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Overtemperature Thermostat and
Evaporator Thermistor
The main control board monitors the resistance of
the evaporator thermistor. The main control board
will terminate the defrost cycle when a
predetermined temperature (60° F) is reached. The
over-temperature thermostat is a redundant
defrost terminating device. It will also terminate
defrost in the event of a failure of the evaporator
thermistor.
1. Remove the overtemperature thermostat.
2. Remove the evaporator temperature
thermistor.
Evaporator Temperature
Evaporator Temperature
Evaporator Temperature
Thermistor
Thermistor
Thermistor
Fresh Food Thermistor
The fresh food thermistor, located in the top, left of
the fresh food compartment, hidden behind the bin
track at the top left, senses the compartment
temperature.
1. Disengage the plastic track by sliding upward
and remove the housing.
2. Remove the thermistor from the housing.
Slide upward
Slide upward
to remove
to remove
to remove
Over-Temperature
Over-Temperature
Over-Temperature
Thermistor
Thermistor
Thermistor
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Thermistor
Thermistor
Thermistor
Track
Track
Cover
Cover
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Door Dispenser Control Panel
The door dispenser control panel allows the
consumer to select water, crushed ice, or ice
cubes. It is an interface to the main control board.
1. Use a screwdriver to unlock the tabs at the
bottom of the control panel. Slide the bottom
out and down.
2. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors.
Note: Inner door panel must be removed to
remove recess trim.
Door Dispenser Target Switch
When depressed, the door dispenser target switch
allows water, ice cubes, or crushed ice to be
dispensed.
1. Remove door dispenser control panel (see
previous procedure).
2. Remove 4 Phillips screws in the door
dispenser housing.
Screws
Screws
3. Slide out the housing and disconnect the target
switch and dispenser light connectors.
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