I posted this on another problem, but this may help you too.
Check to see if there is frost on the back panel of the freezer.
If there is try solution below:
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I had a similar problem. The frost in the back is an indication that
your coils are frozen. This could be from food packages falling out of
the freezer drawers in the back and blocking the air circulation vents
or maybe the freezer door was not closed completely and letting
moist/humid air in and freezing the coils.
For me it was the first
problem listed.I had to completely empty the freezer and Frig. and take
the back panel off in the freezer. There you will see the coils and
lots of ice!
1. Remove all items from the frig. and freezer and unplug frig.
2. Pull all the freezer drawers out.
3.
On my GE side by side I took the light cover off and removed the bulb.
There you will see two panel screws. Remove the screws.
4. Now pull out the mouldings on each side and you should be able to remove the panel.
5. Take a hair drier and completely defrost all the ice from the coils.
Be
sure to keep plenty of towels handy for all the water mess. Remember to
keep an eye on the drain tray in the back of the frig. and use a sponge
to collect the water that will build up.
Hope this helps!.....
Woody
Behind that frozen back wall will be a solid wall of ice, causing the whole box to warm up, blocking all air flow to the food side and cooling to the freezer. You have a defrost problem and will need to see if you need a defrost timer, defrost termination thermostat or defrost heater. Or a combination of the three. You really need to get this ice out of there. Umplug the box, remove the rear panel and take your blow dryer to the ice. You will be getting a lot of water on the floor so have some towels ready. After ALL of the ice is removed, plug the box back in, set both control to the mid-way mark and it will cool down but will start warming up within 2-5 days as the ice builds up again, so you will have to get that defrost system fixed or defrost it yourself
That was great !!...perfect directions, I just finished and MAN was I loaded with ICE ...I just saved myself some money !
Fishin Woody and jonnie...
I owe you a beer from my FREEZER !
Thanks
Mike
SOURCE: GE side by side fridge not cooling enough Freezer side was still
check see if you have frost build up in the freezer back wall you may have defrost problem
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thank you so much that was exactly the problem the refrigerator is now cooling
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