting
The defrost thermostat is pressed to the top of the
evaporator. The thermostat sends temperature
information to the processor. The defrosting heater must
be replaced when you change the thermostat.

1. Remove the lower fan duct from the evaporator cover.

2. Remove the 1/4 "screws from the evaporator cover

and remove the evaporator cover.
7. Remove the 1/4 "screw of ground wire from the 3. Remove the thermostat defrosting
evaporator fan.
8. Remove the 1/4 "screws (2) from the .
evaporator fan mounting bracket located on each
side of the clamp
9. Remove it

Evaporator Thermistor

The evaporator thermistor is pressed in the upper part

of the evaporator. The thermistor sends temperature
signals from the evaporator to the processor. The
thermistor must be replaced when changing the
evaporator fan. Defrosting Heater

The defrosting heater is located in the lower part of

1. Complete the evaporator fan procedure. the evaporator. The defrost heater heats the
evaporator in the defrost operation mode. The
2. Release the evaporator thermistor and remove it. thermostat must be replaced when changing the
defrost heater.

1. Complete the defrosting thermostat procedure.

2. Remove the screws (2) Phillips head mounting

defrosting heater.
3. Remove the defrosting heater.

Thermist GEA00961
or

Tornillos

GEA00963

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 Evaporator Collector Shovel
The collecting pan of the evaporator is located
below the evaporator. This blade collects the
Warning: To avoid damage to the capillary
condensation of the evaporator that is
tube, the capillary tube must be remove weld
generated during the defrosting operation
first.
mode.
6. Unsolder the capillary tube of the evaporator.
1. Remove screws (2) of 1/4 "mounting 7. Remove weld of the suction line. Use a pair
bracket. of tongs to hold the evaporator.
8. Remove the evaporator.
2. Remove the pick-up pan. 9. With a file, tear the capillary tube just below
the ex welded section. Break the dis-welded
section of the capillary tube. This helps prevent
the soldering iron from plugging into the tube .
during assembly.
G
10. Place the new evaporator inside the freezer
E
A
and insert the suction and capillary tube inside
0 the evaporator.
0
9 11. Solder the suction and capillary tube to the
6
4 evaporator using a silver soldering iron.
Evaporator 12. Install a replacement for the evaporator
13. Recharge the system using the actual
acceptable procedures
Air is conducted through the evaporator coils to produce
cool air for the freezer and cooler compartments.
1. Remove the lower duct from the evaporator fan.
2. Remove the 1/4 "screws (4) from the evaporator cover Freezer Thermistor
and remove the evaporator cover.
The freezer thermistor is located in the center of the right wall of
3. Remove the defrosting thermostat and the evaporator the freezer compartment. It sends temperature signals to the
thermistor. processor.
4. Remove the screws (2) Phillips head of the defrosting 1. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, open the lugs
heater and remove the heater. and remove the assembly
2. Remove the thermistor from the cover and
5. Remove the 1/4 "mounting screws (4) from the disconnect the wire connector.
evaporator located in the four corners of the
evaporator.

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 Condenser fan
The condenser fan is located on the back of the unit.
Gives FORCED-DRAFT cooling for the condenser
coil.
1. Remove the 1/4 "screws (5) from the rear access
panel and remove the rear panel.

GEA0096

Water selenoids
2. Remove the 1/4 "mounting screw from the
condenser fan and slide the fan until the wire is When the selenoids receive a signal from the
exposed. processor, they send water to the filter, cooler and ice
machine.
3. Disconnect the supply wire connector. 1. Remove the 1/4 "screws (10) from the rear panel
and remove it.
Main Processor Card
2. Remove the 1/4 "screw from the clamp.
The main processor card is located on the back of
the unit. This card controls the operation of the unit. 3. Slide the solenoid assembly outward.
If a cut on a fan has occurred, replace the fan
before the card and the card will be destroyed.

1. Secure the power to the unit.

2. Remove the 1/4 "screws (10) from the

processing board panel and remove the panel.

