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Model: JCD2389DEB	Brand: Jenn-Air	Age: 5 - 10 years
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Espritman		#1 Posted : Sunday, July 5, 2009 11:01:53 AM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/5/2009(UTC) Posts: 22		It takes only 2 days for the cooling coils behind the panel in the freezer to completely frost over. The time for the frosting process has gradually shortened over the recent few months. Frost also appears at the exit door of the ice dispenser inside the freezer. Where to look/what to do? Thanks, Espritman


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woodchuckie		#2 Posted : Sunday, July 5, 2009 2:00:24 PM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/10/2009(UTC) Posts: 1,363		Is the frost being defrosted by the auto defrost system. Leaky door gaskets and an ice door flap not shutting all the way will increase frosting.


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Espritman		#3 Posted : Sunday, July 5, 2009 6:29:54 PM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/5/2009(UTC) Posts: 22		I don't know if the frost is being defrosted by the auto system or not but it is frosting over SO quickly... The door gaskets appear to be secure. Is there a foolproof method of testing? Although I can't determine it by looking, the ice maker flap may not be secure because of the quick forming of 'snow' around the inside ice maker opening. A narrow foam strip came out of somewhere. Could the leaky ice maker flap cause the coils to completely frost over within 2 days? I defrosted the entire refrigerator on Friday. The unit has not stopped running since then. Nearly everything in the frig spoled by tonight (Sunday). Thank you again. Espritman


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woodchuckie		#4 Posted : Monday, July 6, 2009 5:29:37 AM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/10/2009(UTC) Posts: 1,363		I think the door could cause it. Air will constantly be pulled in any opening. The vent(damper) to the fridge from the freezer could also be stopped up with ice stopping air flow to the fridge side. That's where the fridge gets it's cold air. If your have to defrost the coils yourself, then the defrost system isn't working. check , defrost heater and defrost thermostat>Refrigerator Repair Guide: How To Fix a Refrigerator - ACME HOW TO.com If the heater and thermostat are ok it’ll be the adaptive defrost control. Part 13 on diagram 2 is your adaptive defrost control. check , defrost heater, defrost thermostat If the heater and thermostat are ok it’ll be the control.


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Espritman		#5 Posted : Monday, July 6, 2009 5:46:49 AM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/5/2009(UTC) Posts: 22		Thanks, Woodchuckie. I'm on each of your tecommendations. Preventing a $100+ service call and/or worse; replacing the fridge isn't in the cards. I'll reply after the test. Anything else, please let me know. Espritman


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