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GE Refrigerator Error Code R-1-g

Refrigerator Defrost Heater Error - separation of fresh food compartment defrost heater housing part, contact error, disconnection, short circuit or temperature fuse error. Defrost heating continuously for more than 80 minutes.

SourceGE Refrigerator - Service Manual: Profile 29 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer (PFSS9PKY, PFSS9SKY)p. 72, 76

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First diagnostic step

After separating MAIN PCB CN70, CN71 from PCB, check resistance value between CN70 white to CN71 orange; should be 102 ohms ±7%. Check 0 ohm: heater short, ∞ ohm: wire/bimetal open.

SourceGE Refrigerator - Service Manual: Profile 29 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer (PFSS9PKY, PFSS9SKY)p. 72, 76

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