4. Disconnect the cable assembly.

3. Disconnect the processor connector cables. 5. Disconnect the water pipe. To disconnect the quick
connection, push the black lip in and pull the tube out.
4. Remove the card by opening the plastic lugs
located at the corners of the card. 6. Remove the solenoid

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 Diagnostic
Content
Efficient use of the Diagnostic……………………………………………………………………………………….29
Causes of failure (Table 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Automatic diagnostics……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30

Diagnostic Tests (Table 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …………. . . . 32

Communication Tests (0 2, 03 or 0 4) ……………………………………………………………………………………32

Self-Test Temperature Control Panel (0 6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………………… . . . . . 32

Dispenser Board ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………33

Self-Test of the Control and Sensor System (0 7)………………………………………………………………………. 33

Main Control Board (Low Voltage Side)…………………………………………………………………………………… 34

Main Control Board (Side 120-VAC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………….. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Table Locator Board of C.o.n.tr.o.l.P.r.in.c.ip. to. l (.L.a.d.o. D. E.B.a.jo.V.o.l.ta.je.) ………………………………….36

Table Locator Main Control Board (Side 120-VAC) ………………………………………………………………………38

Dead Unit, No Sound and No Cool (diagnostic chart)……………………………………………………………………. 39

Warming Cooler - Warm Freezer (diagnostic board)……………………………………………………………………… 40

Warming Cooler - Normal Freezer (diagnostic table) ……….. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Very Cold Cooler - Normal Freezer (diagnostic table)…………………………………………………………………….. 42

Warm Freezer - Normal Cooler (diagnostic table)…………………………………………………………………………. 43

Compressor Does Not Work (diagnostic chart). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……… . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Shock Absorber Door Does Not Open or Close (diagnostic chart) ………………………………………………………..45
Condenser Fan Does Not Work (Diagnosis Box) …………………………………………………………………………… 46

Evaporator Fan Does Not Work (Diagnosis Box) …………………………………………………………………………….47

Cooler Fan Does Not Work (Diagnosis Box) ………………………………………………………………………………… 48

A lot of Frost in the Evaporator (diagnostic table) …………………………………………………………………………….49

Thermistor test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……………………………………… . . . . . . . . . 50

Thermistor values (table 3)

Efficient Use of the Diagnostic. . . . . . . . . . . . …………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

 Table 1. Causes of
Failure
Freezer bin Cooler bin
High resistance thermistor freezer
High-resistance in the thermistor of
Low resistance thermistor
the cooler compartment
evaporator Failure condenser fan Closed cushion
Failure cooling fan
Failure evaporator fan
Evaporator fan failure
Heater defrosting locked Failure door switch
Main control board failing
Fail in door switch
Above Above Failed wiring
15° Main control board failing 50 ° Leak in the door package
Fanrenheit Fahrenheit Half-closed door
Faulting wiring
Open dispenser lid
Leaking in door packaging
Half-closed door

Fail sealed system

Normal Cycle Normal Cycle
(entre 14° y -14° (entre 49° y 33°
Fahrenheit) Fahrenheit)
Open locked shock absorber
Low-resistance in the sensor
Below - Below
Closed damper closed circuit of the cooler compartment
15° 32°
Fahrenheit Low-resistance in the circuit of the Fahrenheit Main control board failing
thermistor of the freezer Enviroment temperature below 60 °
Main control board failing Shock absorber failing

Auto-Diagnostics

To enter the Auto-Diagnostic mode, both screens of the temperature control panels should be illuminated. A screen can
be illuminated by pressing an attached temperature adjustment button. When both screens are illuminated, adjust the
cooler and freezer temperature settings to 5. Simultaneously press and hold all 4 temperature adjustment buttons for
approximately 3 seconds. A 0 flashing on the refrigerator and freezer display will indicate that the refrigerator is in the
Auto-Diagnostic mode.

To do the self-diagnostic test, locate the test in Table 2, Diagnostic Tests.

For temperature control panels with single-digit displays, the COLD temperature setting knob will increment the numbers
upward and the ENVIROMENT temperature setting knob will increment the numbers downward. Use the freezer
temperature adjustment buttons to enter the test code number on the freezer screen. Use the refrigerator temperature
adjustment buttons to enter the test code number on the refrigerator screen. When a test code has been entered, the
screens will flash to confirm the test. Press the HOLD button for 3 seconds to start the test.

For 3-digit temperature control panels, the COLD temperature button will increase the numbers down and the enviroment
temperature button will increase the numbers upwards. Use the freezer temperature adjustment buttons to enter the
code number of the freezer screen. Use the refrigerator temperature adjustment buttons to enter the refrigerator's screen
code number.

