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Customer Questions and Answers for Cold Control Kit (Temperature Control Thermostat) by Frigidaire

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By: Frigidaire
Part Number: OEM17848062
Manufacturer Part Number: 5304496560

This cold control kit replaces the mechanical temperature control thermostat that regulates your refrigerator or freezer's cooling. Restore proper temperature regulation and consistent cycling when the original control sticks, drifts out of calibration, or fails intermittently.

  • Senses compartment temperature with a capillary bulb and opens/closes contacts to maintain the set temperature
  • Cycles the cooling system on and off for steady, reliable performance
  • Common symptoms: too warm or over-cooling/freezing items, unit won't start unless the dial is moved, runs constantly, erratic temperature swings, unresponsive temperature dial
  • Helps correct intermittent cooling caused by worn or pitted thermostat contacts
What's included: One cold control kit Install notes:
  • Disconnect power before servicing; work in a dry area
  • Access the control housing, note wire locations, and transfer wires to the new control one at a time
  • Route and secure the sensing bulb/capillary exactly as original; do not kink or sharply bend it
  • Set to a mid-range setting after installation and allow up to 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize

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For Frigidaire Cold Control Kit (Temperature Control Thermostat) (Part Number: OEM17848062)

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Anthony, you will need to pull the capillary tube out of the freezer. Then when feeding the new on into the tube, use some liquid detergent on the cap tube for lubricant.

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Anthony, the cold control [5304496560] (AP5949351) would install the same as how the old one set.This cold control should fit exactly as the old one does, so you should not need to order a new knob.

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Gary for Model Number 253.9133580

I have a Kenmore chest freezer, model #253.9133580. I ordered a new temp control, and the part # is 5304496560. My old plug for my old temp control has 3 wires on it, with 3 connection points. The replacement temp control has only 2 connections. The instructions for the new temp control say to cut the old plug and hook the 2 you cut onto the new control. My question is does the new control only need the 2 wires, and what was the 3rd. one on the old control for? Thanks, Gary

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Hello Gary. That part will not work in your unit. The part needed 5304496560 has been permanently discontinued by the manufacturer and we don't know of any source or replacement for the part.

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Hello Mary. You will need to pull the capillary tube out of the freezer. Then when feeding the new on into the tube, use some liquid detergent on the cap tube for lubricant.

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Steve for Model Number HFS208SMO

My chest freezer was not runnning...I turned cold controller from normal to colder on dial. The compressor started and managed to freeze every thing again. When I turn dial back to normal then the freezer will not run. I turn back to colder selection on dial would not run had to go pass colder this time and had to tap on side of freezer where switch is located, Compressor started. So it seems to me the temperature control switch is not functioning properly. What do you think?

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Hello Steve. It sounds like the temp control is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit.

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