Called a "stile heater" if memory serves. Designed to keep the edge
dry, and reduce condensation. A power feature on some finer
refrigerators.

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I have a double door 15 year old Kitchen Aid refrigerator. It has
double
doors. When I open the double doors the center strip in front is very
hot.
And I mean very hot. I am concerned about this. I have called for
repair but
while waiting for someone to call back(if they even will) I am not
sure what
to do. I would not want ot have a fire or something. Plus if this a an
expensive repair problem I probably should just get another fridge. I
have
no clue what would be making that area hot.Maybe aomeone here might be
able
to give me a clue about this. Thanks.