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Whirlpool Refrigerator Error Code C

Thermistor failure: displayed on refrigerator display indicates refrigerator thermistor failure; displayed on freezer display indicates freezer thermistor failure.

SourceWhirlpool Refrigerator - Job Aid: 2003 69" Counter-Depth (GC1SHAXM)p. 6-3

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Diagnostic procedure

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First diagnostic step

Perform resistance checks on the appropriate thermistor (2700 ohms at 77°F / 8750 ohms at 32°F); verify proper connections to the main board.

SourceWhirlpool Refrigerator - Job Aid: 2003 69" Counter-Depth (GC1SHAXM)p. 6-3

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Where this code is documented

2 manuals in the MyPros+ library document this code for Whirlpool refrigerator.

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