GE GFE24JBL, Техническое обслуживание руководство

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The lower basket slides are slid into and mounted
to the slide holders. On 24 and 26 cu. ft. models,
the pinion gears roll across the bottom lip of the
slide holders.
Slide Holder Removal
1. Follow the Lower Basket Slide Removal
steps in the previous section.
2. Remove two (18 cu. ft. models) or three
(24 and 26 cu. ft. models) 1/4 in. hex-head
screws.
3. Remove slide holder from liner.
The lower basket slides are made up of an outer
and inner rails, ball bearings, and clousure
mechanism. On 24 and 26 cu. ft. models, the
pinion gear connector is riveted to the inner rail
(shown below).
The inner rails slide in and out on the ball
bearings to allow the lower basket to be pulled
out. Spring actuated closure mechanisms are
located in the rear of the outer rail to assist in
closing the drawer once the drawer is within two
inches from the cabinet.
Lower Basket Slide Removal
1. Remove the drawer front (see
Drawer Front
Removal in the Freezer Drawer section in
this service guide).
2. Leave the inner rails extended.
3. For 24 and 26 cu. ft. models, remove the
pinion cross bar (see
Pinion Cross Bar
Removal in this section of this service guide).
4. Remove one T-20 Torx-head screw.
5. Push in on the release tab located behind the
previously remove screw while pulling forward
on the slide. Continue pulling the slide
assembly forward until the slide is removed
from the slide holder.
18 cu. ft.
24 & 26 cu. ft.
The freezer thermistor is located on the right
freezer wall. To access the thermistor, gently pry
the thermistor grill from the cabinet, then slide the
thermistor out of the grill and shunt.
To test or replace the thermistor, follow the steps
in the Thermistors section.
Lower Basket Slides Slide Holders
Freezer Thermistor