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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Refrigerator Dispenser Actuator Paddle Replacement WR17X20449 
GE Refrigerator Dispenser Actuator Paddle Replacement WR17X20449
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$34.09Estimated Savings
$112.5002:54
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the dispenser actuator paddle on a GE Refrigerator (Model GSE25GSHPCSS). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: GE
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the water and ice dispenser actuator paddle in this GE refrigerator…
2
… you will need a phillips-head screwdriver and a narrow small flat-head screwdriver.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
4
You can insert a narrow small flat-head screwdriver or comparable-sized tool into the holes on the bottom of the funnel and paddle assembly to help detach the display control.
5
Disconnect the three wire harness connecters to fully release the control.
6
Using the phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the four mounting screws to release the funnel and paddle assembly.
7
You can now detach the old paddle.
8
To prepare the new dispenser actuator paddle for installation…
9
… slide the spring onto the post so the long end of the spring is inserted into the notch on the rear of the new paddle.
10
Hold the spring in place as you snap the paddle into place in the funnel notches.
11
Feed the wires through the funnel and paddle assembly as you position the assembly in the housing.
12
Secure the assembly with the four screws.
13
Reconnect the three wire harness connecters to the appropriate terminals on the back of the display control.
14
Reposition the control by aligning the top edge first, then snap the bottom edge into place.
15
Plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
16
… and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the dispenser actuator paddle on a GE Refrigerator (Model GSE25GSHPCSS). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: GE
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the water and ice dispenser actuator paddle in this GE refrigerator…
2
… you will need a phillips-head screwdriver and a narrow small flat-head screwdriver.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
4
You can insert a narrow small flat-head screwdriver or comparable-sized tool into the holes on the bottom of the funnel and paddle assembly to help detach the display control.
5
Disconnect the three wire harness connecters to fully release the control.
6
Using the phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the four mounting screws to release the funnel and paddle assembly.
7
You can now detach the old paddle.
8
To prepare the new dispenser actuator paddle for installation…
9
… slide the spring onto the post so the long end of the spring is inserted into the notch on the rear of the new paddle.
10
Hold the spring in place as you snap the paddle into place in the funnel notches.
11
Feed the wires through the funnel and paddle assembly as you position the assembly in the housing.
12
Secure the assembly with the four screws.
13
Reconnect the three wire harness connecters to the appropriate terminals on the back of the display control.
14
Reposition the control by aligning the top edge first, then snap the bottom edge into place.
15
Plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
16
… and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Dispenser Actuator
$34.09
Total$0.00
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