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Recess Door Spring Specifications
This door recess spring or dispenser lever spring in your refrigerator is used to return the ice door to the closed position or the dispenser lever to the home position once released. You will find the spring in the water dispenser assembly, behind the main control panel. If the dispenser lever is malfunctioning or the dispenser ice door is not closing, you may need to replace this door recess spring.
Part #WR02X10585
Manufactured by
GE
for General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. This means that the company who made your appliance is also supplying the replacement part.
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Replacing your General Electric Refrigerator Recess Door Spring
About this fix
Common problems and models this part fixes.
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30 - 60 mins
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What this part fixes:
Door latch failure
Door Sweating
Ice maker won’t dispense ice
Door won’t open or close
Frost buildup
Not dispensing water
Leaking
Ice maker not making ice
Freezer section too warm
Will Not Start
Freezer not defrosting
Works with the following products:
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Part# WR02X10585 replaces these:
AP3670155, 879075, WR2X10585
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Christopher T - October 25, 2018
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Dans as required
Appliance in working order again
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Craig S - March 7, 2021
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Relatively easy part to replace, fits as it should, happy with it
Prompt shipping, parts are good quality & exact fit so the repair was painless & inexpensive compared to having a service company called in... very happy
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Dan R - June 18, 2019
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Easy repair
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flap to ice dispenser would not close
420 of 487 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Bill from Cleveland Heights, OH
Easy
15 - 30 mins
Screw drivers
The flap to the ice dispenser would not close, which allowed the ice dispenser to frost up, freezing the water dispenser.
This was a simple fix. The solenoid had stopped working, so it would not automatically close the door flap. I read some posts on this site that suggest that you had to remove the trim around the entire dis
... Read morepenser to get at the solenoid. My fridge may be a newer model, but in any event it was much easier than that. Just below the touch pad for choosing water, ice, or crushed ice (above where the ice/water dispenses) there are three very small holes spaced about an inch a part. After unplugging the fridge, I stuck a small philips-head screw driver in each, freeing spring clips. That allowed the touch pad to come off. I then removed four screws to remove a plastic piece covering the chute, giving me access to the flap and solenoid. I just unplugged the solenoid from the circuit board on the back of the touch pad and then removed three screws to remove the old solenoid. I replaced it with the new solenoid and plugged it into the circuit board. The touch pad then snapped back into place.
The hardest part was figuring out how to get at the solenoid. After I found that pushing the clips in those three holes allowed me to remove the touch pad, it could not be any easier.
Flapper Door Stuck Open Allowing Ice Tube To Frost Shut
165 of 223 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Joe from Maryville, TN
Easy
30 - 60 mins
Screw drivers, Wrench set
I read in a previous post how to do the job from outside fridge which saved me lots of time. No need to remove inner door lining. Here is my procedure: 1.Turned off power. 2.Snapped off outside trim ring. 3.Located three small holes inside lip just above ice tube. The center hole was not used. 4.Pushed rather firmly up through
... Read more two remaining holes with small Allen wrench to release front control panel. 5.Removed (3) wire connectors from printed circuit board. Firmly pull/pry them straight out as lifting on retaining clip will break it off. I broke one & had to elect. tape it back in place later although I doubt it would have ever come off. 6.Release secondary panel by removing (4) screws. The problem was obvious as the solenoid had broken the crank arm off the flapper rod & trapped it open 7.Replaced solenoid, crank arm with flapper attached, spring & micro switch. Switch was okay but I changed anyway. 8.Cleaned all areas with 1/10 bleach water to sanitize. 9.Re-installed evrything in reverse order & all is okay. Thanks to someone for telling about those two small holes. Made job easy versus a very hard one.
Ice Chute Flapper not closing causing water dripping to floor and ice chute freezing up solid
132 of 182 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
James from Malabar, FL
Easy
30 - 60 mins
Screw drivers
I followed the video instructions for replacing the Flapper Valve and solenoid that Part Select suggested. It was one of the best DIY Reapair Sites I've used. Thank you
first I snapped out control face plate on outside of door. removed the screws for each part,and unplugged the wires at the connectors, replaced new parts and plugged in connectors to new circuit board.I decided to replace the board,switch and solenoid all at the same time, not knowing which part was bad.I have to say it was well worth it!
