Phil March 06, 2012 for Model Number 596.73503201 Hello. Freezer coils frozen up. Can I do a forced defrost with this model refrigerator and can I test the defrost heater and thermostat for continuity from the adaptive defrost board or plug? Thanks!
1 Answer Hello Phil. There is no need to force a defrost if it is not defrosting. The best way to find the problem is to remove the wall in the freezer and test the heater WP67002493 and the thermostat WP67003426 for continuity. They should read closed for continuity when cold. If both are good, then the control board W11227239 is bad and will need to be replaced. 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...
Grant September 07, 2011 for Model Number ARSE66ZBB Where is the "Defrost Timer Board located? Freezer is working fine but the Evapoator continues to freeze solid in a period of 5-7 days or so. I have to manually defrost the unit. I have checked the heater and it ohmed out fine. I have replaced the Main Control Board. The Stat is working fine. I have adjusted the stat to a lower setting to see if I can get the heater to cycle. Much appreciated!
1 Answer Hello Grant. The defrost control board W11227239 is located inside the control panel section of the refrigerator. You will need to disassemble the control section to access the control board. Hope this helps. Read More...
Winks August 27, 2011 for Model Number 596.73509201 I replaced Adaptive Defrost (Part Number: AP4010220) the frig only gets to as low as 40 in the frig and around 35 in the freezer. " Did you check and make sure the damper control belt was properly installed and set properly on the knob and that the control knob is set at the mid range of the settings?"----Yes I set it more them once "What about the freezer, does it seem to be cooling well"----it is cooler then then the frig but not by much. So i think i may need to replace the Thermostat. If put it cold it is one temp change the knob it stay the same temp. The manual does not show a Thermostat. I am willing to try part or two. this Frig suck.
1 Answer Hi Winks. Are the condenser coils on the back/ bottom area clean? You use a coil condenser cleaning brush to keep theese clean so it don't boil the freon. The brush is part # TJ103. Is the condenser fan (in back) operating well? If not then you need fan part # 12002738. Is the evaporator fan motor working well (freezer) , if you need this it is part # 12002225. The cold control is part # WP67003000. The defrost thermostat is part # WP67003426. The defrost thermostat is part # WP67003426. Use this part if the freezer inside back wall has frost build up on it . Thank you. Read More...
Winks August 10, 2011 for Model Number 596.73509201 My evaporator use frozen up. had a repairman out to look at it. was told that I need Adaptive Defrost AP4010220. We did manual defrost and was told it would keep temp until this part was replaced or when it freeze up again. that was a day ago and the coldest the frig. has gotten is 43. set to its coldest setting. could there be something else wrong. I put about 800-1000 to fix this thing last year. it got a new condenser, new fans, defrost. I would say that part of the frig was replaced. this was 14m ago. thanks for you time.
1 Answer Winks, Did you check and make sure the damper control belt was properly installed and set properly on the knob and that the control knob is set at the mid range of the settings ? A bad ADC board can create irratic operation of the cooling system in the fridge as well. What about the freezer, does it seem to be cooling well ? Read More...
Rick June 03, 2011 for Model Number msd2651kgb Freezer will not stop thawing out in cycle program. Ice cubes melt and you need to unplug unit and wait for a couple of hours to start up the freezer. Will part # ap4078743 fix this problem?. Thank you for your help.
1 Answer Hello Rick. If the unit is sticking in the defrost mode, then you will need to change out the adaptive defrost board W11227239. Hope this helps. Read More...