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Model: TFX28PBBGWW	Brand: GE	Age: 5 - 10 years
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Forastiero		#1 Posted : Wednesday, November 5, 2008 7:49:42 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/5/2008(UTC) Posts: 6		Need to make sure how to remove this panel from my freezer door so I don't break it in the process. Do I just pry along the top side, or is there a better way? Thanks! The control panel is a WR55X10001. Pictures are attached. File Attachment(s): Refrigerator Door.doc (1,355kb) downloaded 10 time(s).
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abadfish66		#2 Posted : Wednesday, November 5, 2008 8:35:30 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 5/28/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,620		It pops right off, get a putty knife or something thin and work it up through the bottom, you'll see once you look up at it from the bottom.
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Forastiero		#3 Posted : Wednesday, November 5, 2008 9:41:07 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/5/2008(UTC) Posts: 6		It came right out. I wanted to pull the board to check for a possible poor connection causing a persistant "dE" indication. That must have been the case since it is now working fine!! Thanks for the help.
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abadfish66		#4 Posted : Wednesday, November 5, 2008 9:45:19 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 5/28/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,620		If it comes back, your gonna want to check the defrost system, as that is usually why the DE pops up
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Forastiero		#5 Posted : Thursday, November 6, 2008 3:14:40 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/5/2008(UTC) Posts: 6		You're probably right. When I unplugged the board I probably reset it and I expect the "dE" will show up again after 64 hours. If so I will attack the defrost circuit. Thanks
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Forastiero		#6 Posted : Saturday, November 8, 2008 10:06:13 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/5/2008(UTC) Posts: 6		Your were right. The "dE" showed up again, so I traced the problem to the defrost heater and thermostat (yes both!). I just ordered a replacement (both come together w/harness)from you guys with expedited shipment. That should do it. Thanks again for you help.
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abadfish66		#7 Posted : Saturday, November 8, 2008 10:50:29 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 5/28/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,620		Good, let us know
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Forastiero		#8 Posted : Sunday, November 9, 2008 4:35:59 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/5/2008(UTC) Posts: 6		Another question - What is the best way to tighten up on the freezer door handle. It is only slightly loose, but since the unit is "down for repair" I thought it would be a good time to do this also. Thanks
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Forastiero		#9 Posted : Saturday, November 15, 2008 2:37:55 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/5/2008(UTC) Posts: 6		As a follow, replacing the defective defrost element corrected the problem. The defrost thermostat was not defective as I stated earlier (it is normally open at room temp). Thanks for the help
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