... Read more it works better than when it was new!!!! It was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be.
Ice door would not open far enough, ice would get stuck in chute
73 of 133 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
ERIC from MADISON, AL
A Bit Difficult
1- 2 hours
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
First remove about 30 screws w/nutdriver that are hidden under door seal then inside of freezer door will come off. Second remove about 10 screws that hold dispenser assy to the inside of door, then support the unit with tape so you don't damage the wires that connect it. Third, pop touchpad loose, then remove three sets of wires plugge
... Read mored into the circuit board. Fourth, remove four screws that hold the ice chute and light assy. Fifth, now remove the 3 screws that hold solenoid. These three screws that hold the solenoid will be very rusty, you may want to replace these also. I went ahead and replaced all the related parts because they are so hard to get to. Also took the opportunity to clean in here with bleach to remove all the black mold and rust. NOTE: when reassembling the inside of the freezer door to the outside of the door you must loosely attach the door on both sides in the middle first, then the top and bottom. Add some more screws on each side and tighten them all. Now you must check to be sure that the door is not racked. If the door is not sealed at the top or bottom, loosen the screws and twist the door a little and tighten screws and check door again for proper seal. Spent more time adjusting door to seal right than doing the actual repair.
Recessed door on ice dispenser would stay open causing the freezer to frost up
70 of 92 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Turcotte's Housing Service, In from Newmarket, NH
Really Easy
15 - 30 mins
Screw drivers
I inserted the tip of a very small screwdriver from a eye glass repair kit into the three small holes under the panel near where the ice is dispensed. I never would have known about this simple procedure if it wasn't for the feedback you post from your parts cumtomers. Once I did this the front panel with the buttons on it poped off and i
... Read moret was just a matter of removing a few screws at that point. The wires from the new solenoid easily plugged into the board on the front panel. I would recommend changing the screws at the same time. The old one's worked but they were rusty. I feel the solenoid was my only problem but I changed all the parts in between the dispenser door and the solenoid just to be sure.
Pulled the ice/water control panel off using the three holes under the lip. Pops off pretty easy. Next came 4 screws holding the chute for the ice. Two bottom screws were very rusty, top two look brand new. Watch the wires. Replace the solenoid assembly by unplugging wires leading to the board, then removed the plunger over the top of the
... Read more hook on the far right. Went ahead and replaced the dispenser door assembly or flapper. Plugged refridge back in and pressed the ice dispenser handle and listened for the solenoid to cycle. Perfect. There is a little delay before you hear the flapper fall into place. Saving rest of parts just in case they are needed next time.Thanks to everyone who wrote in to show how easy it would be. No telling how much a repairman would have charged me.
Ice cube production stopped; ice cube chute door is seized.
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Bruce from Mebane, NC
Really Easy
30 - 60 mins
Screw drivers, Socket set
Problem: I have a black colored GE 24.9 cubic inch side-by-side refrigerator, model #GSH25KGMCBB that I purchased new in 2002. The ice cube maker stopped supplying ice cubes and the ice dispenser door stopped operating.
Repair: Unplugged refrigerator first and shut off the house water supply valve. Removed the lower rear acce
... Read moress cover and replaced the double solenoid water valve. Icemaker and water dispenser tubing are easily removed by pushing in and holding down the white plastic collar where the tubing is inserted into each port on the valve body; no tools required to release the tubing. Hint: When reconnecting the water outlet tubing, ensure the tube diameter matches the port on the valve body. Insert each tube by hand back into the ports of the valve until they firmly seated.
Removed the control panel by inserting a small screwdriver into the three holes located on the bottom of the control panel body. Removed all of the ice dispenser door hardware and the door solenoid. The door solenoid armature was seized by corrosion. Cleaned off all of the accumulated dirt and mold with a 1:10 ratio solution of bleach and water. Replaced all of the door recess and solenoid valve fasteners with my own stainless steel #4-40 thread, 0.25" long socket head screws for longer life. The installation of the remaining hardware is the reverse of how it was removed.
The installation looks very clean now and $150 later, the ice maker still doesn't produce ice!
