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Model: GSS25JEPAWW Brand: GE Age: 1 - 5 years
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RemiBlue  
#21 Posted : Monday, March 16, 2009 10:47:04 AM(UTC)
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Hi Gene,

Sorry it took me so long to respond but when I moved out the fridge I noticed that I can't open the back panel. Is it possible that the temperature control could be on the fritz? Please advise.

In case you forgot (since I took so long to respond - sorry) the original problem with my fridge is that the freezer works fine but the fridge is warm (55-60F). I can feel cool air come in with the freezer door open but when I close it I can't feel any cool air in the fridge. I've tried playing with the controls by moving the fridge all the way to 8 or 9 (highest) and the freezer as well but that hasn't been helping so I moved them both back to 6. There is a little frost on the back panel of my freezer so I'm not sure if it's a defrost issue BUT when I opened the area where the temperature control is located I didn't see anything wrong with the defrost control (then again I'm not sure what I would be looking for).

Thanks in advance for all your help.

I was just hoping to avoid having to call the GE repairman in so any words of widsom would greatly be appreciated.
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Gene  
#22 Posted : Monday, March 16, 2009 2:11:14 PM(UTC)
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I meant the rear panel IN the freezer (#201 on the diagram), not on the back of the refrigerator.

According to your description there is a problem with the air flow from the freezer into the fresh food compartment. I do not think it has something to do with the temperature control.

Gene.
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RemiBlue  
#23 Posted : Monday, March 16, 2009 2:48:50 PM(UTC)
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Thanks for the response! I'm taking it apart now. Will write back in a minute. What to do if the coils are frozen?
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RemiBlue  
#24 Posted : Monday, March 16, 2009 2:57:53 PM(UTC)
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Definitely Ice buildup. What do you suggest?
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Gene  
#25 Posted : Monday, March 16, 2009 5:00:59 PM(UTC)
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Ice or snow? Where is it - on the coils or under the coils?

Gene.
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RemiBlue  
#26 Posted : Monday, March 16, 2009 5:04:53 PM(UTC)
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More like a hard snow on the coils. It's not really under the coils.. just frozen on it. I melted some off with a hair dryer and it melted quickly but it didn't clear up totally yet.
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Gene  
#27 Posted : Monday, March 16, 2009 5:12:03 PM(UTC)
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Looks like there is a problem with the defrost system in your refrigerator. You can find the complete troubleshooting instructions in one of our previous posts: http://forum.appliancepartspros...frigerator-too-warm.html

Gene.
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RemiBlue  
#28 Posted : Monday, March 16, 2009 5:13:46 PM(UTC)
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Thanks so much Gene! I'll look into replacing the defrost timer. You're an angel! I'll keep you posted! ;-)
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Gene  
#29 Posted : Monday, March 16, 2009 5:17:02 PM(UTC)
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Do not rush with the parts. Perform the troubleshooting first. The defrost timer is the last part I would think about.

Gene.
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RemiBlue  
#30 Posted : Monday, March 16, 2009 5:26:32 PM(UTC)
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OK - thanks again. I'll try the troubleshooting and let you know where I end up. ;-)
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