[paradisenwfl]

My ice dispenser flap does not always close which results in the freezer icing up. I have defrosted the freezer and I can manually close the flap, but it doesn't alway want to close on it's own. Once I manually close the flap, the freezer won't ice up.

Any help would be much appreciated.

[gluswig]

having same problem. Started a few weeks ago, and now can not manually shut that door anymore. was looking today to find answer. Have now placed sish rag in ice shute to stop flow of cold air out of freezer.

[paradisenwfl]

Does anyone have a parts list of the dispenser and directions on how to get to the dispenser? I assume the front frame must come off - but it wasn't clear how to do that.

[gluswig]

from what I could find out the front comes off using a flat screwdriver ( two slots) on the bottom. From there there are 4 screws to access the the soledoid and it unplugs from board and is held by two screws. solenoid was $29 on line or $35 from local parts store. I can let you know in a couple of days how it goes.

[paradisenwfl]

OK - thanks. I'll give that a shot. I take it then - that the flap does not just close by gravity - but that it requires a solenoid.

[gluswig]

That's correct. When mine first started acting up I could close it manually. I think the solenoid was operating, but not fully. Now over the weekend I can not even push it shut. I went online and searched "GE refrigerator parts" found a couple sites you could enter in your model number and they pulled up schematics showing all the parts. I tried attaching the one I have, but server will not let me. I am going to give it a try. Eveywhere I called wanted at least 50-70 for a service/diognostic to get me an estimate, so $30 is worth a shot!