GE GSS25 manual Overtemperature Thermostat and Evaporator Thermistor, Door Dispenser Control Panel

Overtemperature Thermostat and Evaporator Thermistor

The main control board monitors the resistance of the evaporator thermistor. The main control board will terminate the defrost cycle when a predetermined temperature (60° F) is reached. The over-temperature thermostat is a redundant defrost terminating device. It will also terminate defrost in the event of a failure of the evaporator thermistor.

1.Remove the overtemperature thermostat.

2.Remove the evaporator temperature thermistor.

Evaporator Temperature	Over-Temperature
Thermistor	Thermistor

Door Dispenser Control Panel

The door dispenser control panel allows the consumer to select water, crushed ice, or ice cubes. It is an interface to the main control board.

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1.Use a screwdriver to unlock the tabs at the bottom of the control panel. Slide the bottom out and down.

2.Disconnect the wiring harness connectors.

Note: Inner door panel must be removed to remove recess trim.

Fresh Food Thermistor

The fresh food thermistor, located in the top, left of the fresh food compartment, hidden behind the bin track at the top left, senses the compartment temperature.

1.Disengage the plastic track by sliding upward and remove the housing.

2.Remove the thermistor from the housing.

Door Dispenser Target Switch

When depressed, the door dispenser target switch allows water, ice cubes, or crushed ice to be dispensed.

1.Remove door dispenser control panel (see previous procedure).

2.Remove 4 Phillips screws in the door dispenser housing.

Thermistor

Track

Slide upwardCover to remove

Screws

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3.Slide out the housing and disconnect the target switch and dispenser light connectors.

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