Technical Service Guide

April 2017

14, 17, & 21 Cu. Ft. Upright Freezer

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 Safety Information

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 © 2017
All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part
in any form without written permission from GE Appliances.

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 Table of Contents
Safety Information .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Safety Requirements ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Nomenclature ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Technical Data .................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Installation .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Power Cord .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Use of Extension Cords ...................................................................................................................................................... 9

Freezer Location .................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Clearances ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Level Freezer ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Door Handle ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Initial Power On Instructions ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

Control Features .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Demo Mode and LED .......................................................................................................................................................... 11

Temperature Adjustment and Display ........................................................................................................................ 11

Turbo Freeze and LED ......................................................................................................................................................... 11

Control Lock and LED .......................................................................................................................................................... 11

High Temp LED and Alarm Reset ................................................................................................................................... 12

Door Open LED ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Dormant Mode ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Temperature Cycle Operation Chart....................................................................................................................................... 13

Set Temperature vs. Actual Temperature.................................................................................................................. 13

Defrost Cycle Operation ............................................................................................................................................................... 14

Freezer Door ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Door Handle ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15

Door and Hinges ................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Door Gasket ............................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Top Hinge Cover .................................................................................................................................................................... 16

(Continued next page)

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 Table of Contents (continued)
Ambient Thermistor ............................................................................................................................................................. 16

Door Switch ............................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Control Panel and Board Assembly .............................................................................................................................. 17

Internal Component Locations ................................................................................................................................................. 19

Glass Shelves .......................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Storage Drawers ................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Door Shelves ........................................................................................................................................................................... 20

LED Lamp and Cover ........................................................................................................................................................... 20

Temp Sensor - Thermistor ................................................................................................................................................ 20

Evaporator Cover .................................................................................................................................................................. 21

Evaporator Fan Motor and Shroud ............................................................................................................................... 22

Defrost Heater and Defrost Sensor .............................................................................................................................. 22

Machine Compartment Component Locations ................................................................................................................ 23

Capacitor .................................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Condensate Auxiliary Drain Tray ................................................................................................................................... 23

Defrost Drain Tube ............................................................................................................................................................... 23

Compressor ............................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Sealed System .................................................................................................................................................................................. 25

Evacuation and Charging Procedure .......................................................................................................................... 25

Main Board Assembly ......................................................................................................................................................... 26

Main Control Board and Schematic........................................................................................................................................ 27

Service Diagnostic Functions .................................................................................................................................................... 28

Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 29

Index ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

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 Safety Requirements
GE Factory Service Employees are required to use safety glasses with side shields, safety gloves and
steel toe shoes for all repairs.

Electrically Rated Glove and

Steel Toed Work Boot Dyneema® Cut Resistant Dyneema®Cut Resistant
Glove Keeper Glove

Cut Resistant Sleeve(s) Plano Type Safety Glasses

Prescription Safety Glasses

Safety Glasses must be ANSI
Z87.1-2003 compliant
Brazing Glasses

Prior to disassembly of the freezer to access components, GE Factory

Service technicians are REQUIRED to follow the Lockout / Tagout
(LOTO) 6 Step Process:

Step 1 Step 4
Plan and Prepare Apply LOTO device and lock
Step 2 Step 5
Shut down the appliance Control (discharge) stored energy
Step 3 Step 6
Isolate the appliance “Try It” verify that the appliance is
locked out

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