GE ETS series Technical Service Manual Download

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PUB # 31-9078

12/01

MODEL SERIES:

ETS

GTH

GTS

HTS

STS

TECHNICAL SERVICE GUIDE

GE Consumer Home Services Training

Louisville Built

Top Mount No Frost

18-19 Cu. Ft. Energy Refrigerators

Summary of Contents for ETS series

Page 1: ...g PUB 31 9078 12 01 MODEL SERIES ETS GTH GTS HTS STS TECHNICAL SERVICE GUIDE GE Consumer Home Services Training Louisville Built Top Mount No Frost 18 19 Cu Ft Energy Refrigerators ...

Page 2: ...personal injury disconnect power before servicing this product If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test purposes disconnect the power immediately after performing the necessary checks RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES 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 prope...

Page 3: ... 1 Table of Contents Specifications 2 Nomenclature 3 Warranty Information 4 Operating Characteristics 5 Mechanical Disassembly 8 Troubleshooting 18 Component Locator Views 22 Schematics 24 ...

Page 4: ... SYSTEM Refrigerant Charge R134a 4 0 ounces Compressor 679 BTU hr Minimum Compressor Capacity 19 inches Minimum Equalized Pressure 70 F 52 PSIG 90 F 66 PSIG REPLACEMENT PARTS Condenser Fan Motor WR60X10044 Evaporator Fan Motor WR60X10057 Defrost Heater WR51X10031 Relay WR07X10031 Overload WR08X0167 Temperature Control WR09X10044 Defrost Control WR9X503 Defrost Thermostat WR50X10025 Capacitor WR062...

Page 5: ...001 ENGINEERING NOMENCLATURE A INITIAL DESIGN B 1ST REVISION ETC DOOR TYPE R RIGHT DOOR SWING TF L LEFT DOOR SWING TF INTERIOR SHELVES A LEADER WIRE B STANDARD WIRE E PREMIUM WIRE F SUPERIOR WIRE H UPGRADE GLASS K SPILL PROOF GLASS X REGIONAL RATING PLATE The rating plate located inside the refrigerator on the upper left hand side contains the model and serial numbers Additionally the rating plate...

Page 6: ...due to spoilage Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance What GE Will Not Cover This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the warranty ...

Page 7: ... The compressor condenser fan and evaporator fan should always operate at the same time Defrost Operation The automatic defrost function is controlled by the defrost control The defrost control contains a motor cam mechanism that switches the defrost control between defrost mode and cooling mode The defrost control motor cam mechanism operates only when the temperature control switch is closed Aft...

Page 8: ...here heat is removed and moisture is deposited as frost GEA01143 Fresh Food Compartment Some of the cold air that is being forced against the top of the freezer and back of the evaporator cover is diverted through the lower portion of the freezer air tower and is pushed through the mullion hole into the damper in control console Air circulates throughout the fresh food compartment picking up heat ...

Page 9: ... 7 Notes ...

Page 10: ...t Control 11 Light Switches 11 Air Tower and Evaporator Cover 11 Defrost Thermostat 12 Defrost Heater 12 Evaporator Soldering Method 12 Evaporator LOKRING Method 13 Evaporator Fan 14 Condenser Fan 14 PTCR Relay Overload Cover Compressor 15 PTCR Relay Compressor 15 Overload Compressor 16 Capacitor Compressor 16 Compressor 16 ...

Page 11: ...nsulating process This process requires doors to be equipped with vent holes that allow air to escape when the door is filled with foam A small amount of foam may be visible around the vent holes The inner door panels and outer door panels cannot be separated and must be replaced as an assembly Freezer Door 1 Remove all food from the inner door liner Top Hinge 2 Remove 2 screws and the top hinge f...

Page 12: ... front roller assembly from the base of the cabinet 1 Tilt the cabinet back and place a 3 in block under the side of the unit 2 Remove 3 hex head 1 4 in screws from the roller assembly 3 Loosen the adjustment screw until it disengages from the assembly and remove the assembly from the cabinet 4 Remove the E ring to remove the adjustment screw from the base channel Note When reinstalling the roller...

