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hidingplace  
#1 Posted : Thursday, May 28, 2009 5:07:31 AM(UTC)
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My freezer is cold and my refigerator is hot. I have turned up both ref/freez controls to max but refrig is still 60. No icing in the freezer seen. I cleaned coils with no help. I get the impression its probably the damper. How do I test this theory before ordering parts and which parts would I buy. Thanks.
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woodchuckie  
#2 Posted : Thursday, May 28, 2009 11:37:11 AM(UTC)
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Try to find the vent the air is supposed to blow through and see if you can feel air or see the opening. If it's closed the air can't get through. Here's a diagram of your parts to help you find it. Damper and diffuser parts are the parts involved. A linkage could be disconnected. Move the fridge temp control to watch the action.
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#3 Posted : Thursday, May 28, 2009 12:57:12 PM(UTC)
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Thanks for your help. I cant find the diagram. Where should I look?
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#4 Posted : Thursday, May 28, 2009 2:01:21 PM(UTC)
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#5 Posted : Thursday, May 28, 2009 2:46:30 PM(UTC)
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My husband checked the thermister and he thought he got 0 resistance (shorted). I see a small plastic piece that goes to the freezer, to block/open air flow to the freezer. I dont see any 'baffle' like I expected. There is a small mechanical piece in the middle of the top of the refrigerator assembly who's purpose I can't figure out. Any suggestions as to our next step?
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#6 Posted : Thursday, May 28, 2009 3:46:37 PM(UTC)
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I noticed part 9 on the diagram has something to do with the damper such as a linkage to open and shut it.(just my guess) Which part are you talking about.
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#7 Posted : Thursday, May 28, 2009 6:00:03 PM(UTC)
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9 is a cheap plastic part, I presume that could be called a damper. it appears to cover and uncover a vent depending on how the freezer temp is set. I figured out the part I was confused over, the defroster. the only part I can figure might not be working is the thermostat, thermister. Any suggestions on confirming this is the part we need? Thanks for your help.
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#8 Posted : Thursday, May 28, 2009 6:58:42 PM(UTC)
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The easiest way to test a thermistor is to turn a stove top on, or carefully use a lighter (at a safe distance) to safely heat the thermistor. Hook your ohmmeter up to the leads and watch for the resistance to drop/raise, if it does not then the thermistor is probably defective.
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#9 Posted : Tuesday, June 9, 2009 1:54:47 PM(UTC)
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There must have been a freeze up from the door being left open as we defrosted and left unplugged for a few days. We then adjusted the ref/freez and it seems to be running fine. I would have though we would have gotten frost inside the freezer. Thanks a million for your help!
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