After entering a test code, the screen will flash to confirm the test code. Press any button other than the temperature
adjustment button to begin the test.
When the test has been completed, do one of the following:

• Enter the code 1 5 to completely reset the system

• Enter the code 1 6 to exit diagnostic mode. The temperature control panel is automatically reset.
• Unplug the refrigerator for at least 10 seconds. The test mode will end when the refrigerator is reconnected.

The test mode will automatically end after 15 minutes of inactivity.

AJUSTE TEMP CONGELADOR AJUSTE TEMP REFRIGERADOR

MAS FRIO TIBIO MAS FRIO TIBIO

9 ES MAS FRIO 9 ES MAS FRIO

Temperature Control Panel (One Digit Display)

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 Table 2. Diagnostic Tests
Freezer Fridge
screen Mo Comment
screen
de
Communication of the control P on the CG screen if it is OK
0 2 panel of temperature to the main F on the CG screen if it is not OK
control panel
0 3 Communication of the P on the CG screen if it is OK
temperature control panel to the F on the CG screen if it is not OK
board disp.
Communication of the board P on the CG screen if it is OK
0 4 disp. main control board F on the CG screen if it is not OK

See Self-Test Temperature Control Panel on page 32.

0 6 Self-test temperature control
panel
See Self-Test Control and Sensor on page 33.
0 7 Self-test of the control system
and sensor
1 0 Shock absorber will open, brief pause and then close.
Open shock absorber
1 1 Each fan works for 10 secs. then for
Speed fan test
This mode operates the sealed system 100% of the time
1 2 100% running time for 1 hour.

This places the freezer in the pre-cooling mode.

1 3 Between pre-cooling

This will put the refrigerator in the defrost mode. If the

Defrost entity cabinet is not cold when it is run, this mode can do it
1 4 extremely quickly. The cooler will return to normal
operation by itself.
1 5 It causes a readjustment of the system.
Reset fridge
It causes the system to exit the test mode and readjust
1 6 Out of Test Mode the temperature control panel.

Refrigerator temperature adjustment keys can be used to

1 7 C/F Degrees change the display from F to C or C to F.

Communication Tests (0 2, 0 3 or 0 4)
A communication test will display the test code while checking the communication. When the test is finished,
the freezer display will show a P (pass) or an F (fault) for 2 seconds. After 2 seconds, the screens will show
the test code. At this time, you can enter a new test code.

Self-Test Temperature Control Panel (0 6)

This test applies only to the temperature control board inside the cooler compartment. When the Temperature
Control Panel Self-Test starts, all the LEDs and numerical segments on the screen will light up. When the
SAFE THAW button is pushed, all 3 LEDs for safe defrosting should be turned off. When the QUICK CHILL
button is pressed, all 3 LEDs for quick cooling should be turned off. Continue this procedure for each pair of
LED / button on the screen. The coldest key is to turn off seven-segment LEDs.
The warmer key is to turn off the Adjustment LED for both the freezer and cooler compartments.

To exit the Temperature Control Panel Auto-Test, both refrigerator temperature and adjustment keys must
be pressed simultaneously for 3 seconds. This can be done at any time to exit the test.

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Dispenser Board
There is no self-diagnostic test for the dispenser board. The operation of the dispenser board is tested by
pressing each button and checking its proper operation.

Self-Test Sensor and Control System (0 7)

This test checks all five thermistors located through the unit. Once the test is started, the test code (0 7) will
stop flashing and the thermistor test results will appear on the freezer screen in the test order listed below.
The sequence number of the thermistor test will not be shown on the screen.

If the unit is not equipped with the Quick Cool option, the third thermistor (rapid cooling) will show 0 and three
audible beeps will sound on the temperature control panel. This is not a fault if the unit is not equipped with
the option of Fast Cooling.

Thermistor test results:

P = Pass

0 = Fail

S = Short to 5 VDC

B = Bad amplifier

The sequence of the thermistor test is:

1. Top cooler thermistor

2. Lower cooler thermistor

3. Quick cooling thermistor (0 displayed if the unit is not equipped with the Quick Cool option)

4. Evaporator thermistor.

5. Freezer thermistor.

Note: The results of the thermistor test will appear in the sequence shown above. The number of the
thermistor test sequence will not be shown on the screen.

