My refrigerator once in a while smells like mildew. I opened the back and brought the temperature down and the fan for the condenser is running. I could not locate the heater under the tray below the condenser. How can I locate and replace. Does broken heater may affect the fridge lights. I am having a short in the switch side and the lighting is dead. Please help if you can. The heater is not working.
Paul for Model Number Kenmore Elite Refrigerator 79577543600
ANSWER Hello Tom,
This unit does not have a condensate pan heater. The unit uses the condenser fan and heat from the condenser and compressor to evaporate the water after the defrost cycle. On the lighting issue I would test the light switch 6600JB3007A to see if it is working properly. If it is the freezer light switch 6600JB1010A. Using a multi-meter you would go across the leads to check to make sure you have continuity when open. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html
Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Monday, November 12, 2012