Hi, My problem with my side by side ge is that the freezer side and the refrigerator side both went warm. I knew I was probably in big trouble; however, this morning both were working again. Common sense tells me that whatever happened once for several hours will soon happen again. Any help is greatly appreciated. I’m trying to figure out what happened and how to correct the problem before it happens again. I do know that when both sides were warm the motor was still running. Thanks…
One more thing… There is frost on the inside back of the freezer part of the refrigerator/freezer. That will probably tell someone familiar with the problem what to do.
also… the motor doesn’t shut off… it just keeps running…
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also… the motor doesn’t shut off… it just keeps running…
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Sounds very similar to my situation. I took the back panel off the freezer and found lots of frost/ice buildup; after defrosting, everything works fine for 1 - 2 weeks. I have an active thread pursuing possible solutions. The two most likely culprits, so far, are a defrost thermostat and heater; each costs about $20.
OK, under the control panel there is a defrost timer, turn the little "screw" clock wise unit the refrigerator shuts down. (If you turn a complete turn then it’s your defrost timer.) If it shuts down after a little turn then let it run through the cycle (about 30 min) you should hear popping of ice and maybe a sizzle.
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Nat
After A Drain Or Rinse Cycle The Spin Cycle Doesnt Allways Come On. Sometimes It Will Only Active For A Short Period Of Time Leaving Too Much Water In Clothes. Seems Like A Relay Fault Or Possible Switch Problem. I Tried Locating A Wire Schematic But No Luck. Im An Auto Technician And Very Good At Wiring Concerns, Just Need A Shematic To See What`s At Fault.
Thank,s
The only way you can find the wiring diagram is if it’s still inside the control panel. Otherwise GE provides them only for own technicians.
The first thing I would do is remove the front panel and check the belt. Then check the lid switch for continuity or just bypass it.
Here are the breakdown diagrams and http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?diagram_id=20866125&&model_id=230385
Gene.
ive had the front panel off for the last few days to see what was the actual problem. all my wife would tell me is thats its broken. belt is fine. ill check the lid sw. next. i didn`t think of that. thanks.
Gene, Just wanted to say thanks. You nailed it. I got home and checked the lid switch, okay. Then something hit me. recheck that belt. It was tight enough to aggitate but not for spin. Tightened for now and have a new belt coming. Thanks alot. I saw another post with the same concern. I`ll let them know as well.
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The only way you can find the wiring diagram is if it’s still inside the control panel. Otherwise GE provides them only for own technicians.
The first thing I would do is remove the front panel and check the belt. Then check the lid switch for continuity or just bypass it.
Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for GE WNSR3100W0WW | AppliancePartsPros.com
Gene.
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