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	Brand: Kenmore	Age: 5 - 10 years
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stupidfridge		#1 Posted : Wednesday, September 22, 2010 12:49:10 PM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 9/22/2010(UTC) Posts: 2		The fridge and freezer stopped working so I pulled the back off and found that the compressor is warm but never seems to turn on. A relay attached to the side of it clicks on and off every now and then but the compressor never vibrates or gives any sign of life..... UPDATE: The compressor does seem to vibrate a little when the relay is on. But the relay is only on for about 15 seconds then switches off. Bad controller board?


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stupidfridge		#2 Posted : Wednesday, September 22, 2010 2:40:34 PM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 9/22/2010(UTC) Posts: 2		This looks like the relay I would need for the model number of my fridge.. which is: 106.53699201 http://www.************************.com/SSPartDetail.aspx?s=t-10653699201-%3d%3di1177466&PartID=1177466 How can I figure out want the original manufactures part number is?


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Gene		#3 Posted : Wednesday, September 22, 2010 4:40:24 PM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		The new, redesigned by Whirlpool, kit comes with the installation instructions. It's designed for a few different compressors and you have to follow the instructions. - The starting device kit Part number: AP3885081 Gene.


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