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Model: FRT18S6AWA	Brand: Frigidaire	Age: 1 - 5 years
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C.David		#1 Posted : Sunday, September 19, 2010 1:13:52 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 9/18/2010(UTC) Posts: 3		Would it be safe to bypass the defrost thermostat by connecting the two wires together with a wire nut??? I have parts ordered, should arrive in 2 to 5 days. Would be a temporary fix but I do not want to do if it is a dangerous remedy. THANKS in advance. C.David


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magician59		#2 Posted : Sunday, September 19, 2010 7:36:52 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/16/2007(UTC) Posts: 3,273		The purpose of the defrost thermostat is to shut off the defrost heater at a certain temperature. Bypassing the tstat can cause a fire.


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