GE Ice Maker WR49X10180 User Manual

GE Consumer & Industrial  
REFRIGERATORS  
REF 11-07  
DUAL EVAPORATOR SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATORS  
SERIAL NUMBERS AG - ZM  
Service Bulletin  
ICE BALL KIT  
WR49X10180 (DOMESTIC 120V)  
WR49X10175 (INTERNATIONAL 220V)  
NOVEMBER 2007  
FRESH FOOD ICE BALL  
Dual Evaporator models, by design, create a high  
humidity environment in the fresh food section.  
Although this design improves the preservation of  
certain refrigerated foods, the potential exists in some  
units for an ice ball to form in the lower section of the  
compartment due to excessively cold temperatures  
and high humidity. The low temperatures are created  
by gaps around the beverage center duct and along  
the left side of the Custom Cool air handler cover.  
These locations can be sealed and the temperature  
improved using the service kit WR49X10180 (120V  
heater) or WR49X10175 (220V heater). Refer to the  
attached kit instructions for the proper repair method.  
Models Affected: PSF26P, PSS26P,  
PSW26P, PSF26R, PSW26R, PCF23P,  
PSC23P, PSH23P, PSW23P, PCF23R,  
PSW23R, PCF25M, PSC25M, PCF25N,  
PSC25N, PCF25P PSH25P, PSC25P,  
PSH25P, ZFSB23D, ZFSB26D  
Located behind vegetable pan, above  
the Customcool air-handler.  
GE Appliances  
General Electric Company  
Louisville, Kentucky 40225  
GE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION–NOT FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE  
ND 2110 REF 11-07  
 
Step 1  
Step 4  
Remove the bottom three bins and lower shelf in the  
fresh food compartment. Remove any ice inside the  
fresh food side of the unit. Check under the quick chill  
assembly. Clean and dry the area, as well as the sump.  
Apply a liberal bead of RTV along the space between the  
custom cool cover and the left sidewall (Figure 3).  
Smooth to ensure a clean appearance.  
Step 2  
Remove the beverage center duct cover and the  
evaporator line cover. Remove the fresh food evaporator  
cover via the three (3) screws attaching it (Figure 1). Tilt  
the assembly out of the way of the beverage center  
duct. It is not necessary to disconnect the fans. Remove  
any ice present and dry the area thoroughly. Should  
Fresh Food Evaporator EPS Block or Air Return EPS Block  
become damaged in this process, utilize replacement  
pieces in kit.  
D E L I F R E S H  
Figure 3  
Step 5  
Apply a liberal amount  
of RTV102 to the  
underside of the 3-watt  
AC heater assembly.  
Follow the INSIDE of  
the lip on the bottom  
of the heater assembly  
(Figure 4). Ensure the  
RTV will make contact  
around the entirety of  
the heater assembly  
Figure 1  
Step 3  
Remove Beverage Center Duct and replace with new  
duct from kit, liberally applying RTV to seal Duct in place.  
RTV completely around the Duct including behind and  
below, smoothing on with finger is preferred method.  
Cover as much of the gasket area as possible (Figure 2).  
Install the EPS L-insert per Figure 2.  
when applied to the  
custom cool cover.  
Figure 4  
Step 6  
Position heater assembly on custom cool cover, making  
sure heater assembly is directly touching the left sidewall  
(Figure 5). Heater  
assembly should fit  
custom cool cover  
geometry snugly.  
Ensure that the  
heater assembly  
goes all the  
EPS L Insert  
way back to the  
evaporator tube  
cover.  
Figure 5  
Figure 2  
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Step 7  
Step 10  
Apply aluminum tape to  
the front of the heater  
assembly. Starting back  
under the Quick Chill  
assembly and coming  
up the front of the  
Replace evaporator tube cover. Move evaporator cover  
back into position and replace screws. Remove the cold  
water reservoir plastic cover. Position the reservoir coils  
as clear of the right front DC grommet as possible  
(Figure 8).  
heater assembly about  
2.5” (Figure 6). Keep the  
tape as close to the left  
side fresh food  
wall as possible.  
Figure 6  
Step 8  
Cover aluminum tape with white vinyl tape.  
Figure 8  
Step 9  
Step 11  
Route heater wire under evaporator cover as far as  
possible for as little consumer exposure as possible.  
Ensure power to unit is disconnected before drilling.  
Check for Flow Meter wiring harness clearance in  
doghouse before drilling.  
If the unit has precise fill feature, check for wire harness  
clearance in doghouse before drilling. If wires are in the  
way, adjust hole location accordingly.  
Drill a 1/2" hole straight down into the machine  
compartment. Locate the hole in front of the right front  
DC grommet. Hole should be 1” in front of DC grommet  
edge and 2” from right liner wall (Figure 9).  
Drill perpendicular to the surface.  
1”  
Figure 7  
Figure 9  
2”  
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Step 12  
Step 14  
RTV around the underside of the grommet lip (Figure  
10). Insert grommet into hole. Ensure it is pressed  
completely in, until the base of the grommet lip touches  
the fresh food floor surface. Clear excess RTV for clean  
appearance.  
Route the heater assembly wire down through the  
installed grommet. Fill inside of grommet around harness  
with RTV to prevent air leaks (Figure 12).  
Figure 10  
Step 13  
Figure 12  
Use a wire tie to attach the heater wire to the AC harness  
(right rear harness) for strain relief inside the fresh food  
compartment. Clip off excess wire tie. Keep the spacing  
between the heater wire and the DC (right front) harness  
as large as possible (Figure 11).  
Step 15  
Reinstall all fresh food compartment components. Pull  
out unit. Remove machine compartment cover.  
Step 16  
Remove the water valve assembly to provide clearance  
to connect wiring.  
Step 17  
Use a wire tie to attach the heater wire to the AC harness  
as a strain relief in the machine compartment. Try to  
keep spacing between the heater wire and the rear  
entering DC harness as large as possible (Figure 13).  
Figure 11  
Figure 13  
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Step 18  
Step 20  
Use the bell/crimp style wire connectors to connect the  
heater wiring to the jumper harness (Figure 14).  
Apply power back to unit and ensure both unit and  
heater are operational. Listen for compressor and feel  
heater with back of hand. Heater surface will be slightly  
warmer than surrounding left wall surface. Go back and  
ensure that heater assembly is directly touching the left  
sidewall. Heater may have shifted during wire routing.  
Step 21  
Replace cover on machine compartment. Ensure that no  
wires are being pinched between the cover and the case  
back. Replace unit to original position in home.  
Step 22  
Figure 14  
Remove plate covering water tube to the filter (Figure 17).  
RTV sealing the tubes to the foam to prevent any possible  
air leaks.  
Step 19  
Disconnect main power cord 6-pin connector. Place  
heater jumper harness in line (Figure 15). Coil excess  
wiring and wire tie. Tuck excess wiring back in machine  
compartment (Figure 16). Ensure that all harness  
connectors are secure; some may be loose from factory.  
Figure 17  
Step 23  
Check gasket around fresh food door and freezer door for  
tears or gasket rollover. Repair/replace as necessary.  
Figure 15  
Figure 16  
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ClimateKeeper2dual evaporator technology  
Temperature and humidity control  
Two separate climates  
no air crossover  
higher humidity in fresh food  
fewer defrost cycles  
no taste transfer  
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE  
GE Consumer & Industrial  
General Electric Company  
Louisville, Kentucky 40225  
© 2007 General Electric Company  
Dwg. No. 225D1974P003  
Pub. No. 31-46511  
ge.com  
ND 07G-2330  
 

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