GE
Upright Freezer

Model #CA16DLB Official GE upright freezer

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for GE CA16DLB upright freezer, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Refrigerator Water Tubing Clip

#626

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Freezer Liner Button Plug

#42

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Freezer liner button plug

Part #WR2X3139
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$5.00
Shelf

#10

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Shelf

Part #WR17X6450
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Condenser

#101

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Condenser

Part #WR84X52
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Owner's Manual

#9999

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Owner's manual

Part #49-6579
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Breaker Strip

#37

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Breaker strip

Part #WR40X5446
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Refrigerator Screw

#68

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Refrigerator screw

Part #WR1X5450
Replaced by #WR02X13481
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Refrigerator Power Cord (replaces WR23X10049, WR23X10077, WR23X10242, WR23X10311, WR23X10316, WR23X10369, WR23X10370, WR23X10371, WR23X10540, WR23X420)

#626

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Power cord

Part #WR23X108
Replaced by #WR23X10300
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Refrigerator Filter Dryer (replaces WR86X10080, WR86X93, WR86X96, WR87X25940)

#740

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Drier

Part #WR86X83
Replaced by #WR86X25269
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Refrigerator Light Switch (replaces WR23X10143, WR23X27351)

#41

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Light switch

Part #WR23X5160
Replaced by #WR23X10725
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Symptoms common to all freestanding freezers

Choose a symptom to see related freezer repairs.

Main causes: burned out light bulb, bad door or lid switch, faulty LED light board, wiring failure, control system failure
Main causes: lack of power, bad compressor, refrigerant leak, bad thermistor, defrost system failure, dirty condenser coils, control failure
Main causes: leaky door or lid gasket, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, defrost control failure, faulty compressor
Main causes: compressor failure, no refrigerant, faulty sensor, control failure, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat
Main causes: excessive frost, bad defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal, control system failure, low refrigerant charge, compressor problems
Main causes: damaged door or lid gasket, cracked cabinet liner, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, broken defrost heater, bad defrost timer
Main causes: lack of power, control system failure, broken compressor start relay, locked up compressor, compressor motor failure
Main causes: dirty condenser coils, condenser fan failure, dirty bottom front grill, leaky door or lid gasket

Repair guides for upright freezers

February 20, 2015
By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a freezer control panel

A freezer control panel that doesn’t show the temperature or respond when you press the buttons could be broken. This DIY repair guide and video show how to replace a freezer control panel in less than 15 minutes.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
February 20, 2015
By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a freezer door switch

When the door switch fails, the freezer can’t detect that the door is closed. Follow the steps in this repair guide to replace a defective freezer door switch.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
February 20, 2015
By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a freezer thermistor

When the thermistor can’t sense the freezer temperature, the freezer is colder or warmer than the set temperature. Follow these step-by-step instructions to replace a defective freezer thermistor.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less

Articles and videos common to all freestanding freezers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your freezer.

August 19, 2022

Are DIY appliance repairs safe?

By Lyle Weischwill

Find out how to stay safe when repairing your appliances.

August 17, 2021

How to read a wiring schematic video

By Lyle Weischwill

Learn how to decipher symbols so you can buy the right part for your problem.

December 15, 2014

5 tips for finding food in the freezer faster

By Kim Hillegass

Don't get chapped hands digging through the icy depths. Get organized! Here's how.