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1997 REFRIGERATORS

GLOBAL NEW GENERATION

SxS

NEW GEN (24’, 28’, 30’) - TFK / TPG PRODUCT LINE

FRONT VIEW

IMPROVEMENT CODING
(ES): EXTERNAL SWEAT
(C):

CORROSION

(N):

NOISE

(E):

ENERGY

(F):

FEATURE & APPEARANCE

(CB): CODE BOARD

Summary of Contents for TFK Series

Page 1: ...g GE Appliances TECHNICIAN MANUAL 1997 INTERNATIONAL REFRIGERATORS NEW GENERATION SxS G K LINES Pub No 31 45703...

Page 2: ...LATES 5 KOREAN ENERGY LABEL 5 MINI MANUAL 5 CABINET STRUCTURE 6 8 ICEMAKER 10 DISPENSER User Operation 12 15 Service 16 26 Electronic System Diagnosis 27 28 ICEMAKER COMPLAINTS DIAGNOSIS 29 DISPENSER...

Page 3: ...2 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS CURRENT GENERATION NEW GENERATION Model TFG20 TFG22 TFG25 TPG24 TFK28 TPG30 Height 66 63 66 63 68 75 68 75 68 75 68 75 169 cm 169 cm 175 cm 175 cm 175 cm 175 cm Width 31 50 33 50...

Page 4: ...ATORS GLOBAL NEW GENERATION SxS General Electric Company 1997 3 NEW GEN 24 28 30 TFK TPG PRODUCT LINE FRONT VIEW IMPROVEMENT CODING ES EXTERNAL SWEAT C CORROSION N NOISE E ENERGY F FEATURE APPEARANCE...

Page 5: ...ORS GLOBAL NEW GENERATION SxS General Electric Company 1997 4 V VOLTAGE THERMAL NEW GEN 24 28 30 TFK TPG PRODUCT LINE REAR VIEW IMPROVEMENT CODING ES EXTERNAL SWEAT C CORROSION N NOISE E ENERGY F FEAT...

Page 6: ...perage input watts installation clearances and refrigerant charge it contains unique information such as gross volume freezing capacity fresh food net volume freezer net volume and frozen food storage...

Page 7: ...the room into the freezer and fresh food compartments The breaker frame is not removable and not replaceable The fresh food and freezer door gaskets are compression type with fiberglass inserts rathe...

Page 8: ...ntacts the cam with a slight amount of resistance As the door is closed further a small roller in the end of the lever glides over the lobe of the cam and pulls the door closed The levers and cams are...

Page 9: ...The rear rollers are not adjustable To remove a front roller assembly from the base of the cabinet tilt the cabinet and place 3 inch blocks under the side of the outer case Remove the three 1 4 inch...

Page 10: ...sion in the lower end of the hinge pin allows use of a 3 16 inch Allen wrench to adjust the pin A nylon plug imbedded in the threads of the pin prevents the pin from rotating tightening or loosening a...

Page 11: ...the inner door After all screws are driven make sure all screw heads are below the surface of the strips and that the surfaces of the strips are clean Apply the 2 sided tape first to the side retaine...

Page 12: ...of the freezer compartment is mounted transversely to the shelf tracks It has a thermal cutoff and produces ice cubes with rounded edges To remove the icemaker first remove the ice bin from the ice sh...

Page 13: ...the machine compartment a recess assembly on the freezer door Ice Bin Capacities Model Style Capacity 20 Bucket 8 1 lbs 3 7 kg 24 27 Bucket 10 8 lbs 4 9 kg 30 Bucket 12 9 lbs 5 6 kg 24 Single helix 8...

Page 14: ...an electrical solenoid as a glass is gently pressed against the dispenser pad After the glass is withdrawn from the pad the duct door will remain open for 5 to 10 seconds to prevent the entrapment of...

Page 15: ...e either pad is touched A green indicator light verifies which selection has been made 2 The door alarm can be enabled by touching the door alarm on off pad A beep will sound each time the pad is touc...

Page 16: ...ention at the same time the highest priority code will be displayed until erased The codes in order of priority are FF Freezer check for thawing of frozen foods PF Power power has been off for more th...

Page 17: ...to seat the lip Pad Support To remove the pad support first remove the pad Reach through the opening with fingertips and gradually pull the support forward at each corner to disengage the molded pins...

Page 18: ...ove the control module first remove the control housing Then remove the knobs from the selector switch and light switch by pulling them straight downward Disconnect the 4 wire harness connector from t...

Page 19: ...Reinstall the wiring harness control housing escutcheon pad support and pad Pad Switch To remove the pad switch first remove the control housing Then disconnect the wiring harness from the switch Remo...

Page 20: ...that the actuator paddle is behind the switch lever Firmly press the actuator to seat it into the notch Caution verify operation of the switch by rotating the actuator Reinstall the control housing es...

