GE WR49X10180 manual Step

Step 18

Use the bell/crimp style wire connectors to connect the heater wiring to the jumper harness (Figure 14).

Step 20

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.

Figure 14

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.

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

Remove plate covering water tube to the filter (Figure 17). RTV sealing the tubes to the foam to prevent any possible air leaks.

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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