GE Profile PSB42LGRBV, Technical Service Manual

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Fresh Food Evaporator Assembly
The fresh food evaporator assembly consists
of an evaporator, defrost and drain heaters,
bimetal defrost safety thermostat, thermistor, and
evaporator fan assembly.
All components are housed together and
installed in the refrigerator interior in a recessed
compartmet in the refrigerator ceiling. This
compartment extends vertically into the machine
compartment.
To access the fresh food evaporator
assembly:
1. Remove the fresh food grille cover by
inserting a fl at-blade screwdriver into the slot
(see photo) and lifting up.
2. Remove 4 Phillips-head screws from the
fresh food air duct cover. Pull the front of the
cover down.
3. Disconnect the thermistor and lighting
connector. Remove the fresh food air duct
cover.
Air Duct Cover
Lighting Connector
Thermistor Connector
4. Remove the 4 Phillips-head screws that hold
the refrigerator suction line drain assembly in
place. Remove the assembly.
5. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that hold
the fresh food upper duct cover assembly in
place. Remove the upper duct cover.
6. Disconnect the remaining electrical
connectors.
7. Remove 2 Phillips-head screws from the fresh
food evaporator housing.