Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
NOTE: Sharp edges may be present.
1.
Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the
power.
NOTE: The refrigerator and freezer thermistors
are identical and are removed in the same
manner.
2.
Depending on the thermistor, open the
freezer or refrigerator door, and remove
any items from the shelf that are in front of
the thermistor. It may be necessary to
remove the shelf as well. The thermistor
locations are shown below.
Freezer Thermistor
REMOVING A THERMISTOR
Refrigerator Thermistor
3.
Remove the hex-head screw from the
thermistor cover. Pull the cover forward at
the screw end, and unhook the tab from
the slot at the other end of the thermistor
cover.
Screw
4.
Disconnect the 2-wire connector and re-
move the thermistor.
Connector
Refrigerator / Freezer
Thermistor
4-18
Refrigerator / Freezer
Thermistor Cover