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Ice Maker Thermostat Removal
To remove the ice maker thermostat:
1.
Disconnect refrigerator from electrical supply.
2.
Remove the ice maker from freezer compartment.
Remove mounting bracket.
3.
Loosen two thermostat retaining clip mounting
screws.
4.
Disconnect two thermostat wire leads and remove
thermostat.
5.
Apply thermal mastic sealer to sensing surface of
replacement thermostat to ensure a positive bond
to mold.
6.
Replace thermostat in reverse order.
Figure 6-99.
Thermal Cut-Out (TCO) Removal
To remove the thermal cut-out (TCO):
1.
Disconnect refrigerator from electrical supply.
2.
Remove the ice maker from freezer compartment.
Remove mounting bracket.
3.
Remove front cover.
4.
Pull cable assembly free from support housing. It will
slide out easily.
5.
Loosen screw securing clamp to TCO. TCO should
come free after tension from clamp is released.
6.
Disconnect TCO from two wire nuts. One end is
connect to the cable assembly and the other end is
connected to the motor and mold heater.
7.
Replace with new TCO.
8.
Reassemble in reverse order.
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