Hi all. Wow, this place is pretty neat. Anyway, I have a GE side by side, model number GSS201EMDWW that has an obvious (to me) defrosting problem. I've thawed the coils out with a hair dryer (I read to do that here) twice now, but it lasts about a week so I know the defroster part of it isn't working, or at least isn't working right. I'm an auto mechanic at a dealership, so electronics and things of that nature don't scare me. However, I have no idea where to start checking things. There's a lot of wires, and a sensor or two back there, but as far as what voltages/ resistance, etc. things are supposed to have, ??? That's why I'm here. Please help? An online manual, or just some good advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Originally posted by lordmik
GE side by side, model number GSS20IEMDWW
There's a lot of wires, and a sensor or two back there, but as far as what voltages/ resistance, etc. things are supposed to have, ??? That's why I'm here.
You can get a general idea of how a refrigerator's defrost system works at the following link:
LINK > How does a frost free refrigerator's defrost system work?
About the only thing on your model that can be easily tested is the defrost heater (see the following link) itself.
LINK > GE GSS20IEMDWW Defrost Heater
JFYI
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Thanks. I know how the defroster works. I was hoping there was more to check than just the heater itself. I'll look for the wiring diagram and see if I can find it this weekend. Is there anything I can do as far as checking the electronics, or is this just gonna be a replace kind of thing if the heater's ok?
I was hoping it wasn't electronically controlled, from reading other posts on the forum, but as I mentioned, I'm an auto tech and most cars are loaded with electronic controls, so I fear them not, as long as I have something to go by for testing. Is there a way to make the control board go to the defrost cycle, so I can check for power to the defrost heater, or am I asking too much?Last edited by lordmik; 09-29-2006, 01:30 PM.
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Originally posted by lordmikIs there anything I can do as far as checking the electronics
If there are diagnostics with the wiring diagram it might tell you how to go about testing individual functions of it. There is no way I know of to manually put it into defrost to see if the heater circuit works or not, though.
is this just gonna be a replace kind of thing if the heater's ok?
JMO
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Originally posted by lordmik
I couldn't find any wiring diagram or anything in or on the fridge anywhere.
Is there somewhere online I can get this?
BTW. They can probably supply a service manual too if you're interested.
Originally posted by HayZee518[GSS201EMDWW] What came up were parts for a dishwasher - You sure you got the correct number??
LINK > GE GSS20IEMDWW Exploded Parts Views
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Thanks again for the help. I'll see what I can come up with. Everyone I've talked to said it's 90% chance or better it's the heater itself. I'll check that bugger next time I have to put the hair dryer to it. Probably be within the week. I hate to pay someone to come do something I can easily do myself, it's just a matter of collecting the information I need so that I can.
Hey, if anyone has a car question, shoot it to me. Thanks.
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Let us know how you eventually make out.
Dan O.
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