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General Electric Company
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Profile Side-By-Side
Refrigerators
Technical Service Guide
June 2007
GE Consumer & Industrial
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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 © 2007
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.....................................................................................................................................................................40
Beverage Center Blower Motor............................................................................................................................... 30
Check Valve ......................................................................................................................................................................29
Components..................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Components Locator Views......................................................................................................................................20
Condenser Fan................................................................................................................................................................32
Control Board Connector Locator.......................................................................................................................... 52
Control Diagnostics Using LCD Screen ................................................................................................................49
Control Features............................................................................................................................................................. 8
CustomCool™ Assembly ............................................................................................................................................44
Defrost Cycles..................................................................................................................................................................35
Dispenser Assembly .....................................................................................................................................................46
Evacuation and Charging Procedure....................................................................................................................24
Freezer Evaporator........................................................................................................................................................25
Freezer Evaporator Fan...............................................................................................................................................31
Freezer Section Cooling ..............................................................................................................................................22
Fresh Food and Freezer Section Cooling ............................................................................................................23
Fresh Food Evaporator................................................................................................................................................28
Fresh Food Evaporator Fan.......................................................................................................................................29
Fresh Food Section Cooling.......................................................................................................................................22
Icemaker Service Test Mode.....................................................................................................................................63
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Inverter ...............................................................................................................................................................................37
Inverter Compressor.....................................................................................................................................................38
Nomenclature.................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Precise Fill .........................................................................................................................................................................47
Precise Fill Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................62
QuickFreeze™ Fan Motor ...........................................................................................................................................32
Refrigeration System ...................................................................................................................................................22
Replacing the 3-Way Valve.......................................................................................................................................42
Schematic.......................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Single-Speed Compressor .........................................................................................................................................39
Technical Data................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Thermistors.......................................................................................................................................................................34
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................................................49
Warranty............................................................................................................................................................................ 66

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*This new Profile Side by Side dual evaporator refrigerator has the following features:
New integrated dispenser with LED lighting, child lock, and door alarm combined with LCD screen
provides customer control of temperatures and features presented in computer-style menus.
Separate freezer and fresh food evaporators with independent cooling.
No damper/air inlet assembly in the fresh food section creates more usable space on the top shelf.
Greater fresh food humidity to keep food fresher, longer.
20% less freezer defrost for better food preservation.
3-way valve to direct refrigerant flow.
• Nearly silent, only 30 dBA.
Precise Fill technology dispenses
fresh, filtered water in accurate
measurements.
QuickFreezeTM ― Freeze items 2 times
faster to enhance food preservation.
During normal freezing, ice crystals
form in the shape of needles that
puncture the cell walls of meat.
Punctured cell walls lose fluid during
defrosting thus losing nutrients and
freshness. The QuickFreeze option
freezes the cell walls before ice
needles develop.
Quick Ice ― Increases ice production
by approximately 40%.
TurboCoolTM ― Rapidly cools the
refrigerator compartment in order to
more quickly cool foods.
CustomCoolTM ― Quickly chill, thaw, or hold items at a specific temperature.
Electronic Beverage Center ― Keeps beverages and treats icy cold and easily accessible.
GE Reveal®Lighting ― Casts a clean, beautiful light throughout the refrigerator.
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.
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Introduction

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How it Works
The ClimateKeeper2™ is the industry’s most advanced
refrigeration system, delivering optimum temperature
and humidity performance to keep food garden fresh
longer and reduce freezer burn, while maintaining E star-
level efficiency.
The ClimateKeeper2 system features two evaporators―
one for the refrigerator and one for the freezer. This
provides two separate cooling systems, and separates
About ClimateKeeperTM
the airflow between the fresh food and freezer
compartments during normal cooling operations.*
This ensures that the humidity levels in the fresh
food compartment are significantly higher than in a
conventional system,** allowing fresh produce and
other unsealed foods to retain their moisture content
and freshness longer. Moisture sensitive foods such
as fresh fruit, salads, rice, etc., can now be stored on
open shelves without excessive moisture loss. Due to
the higher humidity in the refrigerator, you may on
occasion experience fog or small amounts of moisture
in the refrigerator compartment. This is normal and may
come and go as different food loads and environmental
conditions change. Wipe dry with a paper towel if desired.
The separate airflow system minimizes the mixing of
air between the two compartments, which reduces
fresh food odor transfer to improve the taste of ice.
The ClimateKeeper2 system also reduces the number
of defrosting cycles in the freezer evaporator, thereby
reducing freezer burn.
*Freezer air is used in the CustomCool™ feature.
**Testing shows a higher level of humidity in the Fresh
Food section in ClimateKeeper2 refrigerators versus
conventional units.

