TFS28PPBABS General Electric Refrigerator - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Ather from Commerce, CA
- Parts Used:
- WR17X3670
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Water Line Broke that brings water to the Door
First Remove the screw and cover from the left top front of the fridge using a Phillips Screw Driver # 2
Then using a nut driver 1/4 of inch (or Socket set)
remove the two nuts holding the door hinge keeping the door in closed position. Now unplug the electrical connector between the door and the fridge body(Simply pulling it apart) Now hold the door from the middle and raise it up so that it can slide out from the bottom hole, on the main body
Now place the door on a table or a flat surface(Put may be a sheet or some thing to prevent the finish from getting scratched) Now remove the nuts around the inner panel of the door(nut Driver or Socket set) Remove the old lining and discard .Install the new lines and then replace every thing in the reverse order.
Note : Before tighting the top nuts of the door, make sure you keep the door aligened so you would not have to do it after completeing the job.
Then using a nut driver 1/4 of inch (or Socket set)
remove the two nuts holding the door hinge keeping the door in closed position. Now unplug the electrical connector between the door and the fridge body(Simply pulling it apart) Now hold the door from the middle and raise it up so that it can slide out from the bottom hole, on the main body
Now place the door on a table or a flat surface(Put may be a sheet or some thing to prevent the finish from getting scratched) Now remove the nuts around the inner panel of the door(nut Driver or Socket set) Remove the old lining and discard .Install the new lines and then replace every thing in the reverse order.
Note : Before tighting the top nuts of the door, make sure you keep the door aligened so you would not have to do it after completeing the job.
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- Customer:
- Scott from Palm Harbor, FL
- Parts Used:
- WR57X10007
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
Water was leaking from under fridge - right side back when facing the fridge from the front
Very simple repair:
A. Turned off power and disconnected main copper water line into fridge.
1. Removed rear "dust cover".
2. Removed screw (with nut head) that holds water valve assembly on.
3. Removed water valve assy from fridge by lifting up - note that tab has to come out of hole in fridge.
4. Unhooked water lines and electrical connector from valve.
5. Removed 2 screws holding water valve to water valve assembly.
6. Replaced cracked water valve with new water valve.
7. Reversed process and assembled back together.
8. 30 - 40 minutes estimated time.
A. Turned off power and disconnected main copper water line into fridge.
1. Removed rear "dust cover".
2. Removed screw (with nut head) that holds water valve assembly on.
3. Removed water valve assy from fridge by lifting up - note that tab has to come out of hole in fridge.
4. Unhooked water lines and electrical connector from valve.
5. Removed 2 screws holding water valve to water valve assembly.
6. Replaced cracked water valve with new water valve.
7. Reversed process and assembled back together.
8. 30 - 40 minutes estimated time.
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- Customer:
- Kathrine from FORT MILL, SC
- Parts Used:
- WR60X187
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
There was a warm spot at the front edge of dividing wall. The fan motor was not working.
I followed the directions of Steve on the installation video. He makes it easy to do the repair with his step by step description of the installation. I have repaired three different aging appliances with help of Steve and PartSelect's very helpful Customer Service.
I wish Steve a wonderful retirement and hope PartSelect can find someone as easy to follow for future videos. The videos are priceless for the repairs.
I wish Steve a wonderful retirement and hope PartSelect can find someone as easy to follow for future videos. The videos are priceless for the repairs.
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- Customer:
- Scot from Fort Collins, CO
- Parts Used:
- WR17X4358
- Difficulty Level:
- Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench set
Tubing from vavle to reservoir had been degraded by compressor heat and had cracked, leaking water when door water dispenser was used.
- Disconnect the valve assembly and remove electrical connection to water dispenser valve to prevent accidental water discharge
- Disconnect tubing from valve assembly, remove and keep compression nut.
-Disconnect tubing from junction to door tube remove and keep compression nut
-Remove screws used to mount reservoir, pull tubing into main refrigerator compartment and remove old reservoir and tubing.
- Note that one of the tubes on the new reservoir is 2' too short.
- Go to hardware store to purchase 5/16" universal tubing compression junction.
- Install reservoir and feed tubing through holes in main refrigerator compartment.
- Route tubing through woven tubing protectors and clips.
- Trim tubing to length and install in valve using old compression nut.
- Splice the piece of tubing trimmed from supply side of reservoir to the outlet side tube using the fitting purchased from the hardware store.
- Connect end of tubing to existing junction using old compression nut.
- Re-connect wires to valve solonoid and test for leaks.
- Re-install valve assembly to refrigerator frame.
- Disconnect tubing from valve assembly, remove and keep compression nut.
-Disconnect tubing from junction to door tube remove and keep compression nut
-Remove screws used to mount reservoir, pull tubing into main refrigerator compartment and remove old reservoir and tubing.
- Note that one of the tubes on the new reservoir is 2' too short.
- Go to hardware store to purchase 5/16" universal tubing compression junction.
- Install reservoir and feed tubing through holes in main refrigerator compartment.
- Route tubing through woven tubing protectors and clips.
- Trim tubing to length and install in valve using old compression nut.
- Splice the piece of tubing trimmed from supply side of reservoir to the outlet side tube using the fitting purchased from the hardware store.
- Connect end of tubing to existing junction using old compression nut.
- Re-connect wires to valve solonoid and test for leaks.
- Re-install valve assembly to refrigerator frame.