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 Main Control Board (Low-Voltage Sid)
1 - Black 1 – Blue/Red
2 - Red - Yellow 2 - Yellow
3 Blue – Red/Black 3 – Red / White
4 - Purple White-brown 4 – Blue/ White
5 - White 4 – Blue/Yellow 5 - Blue

J4 J3 J1

COMUNICACION SERPENTINES CODIFICADOR THERMISTO SELECCION

ENTRADA/SALIDA AMORT. ENTRADAS R MODELO
ENTRADAS
1 COMM

3 -COM
2 +12V

10

1
1

9
5 DO
4 DI

J1
J3
J4

ENTRIES

6
1
OPEN DOORS ACCUMULATED

J5
ENF AND CG (MINUTES)
SALIDAS VENTILADOR

8
J2
TIME COMPRESSOR
OPERATION (MINUTES)

TIME ON WARMER DEFROST

(MINUTES)
PROCESSING
UNIT

J2

8 - Red
7 – Not used
6 – Black/ White
5 - Yellow
4 – Yellow/Black
3 - White
2 – Blue/White
1 - Blue GEA00906

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 Main Control Board (Side 120-VAC)

UNIDAD DE
PROCESAMIENTO

SALIDAS

ENFRIAMIEN--

1
TO

J6
2
PRE-ENFRIA-

DESCONG.
MIENTO

QC
COMP

PAILA/CALT
K4

K3

AGUA
K6
K7
K5
L1

DESCONGE-
LACION
COMP

LINEA
DESCONG

C/CR
TALADRO

K2
TRITUR.
COMUN

AGUA
OCH
DFZ
DFF
N
PAN_HTR

TALADRO
K1
J8
J9

J4

J7
J12

SALIDAS
COMPRESOR
SALIDAS
Y
SWITCH
DESCONG.
PUERTA

J7

1 - Beige
2 - Silver
3 - Yellow
4 –Red/White
5 -Blue/White
6 -Purple
7 - Red
8 – Not used
9 - Orange GEA00907

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 Main Control Board Locator Box (Low-Voltage Side)

Wire Component Pin-to-Pin Voltage

Connector Pin
color Termination Reading
Thermistor # 1 J1 pin 1 to pin 5 = 2.8
J1 1 Blue/Red Cooler
to 3.5 VDC
Thermistor # 2 J1 pin 2 to pin 5 = 2.8
J1 2 Yellow Cooler
to 3.5 VDC
Freezer thermistor J1 pin 3 to pin 5 = 2.8
J1 3 Red White
to 3.5 VDC
Evaporator J1 pin 4 to pin 5 = 2.8
J1 4 Blue/White thermistor to 3.5 VDC
Supply voltage J1 pin 5 to J4 pin 3 =
J1 5 Blue thermistor (5 VDC)
5 VDC
Tachometer of the J2 pin 1 to pin 3 =
J2 1 Blue evaporator fan.
6.3 VDC
Fan inlet J2 pin 2 to pin 3 =
J2 2 Blue/White
12 VDC
Common fan J2 pin 3 to pin 8 =
J2 3 White
12 VDC
Evaporator fan J2 pin 4 to pin 3 = 12.4
J2 4 Yellow/Black
VDC (high speed),
8 VDC (low speed)
Common fan J2 pin 5 a pin 3 = 13.4
J2 5 Yellow VDC (ventilador del cond
es de una velocidad)
Evaporator fan J2 pin 6 a pin 3 = 0 VDC
J2 6 Black/White (high speed), 3 VDC (low
speed)
Non applicable Non applicable
J2 7 Not in use

Supply of energy to J2 pin 8 to pin 6 =

the fan (12 VDC) 13.4 VDC (high vel), 9
J2 8 Red VDC (low vel) J2 to 8
to J4 pin 3 = 13.4 VDC

Continues in next page.

