| All people have different electrical
and mechanical abilities. This chart is not meant to be used by persons
who do not possess the ability to safely handle a test meter or the tools
required to perform the repairs need to your appliance. Please err on the
side of caution and when in doubt, hire a professionally trained Technician
to repair your appliance. We do not accept any responsibility for a mis
diagnosis or the further damage to your appliance, property or person.
These hints are merely a pointer into which direction you may be able to
look in order to solve your problem if you have the skill to undertake
the repair.
Refrigerator
-Test for defrost heater staying on -Test for interior light staying on -Test thermostat for welded contact points -Make sure refrigerator is not located in extreme heat. -System may be overcharged or undercharged
-Test condenser fan -Test for lint in condenser coils -Test for low-voltage conditions -Test freezer fan -Test protective overload -Test thermostat for short cycles -Make sure back cover is in place
-Test defrost termination switch -Test defrost timer -Test door seals -Check for drain being plugged
-Test for defrost element staying on -Test for iced-up evaporator coils -Test freezer compartment fan -Check freezer door gaskets -Test thermostat -Too much food in freezer
-Test for lint in condenser coils -Compressor may not be pumping -Defrost timer may be stuck on. Check defrost timer -Refrigerant line could be restricted
-Test defrost timer (frost free models) -Test for low-voltage condition. This can be caused by extension cords. Remove and re-route if possible. -Test power at wall socket -Test power cord to refrigerator -Test thermostat -Test wiring to compressor
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