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GE Service bulletin-Refrigerators energy models-ice maker fill tube freeze repair
REF04-04 march 2004 Complaints no ice production , water-ice in freezer bottom-icemaker is leaking water in back corner. Model #'s and repair kits are listed. MODELS:
Built-In Side-by-Side Energy Model:
ZIS360N , ZISB360D , ZISW360D , ZISS360N , ZISS360D
ZIS420N , ZISB420D , ZISW420D , ZISS420N , ZISS420D
ZIS480N , ZISB480D , ZISW480D , ZISS480N , ZISS480D
Built-In Bottom-Freezer Models:
ZIC360N RH , ZIC360N LH , ZICS360NRH , ZICS360NLH
All-Freezer Models:
ZIFS36NLH , ZIFS36NRH , ZIF36NMRH , ZIF36NMLH
REPAIR KITS:
WR49X10093 for BOTTOM-FREEZER MODELS:
Contains 1 fill tube/foil heater assembly , 1 grommet ,
1 connector adapter , 1 heater sleeve , 1 fill tube
cover , 4 wire tie.
WR49X10094 for SXS NON-DISPENSER AND ALLFREEZER
MODELS: Contains 1 All freezer fill tube ,
1 SxS non-dispenser fill tube , 1 wrap type fill tube
heater , 1 grommet , 1 connector adapter.
WR49X10100 for SXS DISPENSER MODELS:
Contains 1 fill tube/foil heater assembly , 1 grommet ,
1 connector adapter , 1 heater sleeve , 4 wire tie.
Icemaker fill tube freezing and water leaking at the
grommet could have several causes.
1. Check the following before ordering kit:
• Tubing kinks
• Clogged filter or water valve
• Loose tubing connections
• If consumer has low water pressure or other
filtration systems, remove the SmartWater™
filter and install bypass cap permanently.
2. In some units the wrap-type wire heater does not
provide enough heat to melt accumulating ice.
Replace wire heater with a foil type heater in all
BOTTOM-FREEZER and SXS DISPENSER
MODELS.
3. If water leaks between the grommet and fill tube ,
and the grommet does not seal tightly around the
tube , the grommet must be replaced.
NOTE: ACCESS TO BACK OF REFRIGERATOR IS
REQUIRED FOR THIS REPAIR. GE recommends
two technicians move the refrigerator in order to
replace the fill tube grommet.
Article Number 1227