Root-cause analysis: I disconnected the ice cube maker water supply line from the double solenoid valve at the rear of the refrigerator and was able to blow air with my mouth straight through the outlet of the water tubing located inside of the freezer compartment; to ensure it wasn't blocked. Verified the water supply valve is not being energized! Turns out that the blinking green LED indicator on the ice cube maker is indicating more than the troubleshooting guide does about that because the white colored insulated conductor in the electrical harness for the ice cube maker is not energizing the solenoid on the water supply valve!
Conclusion: the ice cube maker assembly is next on the list of replacement parts!!
I have unlock the black panel. With a screw driver I have removed 2 screws and removed 3 conectors from circuit board. So, I had access to solenoid set. From this point on was intuitive. Very easy.
I recomend these parts be replaced once time for each two years.
Frost in ice chut, flapper hanging partially open.
36 of 74 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
John from Oxford, IA
Easy
15 - 30 mins
Screw drivers
Removed control panel, snapped out pretty easy. Removed flapper assembly (4 small screws). My spring was broke but it ended up being the solenoid assembly after I replaced the spring, door crank, micro switch and flapper it was obvious the solenoid was hanging up. I had to go back an order it but it was at my door 2nd day (quickly). I too
... Read morek the time to clean the area with Tylex (some mold), and everything went in easily. I didn't really need the new flapper, crank, and micro switch but they were fairly cheap and then all is new. We use our ice dispenser a great deal so I didn't want to have to go back in and fix a part I "should have" replaced. I used Part Select for my washer motor as well. Doing both repairs myself probably saved 3 or 4 hundred dollars easily.
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Paul - For model number GSL25IFRBS
August 24, 2017
Ice tube door does not close completely. The humidity causes ice to build up. I am thinking it is only the (63) recess door spring. The system makes ice and dispenses cubes, crushed, and water fine. The refrigerator is 12 years old. If it makes better sense to replace other parts too, let me know.
Hi Paul,
Thank you for your question. If the other parts are fine, you would probably only need to replace that spring. Sometimes that part will just wear out over time. I hope this helps. Good luck with your repair.
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Chris - For model number GSS20GEWPWW
January 28, 2020
I was replacing the flap on the freezer door side for the ice maker. The spring part #74 pop off and i'm not sure on how its installed. Can you show me or send me a video. Thanks
Hi Chris, thank you for your question. We have an installation video listed underneath this part. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/xIICeXtGPWs. Good luck with your repair.
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Andy - For model number gss25jfmcww
July 16, 2021
I'm planning on replacing the flapper, spring, and crank as the flapper no longer sits flush against the dispenser. However, the water dispenser will also occasionally not dispense, it sounds like there is air in the line. Any thoughts on what might cause this? (i've replaced the filter several times and still having the issue) thanks!
Hi Andy,
Thank you for your question. If you have air trapped in the water line, you will need to flush the water system to remove it. Press and hold the water dispenser lever for a few minutes to completely flush the air out. If the water lines are not fitted correctly or if you have just recently replaced the water filter, air may become trapped in the water lines. When you install a new water filter, it is important to flush the water filter before using it. Consult your owner's manual for information on the correct procedure for your refrigerator. If air is not the issue and the dispenser continues to occasionally not dispense water, there are some parts that you will need to check to see which one is causing the issue. You will need to check dispenser door solenoid assembly, the water filter head, the electronic control board, the microswitch and the dispenser door assembly and flapper. We hope this helps! Good luck with the repair!
Ice chute flap isn’t sealing fully when it shuts causing frost build up in chute and on ice maker. How do I know if I need to replace the spring, the flap, the solenoid, or all of the above?
Hello Matt, Thank you for the question. You will need to disassemble the Dispenser to look at the parts to check for ware or damage. If any of the parts are defective, it will show damage or wear. We hope this helps!
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Dee - For model number DSHS6VGBBCSS
April 9, 2018
Hi, we ordered these two parts for our refrigerator ps3487864 and ps285013. The video shows removal of the front panel. We have a stainless steel refrigerator and the front can't be removed. Would you please send us a video to replace the paddle ice dispenser and the recess door spring on this newer model that we have? Thanks so much for all of your help and speedy answers. Dee
Hi Dee,
Thank you for your question. There is a video on our website that you can reference on how to install the actuator. The refrigerator in the video may not show exactly like the one you have, but it will give you a general idea on how to install the part. You will find the video under part number PS1526381. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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