Dust on the coils,I vacuumed clean. I did notice that ice was coming out little port holes inside rear wall of refrigerator.I have emptied the unit ,unplugged, with doors open to defrost. How long does it take for it to throughout? Thanks CLC
If not cooling check to see if the compressor is starting and cooling the freezer after you defrost it . Then if you still have issues write back with symptoms.
SOURCE: Amana French Door Refrigerator "on" but no cooling; freezer still works
There are 2 possible problems. One is the defrost cycle is not working properly this is usually indicated by a large amount of frost on the back freezer panel. If so, the circuit will have to be repaired and the evaperator thawed to remove the ice build up. The other is the fresh food damper is not working properly this is behind the "lump" in the back of the fridge compartment above the top shelf, remove the louver panel to see if it is open or closed. closed will be warm open should be cold. The water dispenser reservoir is probably frozen due to poor air circulation.
SOURCE: refrigerator compartment not cooling
If you are sure the fan in the freezer is running and you don't feel any air flow out of the top middle vent inside the fridge section, then the damper motor must be bad. The damper motor is behind that vent cover inside the fridge section.
SOURCE: refrigerator stopped cooling
the back panel inside the freezer has screws in it. take out the screws to remove that panel. the coils are behind that. melt all the frost. youll see one or 2 heating elements in there also. replace the elements. its a common ge problem. this will fix the problem
SOURCE: Warm Fridge Section, Cool freezer section
Problem seems to be solved. I unplugged it for a short time and plugged it back in. I'm guessing it needed to be re-set.
SOURCE: GE GSS201EMD CC
Your problem is the Defrost Heater Assy. I know because i own the same model refrigerator. The first time I had this problem I looked at the same things you did. I then called a repairman who charged me about $140.00. I watched what he did and asked questions, that's how I knew what the part was called. The repair lasted about a year and YES it happeneed again. I ordered the part myself this time and did the repair myself. And now after six months it has happened again. I will never buy another GE refrigerator. In fact I have heard that there was a recall on this model (lawsuit), but the window has passed and we are stuck with this crappy refrigerator. The repair is simple and you can get the instructions online. The part costs about $30.00 which you can also order online--Isn't the internet great. Hope this info helps.
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