GE GBS22**P User Manual

Evaporator
Thermostat
The
defrost
heater is controlled
by the
evaporator
thermistor
and normally
tums offat
70'F. lf
the
evaporator
thermistor
fails,
the evaporator
thermostat
will
turn off
the defrost
heater
at 140"F
and will
reset
at 110"F.
The
evaporator
thermostat
is
located
on the
top,
left
side of the
evaporator
behind
the back
panel
of
the freezer
compartment.
To
access
the
thermostat,
remove
the
drawers,
shelves,
and
icemaker
(if
installed)
from
the
freezer
compartment.
Remove
the
back
panel.
Shownwith
Back
Panel Removed
The
thermostat is
held
in
place
by
a spring tab.
To
remove
it,
squeeze
the
tab.
Note:
The
resistance
of the
thermostat
and
defrost
heater
can be taken
by removing
the
access
panel
located in
the upper left
section
of the
evaporator
cover. Remove the
screw and
pullthe
cover
forward
to expose the two-wire
connector.
Unplug
the
connector
and
read
the resistance
between
the
two terminals.
Since the
thermostat
and heater
are
in
series, the reading
should be approximately
32 0.
When replacing
the
thermostat,
cut the thermostat
wires and
splice the new
thermostat
using bell
connectors
as shown. Always
use RTV102
silicone sealant to
seal the end
of the
connector
from moisture.
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GE GBS22**P Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	GBS22**P
Category	Refrigerator
Language	English