FV21M2WSFF Gibson Freezer - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Sharon from Green Valley Lake, CA
- Parts Used:
- 3206261
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The freezer was going into alarm
We loosened all the screws around the door and slid out the old gasket.
We then slid the new gasket behind the panel and screwed the screws back in place.
We then slid the new gasket behind the panel and screwed the screws back in place.
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- Customer:
- Linda from Gurnee, IL
- Parts Used:
- 216594300
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The compressor would not run.
I removed the cover, used a multimeter to test the compressor circuit, and found the compressor start relay to be defective.
Ordered a new one and installed it when it arrived.
Ordered a new one and installed it when it arrived.
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- Customer:
- Sherman from Tuttle, OK
- Parts Used:
- 216594300
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Compressor was short cycling
Removed the cowling with a square drive screw driver, removed the spring clip from the cover of the compressor controls with a screw driver, pulled off the old compressor start relay and replaced it with the new part. Since other problems could have caused the compressor to short cycle this was a "replace the part and hope it would work" since that would be the most common reason and it was not a very expensive part.
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- Customer:
- Lisa from Los Angeles, CA
- Parts Used:
- 5303270406, 216594300
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
refrigerator stopped cooling
After the refrigerator stopped cooling, we determined that the problem was in the compressor area. we used a screwdriver to get the cover off and then vice grips to get the actual pieces out (start relay & overload)--they broke, but they were already broken). We went to the Home Depot site to purchase the parts, but found PartSelect to be much less expensive. Put the parts in when they came a few days later and it worked! thank you PartSelect!
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- Customer:
- Ronald R from BAHAMA, NC
- Parts Used:
- 3206261
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Freezer developing ice inside
hardest part was to remove deformities using a hair dryer. Working with hand after heating seemed to work but was not quick.
Loosen screws under old gasket. Screws hold gasket lip under the edge of the door liner. Remove old gasket. As door liner was brittle from age, I used silicone caulk across top of door behind flange, set lip of gasket in silicone and tighten screws. Did top and half was down the side, then did the bottom up, taking ank excess gasket and trying to distribute along straight side. Make sure door is plum and square on hinges, then close door. Turned freezer on and allow to cool to see if ice would form, before refilling with food.
Loosen screws under old gasket. Screws hold gasket lip under the edge of the door liner. Remove old gasket. As door liner was brittle from age, I used silicone caulk across top of door behind flange, set lip of gasket in silicone and tighten screws. Did top and half was down the side, then did the bottom up, taking ank excess gasket and trying to distribute along straight side. Make sure door is plum and square on hinges, then close door. Turned freezer on and allow to cool to see if ice would form, before refilling with food.
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- Customer:
- Bill from UNION, ME
- Parts Used:
- 3206261
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
Replace upright freezer door gasket.
The easiest way to replace this gasket is to remove the door from the freezer. Two bolts remove the top hinge and the door pops off. Setting it on sawhorses makes the job easy. In addition, I moved the door into the sunlight which made the gasket flexible and easy to work with.
Remove the screws under the gasket with a phillips screwdriver and lift the inner panel off the door. Clean the area when the gasket sits, put the new gasket in place and replace the inner panel and all the screws.
Remove the screws under the gasket with a phillips screwdriver and lift the inner panel off the door. Clean the area when the gasket sits, put the new gasket in place and replace the inner panel and all the screws.
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- Customer:
- Tom from CEDARTOWN, GA
- Parts Used:
- 216594300
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Freezer would not run ... replace the compressor start relay which fixed the problem
Pulled out the freezer. Unplugged. No freezer back cover was there. The compressor start relay was in a plastic encasement attached to the compressor - wires led me to it. Removed the solid metal spring with a screwdriver and removed the plastic cover. Tried to pull out the defective relay but the freezer was so old I needed a pliers to remove it. When I put pressure on the old relay with the pliers the relay broke and came off in pieces. I then removed the wires from the broken parts and put them on the new relay. I pushed the new relay onto the 2 pins then replaced the cover and spring. After plugging the freezer in the problem was fixed.
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- Customer:
- paul from LISLE, IL
- Parts Used:
- 216502600
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
While defrosting freezer tossed the drain plug with ice and water into the sewer system.
Opened mailer and bag and place the drain plug into the drain. fit perfectly. In fact it is better than the one lost since the original needed a screwdriver or tool to remove the plug. This one has a flang or finger turner on it so that it can be removed. Also, does not interfere with items in bottom of freezer.
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- Customer:
- GEORGE from WEST LIBERTY, OH
- Parts Used:
- 5303925377
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
end cap broke
slid one end cap into slot and pulled into place. Put other end cap into cross bar and put other end of cross bar on to other end cap proceeded to put other end cap in to other slot in door and pulled into place. Job complete Job took less than three minutes.
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- Customer:
- Andre from ANDERSON, SC
- Parts Used:
- 216594300
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Freezer was not freezing.
I removed the compressor start relay and replaced it with the new part. Initially it did not work. When I checked my work, I had to tighten the connector on the new part. Once I made the correction, the freezer is freezing normally again.
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- Customer:
- Kathleen from SELDEN, NY
- Parts Used:
- 5303925377
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The end cap of the bottom shelf of my freezer was broken
Finally after a few years of putting the shelf back on and balancing food on it I looked up the part.
The clips came in a few days.
I used a screwdriver to pop off the old piece. I lined up the clip and pushed it in.!
I am sooo glad I purchased this.
The clips came in a few days.
I used a screwdriver to pop off the old piece. I lined up the clip and pushed it in.!
I am sooo glad I purchased this.
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- Customer:
- Beverly from Provo, UT
- Parts Used:
- 5303925377
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
No instructions included
Visual assessment and put in by hand.
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- Customer:
- D from Fairport, NY
- Parts Used:
- 5303925377
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
broken pieces
replaced them
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- Customer:
- Roger from Enfield, NH
- Parts Used:
- 5303925377
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
broken shelf end
snapped in the new shelf end and we were back in business. Thanks for the great & fast service RJL
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- Customer:
- RUDOLPH from PRINCETON, TX
- Parts Used:
- 5303925377
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken door shelf end brackets
Push-in replacement - easy. I must note that I received my order within two days - remarkable service from Part Select!
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