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If the timer is in defrost mode - yes.
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hello Gene
i need diagram for this fridg,to check defrost system,,magic chef
MCBR1000W,,i see frost behind back panel,,thanks
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The model number you posted does not come up and, unfortunately, we are not able to find any information on-line.
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,the back of the freezer was a big chunk of ice,i defrosted it,,
it looks like i can manual defrost by unplugging? until I can find out what the defrost part looks like i need to replace sometime.
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If you can post a pictures of the fridge, it might help to provide more accurate advise.
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Whirlpool model ED5RHEXNL00 noticed yesterday that the fridge was warm but freezer was still nice and cold. We cleaned off the coils underneath (they were full of dust) and the fridge still hours later is at 50 degrees. No frost in the back of the fridge anywhere inside or out. Poured a tiny bit of water through the drain hole and that is open and clear. Fan is running. Can feel cold air coming out of the top vent into the fridge. What do we try next????
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Remove the rear panel in the freezer and check how is the evaporator coil covered with frost. If it's covered only partially then there is a problem with the sealed system which has 5 years manufacturer warranty. In such case you have to call Whirlpool for free service. Gene.
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We have a Kitchen Aid: KBLA20ELSS00 now a little over 5 years old. It is very clear that the defrost system is not working, within 2 weeks the freezer coils are completely frosted over and only a manual defrost (i.e. unplug the fridge) gets the thing working again. I have tried to trouble shoot the system based on your advice in here, but I am running out of things to replace. I don't own an ohm meter, so I tried brute force replacing all possible failure parts. So far i have replaced: Defrost Timer: AP3492964 Defrost Heater: AP4078863 Thermostat kit: AP3475238 Ice Maker Thermostat: AP3135377 It seems that the new heater is still not heating up and defrosting the ice. Any tips on what else I should be looking at? I will purchase an Ohm meter to check continuity tomorrow, any ideas what i should do after that? ________ LovelyWendie
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ok here are some photos of the inside etc.im manual defrosting every 5 days now.it seems to help leaving the cover off as shown. thanks chlear909 attached the following image(s):
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chlear909, One of most common problem is such situation is a bad defrost thermostat (in the left upper corner). Check this part for continuity while it's cold and replace if it's open. The part number should be marked on the old part. If it's not ,then it suppose to be the temperature mark, like L50-35 or something like that. Post your findings and I'll help you to find the right replacement part. Gene. Gene attached the following image(s):
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