GE Consumer & Industrial PGCS1NFXSS How to use

GE Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
31-
9166
9166
Profile Bottom Mount
Double Drawer
Refrigerators
Technical Service Guide
March 2008
GE Consumer & Industrial
PGCS1NFXSS
PGCS1PJXSS
PGSS5NFXSS
PGSS5PJXSS

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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 © 2008
All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part
in any form without written permission from the General Electric Company.

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Table of Contents
Airflow .................................................................................................................................................................................32
Anti-Tip Floor Bracket (on 21 ft. models).............................................................................................................20
Articulating Door Mullion .........................................................................................................................................49
Components.....................................................................................................................................................................34
Components Locator Views......................................................................................................................................29
Condenser Fan................................................................................................................................................................37
Control Board Connector Locator..........................................................................................................................60
Control Diagnostics Using LCD Screen ................................................................................................................55
Control Diagnostics Using the Temperature Display On Non-Dispenser Models............................58
Control Features............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Defrost Heater.................................................................................................................................................................44
Deli Pan Removal ...........................................................................................................................................................46
Door Closure Mechanisms.........................................................................................................................................18
EMI Filter.............................................................................................................................................................................52
Evacuation and Charging Procedure....................................................................................................................33
Evaporator.........................................................................................................................................................................41
Evaporator Fan ...............................................................................................................................................................35
Freezer Basket Removal .............................................................................................................................................24
Freezer Double Drawer (DD) Mullion Assembly ...............................................................................................50
Freezer Drawers .............................................................................................................................................................25
Freezer Drawers Mullion Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................71
Freezer/Fresh Food Mullion Heater.......................................................................................................................50
Fresh Food and Freezer Light Thermostats.......................................................................................................35
Fresh Food Damper ......................................................................................................................................................47
Humidity Sensor.............................................................................................................................................................48
Ice Level Switch .............................................................................................................................................................28
Icemaker ...........................................................................................................................................................................27
Icemaker Fill Tube Heater ..........................................................................................................................................45
Icemaker Service Test Mode.....................................................................................................................................72
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Inverter................................................................................................................................................................................38
Inverter Compressor.....................................................................................................................................................40
Mullion Heaters...............................................................................................................................................................48
Nomenclature.................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Precise Fill .........................................................................................................................................................................53
Precise Fill Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................70
Refrigeration Components ........................................................................................................................................31
Refrigeration System ...................................................................................................................................................31
Refrigerator Doors.........................................................................................................................................................22
Refrigerator Lights.........................................................................................................................................................17
Replacing Evaporator Using the Brazing Method...........................................................................................43
Replacing Evaporator Using the LOKRING Method........................................................................................44
Return Duct Heaters.....................................................................................................................................................45
Schematic..........................................................................................................................................................................73
Technical Data................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Thermistors.......................................................................................................................................................................34
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................................................55
Warranty............................................................................................................................................................................74
Water Dispenser and Interface...............................................................................................................................51

