Adaptive Defrost Control Board

Nick C. for Model Number ED5HGXMQ10

Answer Hello Nick. It sounds like you may have a defrost problem with the unit. Check and see if there is any frost build up on the back wall of the freezer. If so, you will need to test the defrost heater and the defrost thermostat. They should read closed for continuity when cold. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. I will include a link at the end to assist you how to use the multi-meter if needed. If both parts are good, you will need to replace the defrost timer. Once the problem is repaired, you will need to thaw out the ice on the coils before the unit will operate properly. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html 

Eblak for Model Number whirlpool side by side fridge ed5jhextq00

Answer Hello Eblak. 4388932 is the defrost timer for this model number. It is located in the control panel inside the fresh food section of the unit. 

Dan

Answer Hello Dan. The connectors just pull off of the adaptive defrost board 4388932 on the unit. You may need to use needle nose pliers to pry the connectors off the board. 

Dave for Model Number kenemore 106573601

Answer Dave, Right above the crisper drawer there is a vent on the left wall between refrigerator and freezer. You will want to make sure that the vent is not clogged with ice. If it is you will need to clear the ice. The best way to clear without damaging the Styrofoam insulation is to use hot water. Once clear check to make sure that there is air flow through the upper vent. 

Orman for Model Number KSRS25QAWH11 KITCHEN AID

Answer Orman, To access the defrost timer, when you open the refrigerator door and look at the control panel, the cover on the control panel you will use a flat blade screw driver from the right hand side to start popping loose. Once it pops loose you will be able to remove the rest. Once off there are 2 screws behind the plate you just removed and two screws at the back of the control panel. This will allow control panel to drop down and there will be two screws on the bottom of the panel to release the timer. 

Mike for Model Number 10657575791

Answer Hello Mike, This issue would be caused by a faulty defrost circuit. You will want to pull the rear wall in the freezer compartment and test the defrost thermostat W10225581 and the defrost heater 2323198 for continuity. If one does not have continuity then replace the faulty part. If both check ok then you would need to replace the defrost controller 4388932. The defrost thermostat would need to be checked while sitting in ice. 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