GE Adora DFE29JG How to use

GE Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
31-
9227
9227
2012 Profile and GE
French Door
Refrigerators
Technical Service Guide
December 2012
GE Appliances
DFE29JG
DFE29JM
DFE29JS
GFE27GG
GFE27GS
GFE29HG
GFE29HM
GFE29HS
PFE27KG
PFE27KS
PFE29PG
PFE29PS
PYE23KG
PYE23KS
PYE23PS

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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 Appliances
Technical Service Guide
Copyright © 2012
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
3-Way Valve ....................................................................................................................................................................61
3-Way Valve Coil ............................................................................................................................................................60
Ambient Thermistor ......................................................................................................................................................41
Articulating Door Mullion ...........................................................................................................................................80
Auger Motor......................................................................................................................................................................73
Circuit Boards ..................................................................................................................................................................81
Components.....................................................................................................................................................................40
Component Locator Views........................................................................................................................................31
Compressor Replacement .........................................................................................................................................62
Condenser Fan................................................................................................................................................................59
Consumer Control LCD Models................................................................................................................................24
Control Board Connector Locator..........................................................................................................................33
Control Features.............................................................................................................................................................14
Dealer Demo Mode .......................................................................................................................................................22
Deli Pan Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................45
Dispenser Assembly .....................................................................................................................................................64
Door Closure Mechanisms.........................................................................................................................................42
Door/Drawer Gaskets..................................................................................................................................................43
Freezer and Fresh Food Drain Trap Tubes .......................................................................................................59
Freezer Defrost Heater................................................................................................................................................56
Freezer Drawer, Bin, and Basket ............................................................................................................................10
Freezer Drawer Front...................................................................................................................................................11
Freezer Drawer Slide Assemblies ..........................................................................................................................53
Freezer Evaporator Cover .........................................................................................................................................54
Freezer Evaporator Thermistor ...............................................................................................................................57
Freezer Fan ......................................................................................................................................................................55
Freezer Overtemperature Thermostat.................................................................................................................56
Fresh Food Defrost Heater ........................................................................................................................................51
Fresh Food Door and Freezer Drawer Handles ..............................................................................................10
Fresh Food Evaporator Cover ................................................................................................................................51
Fresh Food Evaporator Thermistor........................................................................................................................52
Fresh Food Fan ..............................................................................................................................................................52
Fresh Food Overtemperature Thermostat.........................................................................................................52
Hinge Cover .....................................................................................................................................................................40
(Continued next page)

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Ice Box Door Assembly ...............................................................................................................................................67
Ice Box Fan........................................................................................................................................................................57
Ice Box Thermistor.........................................................................................................................................................72
Ice Bucket .........................................................................................................................................................................68
Icemakers .........................................................................................................................................................................69
Installation ..........................................................................................................................................................................9
Interior Airflow....................................................................................................................................................................8
Interior Lights...................................................................................................................................................................43
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................................5
Inverter ...............................................................................................................................................................................61
Inverter Compressor.....................................................................................................................................................63
Isolation Water Valve...................................................................................................................................................78
Machine Compartment Cover ...............................................................................................................................58
Nomenclature.....................................................................................................................................................................6
Operation Overview......................................................................................................................................................37
Refrigeration System ...................................................................................................................................................35
Removing the Fresh Food Doors ............................................................................................................................12
Schematics .......................................................................................................................................................................87
Service Diagnostic Functions...................................................................................................................................83
Service Diagnostic Mode............................................................................................................................................83
Single-Speed Compressor .........................................................................................................................................63
Technical Data....................................................................................................................................................................7
Thermistors .......................................................................................................................................................................49
Warranty ...........................................................................................................................................................................91
Water Filter .......................................................................................................................................................................74
Water Filter Manifold....................................................................................................................................................75
Water Tank........................................................................................................................................................................77
Water Valve and Flowmeter.....................................................................................................................................78
Zigbee™ Board................................................................................................................................................................41

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The 2012 Profile and GE French Door Refrigerators have the following features:
• Available in 23-29-cubic foot capacity
• ENERGY STAR®qualified
• Integrated Dispenser with Crushed Ice, Water,
and Actual Temperature Display ―Features
easy-to-reach, easy-to-read temperature
controls and a setting to quickly restore proper
temperature after frequent door openings.
• Advanced filtration system ―GE’s
exclusive filtration system removes harmful
pharmaceuticals from water and ice.
• In-the-door filter ―Located in the door for more
available space in the fresh food section and
easy replacement.
• Seamless stainless steel water/ice dispenser
with pullout tray ―Gives a streamlined look
while easily allowing the filling of tall items.
• Hands-free Auto Fill ―Allows you to walk away
while the dispenser automatically fills most
containers with filtered water.
• Space-saving icemaker in the door and an additional icemaker on some models
• Stainless steel doors with hidden hinges ―Offer a sleek finish with the clean look of concealed hinges.
• An articulating door mullion attached to the left-side door provides a movable center mullion that
maximizes access to the fresh food compartment.
• Secure-Close Door Systems ―Securely pulls the doors and drawers shut.
• TwinChill™ with Dual Evaporators ―Uses 2 evaporators to help maintain temperature and humidity
levels to keep foods fresh.
• Most Profile models have a full-width deli pan with 5 electronically controlled temperature settings and
LED lighting. Other models have a full-width deli pan with a mechanically adjustable temperature control
without LED lighting.
• An external air thermistor changes the control setting based on ambient condition to keep the fresh food
and freezer at the correct temperature.
• TurboCoolTM ―Rapidly cools the refrigerator compartment in order to more quickly cool foods.
• TurboFreeze ―Rapidly cools the freezer compartment in order to more quickly freeze foods.
• LED Pin-Point Lighting ―Casts a clean, beautiful light throughout the fresh food and freezer.
• Available in white or black finish or stainless wrap.
• Drop-down tray ―Allows for extra door storage when you need it and tucks away when you don’t.
Introduction
Note: Features may vary by model.

