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2 issues 1) ice dispenser switch seem to have issue. works intermiittenley 2/ water in door not working due to broken tube at bottom of door at hinge. i have heard that the door has to be pulled off and that the replacement parts are very expensive.

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  • Barrett Palumbo
    Barrett Palumbo Jan 02, 2011

    Sorry to read about your issues.
    But you really need to give us the model, of your unit. It kinda helps us to help you.

  • guyvwood Jan 03, 2011

    how do i get to the board so i can look at the switch? I t has rivets / not screws. See picture and let me know if you need other info or pictures. Thanks

  • guyvwood Jan 05, 2011

    I need to know how to remove the glass touch panel so I can look at the connections and switch. The panel is riveted on.

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If you didn't hear a noise when you push the button to get ice, the problem is electrical.

The dispenser board is the most likely problem but it can be hard to check, so you need to eliminate everything else first. If the flap opens when you push the button to get ice but none of the other mechanical parts move it can be a loose connection at the door hinge or in the auger motor housing. First, take the cover off the freezer hinge and make sure the wires are plugged in good. Now check to see if your problem is fixed. If not take the auger housing (the housing that holds the auger motor in place behind the ice bin) and check to see if the all the plugs are in good. If all the connections are good, replace the dispenser board.

If the flap doesn't move when you press the switch to get ice, then it may be the micro switch. Take the cover off the front of the dispenser then remove the dispenser control. Now you should be able to see the switch unplug refrigerator and remove wires from switch. Using your ohmmeter, check the switch and you should have continuity between the terminals that are marked C and NC when you depress the switch. If you don't have continuity, replace the switch and if you do, replace the dispenser board.

If you have a GE refrigerator made after the year 2000 and you don't hear anything when you press the switch to get ice the problem is most likely the main board (the main board is located behind the refrigerator). If this is your problem when you press the switch the refrigerator will cut off, (everything compressor, fans and all). If this happens, replace the main board.

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Ice dispenser switch.It works intermittently.The switch is connected to the dispenser board.As you mentioned that this works intermittently,as per this it indicates, that the switch is got loose from its connection to dispenser board.So when you press the switch,if it gets connected to dispenser board.The ice dispenser works.But when it s not connecting then it does not work.But if you check on the board,that switch is firmly connected,then this problem may be related to faulty dispenser board.To check this try this following procedure:----- Remove the ice bin. Leaving the door opened press in on the door switch to fool the control into thinking the door is closed.
Then press the lever to dispense ice while watching what is going on in the back where the auger connects.
If the auger motor turns and the flap inside the door ice shoot without jiggling the switch ,then the problem is in the ice bin.
If you have to jiggle the switch to make the motor turn, then check the switch condition,if its looking ok then replace the dispenser board.If the switch is looking worn out,or wires are loose or burnt internally then replace the switch.To access the dispenser board simply pop off the cover that says crushed/cubed/water. Then remove the four screws that hold the housing on and remove the housing. The board is mounted inside the housing. ---------------And for water tube replacement procedure ,click this two links:--- http://htmlimg1.scribdassets.com/63bpkzh0cgmeo9q/images/1-efa4c713e9/001.jpg -------------- http://htmlimg4.scribdassets.com/63bpkzh0cgmeo9q/images/2-d8dffb02ee/001.jpg --------------------------- To get required parts you can get it from the link below:---- www.repairclinic.com or from http://www.searspartsdirect.com ---------------- this will help.Thanks.Helpmech.

  • raj somaiya Jan 03, 2011

    You will have to use a thin screw driver.To unlock the locking tabs.just insert the screw driver in the tab-line and press the tab bit low/back and it will get unlocked.Slide the bottom out and down. I believe the control board is secured with two screws.Once that frame is out.--------------

    The icemaker is located in the rear of the freezer compartment. The ice-maker must be replaced as a complete unit. 1.Slide out the upper icemaker dispenser tray and drawer.2.Loosen 2 mounting screws.



    3.Lift up the icemaker and slide it out until the cable connection is exposed. Note: When replacing the icemaker, the fill cup and splash bafflemust be reused. 4.Disconnect the cable connector.5.Loosen 3 screws on the icemaker bracket. 6.Lift up the bracket and slide it out.

    to see the bigger view of the image.Please click on the link below:---


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    The door dispenser control panel allows the consumer to select water,
    crushed ice, or ice
    cubes. It is an interface
    to the main control board.


    See the fig below to see where locking tabs is:--





    1.Use a screwdriver to unlock the tabs at
    thebottom of the control panel. Slide the bottomout and down.
    2.Disconnect the wiring
    harness connectors.



    Note: Inner door
    panel must be removed to
    remove recess trim.

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    To get more detailed help.Please click the link mentioned below.Its a direct link.

    http://www.scribd.com/doc/8595433/GE-Ste...

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    The Disassembly for all the parts with proper screws and its location is mentioned from page number 16.Start seeing from page number 16 to page number 28.Its part by part all part disassembly.

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    This should help.Thanks.Helpmech.



  • raj somaiya Jan 06, 2011

    can you also give photo beside the glass touch panel.On which side this glass touch panel is fitted.On left or right.Also give the exact model number of the unit.And is it GE Morgan side by side or any other refrigerator.Please give this details.I will give more details as per that.------------Keep updated.Thanks.Helpmech.

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There is a microswitch in door dispenser that can sometimes fail...also may be the actuator or the handle/door button itself.... you will have to look at it while operating and see what is going on..sometime it is simple over time debri gets up in there and just needs to be cleaned... everything these days built with plastic so may be a component broke inside the dispenser... as far as the plastic tube at the bottom of door if there is enough still sticking out they do sell compression couplings you can repair these lines... if there is not enough to make repair then yes the door has to be taken apart and often the door is filled with spray in foam to insulate and you have to chisel away to get to the line... it is possible to repair and there should already be a joint for disconnection under the left front of freezer door for removal of door... hope this helps good luck please give me a vote

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