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I am trying to replace a chest freezer thermostat and the probe is stuck in the tube. How do I get it out correctly without ruining anything? It is a 1986 Kenmore model 198.8151525 if that helps any. I have pulled pretty hard on it and it just doesn't want to come loose and slide out. I also took a piece of wire and have pushed it up the tube along side the probe trying to see if it were plugged or frozen and it went in a long way with no issues.
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I've encountered exactly the same problem. If that monster weren't so big and worked so well, I'd replace it.
I was not able to probe the tube as far as you did - I used some piano wire and it stopped at about 4 inches deep no matter how I worked it.
There has to be a way to remove that capillary, how else would they have repaired it back in the day? If I find out how it is removed, I certainly will post it here.
Good luck,
Rich
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Anyone ever find out the answer to this? I'm having the same issue.
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am trying to replace a chest freezer thermostat and the probe is stuck in the tube. ... Stock up on groceries with this GE manual defrost chest freezer. G E 7 cu Ft chest freezer
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Anyone figure it out. Same issue here!
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Is it possible the probe is attached to something ? I don’t get it
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In order to provide most accurate advice we need the complete model number of the refrigerator. It's also better to register on the forum.
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Ok I got my stuck probe out, sprayed power lube up the tube a couple times , let it soak a long day, clamped visegrip on the end probe and tapped it with a small hammer. It started to move and then pulled it out . Hope this helps, hate to see a good freezer scrapped
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Thank you for your reply. It was very helpful.
Gene.
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