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[bubba153]

Hi,
I have a ge side by side model # gss23wsta ss and the ice maker works fine but the chute will completly freeze up and become a solid block of ice. it also causes the door to get frozen stuck. i can tell that the flapper door is not sitting closed tightly and if i put my hand up the the dispenser I can push it open .
any suggestions on what can be done to fit the problem
Thanks wayne

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

There's a service bulletin out on this. Post your serial number so I can see if it applies.

[bubba153]

GL434739 is the serial number. It was put in service 12/2006.

Thanks

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

Okay, your box was built before the affected units.

If that flapper door isn't closing all the way, it'll let warm up there and melt ice. There's a solenoid in the dispenser that operates the flapper that causes this problem. Come git you one...  http://www.repaircli...ber=GSS23WSTASS

 

Click it to git it. One year warranty on that part.

[bubba153]

Hello,
When I removed the cover plate to access the solenoid I realised that the entire unit was completely rusted and alot of the screws were also rusted. I did replace the solenoid and the flapper open for a few seconds and closes. I did this repair in June and didnt turn the ice maker back on but I did open the water line . What I have noticed now is that I was getting the rust stains on the outside of the dispenser on the left side so I decided to open up the panel and I saw a lot condensation inside there. This is a vacation house so I am not there all the time. I have noticed when I come back there is some water in the tray. The solenoid is starting to rust again . I think there is a leak in the water dispenser that causes the drip and the cold water condensates inside .
Any suggestions? I have turn the water off so not to cause any further rust.
Thanks

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

A photo or two of what you're seeing would be helpful but based on your description, it sounds like you need the ice flapper heater kit ==> http://www.repaircli...9X10085/1092740

[bubba153]

could I ask what is the purpose of this part?

[bubba153]

ok, I purchased the heater needed as suggested. I have 1 question using the fold over connectior. I understand which wire to use and understand that the pigtails for the heater push in and are held down by the silver cross member but I am confused on how the connection is made for the wire in the harness . I understand that it would slide on the side of the connector and be held down by the same cross member but I dont inderstand how the power is gained? is the wire cut or is the sheathing pierced to allow current to but transferred to the pigtail?
any help would be great
Thanks

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

Sounds like you're wondering which wires to splice into? That's detailed in the instructions included with the kit. The connectors are 3-way splice connectors. You'll locate the correct wires as instructed in the enclosed sheet, clip the wires, and splice into them, adding a heater wire to each splice.