PWE23KM General Electric Refrigerator - Instructions
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Refrigerator to warm
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Lloyd from PITTSBURG, CA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Instructions say run capacitor is by motor, but on this frige its in the refrigerator compartment. The capacitors looks different, one square and the other long
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Insufficient cooling upper food storage area
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James from ATHENS, AL
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
Pulled out bottom crisper drawers. Removed drawer slides. Removed side plastic panels, then removed back panel which exposed the fan. Removed fan and replaced with new fan. Had to use the heat gun because there was ice buildup on left corner of rear panel. Reassembled in reverse order. There is several excellent videos on You Tube.
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light not working
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robert from FRANKLIN SQ, NY
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I used pliers to pull lightly on the head of the switch, while I inserted a small flat head screw driver into the base of switch and gently worked around the edges to free it from the panel.
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Replace water filter in icemaker
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Marcia from LAKELAND, FL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
This was the first time I took out the old filter on my new refrigerator and added the new one. It was a little hard getting the old one out because I was afraid to pull on it but it did come out ok and was easy to put the new one in.
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Mullion not working. Replaced mullion.
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David from DIAMOND BAR, CA
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
1. Turned power off.
2. Removed 2 screws holding plastid plate which connected electrical wire from mullion to door (requires Torq-tip screwdriver).
3. Unplugged wire plug behind the plate.
4. Lifted up old mullion from 2 slots holding it in place to remove it from door.
5. Inserted new mullion into slots on door. ... Read more
6. Connected electrical wire to plug inside door.
7. Screwed 2 screws to reattached plastic plate to door.
8. Turned power back on.
2. Removed 2 screws holding plastid plate which connected electrical wire from mullion to door (requires Torq-tip screwdriver).
3. Unplugged wire plug behind the plate.
4. Lifted up old mullion from 2 slots holding it in place to remove it from door.
5. Inserted new mullion into slots on door. ... Read more
6. Connected electrical wire to plug inside door.
7. Screwed 2 screws to reattached plastic plate to door.
8. Turned power back on.
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While cleaning, I Broke the glass that tops the 2 vegetable drawers.
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Joanne from YORBA LINDA, CA
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
The glass fits easily under a plastic ridge that is the frame holding the 2 vegetable drawers below. Slide the back side of the glass under the ridge, and then gently place the front of the glass in the groove where it goes on top of the vegetable drawers.
Its Super simple, and takes literally 30 seconds to complete.
Its Super simple, and takes literally 30 seconds to complete.
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After power outage, my refrigerator would not cool after power came back.
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Denise from Finleyville, PA
- Very Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Socket set
After looking up what might be the problem, I ordered a new control
board. It was extremely easy to replace. Unfortunately it was not operational. I had to replace my refrigerator. The return process was very easy and my refund was processed quickly.
board. It was extremely easy to replace. Unfortunately it was not operational. I had to replace my refrigerator. The return process was very easy and my refund was processed quickly.
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fan noise
4 of 4 people
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Robert from LA PLATA, MD
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
followed install on line
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This model of refrigerator has a dual cooling system and it was the refer condenser fan that was making noise
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Jerry from BELLINGHAM, WA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver
You have to remove the shelves and drawer's along with the drawer mount. there is a wiring harness you need to unclip to remove the crisper electrical panel
There are six nuts to remove the lower panel at the back of the compartment where the lower drawer normally is. no need to completely remove the panel, you only need to get ... Read more wiggle room to remove the fan at the base of the center panel.
There is a small triangular cover used to conceal the fan wiring harness on the right side of the center panel that you can use the putty knife to slip in on the center panel side to unclip and remove
Use the putty knife and slide it down both sides of the center panel that runs vertically to unclip it - at the base of this panel is where you'll find the condenser fan, you should be able to wiggle it out - there is a built in clip on the lower right side of the center panel that you can slip the wiring harness out of - for me this was the hardest part of the replacement as it was just awkward.
After it's removed slip in the new fan and seal and reassemble. I think the whole operation took maybe a half hour - 40 minutes. It's pretty easy all said and done.
There are six nuts to remove the lower panel at the back of the compartment where the lower drawer normally is. no need to completely remove the panel, you only need to get ... Read more wiggle room to remove the fan at the base of the center panel.
There is a small triangular cover used to conceal the fan wiring harness on the right side of the center panel that you can use the putty knife to slip in on the center panel side to unclip and remove
Use the putty knife and slide it down both sides of the center panel that runs vertically to unclip it - at the base of this panel is where you'll find the condenser fan, you should be able to wiggle it out - there is a built in clip on the lower right side of the center panel that you can slip the wiring harness out of - for me this was the hardest part of the replacement as it was just awkward.
After it's removed slip in the new fan and seal and reassemble. I think the whole operation took maybe a half hour - 40 minutes. It's pretty easy all said and done.
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noise evap fan motor
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LARRY from GEORGETOWN, TX
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver
Remove all trays, no need to turn app. off,
remove cover on top of back panel, may be a little difficult
remove 2 screws , one behind top plate, one in the middle of large back cover.
remove small cover located at the bottom of the back cover discinnect electrical plug,
remove or loosen 6 screws on lower evap co ... Read more ver, there is no need to remove evap cover, just pry it loose from back.
lift back cover off and disconnect electrical fan will be at the bottom of the large cover.
run warm water over fan and push out.
remove rubber cover and install on new fan,
reinstall new fan and reverse process.
very easy and simple and only takes about 30 minutes.
remove cover on top of back panel, may be a little difficult
remove 2 screws , one behind top plate, one in the middle of large back cover.
remove small cover located at the bottom of the back cover discinnect electrical plug,
remove or loosen 6 screws on lower evap co ... Read more ver, there is no need to remove evap cover, just pry it loose from back.
lift back cover off and disconnect electrical fan will be at the bottom of the large cover.
run warm water over fan and push out.
remove rubber cover and install on new fan,
reinstall new fan and reverse process.
very easy and simple and only takes about 30 minutes.
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Lights in fridge not working
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Christopher from BALTIMORE, MD
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Our fridge sits within our cabinets with one over top of it. That plus the leveler feet to secure it in place made this easy task a little more difficult. I was able to remove the top panel to access the switches. I was concerned, as I had not unplugged it because of the feet and went for it regardless, figuring if there was a shock, it
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would be minimal.
I was able to switch out the switches no problem. The only problem is it did not resolve the issue with my lights.
I was able to switch out the switches no problem. The only problem is it did not resolve the issue with my lights.
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I lack physical strength
6 of 10 people
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Sheryl from SAINT LOUIS, MO
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
I asked two strong male neighbors to do the work and told them how to do it. Follow the simple directions on the box. You can Google it, but it will tell you the same directions.
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Malfunctioning ice maker
5 of 8 people
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Glen from STATEN ISLAND, NY
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Socket set
Used ratchet set, and unscrewed old one and screwed in new. Disconnected the wires and plugged in new one.
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Replace starter relay switch
4 of 5 people
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Jean from GULF SHORES, AL
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
I followed u-tube instructions.
Took off the old switch and put the new one on.
Took off the old switch and put the new one on.
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Difficulty in removing the old switch
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James from Federal Way, AL
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
The old switch was hard to remove. Thinking that I may have to loosen the wires I used a socket wrench to remove a clamp. This was unnecessary. In the end the switch did come out using a large size screwdriver. The problem was that the expanding plastic tongue is not visible from the ouside so you have to try to feel your way around.
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If i had ordered the replacement before and not afterwards I would have seen this before hand.
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