Page 13: ... Use care to avoid loosing clip During installation clip is installed after knob is pushed on the temperature control 6 Press the locking tab back and slide the temperature control out of the control console 7 Disconnect 3 wire leads from the temperature control Defrost Control 1 Remove the control console see Temperature Control procedure 2 Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the defrost...

Page 14: ...t air down Defrost Thermostat 1 Remove the evaporator cover see Air Tower and Evaporator Cover procedure Caution The thermostat has a metal clip that fastens it to the line Defrost thermostat can be damaged if handled improperly Use clip to remove and install thermostat GEA01160 Defrost Thermostat Defrost Thermostat 2 Remove the thermostat from the line 3 Cut the thermostat lead wires close to the...

Page 15: ...prevent the capillary tube from becoming plugged when resoldering 11 Position the new evaporator in the cabinet Insert the suction line and capillary tube into the evaporator 12 Solder the suction line to the evaporator using silfos 13 Solder the capillary tube to the evaporator using silfos Note Evaporator drain probe assists in defrosting drain During assembly probe must be installed on evaporat...

Page 16: ...in defrosting drain During assembly probe must be installed on evaporator and in drain to prevent drain from freezing closed 8 Install a replacement dryer 9 Evacuate and recharge the system using currently accepted procedures Evaporator Fan 1 Remove the evaporator cover see Air tower and Evaporator Cover procedure 2 Disconnect the fan motor connector 3 Carefully pull the fan off the shaft 4 Remove...

Page 17: ...tely and that connector clips are engaged If connectors are not connected correctly they may vibrate apart Housing Fan Motor 0 375 1 2 Air Flow 0 50 0 05 Bracket GEA01148 PTCR Relay Overload Cover Compressor 1 Remove the machine compartment cover GEA01169 Cover Tab Cover Tab 2 Insert a flat screwdriver under the tab on the cover s top surface pry up and remove 3 Remove the cover PTCR Relay Compres...

Page 18: ...apacitor with a screwdriver 4 Remove 1 screw and the capacitor Compressor Note Capillary tube must be clipped to compressor suction line near the dryer If capillary tube is not clipped to suction line a knocking noise may occur during compressor operation The channel in which the compressor is mounted must be disengaged from the cabinet to remove the compressor Ensure that harness connectors are c...

Page 19: ... 17 Notes ...

Page 20: ...g problems Note The defrost control must be in cooling mode to operate the compressor provide 115 VAC to the compressor overload It may be necessary to manually rotate the defrost control to cooling mode before checking for voltage at the compressor overload 1 115 VAC not present at compressor overload If 115 VAC is not present at the compressor overload check for an open temperature control or an...

Page 21: ... switch is mounted on the evaporator and when closed completes the neutral side of the defrost heater circuit The defrost thermostat switch opens when the evaporator temperature raises to 58 F and closes when the evaporator temperature lowers to 28 F The defrost thermostat switch typically opens during the defrost cycle preventing the heater from defrosting for the full 30 minutes The purpose for ...

Page 22: ...CTION PRESSURE ABOVE ZERO CONDENSER TEMPERATURE INCREASES THROUGHOUT NO CHANGE IN CONDENSER TEMPERATURE LOWER 2 3 SYSTEM HAS LEAK SYSTEM IS RESTRICTED Check high pressure joints with compressor running and condenser fan stopped FOUND LEAK NO LEAK FOUND REPAIR LEAK INSTALL DRYER AND RECHARGE CHECK EVAPORATOR FOR LEAKS Check low pressure joints with compressor stopped and defrost heaters energized F...

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Page 24: ...yer Condenser Compressor Condenser Condenser Condenser Fan Condenser Fan Water Valve Connector Water Valve Connector GEA01155 Icemaker Connector Icemaker Connector Defrost Heater Support Defrost Heater Support Evaporator Drain Probe Evaporator Drain Probe Evaporator Evaporator Defrost Heater Defrost Heater Overtemperature Thermostat Overtemperature Thermostat Evaporator Fan Connector Evaporator Fa...

Page 25: ... 23 Figure 3 Control Console GEA01166 Defrost Control Temperature Control Light Light Switch Connector Defrost Control Temperature Control Light Light Switch Connector ...

