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CTX21PKGR Hotpoint Refrigerator - Instructions

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Frezzer would freeze up, refrigerator stayed cold, solved the problem. Now the refrigerator seems to be running more than usual.
Checked the defroster coil which is located behind the rear panel in the freezer compartment, it was still working. Followed the schematics down to the defrost timer, which is located in the lower front of the refrigerator and tried that. Plugged in the new part and the problem is solved.
Parts Used:
Defrost Timer - 120V 60Hz
  • Henry from West Seneca, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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Fresh door gasket leaking.
Followed the PartsSelect how-to video to the letter., using clothes dryer option to soften the gasket before installation. Installing the new gasket a little tedious, but not difficult. Video was dead on as to method and tools.
Parts Used:
Fresh Food Door Gasket
  • Kent from Summerville, SC
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Fridge not cooling
Fairly easy I pull the fridge foward and remove the backing board and notice the fan wasn't working, so I remove the fan and bench tested and it was burned then I clean the condenser with compress air if you don't have air then a vacuum cleaner works then once the part arrived I install it the now if working very good
Parts Used:
Condenser Fan Motor - 115V
  • Pedro from Miami, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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light switch quit working
removed the inside fridge electrical panel and swapped switches
Parts Used:
Light Switch
  • David from Simpsonville, SC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Refrigerator and freezer too warm
1) This is a built-in refrigerator with the compressor, coils, etc. at the top. Turn off the breaker to the fridge. 2) Remove the front panel off the top (just push up and pull out). 3) Removed 2 screws to the old timer and carefully remove the plug. Plug the new timer in and screw in. 4) Since our fridge was heavily frosted up, we moved everything to another refrigerator and coolers and kept the refrigerator off until all panels were room temperature. 5) If you haven't cleaned the coil in a while, vacuum it with a soft brush attachment. 6) Turned back on and the refrigerator is cooler than ever!
Parts Used:
Defrost Timer - 120V 60Hz
  • Paul from Andrews, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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sticky switch
easy pry out, disconnect wiring, connect on new switch and press in switch.
Parts Used:
Light Switch
  • ANTHONY from NEW EGYPT, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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defrost timer was bad
repalaced the old one with the new one. easy
Parts Used:
Defrost Timer - 120V 60Hz
  • Reese from Coconut Creek, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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all power to refrigerator quit
layed fridge face first on a chair removed cover with flat head screwdriver unplugged part replaced with new part replaced cover returned to upright and plugged in
Parts Used:
Compressor Start Relay
  • Paul from Irving, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Freezer door gasket replaced
Both PartSelect and GE advisors told me to remove/loosen screws holding gasket to the door. This model has no screws. After pulling to old gasket from a corner (very difficult) I found that it is held in place by pressing it into a channel running around the door. Very difficult to line up the proper parts and very difficult to slide/adjust it into place. When finally installed, one corner of the gasket protruded so that the door was not flush and actually kept the door from closing. I tried to push/pull it into place. No good. Finally I tried to hammer the gasket back to make it flush. No good, as it evidently crushed the magnets providing the necessary holding power and produced gaps. I finally had to get foam window stripping plus heavy duty magnets to pull door to frame. Result: door closes OK but some moisture collects around door.
Parts Used:
Freezer Door Gasket
  • John from NORTH PALM BEACH, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
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light would not stay on
First I flipped breaker to off position for refigerator, Pulled down on socket and broke it free. Then took needle nose piars to pull wire and plug out from hole, so I could conect to new light socket then snaped it in place . Hardest part was getting wire and plug out of hole.
Parts Used:
Light Socket
  • Kenneth from Leavenworth, KS
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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needed new light socket
Pulled out old socket.pushed in new one.
Parts Used:
Light Socket
  • Charles from Williamsburg, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Refridgerator Door Gasket Needs Replacing
I watched some videos online trying to find one that pertained to my door gasket and found a couple. After that it was a snap. The old gasket came off easy and the new one went back on easy. I did however submerse it in hot water first to kind of even things out.
Parts Used:
Fresh Food Door Gasket
  • Ed from Mason, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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failed light switch
I started removing the switch by prying on the right side with a screwdriver, when it emerged enough I used pliers to finish removing it. I then unpluged rhe wires from the bad switch and pluged them on the new switch and "poped" it into the hole.
Parts Used:
Light Switch
  • Jules from Crowley, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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no light in freezer
Connected the 2 wires and pushed in the switch until it clicked.
Parts Used:
Light Switch
  • christopher from collegeville, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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refig light did not work
per your instructions
Parts Used:
Light Switch
  • paul from east hanover, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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