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'02 Whirlpool will not defrost
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Model: ET6WSKXKQ00 Brand: Whirlpool Age: 5 - 10 years
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py7juh  
#1 Posted : Wednesday, April 6, 2011 12:19:15 PM(UTC)
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serial # vsm2074017 Man. date- 05-02

I have to defrost it every 7-10 days after the coil and back panel cover up in ice. I assume that it is the electronic model but I need to know what to test.
I could not find that model in the "sticky".

I also need a new seal for the fridge.
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#2 Posted : Wednesday, April 6, 2011 4:28:05 PM(UTC)
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This model in not electronic. It has a regular temperature control and an electro-mechanical defrost timer which is located inside the control box (#4 on the diagram). So you can use the troubleshooting instructions from one of our previous threads: http://forum.appliancepartspros...frigerator-too-warm.html

- The defrost timer Part number: AP3110896
Part number: AP3110896



- The bi-metal (defrost thermostat) Part number: AP3108445
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py7juh  
#3 Posted : Monday, April 11, 2011 6:07:36 PM(UTC)
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Thanks for the quick reply. I will check out everything tomorrrow and order the part.


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py7juh  
#4 Posted : Tuesday, April 12, 2011 5:49:29 AM(UTC)
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Just to be sure, do I cut the wires on the defrost thermostat to check it? There doesn't appear to be a way to unplug it. I checked it at the open plug that is taped up from the factory and there was no resistance.

thanks

edit.. The heater and timer are fine. The plastic piece on the thermostat looks like it has been pryed out. It is not even flush with the metal housing. It is in crooked. I know that I have never touched it.
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#5 Posted : Tuesday, April 12, 2011 1:45:05 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: py7juh Go to Quoted Post
...The plastic piece on the thermostat looks like it has been pryed out. It is not even flush with the metal housing. It is in crooked...


Most likely the problem is a bad thermostat. Cut off its wires and splice in the new one.

Gene.
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py7juh  
#6 Posted : Tuesday, April 12, 2011 2:03:45 PM(UTC)
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Ordering it now. Thanks for all of the help.
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#7 Posted : Tuesday, April 12, 2011 2:21:12 PM(UTC)
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You are welcome. Keep us posted.

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