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Nomenclature
The mini-manual is located inside the hinge cover.
The nomenclature plate is located on the upper right wall
of the fresh food compartment. It contains the following
information:
Handle Color
S - Stainless
B - Black
W - White
Brand/Product
P - Profile
G - GE
D - Adora
Feature Pack
Mini-Manual Location
• Model and Serial
Number
• Minimum Installation
Clearances
• Electrical Voltage,
Frequency
• Maximum Amperage
Rating
• Refrigerant Charge
and Type
Nomenclature
P F E 2 9 P S D A S S
Capacity
23 to 29 - Cubic Foot
Energy Star
Configuration
F - French Door, Standard Depth
Finish
Stainless
Model Year
D - 2012
Engineering Digit
Exterior Color
S - Stainless
B - Black
W - White
Serial Number
The first two characters of the serial number
identify the month and year of manufacture.
Example: ZZ123456S = December, 2012
Z– DEC
A – JAN
D – FEB
F – MAR
G – APR
H – MAY
L– JUN
M –JUL
R – AUG
S – SEP
T – OCT
V – NOV
2012 – Z
2011 – V
2010 – T
2009 – S
2008 – R
2007 – M
2006 – L
2005 – H
2004 – G
2003 – F
2002 – D
2001 – A
The letter designating
the year repeats every
12 years.
Example:
Z - 2012
Z - 2000
Z - 1988

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COLD AIR
FRESH FOOD
FREEZER
MIXED AIR
AIR RETURN TO
EVAPORATOR
EVAPORATOR
EVAP FAN
REFRIGERATOR AIRFLOW
ICEMAKER
FAN
ICE SYSTEM AIRFLOW
FRESH FOOD
FREEZER
FF LIGHT
SWITCH
DC HINGE
CONNECTOR
FF LED
LIGHT
FF LIGHT
SWITCH
FF LED LIGHT
FFSENSOR
AMBIENT
SENSOR
ICEMAKER FAN WATER VALVE
3 WAY VALVE
COMPRESSOR
CONDENSOR FAN
COMP. POWER CORD
(in Machine Compartment)
EVAP DEFROST HEATER
EVAP DEFROST HEATER
FZ LIGHT SWITCH
MAIN PCB
FF LED
LIGHT
HUMIDITY
SENSOR
EVAP FAN
FZ SENSOR
EVAP SENSOR
(in Rear)
VACUUM PANEL
LEFT WALL
AC HINGE
CONNECTOR

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Interior Airflow
Refrigerator Air Flow (side view) Ice System Air Flow (side view)
FRESH FOOD
FREEZER
EVAP FAN FAN
FRESH FOOD
FREEZER
ICEMAKER
COLD AIR MIXED AIR AIR RETURN TO
EVAPORATOR
The fresh food evaporator fan forces air thru the evaporator into the fresh food compartment. Air from the
evaporator can also pass thru the deli drawer damper/heater assembly to the deli drawer, thru the fresh
food compartment, and return to the evaporator. The damper/heater assembly is controlled by the main
control board. When open, the damper allows the chilled air from the fresh food evaporator to move into
the deli drawer. Air returns from the fresh food compartment to the fresh food evaporator via 3 return vents
located on the bottom of the evaporator cover.
The freezer evaporator fan forces air thru the evaporator into the freezer compartment. An additional ice
box fan circulates air into and returns air from the ice box via plastic conduits embedded in the cabinet foam
insulation. Air returns from the freezer compartment to the freezer evaporator via 2 return vents located on
the bottom of the evaporator cover.
Note: Most Profile models use an electronically controlled damper and heater. Other models use a
mechanically adjustable temperature control damper without a heater.

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Installation
POWER CORD
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with
a 3-prong (grounding) plug, that mates with a
standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize
the possibility of electric shock hazard from this
appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong outlet, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
outlet.
WARNING: Do not, under any circumstances, cut
or remove the third (ground) prong from the power
cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet, that has a voltage
rating that matches the rating plate.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an extension cord.
However, if you must use an extension cord, it
is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in
the United States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada),
3-wire grounding-type appliance extension cord
having a grounding-type plug and outlet, and that
the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes
(minimum) and 120 volts.
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
Do not install the refrigerator where the
temperature will go below 60°F because it will not
run often enough to maintain proper temperatures.
Do not install the refrigerator where the
temperature will go above 100°F because it will not
perform properly.
Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to
support the refrigerator in a fully loaded condition.
CLEARANCES
Allow the following clearances for ease of
installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and
electrical connections.
Sides: 1/8 inch (3 mm)
Top: 1 inch (25 mm) Cabinet/Hinge Cover
Back: 2 inches (50 mm)

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Fresh Food Door and Freezer Drawer
Handles
To remove the fresh food door and freezer drawer
handles:
Handle design varies based on models, however,
installation is the same.
Stainless Steel and Plastic:
Loosen the set screws with the 1/8-in. Allen wrench
and remove the handle.
Note: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be
adjusted or removed, use a 1/4-in. Allen wrench.
MOUNTING
FASTENERS
Fresh Food Door Handle
Freezer Drawer Handle
MOUNTING
FASTENERS
Freezer Drawer, Bin, and Basket
To remove the freezer drawer, bin, and basket:
1. Open freezer drawer, then lift and remove
freezer drawer.
3. Remove freezer basket by lifting up the rear of
the basket and moving basket rearward until
the front of the basket can be rotated upward
and out.
2. Remove freezer drawer bin by pushing plastic
tab on either left or right side to release bin
hinge pin.