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*This new Profile Bottom Mount Double Drawer Refrigerator has the following features:
New integrated dispenser with child lock and door alarm, combined with LCD screen, provides customer•
control of temperatures and features presented in computer-style menus.
• Precise Fill technology dispenses fresh, filtered water in accurate measurements.
Two coil water tanks provide added storage volume with increased surface area for quick temperature•
recovery.
Factory installed Icemaker•
with Water Filtration System
automatically creates fresh, filtered
ice cubes.
ClimateKeeper™ Temperature•
Management System, digital
controls, and electronic sensors
give you a greater degree of control
over food preservation. An external
"air" thermistor changes the control
setting based on ambient condition
to keep the fresh food and freezer at
the correct temperature.
TurboCool• TM ―Rapidly cools the
refrigerator compartment in order to
more quickly cool foods.
Two freezer drawers add•
convenience by allowing easy
access and organization of frozen
foods.
An articulating door mullion,•
attached to the right side door,
provides a movable center mullion that maximizes access to the fresh food compartment.
Damper/air inlet assembly, located in the bottom of the fresh food section, creates more usable space on•
the top shelf.
Secure-Close Door Systems - Securely pulls the doors and drawers shut, even after you release the•
handles.
Anti-tip kit will be required for 21 cubic foot models.•
LED Lighting - Casts a clean, beautiful light throughout the fresh food area of the refrigerator. (GE•
Reveal™ Lighting in freezer.)
• The 3-speed compressor is controlled by an inverter that receives input from the low voltage DC side
of the main control board. The inverter always has 120 VAC applied when the refrigerator is connected
to power. The main control board still makes compressor decisions based on the input of thermistors,
door-open time, and input from the LCD display. The main control also operates all other electrical
components in the refrigerator such as the water valve, fan motors, lights, etc.
* Features may vary by model.
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– 6 –
Nomenclature
The nomenclature plate is located on the upper
left wall of the fresh food compartment. It
contains the following information:
The letter designating
the year repeats every
12 years.
Example:
T - 1974
T - 1986
T - 1998
Exterior Color
SS - Stainless/Stainless
Model Year
X - 2008
Brand/Product
P - Profile
Capacity
1 - 21 Cubic Foot
5 - 25 Cubic Foot
Mini-Manual Location
•Model and Serial
Number
• Minimum Installation
Clearances
• Electrical Voltage,
Frequency
• Maximum Amperage
Rating
• Refrigerant Charge
and Type
Nomenclature
P G C S 1 P J X S S
Serial Number
The first two numbers of the serial number
identify the month and year of manufacture.
Example: AR123456S = January, 2008
A- JAN 2008 - R
D - FEB 2007 - M
F - MAR 2006 - L
G - APR 2005 - H
H - MAY 2004 - G
L - JUN 2003 - F
M - JUL 2002 - D
R - AUG 2001 - A
S - SEP 2000 - Z
T - OCT 1999 - V
V - NOV 1998 - T
Z - DEC 1997 - S
Exterior
S - Stainless Steel
Style
C - Counter Depth
S - Standard Depth
Configuration
G - French Door w/Double FZ Drawer
Feature Pack
N - Non-Dispenser
P - LED Lighting
Ice/Water
F - 1 Year Filter/Icemaker
J - External Water Dispenser, 1 Year
Filter/Icemaker

– 7 –
Control Features
About the controls with temperature settings.
The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator
compartment and 0°F for the freezer compartment. Allow 24 hours for the temperature
to stabilize to the preset recommended settings.
The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature as well as the actual
temperature in the refrigerator and freezer. The actual temperature may vary slightly
from the SET temperature based on usage and operating environment.
Setting either or both controls to OFF stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator
compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.
For Controls-on-the-Door Models:
Models with External Dispensers:
To change the Refrigerator temperature:
Access By: Home > Refrigerator
Activate By: Using the arrows to select the desired
temperature. You must press ENTER to set the new
temperature.
To change the Freezer temperature:
Access By: Home > Freezer
Activate By: Using the arrows to select the desired
temperature. You must press ENTER to set the new
temperature.
Once the desired temperature has been set, the display will
return to the HOME screen and show the set temperatures
underneath the actual temperature display for several
seconds. Several adjustments may be required. Each time
you adjust the controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator
to reach the temperature you have set.
For Controls Inside the Refrigerator:
Opening the door displays the actual temperature. To
change the temperature, press either the WARMER or
COLDER touch pads until the desired temperature is
displayed.
Once the desired temperature has been set, the
temperature display will return to the actual refrigerator
and freezer temperatures after 5 seconds. Several
adjustments may be required.
Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for the
refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set.
To turn the cooling system off, tap the WARMER pad for
either the refrigerator or the freezer until the display shows
OFF. To turn the unit back on, press the COLDER pad for
either the refrigerator or freezer. Then press the COLDER
pad again and it will go to the preset points of 0°F for the
freezer and 37°F for the refrigerator. Setting either or both
controls to OFF stops cooling in both the freezer and
refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical
power to the refrigerator.
Models with External Dispensers:
Access By: Home > Options > Information and Settings >
Cooling System Off
To turn the cooling system back on, press the touch screen
and press the ON button.
Activate By: Pressing ENTER.
Changing the Temperature
NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the temperature controls.
If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now.
HOME
HELP
LOCK
Hold for 3 Seconds
to activate Lock
TURBO
COOL
ENERGY
SAVER
DOOR
ALARM
F REEZER
F0
R EFRIGERATOR
F37
O PTIONS P RECISE F ILL
E NERGY S AVER ON
(Models with controls inside the refrigerator)
(Models with controls on the door)
Note:
Note:The following procedure is the only method to turn
the cooling system off.
AccessBy:Home > Options > Information and Settings >
Cooling System Off
To turn the cooling system back on, press the touch
screen and press the ONbutton.
ActivateBy:Pressing ENTER.

