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CTF21EBC Hotpoint Refrigerator - Overview

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Evaporator Fan Blade Kit – Part Number: WR60X114
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This kit features a 5-blade plastic evaporator fan blade that rotates CCW and measures 4.5-inches in diameter and has a 3/8-inch-tall shaft. This kit also has a metal compression ring that secures the fan to the evaporator. The evaporator mechanism is normally located in the freezer and is responsible for pulling the warmer air over the condenser coils, cooling it off and then blowing and circulating that cooler air through the rest of the refrigerator. If the freezer compartment has a frost buildup or if there is a lack of cooling and airflow in your refrigerator, this fan likely needs to be replaced. To replace your evaporator fan, you will likely need a screwdriver and a set of pliers and check your user manual for the exact location of your evaporator fan.
Defrost Thermostat Kit – Part Number: WR50X55
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Defrost Thermostat Kit
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This refrigerator defrost thermostat will cut out at 55 degrees F and kick back in when the temperature drops to 35 degrees F. It comes with connectors and the mounting brackets.
Condenser Fan Motor – Part Number: WR60X177
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Condenser Fan Motor
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This condenser fan motor operates in a clockwise fashion. The fan itself has two 1/4 inch spade terminals. It carries 2 watts and 115 volts. This motor NO longer comes with cover for terminals.
Defrost Control – Part Number: WR9X482
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Defrost Control
Part #WR9X482
The defrost control in your refrigerator acts like a clock. It continually advances and alternates between activating the cooling cycle and the defrost heater, keeping your refrigerator at the appropriate temperature. If you notice that your refrigerator seems too warm or too cool, you may need to replace the defrost control. This part is made of white plastic and contains 4 metal prongs that connect to your refrigerator. This part is sold individually. The defrost control is located at the back of your refrigerator, inside the control housing. To access this part, you will need to unhinge your light cover, and disconnect the air inlet assembly from the control housing.
Evaporator Fan Motor – Part Number: WR60X162
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This evaporator fan motor operates in a counter clockwise fashion. This motor's stack is 3/8 of an inch, and the motor has two terminals: one on the right side, and one on the left side. Use this evaporator fan motor for your GE brand refrigerator.
Single Water Valve – Part Number: WR57X77
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Single Water Valve
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This single outlet valve comes with a gasket, and is intended for refrigerators that have ice makers which make round ice cubes. If the ice maker is still not working properly, the issue could be that you have a damaged, or faulty water inlet valve. The water inlet valve supplies the water needed to the ice maker. Before you decide to replace this part, turn the household water supply to this valve off, and remove the input tubing to see if it is clogged. If it is, clear the blockage to allow water back into the ice machine. Remember to disconnect the power and water supply to your refrigerator before beginning this repair.
Temperature Control Thermostat – Part Number: WR9X355
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Temperature Control Thermostat
Part #WR9X355
This part maintains the proper temperature. When the refrigerator reaches the desired temperature, this part interrupts the flow of electricity to the compressor which stops the cooling process.
Fresh Food Door Gasket – Part Number: WR24X274
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Fresh Food Door Gasket
Part #WR24X274
This white door gasket is used to seal the refrigerator door when closed to keep the cool air inside and the room air out.
Ice Maker Seal Kit – Part Number: WR29X144
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Ice Maker Seal Kit
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This newly redesigned icemaker seal kit comes with a new shaft, seal and screw.
RELAY – Part Number: WR7X138
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RELAY
Part #WR7X138
COMP. REPL. KIT R-12 – Part Number: WR87X10082
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COMP. REPL. KIT R-12
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Replacement Ice Maker Assembly – Part Number: WR30X253
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Replacement Ice Maker Assembly
Part #WR30X253
This replacement ice maker assembly is used on many of GE's refrigerators. This assembly makes round ice cubes, but does not come with a new feeler arm. You will have to re-use the feeler arm from your old ice maker assembly.

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Wouldn't cool
18 of 25 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Clarence from Great Cacapon, WV
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Socket set
I removed the 3 screws that held the motor and fan. Exchanged fan blades and reinstalled the fan and new motor

I was surprised to find the motor. The refrigerator/freezer was over 28 yrs old. Works fine now
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I was getting irratic temperture control. I determined that tapping on the control would cause it to turn on or off as it should, on if the frig was to warm, or off if it was to cold.
14 of 17 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Dennis from Kalamazoo, MI
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
The temperture control was mounted on the back wall of the refrigerator. One screw and a couple of tabs appeared to be the only attachments. After removing the screw, the freezer control appeared to be an issue since it was also attached to other parts. A little careful pushing revealed that the control knob simply snapped into the cover over the thermastat. Once unsnapped the thermastat and it's plastic cover were only attached by the three electricl connections. Pulling them loose off the terminals left the unit free. Simply examining how the old thermastat was mounted in the cover, and replacing it, and then reinstalling it in the frig was as breeze. All was well again.
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Noisy Fan Motor - Bearing went out.
11 of 14 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Robert from Carpinteria, CA
  • Easy
  • 1- 2 hours
  • Nutdriver
Moving the frig out and cleaning was the hardest part of this job - lots of dust collected over the 17 years the frig was in place. Once all the cleaning was done, with the frig out and back cover off (10 -12 screws taken off with nutdriver),I plugged the frig in and observed the the problem was a noisy fan motor. The motor is at the very back of the frig with easy access to the 3 brackets holding it in place.
Pull off the electrical clip. Remove the screw holding the bracket to the frame on the front bracket, leaving the bracket attacked to the fan. The other two screws remove from the fan, leaving the brackets in place.
Reverse the procedure when you receive the new part from PartSelect(great company to deal with)!
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