Whirlpool GC1SHAXM manual Component Voltage AT Resistance / Watts Test Locations

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COMPONENT

VOLTAGE AT

RESISTANCE / WATTS

 

TEST LOCATIONS

 

 

COMPONENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electronic Control Board

120 VAC

N/A

Will have 120V at

 

 

 

 

 

Control Board terminals

 

 

 

3 & 2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

User Interface Board

120 VAC

N/A

Will have 120V at User

 

 

 

Interface pins 5/3 & 5/1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defrost Bimetal

120 VAC

Opens @ 45ºF±5º (7ºC±3º)

Check for continuity.

 

 

 

 

Closes @ 19ºF±5º (–7ºC±3º)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thermofuse

120 VAC

Opens @ 162ºF (72ºC)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defrost Heater

120 VAC

550 to 650 Watts

Check resistance at

 

 

 

 

27 to 21 Ω

Control Board terminals

 

 

16/1 & 12/1 or at heater.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evaporator Fan Motor

120 VAC

3 Watts

Cannot read resistance/

 

 

 

120 VAC converted to

 

 

 

 

 

DC voltage in the motor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condenser Fan Motor

120 VAC

5 Watts

Cannot read resistance/

 

 

 

120 VAC converted to

 

 

 

 

 

DC voltage in the motor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ice Dispenser Motor

120 VAC

N/A

Will have 115 VDC at

 

 

 

 

 

Dispenser Motor termi-

 

 

 

nals 1 & 5. DC polarity

 

 

 

 

 

determines the rotation

 

 

 

of the motor:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Terminal

1

5

 

 

 

 

 

Crushed:

+

 

 

 

 

 

Cube:

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5-2

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Contents 2003 69˝ High Model GC1SHAXMForward Goals and ObjectivesTable of Contents Component Testing Refrigerator Safety GeneralModel & Serial Number Designations Model NumberSerial Number Model & Serial Number Label Tech Sheet Locations Page Installation Information Cutout DimensionsDoor Removal Tools RequiredBefore YOU Begin Handle Removal OptionalDoor Closing and Alignment Door and Hinge Replacement Door Closing and Alignment Door ClosingDoor Closing and Alignment Connecting to Refrigerator Water HookupCold Water Supply Reverse Osmosis Water SupplyTheory of Operation OverviewUser Interface Page Electronic Control Board ThermistorsDefrost Operation FAN Operation and Delay Default Operation If Thermistors FailElectronic Control User InterfaceIN-DOOR ICE Page Component Access Component LocationsRemoving a Refrigerator or Freezer Light Bulb To remove the freezer light bulbTo remove the refrigerator light bulb Removing the Defrost Bimetal Removing the Refrigerator Thermistor Housing Removing the Water & ICE Dispenser Board Interface On the nextInterface 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 relay and overload To remove the run capacitorComponent Testing Component Testing ChartComponent Voltage AT Resistance / Watts Test Locations Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Important InformationElectronic Control Board User Interface Control BoardDisplay Shows Error Codes Suggestions on DiagnosisDisplay Is Normal Display Is BlankFailure Possible Cause Test PROCEDURE-ACTION User Interface Failure FeedbackFailure Possible Cause Test PROCEDURE-ACTION Troubleshooting Chart Problem Possible Cause Test PROCEDURE-ACTIONProblem Possible Cause Test PROCEDURE-ACTION Problem Possible Cause Test PROCEDURE-ACTION Electronic Control Board PIN Locations Thermistor Resistance / Temperature Chart User Interface Board PIN LocationsPage Wiring Diagram & Strip Circuits Wiring DiagramEvaporator FAN / Delay Strip CircuitsCompressor Condenser FAN MotorDamper AIR Door Motor Refrigerator LightFreezer Light Dispenser LightFreezer Door & Dispenser Housing Heaters Water DispenserICE Dispenser ICE Chute Door HeaterPower & Communications Circuits Between Boards IDI ICE MakerThermistors Page Tech Tips Removing the Original GasketInstalling the Service Gasket Product Specifications Warranty Information Sources For Technical Information and Service PointersFor Technical Assistance While AT the CUSTOMER’S Home Call

GC1SHAXM specifications

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