Thomas S for Model Number GX5SHDXVQ00 My Fridge will not go into auto defrost. I have a sheet that tells me how to put it in force defrost and when I do that it will defrost. But it does not do it on its own. What trigers it to go into defrost Mode? I know the old ones use to be on a timer and do it every seven hrs. But I don't know what trigers this model to defrost. Does it have a senser or something? Your help would be appreacated. Thanks
Answer Thomas, Your fridge has an "adaptive defrost control" (ADAPTIVE DEFROST CONTROL The adaptive defrost control assembly is a microprocesser controlled defrost timer. This new control allows defrost to occur only when needed, compared to mechanical timers which defrost at a preset interval whether it is necessary or not. The new control will continually adjust defrost intervals based on the amount of time the defrost heater is energized. This allows the defrost intervals to be adjusted closer to the optimum defrost interval based on use, thus saving energy.) Your particular system, is a circuit in the main control board/digital display board WPW10503278. Thanks and Good Luck Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Saturday, January 14, 2012