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Model: 106.74202402	Brand: Kelvinator	Age: 1 - 5 years
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dw85075		#1 Posted : Wednesday, March 31, 2010 6:06:54 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/15/2010(UTC) Posts: 1		I have a friend with a Kenmore Elite freezer that is not defrosting. I checked the resistance of the heater and it is about 30 Ohms. I switched out the bi-metal, defrost switch and after about one week it is frosed up again. I assume that i need to change out the electronic control board next. On older models it was easy to check the defrost timer, how can someone do this on an electronic control board?


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FridgeDoctor		#2 Posted : Thursday, April 1, 2010 7:45:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Expert Joined: 3/15/2010(UTC) Posts: 213		You've pretty much already tested the entire defrost system. since the heater ohms out, and you've replaced the correct? bi metal thermostat, other than a rare wiring problem, or the heater was not replaced correctly, that adaptive defrost control is going to be your friends problem.


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