How to disassemble GE refrigerator bottom panel to reach evap coils - Model GBS18KBMAWW

[galeng]

Model Number

GBS18KBMAWW

Brand

GE

Age

More than 10 years

I'm really having a hard time figuring out how to disassemble my GE refrigerator - GBS18KBMAWW to reach the evap coils. The refrigerator's bottom panel is held in place with a single screw, but slides into place via grooves, and is blocked from sliding out by a grill piece. The grill piece does not seem to detach. It's probably simple, but I can't find any documentation or videos on how to remove this panel. Photo attached.

 

[jeff1]

Hi,

Remove crispers.
Remove screw.
Remove doors. (I find this makes the job easier)
Remove center hinge.
Remove screws from the mullion/center bar.
Remove the mullion/center bar so the floor can be removed to access the evaporator/coiling coils.

jeff sr.

 

[galeng]

Remove crispers.
Remove screw.
Remove doors. (I find this makes the job easier)
Remove center hinge.
Remove screws from the mullion/center bar.
Remove the mullion/center bar so the floor can be removed to access the evaporator/coiling coils.

Thank you Jeff - I was hoping to not have to take the mullion and the doors off, but you're right it's easier if the doors are off. The mullion is a bit tricky since it's puttied to a copper loop that looks like it's supposed to keep the mullion defrosted as well. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend!

 

[jeff1]

The mullion is a bit tricky since it's puttied to a copper loop that looks like it's supposed to keep the mullion defrosted as well.

That mastic was to help and transfer heat from the hot condenser coil to the mullion bar to prevent sweating in high humid weather.

jeff sr.