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Posted on Mar 14, 2009

Defrost trey and drain keeps freezing and water leaks inside

I have defrosted it 3 times now

  • crazy08_2000 Mar 16, 2009

    ill give it a try thanks

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Your auto defrost cycle is not functioning.    The refrig will work for a few days and then freeze up again.   You will need to determine the cause, from a defective defrost heater, defective defrost bimetal, or Defrost timer  (mechanical or electronic control board).

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