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GE GSS20, GSS22 Defrost Heater and Freezer Thermistor, Connectors 2 Screws, Heater Wiring Harness

Models: SSS25 HSS22 HSS25 ESS22 ESS25 GSS25 GSS20 GSS22

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4.Remove 4 Phillips screws from the evaporator cover.

5.Remove the evaporator cover.

6.Disconnect the evaporator fan cable connectors and the ground wire.

7.Loosen 2 Phillips screws from the evaporator fan mounting.

2Connectors

2 Screws

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8.Pull out the fan and remove the light and defrost heater wiring harness.

9.Remove the fan.

Heater Wiring Harness

Defrost Heater and Freezer Thermistor

The defrost heater warms the evaporator during the defrost mode of operation. The freezer thermistor, located at the bottom left side of the freezer compartment, senses the temperature in the freezer.

1.Complete steps 4 and 5 in the previous procedure.

2.Remove 2 Phillips screws from the defrost heater.

3.Remove the heater.

2 Screws

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4. Remove the freezer thermistor.

Freezer Thermistor

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GE GSS20, GSS22, GSS25, ESS25, ESS22, HSS25 Defrost Heater and Freezer Thermistor, Connectors 2 Screws, Heater Wiring Harness

Contents

TECHNICAL SERVICE GUIDE PUB # 31-9071 02/01GE Consumer Home Services Training General Electric Side-by-Side Knob Control/Metal Liner RefrigeratorGE Consumer Home Services Training IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICERECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES Introduction Installation Specifications Nomenclature Table of ContentsWarranty Information Operating Characteristics General Locator Views Mechanical Disassembly DiagnosticsIntroduction FRANÇAIS ESPANOL Installation197D3266P001 31-5087 9-00 JR Specifications G S S 2 5 I F M A F W W Nomenclaturecompressor, condenser, evaporator, and all connecting Warranty Informationthis limited lifetime warranty, you will be responsible for any labor or in-home service costsTable of Contents Operating CharacteristicsCooling Operation Adaptive Defrost Abnormal Operating Characteristics Incorrect OperationAdaptive Defrost Pre-Chill Operation Adaptive DefrostDwell Period Adaptive Defrost Defrost Heater Operation Adaptive DefrostPost Dwell Adaptive Defrost Liner Protection ModeHinge System and Door Closure Dispenser LockFilters “Jelly Roll” Condenser Airflow Cabinet InteriorINPUTS Main Control BoardOUTPUTS PROCESSINGFreezer Light Switch Fresh Food Light Switch Damper Fresh Food General Locator ViewsTemperature LocationWater Solenoids Main Control Board Condenser Fan Jelly Roll Condenser CompressorCapacitor under coverFresh Food Door Adjustment Control Panel Fresh Food Light Mechanical DisassemblyFreezer Door Light Switch Water Filter Cartridge Shelves Overtemperature Thermostat and Evaporator ThermistorMain Control Board Roller Assembly Water Solenoid Door Dispenser Target Switch Ice Crusher Ice Dispenser Drive MotorFresh Food Thermistor Door Dispenser Control Panel Ice Cube Solenoid Evaporator Condenser Fan Dispenser HeaterDoor Handles Door GasketDoors and Door Hinges Door RemovalControl Panel Fresh Food Door AdjustmentFresh Food Light Freezer Door Light SwitchWater Filter Cartridge Mounting NutsDrawers and Bins ShelvesWater Filter Cartridge Icemaker Freezer LightDoor Shelf Extenders Ice Dispenser Drive Cable ConnectorEvaporator Fan 2 ScrewsHeater Wiring Harness 2 Connectors 2 ScrewsDefrost Heater and Freezer Thermistor Freezer ThermistorDoor Dispenser Target Switch Overtemperature Thermostat and Evaporator ThermistorDoor Dispenser Control Panel Fresh Food ThermistorIce Dispenser Drive Motor Ice CrusherSolenoid Ground Wire Motor Wiring ConnectorsEvaporator Ice Cube SolenoidDispenser Heater Condenser FanScrews ScrewAdjusting Screw Guide Pin Roller Roller AssemblyWater Solenoid Main Processor CardCable Connector Fresh Food Air DamperPage Page Efficient Use of Diagnostics DiagnosticsEfficient Use of Diagnostics Failure Causes Table Fresh Food Warm - Freezer Warm Diagnostic ChartFreezer Compartment Failure CausesFresh Food Compartment AboveMain Control Board Low-Voltage Side Sample only, check schematic shipped with productPROCESSING UNIT INPUTSPROCESSING Main Control Board 120 VAC SideUNIT OUTPUTSWire Color ConnectorMain Control Board Locator Table Low-Voltage Side ComponentWire Color ConnectorSee schematic See schematicWhen activated Reset electronics by unplugging refrigerator for 15 seconds Fresh Food Warm - Freezer WarmBasic refrigerator checks Check control settings and temperatures Freezer Warm - Fresh Food Normalrefrigerator for 15 seconds Check control settings and temperatures Fresh Food Warm - Freezer NormalBasic refrigerator checks refrigerator for 15 secondsReset electronics by unplugging refrigerator for 15 seconds Fresh Food Too Cold - Freezer NormalGo to Damper Not Operating Flowchart Refrigerator Dead, No Sound, No Cooling Evaporator Fan Not Running Condenser Fan Not Running Damper Door Not Operating Compressor Not Running Heavy Frost on Evaporator Temperature Table 2. Thermistor ValuesTemperature Resistance in KiloEvaporator Fan Light Evaporator ThermistorDefrost Thermostat Component and Connector Locator ViewsEvaporator Defrost Heater Freezer Thermistor GEA00916Damper Fresh Food Light SwitchFresh Food Thermistor Fresh Food Lights GEA00913Water Solenoids Main Control Board Condenser Fan Jelly Roll Condenser CompressorCapacitor under coverOUTPUTS Main Control Board 120 VAC SidePROCESSING UNITSEE INDIVIDUAL DIAGRAM SchematicsDIAGRAM MAIN CONTROLBOARDPage REV H and higher Page Illustrated Parts Catalog Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page