GFS162 (MN11) Caloric Refrigerator - Overview

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Parts for the GFS162

High Limit Thermostat – Part Number: 489P3

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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$105.35

Refrigerator Cold Control Thermostat

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(2)

Part #1123394

This cold control thermostat has a temperature range from 29.5 degrees Fahrenheit to 16.5 degrees Fahrenheit and a capillary length of 35 inches.

THERMOSTAT,LOW LIMIT

Part #56591

SWTCH-PRCT

Part #314210

CENTER RAIL-ALMOND

Part #56886L

DISCONTINUED

Part #Y56724

COVER, HINGE - WHITE

Part #56624W

DISCONTINUED

Part #Y56236

DISCONTINUED

Part #56501

DISCONTINUED

Part #Y310639

DISCONTINUED

Part #56546

HOLE PLUG - WHITE

Part #56626W

Common Symptoms of the GFS162

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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

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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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Drying time exceeded 1 to 2 hours and lint was damp on lint screen

3 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.

JAMES from VALENCIA, CA
Easy
30 - 60 mins
Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set

Removed two screws on lower front dryer panel with 5/16" socket and wrench. Removed three screws and plastic filter dryer screen vent with 1/4" socket allowing easy access to upper limit thermostat switch located on side of igniter flame assembly tunnel. Removed two screws attaching limit switch and disconnected two wires. Replaced wit ... Read more

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