I have that one myself. It’s great but can be a bitch to connect to. It creates its own WiFi network instead of Bluetooth.
Help freezer drawer stuck closed
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I have a USB-C borescope or a Bosch borescope you're welcome to borrow and I can bring in to the office tomorrow. But I hope you have this solved by now.
Have you tried kinda picking the fridge up an inch or three and just dropping it?
Have you tried kinda picking the fridge up an inch or three and just dropping it?
I ended up ordering the wireless one the @justjeepin86 had links too.
Hopefully it works. I have not tried dropping it, another good suggestion. I'm waiting until Friday to start defrosting it so I have some time to check it every now and again instead of being gone or sleeping for hours on end, and potentially loosing food
GE refrigerators freezers have a lock feature. If you put it on accidentally you can press the lock button to unlock it. If it won’t close there’s likely something on the shelves that is sticking out too far, or getting stuck in the hinge.
The control panel can malfunction because of static electricity and even if you press the button it won’t unlock. Or, it might show it’s unlocked on the control panel but it’s still locked.
In this case you can open your fridge by turning it off your fridge freezer at the wall socket. And then turn it back on again. This is a rare issue, but if it happens all the time, then there’s likely an issue with your control panel, and you should contact GE about it.
The control panel can malfunction because of static electricity and even if you press the button it won’t unlock. Or, it might show it’s unlocked on the control panel but it’s still locked.
In this case you can open your fridge by turning it off your fridge freezer at the wall socket. And then turn it back on again. This is a rare issue, but if it happens all the time, then there’s likely an issue with your control panel, and you should contact GE about it.
Your GE refrigerator freezer can get stuck for a few reasons, either it’s got some sticky food residue on the seal, the door is locked, or ice has frozen it closed. Here’s how to fix it.
If the door is locked, there’ll be a green light on the control panel above the lock button. In which case, just press it to unlock it. However, the control can malfunction and it can be locked permanently. When this happens you want to turn it off at the wall and it will open.
If it’s frozen shut, you can turn it off at the wall and leave it off. After a long time the ice will melt and you can open it again. The freezer door is only held closed by weak magnets or the lock. Therefore, if the lock wasn’t causing the issue then it’s really likely it’s frozen shut.
When this happens you’ll want to turn it off, so that the ice melts and you can open it again. After that it’s a good idea to clean out your freezer so that you don’t have a build up of ice.
As humid air gets into your freezer it will freeze and cause a build of ice. When it’s not closed all the way the air can seep in and freeze the door closed. Also, food residue from a small spill might be along the edge of the freezer seal and be holding it shut.
You can only really open it when this happens by sliding something thin, in between the seal to break up the residue. However, this can damage the seal, so it’s best to have a professional do it.
If the door is locked, there’ll be a green light on the control panel above the lock button. In which case, just press it to unlock it. However, the control can malfunction and it can be locked permanently. When this happens you want to turn it off at the wall and it will open.
If it’s frozen shut, you can turn it off at the wall and leave it off. After a long time the ice will melt and you can open it again. The freezer door is only held closed by weak magnets or the lock. Therefore, if the lock wasn’t causing the issue then it’s really likely it’s frozen shut.
When this happens you’ll want to turn it off, so that the ice melts and you can open it again. After that it’s a good idea to clean out your freezer so that you don’t have a build up of ice.
As humid air gets into your freezer it will freeze and cause a build of ice. When it’s not closed all the way the air can seep in and freeze the door closed. Also, food residue from a small spill might be along the edge of the freezer seal and be holding it shut.
You can only really open it when this happens by sliding something thin, in between the seal to break up the residue. However, this can damage the seal, so it’s best to have a professional do it.
justjeepin86
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I'll make sure to blame my friend, if it doesn't work well!
RatLabGuy
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Ye we got this fridge and did not go with the option of ice and water in the door. Because they always end up breaking and being useless.
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Avoid French door fridges as a rule
We haven't had problems with ours until now. I'm with you on reduced electronics! Our original 1999 fridge is still kicken it in the garage with no problems, but we have bought three others since it got moved into the garage. However I love the freezer on the bottom design, since we are in the refrigerator 90% of the time and I hate bending over to look into the fridge,
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It's not just electronics... Mechanical and electronic band aids on a fundamentally flawed design.
Think of it as getting your squats in.
RatLabGuy
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Curious why?
We've had ours... 12 years? Bought used, think it was made around 2008 or so. Basic whirlpool, nothing electronic. Only issue is that if you overload the freezer drawer and yank it hard it can get off track, and the bottom lip of the little soda can dispenser thingy just developed cracks. Oh noooz.
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I’d rather avoid the bottom drawer freezer. Our fridge was in the house when we bought it. 1 huge fridge door, and a bottom drawer freezer. I hate that freezer.
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Help freezer drawer stuck closed
I have a GE French door refrigerator. The freezer drawer on the bottom is stuck closed. The left side where the ice maker is will not budge nothing, like it is locked. Right side will "open" nearly 3/4" until the drawer tracks bind up due to the left side not moving. The ice maker is continually...
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justjeepin86
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That's a pretty piss poor answer from one example from this board. I expected better.Help freezer drawer stuck closed
I have a GE French door refrigerator. The freezer drawer on the bottom is stuck closed. The left side where the ice maker is will not budge nothing, like it is locked. Right side will "open" nearly 3/4" until the drawer tracks bind up due to the left side not moving. The ice maker is continually...
Considering a French door could mean top to bottom, i figured it meant they were harder to keep a consistent temp. That wouldn't really be the case for a modern bottom drawer freezer unit.
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That’s basically using the word in the definition of the word. GG.Help freezer drawer stuck closed
I have a GE French door refrigerator. The freezer drawer on the bottom is stuck closed. The left side where the ice maker is will not budge nothing, like it is locked. Right side will "open" nearly 3/4" until the drawer tracks bind up due to the left side not moving. The ice maker is continually...
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I’ve had a few, so forgive me.
But this has me literally laughing out loud. The irony of the architect saying ‘no, no - we don’t care how much you like it. You need to choose a more functional and efficient design and forget your likes’….is just so foreign to my world
RatLabGuy
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How long have you been here?
justjeepin86
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That goes along with, "you don't know what I do around here"
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No I was working all week so we could party last night.
I did unplug the fridge to "unlock" it but no Bueno, I guess it doesn't have fancy electronics. Unplugged right now for the defrost option.
Plus this was on the porch last night when I got home, waiting for it to charge.
Worked good. I would have been happier if it was a little more stiff, it kinda droops when unsupported 24"+. I'm happy with the borescope for $24. We will see when I try to use it 18 months from now and it may or may not take a charge.
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If we had 24 inches it would droop too!
All I got. We don't do fancy freezer drawers or water dispensers. Classic two door fridge with the freezer in the top.....we make up for it with a spare identical freezer refrigerator and two chest freezer....
If the power goes out we'd loose half our savings account!