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 Main Control Board Locator Box (Low-Voltage Side)

Wire Component Pin-to-Pin

Connecto Pin
r color ending Voltage Reading
J3 pin 1 to J4 pin 3 =
J3 1 Yellow Shock absorber Stagnating voltage2.3
VDC Voltage running 6.0
VDC
J3 pin 2 to J4 pin 3 =
J3 2 Red/Black Shock absorber Stagnating voltage2.3
VDC Voltage running 6.0
VDC
J3 pin 3 to J4 pin 3 =
J3 3 White/Brown Shock absorber Stagnating voltage2.3
VDC Voltage running 6.0
VDC
J3 pin 4 to J4 pin 3 =
J3 4 Blue/Yellow Shock absorber Stagnating voltage2.3
VDC Voltage running 6.0
VDC
Common dispensing
J4 1 Black See the scheme
board transmits /
receives
Common dispensing
J4 2 Red board See the scheme
12 VDC

Common grounding See the scheme

J4 3 Blue board

Continues on next page.

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 Main Control Board Locator Table
(Side 120-VAC)
Wire Component Pin-to-Pin Voltage
Connector Pin
Color ending Reading

Drill motor J7 pin 1 a J7 pin 9 +

J7 1 Beige
120 VAC

Selenoid cube J7 pin 2 a J7 pin 9 +

J7 2 Silver
120 VAC

Water valve J7 pin 3 a J7 pin 9 +

J7 3 Yellow
120 VAC
J7 pin 4 a J7 pin 9 +
J7 4 Red/White Interlock drilling
120 VAC
motor

Quick cooler heater J7 pin 5 a J7 pin 9 +

J7 5 Blue/White
120 VAC

Door light cooler J7 pin 6 a J7 pin 9 +

J7 6 Purple
120 VAC
feedback switch
J7 pin 7 a J7 pin 9 +
J7 7 Red Light freezer door
120 VAC
switch feedback

J7 8 No se usa Not used No se usa

J7 9 Orange Neutral Neutral

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The Condenser Fan Does Not Work
 Table 3. Thermistor values
Temperature Temperature Resistence in
Degrees (C) Degrees (F) Kilo-Ohmnios

-40 -40 166.8 k

-35 -31 120.5 k

-30 -22 88 k

-25 -13 65 k

-20 -4 48.4 k

-15 5 36.4 k

-10 14 27.6 k

-5 23 21 k

0 32 16.3 k

5 41 12.7 k

10 50 10 k

15 59 7.8 k

20 68 6.2 k

25 77 5k

30 86 4k

35 95 3.2 k

40 104 2.6 k

45 113 2.2 k

50 122 1.8 k

55 131 1.5 k

60 140 1.2 k

NOTE: The resistance of the thermistors has a negative coefficient. As the temperature increases, the resistance of
the thermistor decreases.

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 Component Location and Connector Views

Freezer
thermistor

Switch
freezer Evaporator
light fan

Light Defrost
thermistor

Evaporator
thermistor

Evaporator

Heater defrost

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 Shock absorber

Cooler thermistor Cooler

lights

Cooler
light
switch

GEA00980

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Condenser "Jelly Roll"
fan

GEA00977

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 Main Control Board (Low-Voltage Side)

1 - Black 1 - Blue / Red

2 - Red 2 - Yellow
3- 3 - Red / White 4
Blue - Blue / White 5 -
4 - Purple Blue
5 - White

J4 J3 J1

COMUNICACION SERPENTINES ENTRADAS ENTRADAS SELECCION

ENTRADA/SALIDA AMORTIGUA- CODIFICADOR THERMISTO MODELO
DOR R
1 COMM

3 -COM
2 +12V

5 DO

10
5

1
1

9
4 DI

J1
J3
J4

6
1

J5
ENTRADAS VENTILADOR
1

8
J2

PROCESAMIENTO

J2

8 - Red
7 - No es Usado
6 - Black / White 5
- Yellow
4 - Yellow / Black 3
- White
2 - Blue / White
1 - Blue GEA00906

NOTE: For more information see the Main Control Board Location Tables in the Diagnostics chapter
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 WHITE YELLOW

BLACK RED

RED

YELLOW

BLUE RED

WHITE
PANEL SCREEN
BLACK
VER DIAGRAMA INDIVIDUAL
RED

YELLOW

BLUE RED

WHITE BLACK

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Diagrams

PRINCIPAL CONTROL PANEL

VER DIAGRAMA INDIVIDUAL
ORREJETA 4 OREJETA 2 OREJETA 1

CAFE

ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE

 Adjustable Main Control (Side 120-VAC)

