Drain Pan; Freezer Evaporator Assembly - GE Profile PSB42LSRBV Technical Service Manual

Freezer Evaporator Assembly

The freezer evaporator assembly consists of an
evaporator, defrost and drain heaters, defrost
safety thermostat, thermistor, and fan assembly.
All the parts are available as a complete
replacement assembly, or the components are
available individually.
All components are housed together and installed
in a recessed compartment in the freezer ceiling.
To access the freezer evaporator assembly:
1. Remove the ice container shelf, then remove
the icemaker.
2. Remove 4 Phillips-head screws that hold the
top air duct cover in place.
Air Duct Cover
3. Remove auger motor and cube motor
connectors from the freezer evaporator cover.
4. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that hold
the rear air duct cover in place, then pull it
down.
5. Disconnect all the electrical connectors from
the ceiling.
Connectors
Rear Air Duct Cover
6. Remove the rear air duct cover.
7. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws from the
suction line drain pan and heater assembly.
Disconnect the associated wiring.
Note: The suction line drain pan heater has a
resistance value of 1.3K Ω.

Drain Pan

8. Carefully remove the styrofoam air duct.
Note: The styrofoam air duct is held in place by
adhesive.
Styrofoam Air Duct
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