The temperature control board is the brain of your GE refrigerator — it manages compressor cycling, fan operation, defrost timing, and temperature regulation across both compartments. When it fails, the symptoms can look like a dozen different problems: food freezing in the fridge, the freezer not holding temp, a blank display, or a unit that runs constantly and never reaches setpoint. The WR01F00252 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores full system control.
⚠️ Symptoms of a Failed Temperature Control Board
- Refrigerator not cooling or cooling inconsistently
- Freezer too warm or not maintaining set temperature
- Food freezing in the fresh food compartment
- Display panel blank, flickering, or showing error codes
- Compressor runs constantly without cycling off
- Fans not running or running continuously
- Defrost not activating — frost buildup on evaporator coils
- Unit unresponsive to temperature adjustments
✓ Part Details
- OEM Part Number: WR01F00252
- Replaces: WR55X10684, 200D1028G020
- Type: Refrigerator temperature control board (main control)
- Function: Controls compressor cycling, evaporator and condenser fans, defrost timer, and temperature regulation
- Application: GE, GE Profile, GE Cafe, GE Monogram refrigerators
- OEM Manufacturer: GE Appliances
Before replacing the control board, test the temperature thermistors (fresh food and freezer). A failed thermistor sends bad temperature readings to the board, causing identical symptoms — erratic cooling, wrong temps, constant compressor run. Thermistors are $10–20 and test easily with a multimeter (resistance should change with temperature). If thermistors test good and wiring harness connections are clean and seated, the control board is the correct next replacement.
⚙️ Installation Notes
- Skill Level: Intermediate — comfort with appliance disassembly and wiring connectors required
- Disconnect power before beginning — control boards carry line voltage
- Photograph all wiring harness connections before disconnecting
- Handle board by edges only — avoid touching solder points or components
- Reconnect all harnesses fully until they click — partial connections cause intermittent faults
- After installation, allow 24 hours for temperatures to fully stabilize before evaluating performance
✓ Compatible Models
Compatible with select GE, GE Profile, GE Cafe, and GE Monogram refrigerator models including but not limited to: ADRF0MBZARWW, ADRF0MBZBRWW, ADRS0MBZARSS, ADRS0MBZBRSS, CFCP1NIYASS, CFCP1NIYCSS, CFCP1NIZBSS, EDME5NBBADLS, EDME5NBBADWW, EFME5NFBADLS, EFME5NFBADWW, GFCE1NFBEDSS, IOMS1RIZASS, IOMS1RIZBSS, KDME5NBBADLS, KDME5NBBADWS, MDCE1NBBADLS, MDSE5NBBADLS, MDSE5NBBADWW, MDSE5NBZADSS, MDSE5NBZADWW, MFME5NFBADLS, PDRF0MBXARBB, PDRF0MBXARWW, PDRF0MBXBRBB, PDRF0MBXBRWW, PDRF0MBYARBB through PDRF0MBYERWW, PDRF2MBXARBB, PDRF2MBXARWW, PDRF2MBXBRWW, PDRF3MBYARBB, PDRF3MBYARWW, PDRS0MBXALSS through PDRS0MBYERSS, PDRS2MBXALSS, PDRS2MBXARSS, PDRS3MBYALSS, PDRS3MBYARSS, PDS20MBXARWW, PDS20SFXARSS, PFCF1NFWBBB through PFCF1NFYAWW, PFCS1NFWBSS through PFCS1NFYASS, PFIC1NFWBBV, PFIC1NFYABV, PFME1NFFAFNB, PFME1NFFBFNB, PFMS1NFXASS through PFMS1NFZASS, PFRF2MBXABB, PFRF2MBXAWW, PFRS2MBXASS, PFRS2MIXASS, PFRS5NBWASS through PFRS5NBYDSS, PFSF2MIXABB through PFSF5NFYAWW, PFSS2MIXASS through PFSS5NFYASS, PGCS1NFXASS, PGCS1NFYASS, PGSS5NFXASS, PGSS5NFXBSS, PGSS5NFYASS, ZFGP21HXASS, ZFGP21HXCSS, ZFGP21HZJSS, GNS23GGHBFWW, ZFGB21HZASS, ZFGB21HZBSS, ZFGB21HZCSS. Always verify your full model number before ordering.
✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages
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