Page 26: ...E ORANGE ORANGE DEFROST TIMER 1 3 TEMPERATURE CONTROL GRAY BROWN BROWN BROWN ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE RED FREEZER LIGHT WHEN USED BROWN ORANGE RED ORANGE BLACK BLACK CONDENSER FAN BLACK BLACK 6 EVAPORATOR FAN ND103 02D 6 ORANGE 4 2 3 7 6 2 BLUE DEFROST HEATER YELLOW PINK DEFROST THERMOSTATS DEFROST THERMOSTAT 36 SEE DIAGRAM INSIDE ICEMAKER COVER 4 8 78 100 190 ORANGE ...

Page 27: ...CK 1 WHITE 6 BLUE ORANGE ORANGE 8 ORANGE HARNESS CONNECTOR 4 PINK BROWN ORANGE BLUE GREEN WHITE WHITE BLACK GY BLACK EVAP GROUND EVAP EVAP COVER COVER GROUND GROUND EVAP COVER GROUND GREEN YELLOW RED PINK ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE EVAPORATOR FAN CONNECTOR FREEZER LIGHT WHEN USED FREEZER LIGHT SWITCH WHEN USED DEFROST THERMOSTAT TO ICEMAKER WHEN USED POWER CORD TO WATER VALVE WHEN USED MAC...

Page 28: ... 26 Note The components shown in this drawing may differ from the components in your unit Refer to the microfiche or GEA IPC for the component and part number for your unit Parts List ...

Page 29: ... 27 Note The components shown in this drawing may differ from the components in your unit Refer to the microfiche or GEA IPC for the component and part number for your unit ...

Page 30: ... 28 Note The components shown in this drawing may differ from the components in your unit Refer to the microfiche or GEA IPC for the component and part number for your unit ...

Page 31: ... 29 Note The components shown in this drawing may differ from the components in your unit Refer to the microfiche or GEA IPC for the component and part number for your unit ...

Page 32: ... 30 Note The components shown in this drawing may differ from the components in your unit Refer to the microfiche or GEA IPC for the component and part number for your unit ...

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Page 34: ...3 BUTTERDISH 1 124 WR12X10125 PLUG BUTTON HANDLEAD 1 201 WR17X10850 COVER EVAP ASM 1 202 WR02X10717 GRILLE ICE SERVICE 1 207 WR14X10082 FOAM STRIP SEADH 2 207 WR17X10867 HOUSING FAN EVAPORATOR 1 210 WR02X8999 PLUG BUTTON MTG 2 211 WR02X7973 SUPPORT SHELF 8 213 WR30X0311 TRAY ICE 2 214 WR02X7148 PLUGBUTTON 1 225 WR71X10269 SHELF ASM FZ 1 228 WR71X10285 SHELF CANT WIREASM 2 229 WR71X10284 SHELF CANT...

Page 35: ... THUMB CONTROL FF 1 298 WR01X10216 RETAINER KNOB 1 300 WR09X10073 CONTROL TEMP 1 301 WR02X10796 KNOB THUMB CONTROL FZ 1 304 WR02X10723 NOZZLE CONTROL FOAM 1 305 WR02X10734 WHEEL DAMPER 1 306 WR17X10907 HOUSING CNTRLFRONTASM 1 311 WR02X10709 BLOCK FOAM CONTROL 1 315 WR02X11006 SLEEVE VINYL 1 318 WR23X10208 HARNESS CNTRL MODULE 1 319 WR02X10727 SHAFT DAMPER 1 320 WR01X10220 SPRING KNOB 2 321 WR02X10...

Page 36: ...9 SCREW 12 24 7 AD 6 692 WZ04X0416 SCREW 8 18 AB HXW 3 4 10 693 WR01X2137 SCREW 12 24 9 AD 5 695 WR01X10218 SCR 12 24 TT BHT 20 73S 6 696 WR02X10843 COVER SCREW 3 725 WR87X10034 COMPRESSOR REPL KIT 1 726 WR85X10024 LOW SIDE ASM 1 729 WR62X0079 CAPACITOR 1 730 WR84X10009 CONDENSER REPLASM 1 733 WR07X10031 RELAY PTCR 1 734 WR02X10556 COVER RELAY SNAP MEI 1 735 WR08X0167 OVERLOAD 1 736 WR02X8583 CLIP...

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