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krisl2075  
#1 Posted : Sunday, February 1, 2015 12:58:40 PM(UTC)
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The fridge works until, I assume, the defrost mode kicks in and then stops and will not start again until I open the door and bang on the control module. Lights all work and it cools great while it's running. I replaced the defrost timer but this hasn't fixed the issue. I have no idea what could be wrong that I'm fixing by banging it but it works every time and I have been doing this for at least a week.
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denman  
#2 Posted : Monday, February 2, 2015 1:40:11 AM(UTC)
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Sounds like the control thermostat is sticking open.
To confirm this instead of banging it just rotate the control up and down (not to off).
If the unit fires up then replace the thermostat.
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