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formalliving  
#1 Posted : Tuesday, May 31, 2011 9:22:10 PM(UTC)
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Unit doesn't cycle unless dial is on coldest setting. Move it back to economy setting and it fails to cycle compressor. With forum questions as a guide, I have deduced it is either the start circuit or thermostat. Can you confirm? I also have part AP3885081 as the kit.
Compressor checks out - no internal grounds or resistance all legs. TIA
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denman  
#2 Posted : Wednesday, June 1, 2011 12:58:13 AM(UTC)
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[COLOR="DarkRed"]Unit doesn't cycle unless dial is on coldest setting.[/COLOR]
Since the above seems to indicate that at the coldest settings the unit does cycle correctly and just does not get to the correct temperatures. I would say that the compressor and it's start device is OK.

That would put the thermostat at the top of the list.

Check the temperatures in the freezer and the fresh food sides.
Freezer should be 0 to 5 degrees F.
Fresh food close to 40 degrees F.
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formalliving  
#3 Posted : Tuesday, June 7, 2011 3:15:15 PM(UTC)
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Thank you for the confirmation. As you suggested, I replaced the thermostat before the starter components and the temps are back within normal parameters. The unit cycles on normal/economy settings as well. Just pass along the faceplate pops off for access to bolts that allows dissassembly of the console where the thermostat switch is installed. Also, I had to reuse cover for the probe which is easily removed from the old part. Just be careful re-installing on new probe so you don't exceed the bend radius of probe and cause it to crack. Simple and easy.
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#4 Posted : Tuesday, June 7, 2011 4:50:25 PM(UTC)
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You are welcome

And thanks for getting back to us. Now when others search for a similar problem they will see what actually worked instead of just suggestions about what could be the cause.
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