– 8 –
About the temperature controls
About the home screen
The temperature controls are preset in the factory at
37°F (3°C) for the refrigerator compartment and 0°F
(-18°C) for the freezer compartment. Allow 24 hours for
the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended
settings.
Refrigerator temperatures can be adjusted between 34°F
and 43°F (1°C to 6°C), and the freezer temperatures can
be adjusted between –6°F and +7°F (–21°C to –14°C).
The temperature controls can display both the SET
temperature as well as the actual temperature in the
refrigerator and freezer. The actual temperature may
vary slightly from the SET temperature based on usage
and operating environment.
Once the desired temperature has been set, the
display will return to the HOME screen and show the
set temperatures underneath the actual temperature
display for several seconds. Several adjustments may
be required. Each time you adjust the controls, allow 24
hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you
have set.
To change the Refrigerator temperature:
Access By: Home > Refrigerator
Activate By: Using the arrows to select the desired
temperature. You must press ENTER to set the new
temperature.
(Continued next page)
The home screen is the initial screen presented after
power-up. The status bar at the top displays the status
of many of the refrigerator features. Freezer and
Refrigerator sections display present compartment
temperatures.
Press displayed set temperatures. Set temperatures•
then can be changed.
Press• Precise Fill for fill options.
Press• Options to provide access to Screen
Appearance, Metric/English units, Button Beep on/off,
and Water Filter Instructions.
Note: If an attempt is made to adjust the refrigerator set
temperature above 43°F (6°C) or below 34°F (1°C), the
+ or - arrow will disappear. If ENTER is not pressed, the
last refrigerator temperature entered will remain the set
temperature shown underneath the actual temperature
display. If ENTER is pressed, the set temperature
displayed will be the maximum of 43°F (6°C) or the
minimum of 34°F (1°C).
Reset Attempt Above 43°F (6°C)
Reset Attempt Below 34°F (1°C)

– 9 –
To change the Freezer temperature:
Access By: Home > Freezer
Activate By: Using the arrows to select the desired
temperature. You must press ENTER to set the new
temperature.
Options
Use Options to access Settings, Water Filter Reset, and
Cooling System Off. Access by: Home> Options.
Press• Settings to access Screen Appearance, Metric/
English units, and Button Beep on/off.
Press• Cooling System Off to turn off refrigerator.
Press• Reset Water Filter to display percent of
filter life expectancy used, replacement and order
instructions.
Note: If an attempt is made to adjust the freezer set
temperature above +7°F (-14°C) or below -6°F (-21°C),
the + or - arrow will disappear. If ENTER is not pressed,
the last freezer temperature entered will remain the set
temperature shown underneath the actual temperature
display. If ENTER is pressed, the set temperature
displayed will be the maximum of +7°F (-14°C) or the
minimum of -6°F (-21°C).
Reset Attempt Above +7°F (-14°C)
Reset Attempt Below -6°F (-21°C)

– 10 –
About TurboCoolTM
Note:
On dispenser models, the refrigerator temperature•
can be changed during TurboCool, but when
attempting to change refrigerator temperature with
TurboCool on, the LED will go out and TurboCool will
be cancelled.
The freezer temperature is not affected and can be•
changed during TurboCool.
When opening the refrigerator door during•
TurboCool, the fans will continue to run if they have
cycled on.
How to Use
Press the TurboCool pad. TurboCool activated will be
indicated by an illuminated LED next to the pad. The
status bar section of the LCD will indicate TurboCool ON.
The displayed refrigerator temperature will be replaced
with TurboCool.
How it Works
TurboCool™ rapidly cools the refrigerator compartment
in order to more quickly cool foods. Use TurboCool
when adding a large amount of food to the refrigerator
compartment, putting away foods after they have been
sitting out at room temperature or when putting away
warm leftovers. It can also be used if the refrigerator has
been without power for an extended period.
Once activated, the compressor will turn on immediately
and the fans will cycle on and off at high speed as
needed for eight hours. The compressor will continue
to run until the refrigerator compartment cools to
approximately 34°F (1°C), then it will cycle on and off
to maintain this setting. After 8 hours, or if TurboCool is
pressed again, the refrigerator compartment will return
to the original setting.
TurboCool LED