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Specifications
Model: PDS18SBMRBS
Temperature Settings
Initially set the refrigerator and freezer controls at 5.If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the For For refrigerator and freezer, 5 is normal, 9 is coldest.
If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the refrigerator refrigerator temperature first. When satisfied with that setting, adjust the freezer temperature.
Thermostat Position
| Fridge | Freezer | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Temp C | Pos | Temp C | Comment |
| 0.1 | 13.0 | 3 | -5.0 | Never heard the fan come on. |
| 0.2 | 8.4 | 7 | -11.2 | Fan is on. |
| 1 | 7.7 | 9 | -14.0 | |
| 1 | 7.5 | 3 | -11.5 | |
| 5 | 5.0 | 5 | -15 | |
| 7 | 3.7 | 5 | -17.2 | Ideal |
| 7 | 3.8 | 7 | -17.4 | |
| 9 | 3.2 | 9 | -19.3 | |
Freezer Control
The freezer control maintains the temperature in the freezer compartment.
This is a mechanical switch which controls the a damper which regulates the flow of cold air into the refrigerator compartment.
Refrigerator Control
The refrigerator control maintains the temperature throughout the refrigerator compartment.
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After changing the controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set.
This control is attached to the fridge thermostat.
Freezing Evaporator Fan Design Flaw
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| Item # | Description / Part # | Item # | Description / Part # |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PLUG BUTTON BK CAB TOP | 59 | CAP, CORNER (BLACK) |
| 2 | BOTTOM (FZ) | 60 | MOBILITY, FRONT |
| 8 | PAN, EVAPORATOR DRAIN | 61 | SCREW |
| 9 | EVAPORATOR | 64 | ICEMAKER MOUNTING BLOCK WG03F00440 More Info |
| 10 | THERMOSTAT DEFROST | 65 | SCREW |
| 11 | HEATER, DEFROST | 167 | SCREW |
| 12 | STRAP, HEATER | 300 | HOUSING, CONTROL LIGHT |
| 14 | HEATER SHIELD EVAPORATOR | 301 | SHIELD, FRONT LIGHT |
| 15 | COVER, EVAPORATOR | 302 | SCREW (HI/LO PAN PHIL) |
| 19 | LINER, TOP (FZ) | 303 | COVER, LAMP |
| 24 | GE Refrigerator Socket & Terminal ASM WR01F01775 More Info | 304 | SWITCH LIGHT FF |
| 25 | LAMP (PURCHASE LOCALLY) | 305 | COVER, SWITCH |
| LAMP (40W)(PURCH.LOCAL) | 306 | SCREW (WHITE) | |
| LAMP (15W)(PURCH.LOCAL) | 307 | THERMAL BREAK, MULLION | |
| 26 | SWITCH LIGHT FZ | 308 | COVER, ELECTRICAL |
| 27 | BRIDGE EVAP HSGN | 309 | HARNESS, DIVIDER |
| 28 | HOUSING, CONTROL | 310 | OVERLAY, CONTROL HOUSING |
| 30 | BRACKET, FAN MOTOR(REAR) | 311 | LENS, CONTROL HOUSING |
| 31 | BRACKET, FAN MOTOR | 312 | PLUG, CNTRL HOUSING -RH |
| 32 | GE Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor WG03F02146 More Info | 313 | PLUG, CNTRL HOUSING -LH |
| 33 | GE Refrigerator Grommet Condenser Fan WR01A00315 More Info | 314 | WHEEL, AIR CNTRL HOUSING |
| 34 | BLADE EVAP FAN ASM | 315 | SLIDE, CONTROL PANEL |
| 36 | CROSSPIECE, MULLION (BK) | 316 | SLEEVE |
| 37 | SCREW | 317 | SCREW-MOUNTING/TIMER |
| 38 | WASHER (BLACK) | 318 | WHEEL,TEMP CNTRL HOUSING |
| 39 | GRILL | 320 | E RING |
| 44 | SOCKET, LIGHT | 321 | SOCKET, LAMP |
| 47 | TIMER, DEFROST | 322 | PLUG, LINER |
| 49 | CONTROL, TEMPERATURE | 323 | BRACKET |
| 50 | HARNESS, CONTROL | 401 | SCREW |
| 52 | COVER, HOUSING | 402 | HARNESS |
| 56 | GASKET, DIFFUSER | 408 | SCREW (BLACK) |
| 58 | CLIP |
Wiring
References
| Reference | URL |
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| Manual | |
| Parts | https://www.reliableparts.ca/lookup/180523 |
| Fixya Fix | https://www.fixya.com/support/t7165510-ge |