Lloyd December 25, 2011 for Model Number WR09X0489 My refrigerator is taking too long to defrost. It takes about 2 hours before it finally starts working again. What could be causing this problem?
1 Answer Hi Loyd. If the defrost heater and the defrost thermostat are working, then you need to replace the defrost timer part # WR9X489. Send us your model # and we can assist. you with the heater parts if needed.Thank You. Read More...
Ralph November 12, 2011 for Model Number Kenmore 363.9537721 Is the Defrost Timer also on the main control board for this model? Don't find listed seperately in the parts diagrams. Kenmore 363.9537721.
1 Answer Hello Ralph! The defrost timer is available separate as part number WR9X489, the defrost control timer. It is item 257 in the Fresh Food section diagram. Thanks! Read More...
Barrie October 12, 2011 for Model Number gsh25kgmbbb Is the defrost timer on this model ge gsh25kgmbbb built into the motherboard?
1 Answer Hello Barrie. Yes, the main control board WR55X10942C is the defrost timer for the model number you provided. Hope this helps. Read More...
David October 06, 2011 for Model Number TFX20JRBKWW Temp. in refrigerator/freezer gradually getting warmer even on the highest setting of cold. Back of freezer wall is frosting up. Could this be cold control or defrost control panel? or both or something else. Originally noted items frozen in refrigerator a couple weeks ago.. then reversed and everything is spoiling . We now have both emptied and need to fix asap.
1 Answer Hello David. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like you have a defrost problem. You will need to test the defrost heater and thermostat WR51X10031. They should read closed for continuity when cold. If both of these are good, you will need to replace the defrost timer WR9X489. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Tony September 18, 2011 for Model Number csx20eay i such replace the control timer and the defrost heater and my refrigerator not cooling and freezer not freezing can u tell me the problem parts from u guys
1 Answer Tony, You think you have a defrost problem. The first thing to look for is frost or ice built up on the back wall of the freezer compartment. This is a very good indication of a defrost problem. There are three components involved, the defrost timer WR9X489 the defrost heater WR51X442 and defrost thermostat [AP2071262} and the wiring between the components. You should check all three components for a closed circuit with a multimeter to determine which has failed. Good Luck and Thanks Read More...
Ken July 24, 2011 for Model Number AP2061695 I turn the timer to defrost manually, what else is there for me to check? My freezer has ice on the coils and refrigerator not cooling.
1 Answer Hello Ken. 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. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps.http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Thinman1 July 07, 2011 for Model Number tfx30prydbb My freezer compartment works fine but my drain pan is iced over and there is ice on the floor of the freezer compartment. My refrigerator side is not cooling properly and my coils are iced up. Could this be a defrost timer problem?
1 Answer Hello! You do seem to have a defrost system issue. You will need to check the defrost thermostat WR50X122, defrost heater WR51X443 (which includes the thermostat), and the defrost timer WR9X489. You can test these parts using a multimeter MA-DM1. Here is a link from our free repair forum you can refer to for help with using a multi meter. Hope this helps, thanks! http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Mark June 28, 2011 for Model Number TFX24ZRXWW I am not sure I need this part, every so many hours the frig. cycles on / off for awhile then works ok. I've checked relay & compressor, ok. How do you check if the timer has a "bad spot"? Thanks!
1 Answer Hello Mark. The refrigerator should cycle on and off when the proper temperature is reached and when it is needed. If the timer WR9X489 is not sticking in defrost and causing the unit to warm up, then the timer should be ok. There is no way to test for bad spots, other than turning the timer manually and seeing if it turns the unit off when not in the defrost cycle. Hope this helps. Read More...
Bob June 14, 2011 for Model Number tfx25jpccww My defrost timer was a 16hr 35min cycle. The replacement I was sold is on an 8hr 21min cycle. Will this cause a problem? If so, what?
1 Answer Hello Bob. The defrost timer that was ordered is the correct one according to GE. While it is different than the original, it should be a functional replacement and the modified timing should cause no issues. I hope this info helps! Read More...
Jim June 10, 2011 I unplugged the fridge to defrost and check other things. I just plugged it back in. It will take some time to cool down again. Can I test the defrost timer before it has cooled down or do I have to wait until it is at the normal operating temp (cold)?
1 Answer Hello Jim. You will need to wait until it is cold again, and see if the timer turns on the heater. If so, the timer is good. Hope this helps. Read More...