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tjl  
#361 Posted : Thursday, April 23, 2009 8:26:34 PM(UTC)
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My replacement heater kit has just arrived. I read from the instructions that I may need RTV102 to seal the bell connector if I need to cut the wire. Will regular caulk for home repairs work?

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I removed the back panel today as instructed by Gene. The continuity test on the heater turned out to be open. The thermostat showed a low resistance (<1, freezer cold). I am pretty sure now the defrost heater is burned. I remember in another post somebody said both thermostat and the heater need to be changed. Do I have to change both?
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#362 Posted : Thursday, April 23, 2009 8:50:44 PM(UTC)
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It has to be waterproof.

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Jaime Perez  
#363 Posted : Friday, April 24, 2009 7:19:05 AM(UTC)
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hi Gene
i have maytag ref. mod. # MZD2766GED AND i have frost buid up back of my freezer panel,fan is blowing good and can't find defrost timmer on break down diagram. did change the heater& therm. assy. part # ap4069923 and still no cool ref. any help thanks jaime
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#364 Posted : Friday, April 24, 2009 7:47:31 AM(UTC)
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gene,

my freezer has been defrosting the food, not making ice and has build up of frost on the back panel of the freezer, the refrdge part has been cool but not cold like it has been.

thanks
linda
woodchuckie  
#365 Posted : Friday, April 24, 2009 11:27:09 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Jaime Perez Go to Quoted Post
hi Gene
i have maytag ref. mod. # MZD2766GED AND i have frost buid up back of my freezer panel,fan is blowing good and can't find defrost timmer on break down diagram. did change the heater& therm. assy. part # ap4069923 and still no cool ref. any help thanks jaime


You don't have a timer you have an electronic adaptive defrost control instead. Part 13 on this diagram. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/sect/9/e/j/9ej-ejjjjf.gif
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#366 Posted : Friday, April 24, 2009 11:31:04 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: LAWRENCE5 Go to Quoted Post
gene,

my freezer has been defrosting the food, not making ice and has build up of frost on the back panel of the freezer, the refrdge part has been cool but not cold like it has been.

thanks
linda


We need your model number to really help but you probably have auto defrost failure Which consists of a defrost heater, a defrost thermostat and a defrost timer (or adaptive defrost control or motherboard etc.)

Refrigerator Repair Guide: How To Fix a Refrigerator - ACME HOW TO.com
LAWRENCE5  
#367 Posted : Friday, April 24, 2009 11:33:52 AM(UTC)
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its gss201epaww. i looked at the diagram and cant figure out where to find it.
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#368 Posted : Friday, April 24, 2009 11:46:51 AM(UTC)
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You have a motherboard part 801 on this diagram. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/sect/m/r/c/mrc38aebds.gif

If the defrost heater and defrost thermostat are ok it will be the motherboard.
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#369 Posted : Friday, April 24, 2009 11:59:26 AM(UTC)
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where is the defrost heater and thermostat??
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#370 Posted : Friday, April 24, 2009 1:08:06 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: LAWRENCE5 Go to Quoted Post
where is the defrost heater and thermostat??


thermostat is part 40 and heater is part 230 on the diagram of your freezer section. Replacement parts for GE GSS20IBPAWW | AppliancePartsPros.com
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