GFS142 (MN10) Caloric Refrigerator - Overview

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Parts for the GFS142

$23.60

Range Control Knob

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Part #WP3150371

Sold Individually. This part has been updated and no longer has the red dot. It is ONLY available in black now. This knob accepts a double flat shaft.

High Limit Thermostat

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Part #489P3

If you notice that your dryer will not start, shuts off too soon or provides too much heat, you may need to replace your high limit thermostat. This high limit thermostat acts as a safety mechanism that keeps the dryer from overheating. Once the dryer temperature reaches a certain point, this piece will shut down power to the heating elem...Read more

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THERMOSTAT,LOW LIMIT

Part #56591

SWTCH-PRCT

Part #314210

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Part #Y56724

CENTER RAIL-ALMOND

Part #56886L

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Part #56536

HOLE PLUG-ALMOND

Part #56625L

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Part #Y56236

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Part #56907

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Part #Y310639

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Part #311636

Common Symptoms of the GFS142

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Repair Tips From Fixers Like You

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The function setting knob spun freely without changing the setting.

4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.

Douglas from NORFOLK, VA
Very Easy
Less than 15 mins

The old knob pulled off easily. Its stem had broken. Examine the new control knob. Its stem has a protrusion on it which fits into the grove on the shaft of the oven's function-control switch. (It would be the same for the temperature-control switch, also.) The new knob slips on easily when properly aligned. You may want to use some ... Read more

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At the end of the drying cycle, the clothes had a bunt smell. I checked the lower compartment of the dryer and found the limit thermostat in two pieces and realized this could be the culprit. I was able to snap them together, but this did not work, therefore a new stat

4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.

James from Mokena, IL
Easy
15 - 30 mins
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set

First I unpluged the dryer, removed the two screws from the bottom access panel. I used a small socket to remove the screws securing the limit stat to the burner chamber, nut driver was too long.
I installed the new limit stat with the two screws and attached the two leads. Plugged in the dryer and conducted a test run, burner ig ... Read more

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Gas flame would not relight after it reached its first heat cycle.

4 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.

David from Humble, TX
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

I removed the two spade connectors and then removed the two 1/4" hex screws. I then simply removed the defective unit and replaced it with the new on and re-installed the two screws and wires.
This was not the problem though.
I turned out to be the solenoids on the gas valve.

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