Whirlpool GC1SHAXM manual Component Testing Chart

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COMPONENT TESTING

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

The chart below lists all major electrical components and the procedure for checking them. All continuity/resistance checks should be done with harness connectors unplugged.

COMPONENT TESTING CHART

COMPONENT

VOLTAGE AT

RESISTANCE / WATTS

 

TEST LOCATIONS

 

COMPONENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compressor:

120 VAC

Compressor pins:

 

See Tech-Sheet

Run Windings

 

1 to 5 Ω

 

Performance Data Chart.

Start Windings

 

3 to 11 Ω

 

 

Start Relay

120 VAC

Continuity

 

Terminals “S” and “R”

 

 

 

 

 

Overload Protector

120 VAC

Continuity

 

Between terminals.

 

 

 

 

 

Run Capacitor

120 VAC

Momentary resistance

 

Check at capacitor;

 

 

 

 

reverse test leads and

 

 

 

 

check again.

 

 

 

 

 

Electric Air Baffle

120 VAC

Approx. 8450 Ω, 1.5 Watts

 

Check resistance at

(Motor)

 

 

Control Board terminals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16/4 & 12/7. During nor-

 

 

 

 

mal operation, 120V is

 

 

 

 

present at Baffle termi-

 

 

 

 

nals 1 & 2.

 

 

 

 

 

Thermistors:

Low voltage;

2700 Ω at 77ºF (25ºC)

 

RC thermistor at Control

RC Side

 

Board pins 4/1 & 4/3.

FC Side

cannot measure

8750 Ω at 32ºF (0ºC)

 

FC thermistor at Control

 

 

 

 

Board pins 4/2 & 4/4.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model GC1SHAXM 2003 69˝ HighGoals and Objectives ForwardTable of Contents Component Testing General Refrigerator SafetySerial Number Model & Serial Number DesignationsModel Number Model & Serial Number Label Tech Sheet Locations Page Cutout Dimensions Installation InformationHandle Removal Optional Door RemovalTools Required Before YOU BeginDoor Closing and Alignment Door Closing and Alignment Door Closing Door and Hinge ReplacementDoor Closing and Alignment Reverse Osmosis Water Supply Connecting to RefrigeratorWater Hookup Cold Water SupplyOverview Theory of OperationUser Interface Page Thermistors Electronic Control BoardDefrost Operation User Interface FAN Operation and DelayDefault Operation If Thermistors Fail Electronic ControlIN-DOOR ICE Page Component Locations Component AccessTo remove the refrigerator light bulb Removing a Refrigerator or Freezer Light BulbTo remove the freezer light bulb Removing the Defrost Bimetal Removing the Refrigerator Thermistor Housing On the next Removing the Water & ICE Dispenser Board InterfaceInterface Board Screws Removing the Evaporator Tray Removing the Control Board Removing the Water Valves Removing the Condenser FAN Motor To remove the compressor terminal box To remove the run capacitor To remove the relay and overloadComponent Testing Chart Component TestingComponent Voltage AT Resistance / Watts Test Locations User Interface Control Board Diagnostics & TroubleshootingImportant Information Electronic Control BoardDisplay Is Blank Display Shows Error CodesSuggestions on Diagnosis Display Is NormalUser Interface Failure Feedback Failure Possible Cause Test PROCEDURE-ACTIONFailure Possible Cause Test PROCEDURE-ACTION Problem Possible Cause Test PROCEDURE-ACTION Troubleshooting ChartProblem Possible Cause Test PROCEDURE-ACTION Problem Possible Cause Test PROCEDURE-ACTION Electronic Control Board PIN Locations User Interface Board PIN Locations Thermistor Resistance / Temperature ChartPage Wiring Diagram Wiring Diagram & Strip CircuitsCondenser FAN Motor Evaporator FAN / DelayStrip Circuits CompressorDispenser Light Damper AIR Door MotorRefrigerator Light Freezer LightICE Chute Door Heater Freezer Door & Dispenser Housing HeatersWater Dispenser ICE DispenserThermistors Power & Communications Circuits Between BoardsIDI ICE Maker Page Removing the Original Gasket Tech TipsInstalling the Service Gasket For Technical Assistance While AT the CUSTOMER’S Home Call Product Specifications Warranty Information SourcesFor Technical Information and Service Pointers

GC1SHAXM specifications

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