Page 21: ...f the funnel Position the funnel and support into control housing cavity and press the support firmly to lock the tabs Dress the ice deflector flap below the rear edge of the funnel Reinstall the cont...

Page 22: ...the retainer and screw at the left end Caution verify that the crank is engaged into the slot of the armature by pushing the armature into the solenoid and observing the operation of the duct door Rei...

Page 23: ...the trim in new unscored locations Position the tabs along the top edge of the trim over the lip of the recess housing and engage the locator guide into the lip notch While holding the trim in positio...

Page 24: ...he top and right side Position the water tubing behind the recess housing and into the groove in the foam insulation Caution unless the tubing is in the groove it may become pinched and interfere with...

Page 25: ...first dismount the recess assembly Then dismount the water tubing nozzle from the rear of the recess housing Cut the orange and brown wires close to the heater connections and peel the heater foil fro...

Page 26: ...nt damage from electrostatic discharge Grasp the console by the edges and do not touch the connector pins or circuit paths on the control board Leave the conductive pad on the replacement board until...

Page 27: ...and press the switch firmly to lock the tabs Then remount the control housing and reinstall the control console Power Module electronic models To remove the power module first remove the control hous...

Page 28: ...the tip of a small blade screwdriver into the slot at the base of the plastic housing and gently pry outward The reed switch has a 2 wire harness connector to facilitate replacement Temperature Sensor...

Page 29: ...are functioning If the power module relays can be heard opening and closing as the water and ice pads are touched this indicates the relay coils are being energized Resistance Voltage Measurements Res...

Page 30: ...ed the d code will be d DEFROST CURRENT displayed The dC code will be displayed C ICEMAKER CURRENT when current is flowing in both the icemaker dC DEFROST ICEMAKER CURRENT and defrost circuits Power U...

Page 31: ...splay will show a flashing PF the normal crushed OBSERVE ice and door alarm indicators will ONE BEEP remain illuminated The door open ALL LED INDICATORS LIT 5 SECONDS indicator will remain illuminated...

Page 32: ...1997 REFRIGERATORS GLOBAL NEW GENERATION SxS General Electric Company 1997 31 COMMON COMPLAINTS DIAGNOSIS FOR ICEMAKER...

Page 33: ...1997 REFRIGERATORS GLOBAL NEW GENERATION SxS General Electric Company 1997 32 COMMON COMPLAINTS DIAGNOSIS FOR DISPENSER...

Page 34: ...e control console Accordingly food packages placed in the left rear corner of the top shelf if too close to the air discharge could either freeze or block the air flow into the fresh food compartment...

Page 35: ...be provided at the top sides and rear of the cabinet for air circulation back into the room The minimum requirements at the top sides and rear are stated in the Mini Manual Condenser Fan Although the...

Page 36: ...er is connected to a copper jumper tube that in turn is connected to the inlet of the condenser loop Condenser Loop The condenser loop made of 5 32 inch O D copper tubing is foamed in place behind the...

Page 37: ...TORS GLOBAL NEW GENERATION SxS General Electric Company 1997 36 evaporator end frames The replacement evaporator is furnished as a complete Lo Side which includes the heat exchanger capillary suction...

Page 38: ...right side to ensure any defrost water collecting on the tubing will drain into the trough and not drip onto the freezer floor Refrigerant Charge The refrigerant used in this model is type R134a Refer...

Page 39: ...ture continues to rise the damper will continue to open thus providing a supply of cold air upon demand At the middle 5 setting the damper will close when the temperature drops to 1 C 30 F To test the...

Page 40: ...emoving the cover at the bottom of the control housing However the control module must be removed and disassembled to replace either the temperature control or the air damper Module Removal To remove...

Page 41: ...er rack off at the right end Then lift the serrated arm of the control rack to disengage the control gear and slide the control rack off at the left end Pull the gears from the air damper and the temp...

Page 42: ...it is fully covered by the sleeve inside the foam nozzle Then press the wiring harness grommet back into the slot in the air damper housing Module Reassembly When reassembling the control module the g...

Page 43: ...divider Then position the foam nozzle into the foam insert and engage the pin at the lower right mounting support into the locator hole in the back of the liner Engage the module onto the top center...

Page 44: ...1997 REFRIGERATORS GLOBAL NEW GENERATION SxS General Electric Company 1997 43 INADEQUATE COOLING DIAGNOSIS FLOW CHART R134a...

Page 45: ...1997 REFRIGERATORS GLOBAL NEW GENERATION SxS General Electric Company 1997 44 SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAM This schematic wiring diagram is a typical example of a SxS dispenser model...

Page 46: ...1997 REFRIGERATORS GLOBAL NEW GENERATION SxS General Electric Company 1997 45...

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