My Orders
TFF19LCM General Electric Refrigerator - Instructions
Search repair tips from other customers using simple keywords like "replace", "fit", "remove", "inspect". DIY doesn't mean you have to do it alone!
Search filter:
Clear Filter
Your search term must have 3 or more characters.
light switch freezer door
3 of 7 people
found this instruction helpful.
-
Sumlorq from Cleveland, OH
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
put the gratefruit knife behind the old switch pooped it out pluged the new one in piece of cake 5min.even vacumed the dust off the coil
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Light Switch Not Working - Needed New Switch
1 person
found this instruction helpful.
-
Joe from SUGAR LAND, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
-
Screw drivers
Remove the top cover above the door by lifting it slightly and pulling forward. I used a mirror to make sure that there was nothing in the way of accessing the switch from above. I used a blade screwdriver to press against the switch retainer on the topside, while GENTLY prying from below with another blade screwdriver to get the switch d
... Read more
islodged. Once the retainer was past the opening, I wiggled the switch downward and then rotated it to the left when the rounded top right edge of the switch was visible. This allowed the wiring to the connector to pass thru the hole. I pushed the wiring from the top and pulled from below to get the connector below the opening for the switch. I then unplugged the switch, plugged in the new switch and reversed the removal process feeding the connector thru first then rotating the switch to the right to get the rounded edge of the switch thru the opening, then pressed the switch up into the opening until it snapped into place. Total time less than 10 minutes.
Read less
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
family member melted fan with hair dryer
1 person
found this instruction helpful.
-
Lauraine from Rocky Hill, CT
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
-
Screw drivers
Unplugged fridge.Removed 2 screws holding a panel. After panel removed took off old fan and inserted new. Quite simple.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Light would stay on when door closed
3 of 7 people
found this instruction helpful.
-
James from Glendale Heights, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
-
Nutdriver, Pliers
Extremely easy repair, the hardest part was getting the old switch out. I used a pair of needle nose pliers to squeeze the tabs in and it came right out.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Light went out in refrigerator
1 person
found this instruction helpful.
-
Gary from EAST JORDAN, MI
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
-
Pliers, Screw drivers
Pop out switch, pull wires, attach wires to new switch and pop back in. Easy smeasy!
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Broken light switch
1 person
found this instruction helpful.
-
Deborah from BRADLEYVILLE, MO
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
-
Pliers, Screw drivers
This was so easy I think it took me 2 minutes. I am not very mechanically inclined but that didn't matter! Works perfect thank you!
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Door would close by its self.
1 person
found this instruction helpful.
-
Kurt from Aurora, IN
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
-
Nutdriver
After reading the stories here, I purchased one door closing cam. After getting into the problem area, I realized I needed 2 cam, so I put the door back together and ordered another cam. If you have this problem, buy 2 cams.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Door wouldn't close with out help.
1 person
found this instruction helpful.
-
Rodger from Brunswick, OH
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
-
Socket set
Removed four screws at bottom of door, while someone held the door in place replaced the upper cam (there are two) applied some silicone plumbers lube between the mating surfaces and tightened it up. Works like new bottom cam was only slightly worn. P.S. Remove everything from the door first.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
The refrigerator door would no stay closed
1 person
found this instruction helpful.
-
Ken from Fountain Valley, CA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
-
Socket set
I was set to buy a new magnetic seal to hold the door closed, when I looked it up on PartSelect I saw the recommendation that the problem might be the door closing cam.. I check it with a mirror and sure enough the cam had broken and the door sagged about 1/4 inch. I then followed the instruction and removed the top hinge, lifted the door
... Read more
off and replaced the cam. I did need two and the one attached to the lower hinge had to be drilled out and a new screw and nut attached to hold the cam. It was simple to do, I would recommend selling the door closing cam be sold in pairs with a #10 1/2 inch long screw with lock nut.
Read less
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
plastic water line through bottom door hinge assembly
1 person
found this instruction helpful.
-
James A from KETCHUM, ID
- Very Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
-
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
This problem applies only to replacement of the bottom hinge assembly on the FREEZER door. Repair of the other side, the non-freezer door, is quick and easy.
The problem with the freezer door hinge assembly is that a plastic tube goes right through the bottom hinge. It appears that this tube supplies water to the ice maker. ... Read more r />
On our fridge, the door could not be removed to do the hinge replacement without disconnecting the plastic tube. There was a junction in the tube right next to the hinge, but the junction would not give, meaning it could not be pulled apart. It appeared to be permanently joined.
So we had to cut the tube with shears. Then the door could be lifted off and the hinge was replaced.
Then the question was how to reconnect the tube. We finally did this by trimming off the remainder of the junction and rejoining the two tube ends by taping them over with lots of duct tape after the tube had been threaded through the hinge. Fortunately there was enough slack in the tube to allow this trimming and taping.
With that done, the door was lifted back onto the hinge, the top hinge insert was replaced, and the job was done.
The duct tape union in the tube so far has not leaked and we don't think it will.
