Over Temperature Thermostats - GE PFSS9PKY Technical Service Manual

Ambient Thermistor
The ambient thermistor is located under the right
side of the top table.
To replace the ambient thermistor:
Note: In the following step you do not need to
disconnect both reed switch wire harnesses.
1. Remove the top table. (See Top Table.)
2. Cut off the thermistor leads where they enter
the thermistor body.
Thermistor
3. Use plastic bell connectors and fi ll the
connector with RTV102 silicone then splice a
new thermistor into the wires as shown in the
illustration.
RTV102

Over Temperature Thermostats

Fresh Food Over Temperature Thermostat
The over temperature thermostat is attached
on a bracket located on the top left side of the
evaporator. (See
Component Locator Views
The thermostat wiring is attached to the evaporator
with 2 plastic wire ties and the thermostat is held
to the bracket with a metal clip. It is necessary
to remove the FF evaporator from the recess to
replace the over temperature thermostat. (See
.)
Food Evaporator
Left Side View of Evaporator
Metal Clip
Freezer Over Temperature Thermostat
The over temperature thermostat is attached
on a bracket located on the top right side of the
evaporator. (See
Component Locator Views
thermostat wiring is attached to the evaporator
with a plastic wire tie and the thermostat is held to
the bracket with a metal clip.
Top Right View of Evaporator
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Fresh
Over Temperature
Thermostat
Bracket
.) The
Over Temperature
Thermostat
Metal Clip
Bracket