[Gene]

Keep me posted.

Gene.

[KeithinKY]

I checked the blue (J9) with the Orange PIN 9 on the J11 connector and the circuit was open.(The Freezer was cold). I checked the defrost tstat (cold) and it was open. So it must be bad. I'm going to order one (along with an ice auger (mine broke), and hope that cures the prob. Defrosting with a hair drier every week is a little much!!

[MaxUs]

Originally Posted by Gene

Hi Max,

Remove the two screws holding the freezer floor (#25 on the break down diagram) and pull the floor out.

Remove the rear panel and the fan is yours.

- The part number for the evaporator fan motor is AP3139953

Here are the break down diagrams for the Whirlpool refrigerator Model ET18GMXHN00

Gene.

Hello Gene,
Thank you for your help. I successed to get out the fan. Now the problem is to find it: on the fan there is part number 2183828 (http://www.***********************.c...spx?Id=303917).
You recommended me AP3139953. I found also number of fan-motors that seems to be the same on the photo, but with different part-numbers and prices. For example, price for my fan is twice higher than the one you recommended.
So, my question is: which fan should I use? Are they compatible?

Thanks for help, Max

[jdr37]

I realize my temps may well be within "standard" range, but I primarily use this unit to keep my beer and I like it COLD. I have a Magic Chef CTB1722ARA and the best I can get is in the area of 39 to 40 in the fresh food compartment and I would like to get it down around 32 to 34. All seems to be operating properly. Is there any way I can lower the fresh food temp, even if raises the freezer above "normal" (which is in the -5 to +5 range, depending on where I set it). Is there some way to "block" some of the air into the freezer so that more goes into the fresh? I have the fresh set at max (7). Do either of the controls (freezer or fresh) affect the thermostat, or is it strictly a pre-set thermostat? Which air temp affects it -- freezer or fresh?
Thanks -- this is a great site!!
jdr37

[Gene]

Hi Max,

For more accurate advise I need the complete model number of the fridge.

Gene.

[dedohdawgs]

Trying to figure out which thing is bad. I am shaky with interpreting the results of multimeter tests.

It's a GE side by side tfx22qpda

We figured the kids left the door ajar one day. So we took a hair dryer to them, got the ice off, and started it back up. Made it a few weeks, then the same thing happened. We caught it earlier this time, so defrosting the coils was not as time-consuming. Once we finished getting the frost off this time, we plugged it back in but did not reload it and left the coil panel off over night. This morning when I opened the freezer it is already frosting up again!!!
Now I wonder if we have more of a problem than just kids and doors not fully closed.

I got out the multimeter and here is what I found.

Defrost Timer: I turned it until it clicked, and the fan went off. I then waited. Maybe 30 minutes later when I checked the fridge, it was blowing again. I unplugged the fridge and pulled the defrost timer out. I tested spade plugs in this order from left to right as they are listed on the part:
1 4 3 2.

I touched 1,3 and got infinity.
I touched 4,3 and got infinity.
I touched 3,2 and got a reading of about 16.

Then I turned the switch again until it clicked again, and tested in the same order.
1,3 = infinity
4,3 = about 16
3,2 = infinity

I am not sure what this means! Is the switch good or bad?

So to take it further, I removed the defrost heater. I pulled it's plugs out, placed a tester on each terminal and got infinity.

Am I right that this means the heater is definitely toast? What about the timer? Should I order both, or should the fact that the timer did get things to run and stop running means that it is operating ok?

Thanks
Chuck

[MaxUs]

Originally Posted by Gene

Hi Max,

For more accurate advise I need the complete model number of the fridge.

Gene.

Hi Gene,
The full model number of the fridge is 3ET18gmxfw001.

Thanks for help, Max

[boyboy]

Going thru the troubleshooting process described and used throughout this thread. Searched on my Kenmore and located the right model number, 10678202890. Problem is, I'm taken to a page where I can shop for parts... but where can I find these infamousv breakdown diagrams?

[Gene]

Hi Max,

The right part number for the evaporator fan motor for your fridge is 2183828 which is APP item number AP2985747

Gene.

[Gene]

boyboy,

What is wrong with your fridge?

Type the model number of the fridge in the search box.

Gene.