[Gene]

The defrost timer is shown as #257 on the diagram. Before ordering any parts I would recommend to perform the troubleshooting as described on the first page of this thread.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for GE TFX22KRDAWW | AppliancePartsPros.com

Gene.

[gakawell]

Originally Posted by Gene

The defrost timer is shown as #257 on the diagram. Before ordering any parts I would recommend to perform the troubleshooting as described on the first page of this thread.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for GE TFX22KRDAWW | AppliancePartsPros.com

Gene.

I had already ordered the heater before your answer. I cannot believe it arrived the very next day. I have installed it and so far it seems to be working. If it freezes up again I will try the test on the timer, I did not realize it was in the fresh food section.

Thanks for your response, this is a great website and great place to order parts. Local place said they could get me part in 7-10 days and would cost more money.

[Gene]

A bad defrost heaters is one of most common problems with GE refrigerators. I hope this repair solved the problem. Thank you for your good words and your feed back. Good luck with your refrigerator.

Gene.

[Jaime Perez]

i have a side by side ge model gss25wgmbbb it doesn't dispanse water and no ice . please help

[ackscott]

Thanks Gene for your excellent explanations. I was able to diagnose a problem with my defrost thermostat. You may want to mention that it is also called a Bimetl - def. It will take a week for my part to arrive.

Is it OK to run the fridge without the metal back panel in the freezer so I can easily run the defrost by bypassing the thermostat? It also seems like the refrigerator runs constantly without stopping - could this be related to leaving the back panel off?

I have a Kenmore KBRS22KFWH0 with the freezer on the bottom.

[Gene]

Originally Posted by ackscott

Thanks Gene for your excellent explanations. I was able to diagnose a problem with my defrost thermostat. You may want to mention that it is also called a Bimetl - def. It will take a week for my part to arrive.

Is it OK to run the fridge without the metal back panel in the freezer so I can easily run the defrost by bypassing the thermostat? It also seems like the refrigerator runs constantly without stopping - could this be related to leaving the back panel off?

I have a Kenmore KBRS22KFWH0 with the freezer on the bottom.

Running the refrigerator without the back panel in the freezer affecting a proper cold air distribution in both sections of the refrigerator. You have to put it back together if you prefer not to wait till the new part arrives.

Gene.

[jackssib1]

I don't see the timer anywhere, lol GE-GSS201EMA WW
Can anyone help??

[jackssib1]

Originally Posted by Gene

The defrost timer is shown as #257 on the diagram. Before ordering any parts I would recommend to perform the troubleshooting as described on the first page of this thread.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for GE TFX22KRDAWW | AppliancePartsPros.com

Gene.

I can.t find the Defrost timer , GE- gss201ema ww
Can you help,me??
Thanks
Jack

[jackssib1]

Originally Posted by jackssib1

I can.t find the Defrost timer , GE- gss201ema ww
Can you help,me??
Thanks
Jack

I guess no one know where the timer is.

[Chuckwagon]

My freezer compartment is fine, but refrigerator compartment stays at 60 degrees. The door seals seem hot. There was no frost on the surface of the back panel. I unplugged and completely thawed the unit. I took off the back panel of the freezer and there was no frost, but I suspected I may have thawed it in the process of cleaning. I plugged it back in and it ran overnight. The evaporator fan was running all night. In the morning I took off the back panel and there was no frost, and the refrigerator was 60 degrees, but the freezer compartment was cold -- food was frozen hard. I looked down the tube from the evaporator fan to the refrigerator and the baffle was closed. It does not appear to be a defrost problem, unless the defrost is running constantly. What do you think?