Cabinet Construction - GE GTRS0 Series Technical Service Manual

CABINET CONSTRUCTION

Cabinet
The outer case is made of prepainted steel with
a textured finish. The fresh food and freezer
liners are made of plastic with a smooth finish.
Individual compartments provide separation and
enhanced individual control between the
compartments. The plastic liner provides a
thermal break between the interior of the
refrigerator and freezer compartments and
reduces the transfer of heat from the room into
the fresh food and freezer compartments. The
liner is not removable or replaceable.
Base Grille
The base grille is attached to the cabinet with
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two steel spring retainers that clip into elongated
openings in the base channel. To remove the
grille, pull it straight forward.
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Doors
The doors are of one-piece construction with
foam insulation. One-piece construction
provides superior thermal performance and
reduces air infiltration. During manufacturing,
the doors are filled with hot foam insulation.
This may cause slight distortion or ripples in the
inner door liner. This is a normal condition and
is the result of the insulating process. This
process requires doors to be equipped with vent
holes that allow air to escape when the door is
filled with foam. A small amount of foam may be
visible around the vent holes.
The inner door panels and outer door panels
Vent Holes
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cannot be separated and must be replaced as
an assembly.
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