Customer Support 7 days a week

Welcome Guest! You can not login or register.

Notification

Icon
Error
2 Pages<12
Fridge/Freezer not cold enough
Options
Go to last post Go to first unread
Model: CT18AKXKQ01 Brand: Crosley Age: 1 - 5 years
Previous Topic Next Topic
thindery  
#11 Posted : Monday, September 15, 2008 1:35:01 PM(UTC)
thindery

Rank: Member

Groups: Registered
Joined: 9/14/2008(UTC)
Posts: 8
I have gotten the piece off but I don't see where to use the screw driver on the defrost timer.

Here is the link to the defrost timer with a picture:

http://www.appliancepartspros.c...35&diagram_id=119416

where do i use the screwdriver at?

Thanks for your help
Back to top
thindery  
#12 Posted : Monday, September 15, 2008 1:50:42 PM(UTC)
thindery

Rank: Member

Groups: Registered
Joined: 9/14/2008(UTC)
Posts: 8
I figured out how to turn it and the fridge turned off. I listened for the ice melting and crackling but I don't notice anything. Should it be fairly immediate, or should I wait a few hours?

I did notice that on the defrost timer, there is a black piece next to the copper wire that is spinning.

Any other ideas?

I appreciate the help!
Back to top
libertyappl  
#13 Posted : Monday, September 15, 2008 1:57:18 PM(UTC)
libertyappl

Rank: Advanced Member

Groups: Senior Expert
Joined: 8/13/2008(UTC)
Posts: 3,097
Ok, if it turned it off but didn't start melting the ice them it's probably the defrost thermostat (aka bimetal) which is near the frosted over coils in the freezer. It's about an inch thick and about the size of a quarter with 2 wires attached to it. If you have an ohm meter test it while its cold for continuity.
If it doesn't have any replace that part, usually around $15
Nat
Back to top
thindery  
#14 Posted : Monday, September 15, 2008 6:30:45 PM(UTC)
thindery

Rank: Member

Groups: Registered
Joined: 9/14/2008(UTC)
Posts: 8
Since your last post I wasn't able to find the bimetal. About 30 min after I turned the underpart in the fridge to turn the system off, it turned back on by itself.

I had to leave for work, and now I am back. The freezer is colder, because the popcicles have refrozen.... I'm confused now, what should I do? Is there still a problem? I do not have an OHM meter to a test when I find hte bimetal.
Back to top
libertyappl  
#15 Posted : Monday, September 15, 2008 6:44:15 PM(UTC)
libertyappl

Rank: Advanced Member

Groups: Senior Expert
Joined: 8/13/2008(UTC)
Posts: 3,097
The bimetal is # 18 on the picture, connected to the wire harness.


To test the bimetal is to cut the wire, leaving long enough that if you have to reconnect you can. connect the two wires together try to advance the timer again unitl it turn the unit off. if so it's the bimetal.
Nat
libertyappl attached the following image(s):
CT18GKXRQ01.jpg
Back to top
thindery  
#16 Posted : Tuesday, September 16, 2008 10:16:34 AM(UTC)
thindery

Rank: Member

Groups: Registered
Joined: 9/14/2008(UTC)
Posts: 8
I am getting an OHM meter from a friend in the next day to test the bimetal.

Is there any explanation why the compressor and fan would have turned back on 30 minutes after I had turned the defrost timer with a screwdriver in the control panel?

Thanks for your help.
Back to top
libertyappl  
#17 Posted : Tuesday, September 16, 2008 10:39:28 AM(UTC)
libertyappl

Rank: Advanced Member

Groups: Senior Expert
Joined: 8/13/2008(UTC)
Posts: 3,097
Yes that's exactly what it should have done. It means the defrost timer is working.
Nat
Back to top
Users browsing this topic
Guest (5)
Similar Topics
GE Fridge/freezer not cold enough (Refrigerator & Freezer Repair)
by Kenith 9/10/2014 7:54:42 PM(UTC)
Fridge/freezer not cold enough (Refrigerator & Freezer Repair)
by Alexismom 10/15/2012 6:19:19 AM(UTC)
2 Pages<12
Forum Jump  
You can post new topics in this forum.
You can reply to topics in this forum.
You can delete your posts in this forum.
You can edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You can vote in polls in this forum.

Privacy Policy | Powered by YAF.NET | YAF.NET © 2003-2024, Yet Another Forum.NET