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- Customer:
- Mike from Dubach, LA
- Parts Used:
- ADAPTER
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
no filter adapter on fridge
put adapter on and replace filter
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- Customer:
- Scott from South Lake Tahoe, CA
- Parts Used:
- WR17X4358
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Dispenser Water Reservoir failed seem
This was a very easy fix. I cut the water lines at the reservoir, coupled the old lines to the new lines with two plastic barbed fittings used for outdoor drip irrigation. All I had to do was pull the old lines out and the new lines followed. Easy as pie!
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- Customer:
- Doug from MODESTO, CA
- Parts Used:
- WR02X11330, WR17X2891
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Water line was leaking
The internal water line was leaking. I could not find any repair parts for my refrigerator but the GE 5/16 water line was the same size. I purchased 6' of tubing and two unions. Make sure the clean and square. If possible, make the cuts in a spot where you can use the pliers and wrench to tighten the union. I cut approximately 2' out of the existing line and replaced it with the same length of new line using the 2 unions, one on each end. Took about 5 minutes.
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- Customer:
- Mark from Indian Trail, NC
- Parts Used:
- WR02X11330, WR17X2891
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
5/16" tubing to chilled water dispenser cracked
Cut out cracked tubing between valve and where tubing enters into refrigerator. Cut new tubing to length and attach to existing using union.
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- Customer:
- Larry from Mount Airy, NC
- Parts Used:
- WR17X2059
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
would not crush ice
you must pay careful attention when taking the dispenser apart,especially the long rod that controls the deflector,but if close attention is payed to disassembly you should have no problem.
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- Customer:
- Don from Jacksonville, FL
- Parts Used:
- WR12X10192
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
tail handle had broken at bottom
Easy as pie. Pulled off old part. Removed broken connectors from fridge with needle nose plers. Snapped on new part.
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- Customer:
- kenneth from west chicago, IL
- Parts Used:
- WR17X2062
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Ice-maker grinding faceplate heavily rusted causing rusty ice
Disassembled ice-maker, noting what screws went where, what direction ice release control arm pointed, and noting how the control arm spring was mounted. The door assembly comes off first followed by the circular assembly that houses the ice door and last grinding arms. It is quite easy see how it comes apart as you look at the screws. Remove the screw holding the back end of the control arm and note the spring position. The control arm needs to be turned to line up notches to pull it thru a faceplate hole while rotating the arm about the "U" that is on the outside of the faceplate in the door housing. There is a retaining clip holding the rotating impeller to remove to complete the dis-assembly. Use vinegar to clean rust out of bin and other parts around the faceplate. Assemble the unit in the reverse order to complete the job.
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- Customer:
- Gerald from WINTERVILLE, GA
- Parts Used:
- 40A15
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
lights blown out
replaced lights in refrigirator and freezer
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- Customer:
- Mary from Fort Collins, CO
- Parts Used:
- WR32X1461
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
drawer was broken
The replacement part fit perfectly and was easy to install. No problems at all.
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- Customer:
- Catherine from SEATTLE, WA
- Parts Used:
- 40A15
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The light inside the oven had burned out
0. As a safety precaution, unplug the range or hit the relevant fuse breaker before you start. You might also want to grab a flashlight. Definitely do not try to do this while the oven is hot.
1. Pinch the wire over the light bulb cap to remove it. This is inside the oven at the back.
2. Pop off the hemispherical glass cap.
3. Unscrew the old light bulb, and screw the new light bulb in its place.
4. Put the cap back.
5. Secure the cap by putting the wire back in its slots on the cap.
No tools needed, the cap is just held in place with pressure from the wire.
1. Pinch the wire over the light bulb cap to remove it. This is inside the oven at the back.
2. Pop off the hemispherical glass cap.
3. Unscrew the old light bulb, and screw the new light bulb in its place.
4. Put the cap back.
5. Secure the cap by putting the wire back in its slots on the cap.
No tools needed, the cap is just held in place with pressure from the wire.
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- Customer:
- Daniel from Genoa City, WI
- Parts Used:
- WR17X4358
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
The dispenser water reservoir had a pin hole leak.
1. Turned off the water supply to the refrigerator.
2. Removed the front panel and disconnected the water line to the front left.
3. Removed the left rear (freezer side) panel and disconnected the reservoir from the main water supply input. This was a little tricky to figure out. You must push in the water line at the same time pushing in the coupling. Then pull the line out while keeping the coupling pressed in.
4. Removed the screw that holds the reservoir to the back of the refrigerator.
5. Pulled the old reservoir out and replaced it with the new one.
6. Basically the rest is the reverse of the above. It took a little bit to fish the lines through the original path they came.
Overall this was an easy repair. If I had known how the coupling in step 3 worked this would have been a 15-minute project.
2. Removed the front panel and disconnected the water line to the front left.
3. Removed the left rear (freezer side) panel and disconnected the reservoir from the main water supply input. This was a little tricky to figure out. You must push in the water line at the same time pushing in the coupling. Then pull the line out while keeping the coupling pressed in.
4. Removed the screw that holds the reservoir to the back of the refrigerator.
5. Pulled the old reservoir out and replaced it with the new one.
6. Basically the rest is the reverse of the above. It took a little bit to fish the lines through the original path they came.
Overall this was an easy repair. If I had known how the coupling in step 3 worked this would have been a 15-minute project.
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