Sebastian October 19, 2014 for Model Number BC20J How do you get the timer off if the wires have melted on the timer and I can disconnect it from them and I do see where you sell the wire to replace them any help please on how to fix this.
1 Answer Hello Sebastian, If using needle nosed pliers to get them off does not work, you may have to cut the connector off and use crimp on connectors to re-attach them. If the wiring is damaged also you will have to repair the harness since it is no longer available and it would not be a bad idea to check the circuits that connect to the timer to be checked for continuity to ground. Normally when the harness discolors and fails, it is due to a shorted component causing excessive current flow. Read More...
Frank L September 20, 2013 for Model Number TSI22TL Is there a secret to removing the panel to replace the defrost panel?
1 Answer Frank, When you look underneath the control panel there will be holes that have screws in them. When you remove the screws then you should be able to pull the panel down. Read More...
Jackie March 25, 2013 for Model Number Amana TH21TW I'm not certain, but I believe I may need the Defrost Timer (AP4247645) for my frig. The motor/compressor will stop running and the freezer and fresh food sections will get warm, unless I manually slide the deepfreeze lever in the fresh food section back to Off and forward up to a number 7 until I hear a click and the motor/compressor restarts the cooling process. Cooling will take place continuously uninterrupted for up to two hours or more and then shutdown again for hours. It very rarely will restart automatically, and if not manually restarted at least a few or more times daily with the deefreeze slider (as above), the meats will get soft in the freezer and the fresh food department will get warm. This situation has lasted for several months. Since the Defrost Timer seems to be located near the Deepfreeze temperature slider where I hear the audible click to restart the motor/compressor, I thought it might be the part I need to replace. Could you please give me your expert opinion on what I need to replace/repair? If you agree that I may need a Defrost Timer, are there any installation instructions that come with the part or, otherwise follow the diagram(s) on your site? Thank you very much.
1 Answer Jackie, The defrost timer would only send the unit into a defrost every 8 to 12 hours. Since you are having to turn the freezer control knob all the way down to off and then back up to 7 this would indicate a bad freezer control R9700006. There are no instructions that we can send but it is just taking out a couple of screws that hold the control in place. Read More...
Wayne January 01, 2013 for Model Number BC20JL I have to replace the defrost timer. When I enter bc20jl the part # R0168027 says it's not the right part. If I enter BC20J it says it fits. What does the L stand for? Thank you, Wayne
1 Answer Hello Wayne! Yes, the defrost timer R0168027 is the correct replacement used on your model BC20JL. The L at the end of the model number is a color indicator. Thanks! Read More...
Tom October 07, 2012 for Model Number tz2oql p1156201wl Can the defrost timer be adjusted on this refrigator?
1 Answer Hello Tom. No, you can not adjust the timer on the unit. If the timer is not working properly, you will need to order and replace the timer R0168027 on the unit. Read More...
Robert C. September 12, 2012 for Model Number br20jl Runs fine after it it stops wont start back up. I noticed a humming sound and I moved the red button on the defrost timer and it came on. Would that cause it not to come on?
1 Answer Hello Robert, The humming you heard is the defrost timer R0168027 motor. Yours has probably got a stripped gear and should be replaced. Read More...
Linda August 20, 2012 for Model Number DRT1802B The freezer is freezing, coils are freezing up and the unit is not cooling in the refrigerator section. What part do I need?
1 Answer Linda, based on the information you have given it sounds as if you have a defrost failure. The defrost system consists of the defrost timer R0168027, defrost heater R0130430, and the defrost thermostat R0130427. You will need to test and replace the defective part. You can test parts by 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...
1 Answer Hello Harry. The thermostat WP10442410 is located behind the back wall inside the freezer. If you remove the wall, you will see the thermostat on the top of the evaporator assembly. The defrost timer R0168027 is located in the control panel section inside the fresh food section of the unit. Hope this helps. Read More...