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Refrigerator Defrost Board
Works With Model RT12DKYEL00!
$201.54
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- Fix Number:
- FIX372260
- Manufacturer #:
- 4388931
- Manufactured by:
- Whirlpool
Works With Model RT12DKYEL00!
- Product Description
- This device acts like a clock. It continually advances and alternates between activating the cooling cycle and the defrost heater.
- Works with the following brands:
- Whirlpool, Amana, Kenmore, Roper
- Works with the following products
- Refrigerator
- Fixes the following symptoms
- Fridge too warm, Freezer not defrosting
- Part# 4388931 replaces these:
- AP3109393, 901240, 2154674, 2162270, 2162373, 2169266, 2169268, 2188160, 2303825, 4388931
Part Number Cross Reference
Product Description
This device acts like a clock. It continually advances and alternates between activating the cooling cycle and the defrost heater.
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Works with the following brands:Whirlpool, Amana, Kenmore, Roper
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Works with the following products:Refrigerator
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Fixes the following symptoms:Fridge too warm, Freezer not defrosting
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Part# 4388931 replaces these:AP3109393, 901240, 2154674, 2162270, 2162373, 2169266 ... Show more , 2169268, 2188160, 2303825, 4388931 Show less
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Replacing your Refrigerator Defrost Board
Replacing your Refrigerator Defrost Board
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- Customer:
- KEITH from BAIRD, TX
- Parts Used:
- 4388931
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Socket set
evaperator icing
Several screws held panel concealing defrost timer to roof of fridge compartment, unplug unit, (very important) remove screws to get to timer, unscrew mounting screws & unplug wiring harness, reverse to mount but this did not fix my problem, had never seen anything else cause this problem but after looking at wiring diagram & seeing that
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the bi-metal was normally in closed position under 52* & also seeing that at that temp. the bi-metal open circuits & takes fridge out of defrost mode I was quite sure I had misdiagnosed or actually guessed & not diagnosed at all, purchased a bi-metal & removed the cover in the freezer covering the evaporator & replaced the bi-metal by cutting, stripping the wires & securing new part with wire nuts (always pull after twisting to be sure nuts are secure) plugged unit in and about a day later I heard ice cracking sound coming from the freezer & knew it was in defrost mode, also back cover covering evaporator was warm, It was fixed & was really glad to not have to remove cover in freezer every couple of days to defrost it with a hair dryer, diagnosing bi-metal for an ohm reading while below 52* could have saved me over a hundred dollars that the timer cost but now have a spare timer, good luck with your repairs
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This part works with the following models:
Fix Number: FIX372260
Manufacturer Part Number: 4388931
Manufacturer Part Number: 4388931
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