The problem with the freezer door hinge assembly is that a plastic tube goes right through the bottom hinge. It appears that this tube supplies water to the ice maker. ... Read more r />
On our fridge, the door could not be removed to do the hinge replacement without disconnecting the plastic tube. There was a junction in the tube right next to the hinge, but the junction would not give, meaning it could not be pulled apart. It appeared to be permanently joined.
So we had to cut the tube with shears. Then the door could be lifted off and the hinge was replaced.
Then the question was how to reconnect the tube. We finally did this by trimming off the remainder of the junction and rejoining the two tube ends by taping them over with lots of duct tape after the tube had been threaded through the hinge. Fortunately there was enough slack in the tube to allow this trimming and taping.
With that done, the door was lifted back onto the hinge, the top hinge insert was replaced, and the job was done.
The duct tape union in the tube so far has not leaked and we don't think it will.
Read less
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
door would not stay shut
1 person
found this instruction helpful.
-
Terry from CAMERON, MO
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
-
Screw drivers, Socket set
followed video and completed steps. The video sent with parts e-mail was spot on good job
Other Parts Used:
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Refrigerator door was not closing fully and was about 1/2 lowere than it should have been
1 person
found this instruction helpful.
-
Richard from haverford, PA
- Really Easy
- 1- 2 hours
-
Screw drivers
This was a 15 year old great working GE regrigerator. Refrigerator was not cooling properly, though the freezer worked great. Using flashlight, examined cam riser which was clearly broken. YOU MUST ORDER TWO GASKETS AS BOTH WILL BE WORN. After removing all food from the door, taped plastic sheet over the open space to keep food somewhat c
... Read more
ool Removed top hinge cover and screws on top of door and lifted door out of bottom bracket placing it flat on kitchen island. Unscrewed hinge elements including old broken cam and shims form the bottom of the door and fit in the new cam. Unfortunately one of the shims was broken, so I used a thin plastic black washer from the hardware store which was big enough to fit over the pin on the bottom of the refrigerator itself. Screwed all the parts back together. Be VERY careful to note how you removed them in the first place...mabe take a digital foto or two. This was kind of tricky to remember. Then used a hammer and chisel to break off the rivit holding the bottom hinge elements on the refrigerator. Sawing with jigsaw didn't work that well. The rivit came right off. Then used a flat head screw, lock washer and nut instead of a reivit and attached the new second cam riser. You are now done with the new parts. Simply reattached the door and it closed like new. Had a simultaneoius problem with a faulty defrost heater in the freezer which also had to be replaced and which was really easy to do. About an hour max. This was the real cause of the refrigerator not cooling properly. But that's another story.
Read less
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
door didn't close by itselt
1 person
found this instruction helpful.
-
Louis from Anchorage, AK
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
-
Socket set
Placed blocks under the refrigerator door to take weight off the lower hinge pin. Removed the hinge by removing two screws into the refrigerator and two screws into the bottom of the door itself. This allows the hinge to be removed so the old nylon "closer" pieces can be removed (the one attached to the refrigerator has a rivet holding
... Read more
it in place so that has to be drilled out and replaced with a 3/16 inch bolt and nut). After re-attaching the nylon "closer" to the refrigerator side of the hinge and placing all the shims back in place, I re-attached the hinge to the door first, then the half hinge to the refrigerator. Had to line up the holes, tighten the screws and presto, the door closes like it was new again.
The freezer door side is more difficult as there are wires and a water line to work around.
The freezer door side is more difficult as there are wires and a water line to work around.
Read less
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Door would not stay closed
1 person
found this instruction helpful.
-
Jennifer from Holt, MO
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
-
Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
BUY TWO CAMS! Just like the others, both of the cams were shot. My husband & I did this ourselves & have NEVER attempted appliance repair before.
We propped the door up high enough to access the bottom hinge piece on the fridge & removed using socket. Removed the cover from the top hinge. Slid door down off the top hinge in able to g ... Read more et to the cam on bottom of door. Replaced this cam 1st in order to get door back on while worked to get the old cam off hinge. As others posted, this is rivited on. Used grinder to grind off rivit & hammer & punch to punch out. Attached new cam with bolt & nut found in our tin of leftovers. Inserted hinge into door & reattached to fridge. DONE! Not hard at all & didn't even argue the whole time.
We propped the door up high enough to access the bottom hinge piece on the fridge & removed using socket. Removed the cover from the top hinge. Slid door down off the top hinge in able to g ... Read more et to the cam on bottom of door. Replaced this cam 1st in order to get door back on while worked to get the old cam off hinge. As others posted, this is rivited on. Used grinder to grind off rivit & hammer & punch to punch out. Attached new cam with bolt & nut found in our tin of leftovers. Inserted hinge into door & reattached to fridge. DONE! Not hard at all & didn't even argue the whole time.
Read less
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
not closing. part broke.
1 of 2 people
found this instruction helpful.
-
Clinton from Melbourne, FL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
-
Screw drivers, Wrench set
Watched the video very good. Thank You
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!