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Post by maynardb on Nov 18, 2022 15:05:58 GMT
Hi,
I’m new to the forum and have questions about my monitor top GE as to what model and year it is. It seems to cycle, but gets too cold. The temp control is turned down to 1 so I can’t make it less cold. Any thoughts? I’m not sure how to add pics so I’m at a loss, but I believe it’s a CK model. The serial number tab on the back corner only shows a number and nothing else
Thx
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Post by 1craiglenig on Nov 18, 2022 15:56:03 GMT
Hi, I'm fairly new as well to add pictures to a post I found you have to select desktop mode at the bottom of the page. my ck also ran too cold i found a post on here that told how to calibrate the temp control.
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Post by turbokinetic on Nov 18, 2022 16:00:23 GMT
Hi, I’m new to the forum and have questions about my monitor top GE as to what model and year it is. It seems to cycle, but gets too cold. The temp control is turned down to 1 so I can’t make it less cold. Any thoughts? I’m not sure how to add pics so I’m at a loss, but I believe it’s a CK model. The serial number tab on the back corner only shows a number and nothing else Thx If you can, pleas share a picture of the fridge, from the front, from the top (looking down at an angle) and of the interior with the door open. That will help with identifying it! |
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Post by 1craiglenig on Nov 18, 2022 17:26:23 GMT
Cablehack has a service manual on here that you can download alot of good information and how to adjust temperature knob
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Post by maynardb on Nov 18, 2022 21:16:51 GMT
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Post by turbokinetic on Nov 18, 2022 22:39:33 GMT
Here are some pics of the fridge Awesome! That is a CK-1 machine. The width of the evaporator gives away the "1" size of the cooling machine; as well as it being a CK model. The size "2" evaporators are about twice as wide, but the same height. The construction of the evaporator makes it a CK machine. There is a similar-appearing CA machine, but the evaporator is constructed differently with a heavy aluminum shelf versus the all sheet-metal construction of yours. The cabinet is probably original to the cooling unit. The CK and CA cabinets were similar, but you do have a size "1" cabinet and a size "1" cooling unit. The width of the cabinet compared to the cooling unit condenser drum give away that it is a matched CK-1 set. The left-hand hinge cabinet is very uncommon! The vast majority of them have the handle on your left side, facing the door whereas yours has the hinges. The only slightly negative comment I have is that it appears to be a painted cabinet as opposed to a porcelain enamel one. The CK machine is extremely reliable. It is one of the most highly engineered refrigerating machines ever made. It's an SO2 system with a high-side float and scotch-yoke reciprocating compressor. About the only issues these ever have is the start-relay wearing and needing to be rebuilt, or the thermostat wearing and needing service, as you have seen. The thermostat is completely mechanical. There is nothing electronic in it. Normally, the only thing these need is to be cleaned and lubricated, and have a calibration adjustment. I have made a few videos and will share a link. The basis of the adjustment is to take the knob off, rotate the shaft to a warmer position; and then put the knob back on. This gives you more range to adjust it warmer. But it's best to clean the parts and re-lubricate them first, since that can make a difference too. https://youtu.be/ZfpcE977o_0 |
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