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Bill Martin
Bill Martin Posted on Sep 28, 2013
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I have a GE model GLM23 KESB which was purchased in Mexico as i live here. I have had several defrost coil burnouts in the las 5 years.They are easy to fix.Now I have a problem where the freezer side wants to vary the temperatures between -10 degrees to stop the compressor and to start the compressor about +18 degrees. The temp. controls on the inside of the refrig door are set at 5.6 months ago i had the computer fixed and I did replace the 2 sensors--one in the freezer and one in the refrig.side panel.3 days ago it started to stay on till it reached -10 degrees. I am wondering if the sensor in the freezer side has gone bad or if there is a thermister located in the element in the refrig side that shows the settings for the temps.It has now adjusting itselsd as it sees fit. Any help on this one?I have had 2 of the best people in this area work on it and in the end they do not know.Thanks in advance for any help

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My GE Profile is 1.5 yrs old and I have the same problem. I came home to find all my food spoiled! It seems many GEs have had this problem, I agree GE should do something, there are expensive units.

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SOURCE: variance in freezer compartment temperature

How to check everything
http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appliance/refrigerator/refrigerator.php
If the evaporator coils behind the back panel of the freezer are icing up because of auto defrost failure that will stop the circulation of cold air and eventually affect the freezer too.

check defrost heater, defrost thermostat. If the heater and thermostat are ok it’ll be the control board.

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