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Nomenclature
The nomenclature plate is located on
the upper right 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
WW - White on White
BB - Black on Black
Model Year
W - 2007
Icemaker/Exterior
G - 1-Year Filter
Cubed/Crushed
Brand/Product
P - Profile
Configuration
S - Side by Side
Depth/Power
H - Inverter Compressor/Energy Star
S - Standard Depth
C - Counter Depth
F - High Gloss Smooth
W - Full Wrap
Capacity
(cubic feet) AHAM Rated Volume
Interior Features/Shelves
P - Dual Evaporator
R - Dual Evaporator New Appearance
Mini-Manual Location
• Model and Serial
Number
• Minimum
Installation
Clearances
• Electrical Voltage,
Frequency
• Maximum
Amperage Rating
• Refrigerant Charge
and Type
Nomenclature
P S F 26 P G W B B
Serial Number
The first two numbers of the serial number
identify the month and year of manufacture.
Example: AM123456S = January, 2007
A- JAN 2007 - M
D - FEB 2006 - L
F - MAR 2005 - H
G - APR 2004 - G
H - MAY 2003 - F
L - JUN 2002 - D
M - JUL 2001 - A
R - AUG 2000 - Z
S - SEP 1999 - V
T - OCT 1998 - T
V - NOV 1997 - S
Z - DEC 1996 - R
The Mini-Manual is located behind the base
grill and taped under the cabinet.

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About the temperature controls
Not all features are on all models.
Note: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film
covering the controls. If this film was not removed during
installation, remove it now.
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 46°F (1°C to 8°C), and the freezer temperatures can
be adjusted between –6°F and +6°F (–21°C to –14°C).
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.
Control Features
(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 the light icon to operate the dispenser LED.
Press Options to provide access to Freezer,
Refrigerator, and Dispenser options as well as access
to Information and Settings.
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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.
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.
Options
Use options to access Refrigerator Options, Freezer
Options, Dispenser Options, and Information and Settings
menus. Access by: Home> Options.
Press Freezer Options to access QuickIce and
QuickFreeze.
Press Refrigerator Options to access CustomCool,
TurboCool, and Beverage Center.
Press Dispenser Options to access Precise Fill and
Reset Water Filter.
Press Information and Settings to access Settings,
Screen Appearance, and Feature Info.
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Quick Ice
When you need to speed up ice production, use the
Quick Ice feature. While this feature is turned on, the
freezer fan runs continuously for 48 hours, or until the
feature is turned OFF. During this period, ice production
will increase up to 40% (up to 2 lbs/day). Models with
the integrated ice feature system require at FIRST USE
at least half an 8 oz. glass of ice to be dispensed every
6 to 12 hours. This will help the icemaker fill the bucket
properly so that dispensing is better.
Note: Ice production will vary according to usage
conditions, or if the same feature is deactivated earlier.
How to Use
Access by pressing: Home > Options > Freezer Options
>Quick Ice. Activate by pressing ON. Deactivate by
pressing OFF.
Quickfreeze
Plate
About QuickFreeze.™ (on some models)
How to Use
Place food (wrapped in plastic wrap) on QuickFreeze
plate. Turn the feature on via the LCD controls. Access
by pressing: Home > Options > FreezerOptions >
QuickFreeze. Activate by using the arrows to select the
time and pressing Enter. Deactivate by pressing OFF.
Note:
While the QuickFreeze feature is enabled, the actual
freezer temperature may drop as low as –3°F (–19°C).
This is normal.
QuickFreeze can operate for 2.5 hours up to 3.25
hours depending on the weight of the food or until
you manually turn the feature off.
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The QuickFreeze plate is only to be used with the
QuickFreeze™ feature. Use QuickFreeze to freeze items
faster to enhance food preservation.