Gerri February 18, 2014 for Model Number GTS18FBSAR WW The freezer is cold, but the refridgerator is warm. There appears to be a build up of ice in the back of the freezer. We completely defrosted it 3 days ago now it is frozen up again and same issue.
1 Answer Gerri, 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 Read More...
Carl January 29, 2014 for Model Number tbx18siserwh Where can I find a manual for this refrigerator? I did look at GE.com website but there is help there also this refrigerator does go into defrost but I have notice that the refrigerator part stays warm for a long time after it. Could my defrost time or thermostat be bad.
1 Answer Carl, Unfortunately there is not a service manual available for your unit. The most likely cause for the unit staying in defrost would be the defrost timer that is causing the issue. Read More...
Dru S December 21, 2013 for Model Number Dss25kgra bb Where is the defrost timer located in the GE Adora fridge?
1 Answer Dru, This unit does not have a defrost timer. The defrost control is part of the main control board WR55X10942C for your unit. If you are having a defrost issue you will want to check the defrost thermostat WR50X10068 to make sure that it is not open. Check the defrost heater WR51X10042 to make sure that it has continuity. Check the defrost thermistor WR55X10025 resistance. The resistance of the thermistor at 0 degrees should be 42.2K ohms of resistance, at 37 degrees would be 14.4K ohms and 77 degrees would be 10 k ohms. If out of range then it would need to be replaced. If this checks ok and the thermostat and heater have continuity then the control board would need to be replaced. Read More...
Joel November 25, 2013 for Model Number A3316ABSARWW AND TBX16SPCL WH Hello I have two fridge one of them is not cooling well in the top. Can it be the timer? The other unit leaks from the inside.
1 Answer Hello Joel. Cooling issue can be a bad fan motor, or cold control, or sealed system issue. As for the unit with the water issue, it sounds like the drain is clogged. Here is a link to our Repair Forum, this is a free service to our customers. Use this link to access the repair for your question. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/refrigerator-freezer-repair/173916-kenmore-top-mount-refrig-h2o-build-up.html Read More...
Mike November 22, 2013 for Model Number tbxw25fpf I cant find the defrost timer! About once a year I have to defrost my fridge because the bottom (the food area) wont get cold. After I defrost and get rid of the ice then it stays nice and cold for about a year! Thanks.
Al October 22, 2013 for Model Number HTR16ABSERWW My GE Hotpoint refrigerator just completely stopped working the other day. It's a top-mount freezer. I have power to the controls, but not down at the compressor or fan. Up in the freezer section there is no power either. I checked the thermostat control and that is good, but it seems like I have nothing coming out of the defrost control (timer). Can this part hold out the entire refrigeration cycle??
1 Answer Hello Al, If the temperature control WR09X20002 has failed, the fans and compressor will never come on. If the defrost timer WR9X502 fails, the unit would either never go into defrost or would never come out of the defrost cycle. It does, however, turn the fans and compressor off during defrost and back on at the end of the defrost cycle. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Ronald. If the noise is coming from the fan motor, you will need to look for parts rattling against things. If none is found, replace the fan motor. Read More...
Dinosauro August 30, 2013 I have just installed a # WR9X502 defrost timer in my Monogram BIS42CKC side-by-side refrigerator/freezer which is freezing properly but was not cooling properly in the fresh-food section. I notice that the part has a provision for advancing (?) the timer manually from the exterior with a bladed screwdriver in a small clockwise-only "drum". Does the part need adjusting after installation If so, how many "clicks" ?
1 Answer Dinosauro, The timer does not need an adjustment after installation. The timer will automatically advance once installed. If the unit does not cycle on immediately then it will cycle on within about a half hour. Read More...
Joe August 04, 2013 for Model Number tbx18kkg Not cooling. Top freezer will get to about forty degrees, not enough to freeze anything. Refrigerator compartment will get about fifty degrees. That is with everthing turned to coldest setting. Thermostat checks good. I hooked a volt meter to the wires going to the heater. Manually put it in defrost, got about 39 to 40 volts. Should there be 110 volt there? I hooked a cord to the heater and plugged it in to an outlet and in about three m inutes or so the heater glowed red. Any info will be welcomed.
1 Answer Hello Joe, If the unit is warm and no frost present, the defrost circuit will have nothing to do with the unit being warm. You should make sure the compressor is running. If not, check the start relay, (if you shake it and it rattles, it is bad). If the compressor is running, you most likely have a sealed system issue, (restriction or Freon loss). Read More...
Johnny June 19, 2013 for Model Number CTX21ELR Hotpoint I am looking for the correct defrost timer for my refrigerator. The search brings up Part Number: AP2061708 , but the check compatiblility said NOT the correct part. Which one is correct?
1 Answer Johnny, the defrost timer WR9X502 is the correct replacement for GE CTX21ELR* models. Thanks. Read More...