How do you replace a damper door assembly wr17x11508 OR WR49X10091 on a Ge Profile Arctica Refrigerator?

Answer 1

I have a GE Profile refrigerator that was bought in 2004 that has a specific problem of everything freezing up in the refrigerator. Even after setting the digital temperature of 40 degrees, when we open it in the morning it shows below freezing. The problem is caused by a broken damper door. It is located on the top of the refrigerator on the back wall and has the words "climate keeper on it". I know this doesnt look like anything much but this is the source of all the problems. The replacement part number is wr17x11508 OR WR49X10091

1.First, turn off the refrigerator and unplug, take out the top 3 shelves from the refrigerator and the light bulbs.

2. Take off the cover from the water filter.

3. Take off the light cover at the top by removing the one screw you see and take out the 2 screws holding the front in after the shield is removed.

4. Push down on the plastic long piece that goes all the down the back of the fridge in the back wall of the unit.

5. Now you can take out the 4 screws holding the damper/fan assembly in(marked Climate keeper). There are 2 at the top and 2 at the bottom.

6. Now you should be able to remove it from the fridge after squeezing the electrical connector together and pulling it apart carefully.

7. To verify the broken door problem, take the tape off the styrofoam back to reveal the broken door.

Note:Call GE and tell them your problem and the service bulletin on this problem exists and they might send you a replacement for free.