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To accurately test a thermistor, place the
thermistor in a glass of ice and water (approximately
33°F) for several minutes and check for
approximately 16k ohms.
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The fresh food air thermistor is located in the ceiling
and the freezer air thermistor is located on the right
hand side wall (see the Component Locator Views
section).
The procedure to replace a fresh food air thermistor
or a freezer air thermistor is similar.
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Temperature
Degrees (
°
F)
Temperature
Degrees (
°
C)
Resistance in Kilo-
Ohms
-40
-40
Nű
-31
-35
Nű
-22
-30
Nű
-13
-25
Nű
-4
-20
Nű
5
-15
Nű
14
-10
Nű
23
-5
Nű
32
0
Nű
41
5
Nű
50
10
Nű
59
15
Nű
68
20
Nű
77
25
Nű
86
30
Nű
95
35
Nű
104
40
Nű
113
45
Nű
122
50
Nű
131
55
Nű
140
60
Nű
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Thermistor Cover
Foil Shunt
Snap Tabs
Snap Tabs
Alignment
Tab
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1. Unplug the refrigerator.
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The thermistor grille uses an alignment tab to
ensure proper grille placement. The grille also uses
two snap tabs to lock it into the liner.
2.
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thermistor cover and gently lift the edge until it
releases from the ceiling.
3. Peel back the foil shunt (if present) from the
cover.