GE 22 , Defrost Heater

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Defrost Heater
Caution: Use care to avoid scratching the finish
on unit walls.
The defrost heater is a single calrod-type, radiant
heater mounted on the evaporator.
To remove the defrost heater:
1. Remove the evaporator fan (see Evaporator
Fan procedure in the Airflow chapter).
2. Remove 8 screws and freezer ceiling panel.
3. Remove Styrofoam insulation from the bottom
of the evaporator drain pan.
4. Loosen evaporator drain hose clamp.
5. Lower left side of evaporator drain pan and
slide right side out of drain hose and remove.
6. Disconnect the heater wiring.
7. Remove 2 screws from the left and right heater
fasteners.
8. Slide the heater toward the front of the freezer
compartment and remove.
Styrofoam
Insulation
Hose Clamp
Evaporator Drain Pan
Screws
Heater