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Model: GSS25JFMBWW	Brand: GE	Age: 5 - 10 years
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dvassino		#1 Posted : Wednesday, January 2, 2008 9:21:22 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/2/2008(UTC) Posts: 6		Yesterday the refrigerator was very warm. I checked the freezer and that seemed cold. I cleaned condenser thinking it was just a dust buildup. Cool air is coming into the refrigerator on the bottom left, but the top shelf is pretty warm, currently 51 degrees. The condenser motor and fan are running. Should I disconnect from power and let it sit for a while? Maybe there is an ice buildup somewhere.
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Gene		#2 Posted : Wednesday, January 2, 2008 9:34:22 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		The first thing I would recommend is perform the test as described in the attached service manual (page 44) and follow all instructions. - Here are the break down diagrams for the GE refrigerator Model GSS25JFMBWW Good luck. Gene. File Attachment(s): PSS and GSS refrigerators service manual.pdf (1,717kb) downloaded 85 time(s).
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dvassino		#3 Posted : Wednesday, January 2, 2008 2:56:13 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/2/2008(UTC) Posts: 6		Hi Gene, I checked the test procedure in the manual but it does not match my control knobs on my refrigerator. Is there a different manual or a different way of running the test. Thanks,
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Gene		#4 Posted : Wednesday, January 2, 2008 3:07:07 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		What is the difference? Gene.
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dvassino		#5 Posted : Wednesday, January 2, 2008 3:13:11 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/2/2008(UTC) Posts: 6		My refrigerator has knobs and no digital display.
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dvassino		#6 Posted : Wednesday, January 2, 2008 3:17:02 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/2/2008(UTC) Posts: 6		I should clarify. I'm trying to put the system into self diagnostics but the manual is refering to a digital temp control panel.
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dvassino		#7 Posted : Wednesday, January 2, 2008 5:57:12 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/2/2008(UTC) Posts: 6		Removed the freezer back cover and saw the evaporator completely frozen solid. I performed the voltage test for the def heater, no voltage at main board connections to def heater. Performed the resistance test on the thermistor test and they seemed good. I will wait until the ice melts tomorrow and see what happens.
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Gene		#8 Posted : Wednesday, January 2, 2008 6:10:20 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Check the defrost thermostat while the evaporator is frozen. Gene.
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dvassino		#9 Posted : Friday, January 4, 2008 2:43:34 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/2/2008(UTC) Posts: 6		Defrost thermostat measured about 2.5 volts. I let the unit thaw out and it is running perfect for 24 hours. I still don't know what caused the problem or if it will come back. Thanks,
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Gene		#10 Posted : Friday, January 4, 2008 9:21:00 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		If it will come back, I would recommend to disconnect the defrost thermostat while it's still frozen and check continuity across the thermostat wires. Replace the defrost thermostat if it's open. Gene.
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