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Model: 253.5466440A Brand: Kenmore Age: 1 - 5 years
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#11 Posted : Wednesday, April 29, 2009 8:53:59 AM(UTC)
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I have the same problem. GE Model #GSH25KGPABB. I just replaced the solenoid and it still does not click or dispense ice. I also replaced the front panel with a new one that I already had and that didn't help. Any other ideas. How can I test to see if the new solenoid is bad?
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#12 Posted : Wednesday, April 29, 2009 11:47:32 AM(UTC)
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Does the gate in the ice chute open when you push the lever? Does the water dispenser work?

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#13 Posted : Wednesday, April 29, 2009 6:28:43 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Gene Go to Quoted Post
Does the gate in the ice chute open when you push the lever? Does the water dispenser work?

Gene.


The flap in the ice chute in the door opens however the gate attached to the metal rod does not open the gate that is supposed to allow the cubes to clear the grinders. The water dispenser works and crushed ice works when both the crushed ice button is depressed and when the cubed ice button is depressed. With the door open and the door button depressed and cubed ice selected the solenoid does not activate. I tested the solenoid resistance and got 35 ohms.
Thanks for taking the time to assist me.
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#14 Posted : Thursday, April 30, 2009 7:52:06 PM(UTC)
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Check if there is 120 VAC to the solenoid when it should be activated (tape in the light switch). If there is no proper voltage then the main control board most likely is bad.

- The part number for the main control board is AP4297272

Here are the break down diagrams and Replacement parts for GE GSH25KGPABB | AppliancePartsPros.com

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#15 Posted : Friday, May 1, 2009 7:59:00 AM(UTC)
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Thanks Gene, tested and found NO voltage at the solenoid. I guess I'll get the main control board. Thanks for the assistance.
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#16 Posted : Friday, May 1, 2009 12:02:15 PM(UTC)
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You are welcome. Keep us posted.

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