31 9110
GE Consumer & Industrial
TECHNICAL SERVICE GUIDE
Profile/GE Side-by-Side Refrigerators with Electronic Touch Controls
MODEL SERIES: GSS20 GSS22 GSS25
PUB # 31-9110 4/04
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The information in this service guide is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and property damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use.
WARNING
To avoid 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 properly fastened.
GE Consumer & Industrial Technical Service Guide
Copyright ' 2004
All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, or in any form, without written permission from the General Electric Company.
Table of Contents
Table Caption: This table appears to be an index or table of contents for a technical manual or service guide, listing various components, troubleshooting topics, and diagrams with corresponding page numbers. It covers a range of issues from specific part failures to system-level problems and general documentation.
Technical Data
DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING IMPORTANT - RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES
All parts of this appliance capable of conducting electrical current are grounded. If grounding wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts or washers used to complete a path to ground are removed for service, they must be returned to their original position and properly fastened.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Thermistor calibration: kilo-ohm resistance..........@0 ° F 62.79 @37 ° F 24.48 |
|---|
| @77 ° F 10.00 Defrost Control .............................................. adaptive system Overtemperature Thermostat................................. 140-110 ° F |
| ELECTRICAL RATING Maximum Current Leakage ...................................... 0.75 mA. |
| Maximum Ground Path Resistance ......................0.14 Ohms NO LOAD PERFORMANCE |
| Control Position 5/5 and Ambient of 65 ° F - 90 ° F Fresh Food, ° F .................................................................. 34-41 Frozen Food, ° F ............................................................... (-3) -3 |
| Run Time, %@65Ambient.........................................23-35% Run Time, |
| %@90Ambient.........................................48-60% |
| REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Refrigerant Charge (R134a) .................................4.25 |
| ounces |
| Compressor ............................................................ 980 BTU/hr |
| Minimum Compressor Capacity ............................. 23 inches Minimum Equalized Pressure |
| @70 ° F ...........................................................................55 PSIG |
| @90 ° F ...........................................................................63 |
| PSIG |
Table Caption: This table provides technical specifications for a refrigeration unit, including thermistor calibration data, electrical ratings, performance metrics under various ambient conditions, and details about the refrigeration system such as refrigerant charge and compressor capacity.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
This information is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and property damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use.
INSTALLATION
| Clearance must be provided for air circulation | |
|---|---|
| AT TOP ............................................................................................... | 1" |
| AT SIDES....................................................................................... | 0.13" |
| AT REAR............................................................................................. | 1" |
Table Caption: This table specifies the required clearance distances for air circulation at the top, sides, and rear of a device. The top and rear require 1 inch of clearance, while the sides require a minimum of 0.13 inches.
AIR FLOW
REPLACEMENT PARTS
| FF Temp Control Housing ................................. PTCR.................................................................... | WR55X10276 |
|---|---|
| WR07X10009 | |
| Overload ............................................................. | WR08X10028 |
| Capacitor............................................................... | WR62X0080 |
| Heater and Bracket Asm.................................... | WR51X10055 |
| Motor DC Condenser Fan.................................. | WR60X10053 |
| Motor DC Evaporator Fan ................................. | WR60X10043 |
| Board Asm Main Control .................................. | WR55X10037 |
| Compressor Replacement Kit ........................... | WR87X10041 |
| Sensor Temperature .......................................... | WR50X10027 |
| Overtemperature Thermostat........................... | WR50X10015 |
Table Caption: This table lists various appliance parts and their corresponding part numbers. The listed components include control housings, motors, sensors, and replacement kits.
Nomenclature
Serial Number
The first two numbers of the serial number identify the month and year of manufacture. Example: AG 123456S = January, 2004
Table Caption: This table shows a correspondence between letters and months, and a separate system where letters represent years, repeating every 12 years.
Note: The technical sheet is located under the control panel.
AA = ALMOND/ALMOND
AD =