PROCESSING
UNIT

EXITS

COOLING

1
J6
2
PRE-

DESCONG.
COOLING

QC
COMP

PAILA/CALT

AGUA
K4

K3

K6
K7
K5
L1

DEFROST
COMP

DEFR

LINE

TALADRO C/CR
TALADRO

K2
TRITUR.
COMUN

AGUA
OCH
DFZ
DFF
PAILA_CLT

K1
J8
J9

J4

J7
J12
SALIDAS
COMPRESOR
Y ENTRADAS
DESCONG. SWITCH
PUERTA

J7

1 - Beige
2 - Silver
3 - Yellow
4 - Red / White 5
- Blue / White 6 -
Purple
7 - Red
8 – Not used
9 - Orange GEA00907

NOTE: For more information see the Main Control Board Location Tables in the Diagnostics chapter.

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Thermistor location

Evaporati
on Cooling
Thermisto
Thermist
or (Located in
the
evaporator)

Freezing
Thermist
or
 SILVER LAMPARA
A MAQUINA ORANGE ENFRIADOR
WHITE ORANGE
DE HIELO A MOTOR
VERDE
TALADRO &
CONTROL CAFE YELLOW SELENOIDE
SWITCH MODULO
SELECTOR LUZ SWITCH RED ORANGE

CUANDO ES LUZ
USADO CONGELADOR

YELLOW
ORANGE SWITCH INTERCIERRE
LUZ DISPEN- PUERTA CONGELADOR
SADOR BLU
E
ORANGE RED CUANDO ES ROSADO CAFE
USADO RED
ANARANJADO TERMOSTATO RED/WHITE
LAMPARAS
RED GRIS DESCONG.
ELECTRO TECLA WHITE ENFRIADOR

IMAN SWITCH LUZ

CALENTA- SWITCH
ORANGE ENFRIADOR
DOR EMP. CALENTADORES PURPLE
CAFE DESCONG. CAFE
GRIS
PURPLE
BLACK
ORANGE

ORANGE CORDON
ENERGIA AL ALAMBRADO
MAQUINA

CAFE
YELLOW
ORANGE

AL ALAMBRADO WHITE
DEL GABINETE
VALVULA MA-
QUINA DE HIELO
BLACK NO SE USA YELLOW
RED RED
BLUE GRIS
PURPLE
WHITE
BLACK/WHITE

AL ALAMBRADO
DEL GABINETE
VERDE/YELLOW

SOBRECARGA
ORANGE

RELE
WHITE BLACK

WHITE
ORANGE
CAPACITOR DE OPERACION

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 Illustrated Parts of the Catalog

The scanned views of PSS25MGMABB are for general reference.

Always refer to the specific model for the latest piece information.

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 IMPORTANT NEWS:
Additional parts are required to
install the evaporator. See the
EVAPORATOR INSTRUCTIONS page
of this model for additional part
numbers or replacement options.

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 There are two approved methods to change the evaporator. The
Lokring method does not require welding, since it uses tight
mechanical connections. The heat shield uses the traditional
soldering method, but gives protection to the upper liner while
welding the evaporator connections in the freezer compartment.

Always add a new drying filter when repairing the sealed system.
Follow each step of the instructions included with the evaporator
replacement.
.

LOKRING METHOD
HERRAMIENTA LOKRING
Lokring is a method to install the evaporator in the freezer
without using a torch. It uses a mechanical connection
instead of a soldered connection. Apply a few drops of
LokPrep (a special cleaning solution and seal) to the
terminals of the pipe you wish to join. The Lokring tool
compresses the connector to ensure a tight mechanical
connection. The parts shown on the right are required to
CONECTOR
use the Lokring replacement method.

For additional information on how to use the Lokring, call

1-800-848-7722 & order publication # 31-9067 (Lokring Bronce
Repair Procedures Manual) and Publication # 31-9066
(VHS Video Cassette Lokring Repair Procedures)

HEAT PROTECTOR METHOD PROTECTOR DE CALOR

The heat protection kit is used to prevent damage to the

refrigerator liner when soldering the evaporator in the
sealed system. See the instructions included in the heat
protection kit. The kit comes with enough heat absorbing
paste, soldering iron and adhesive to finish four repairs. SOLDADOR

PASTA
Ref No. Pieza Número Descripción
228 WR85X10022 Conjunto Lado Bajo

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