Actualy, it sounds like you merely caught it right when it went into defrost cycle. If it's a non-electronic (non-chinese) model, it probably has an electro-mechanical timer for the defrost which you can manually advance until the compressor comes back on.
Otherwise, just leave it plugged in and set at the default temperatures until it comes back on of its own accord. Defrost time could be in the neighborhood of 20 - 30 minutes. This can occur 3 - 4 times in a 24 hour period.
SOURCE: refrigerator/freezer not cooling evenly top to bottom
good then go ahead and ohm out the sensor and the relays to see if the resistance is close to the normat. 70 degrees is roughly 1000 ohms. relay you are lookling for continuity or open. then you can also ohm the fan motor too. let me know what you find;.that will determin whts bad and whats good
SOURCE: Freezer works Refrigerator will not cool down
The compressor should be OK this time because you caught it in time. But if the condenser fan stops you need to consider replacing the fan. I have had refrigerators do fine until the fan motor warms up and you are away, it stops. Don't think you should use the refrigerator until the fan is fixed. Sea Breeze
SOURCE: Evap fan stops running/low cooling, Unplug Frig Evap fan runs
Is there anything obstructing the fan area, ice build up ? It is normal for your freezer to get warm if evap fan is not working, it is essential for it to work :) A defrost cycle should kick on a timer or as needed (adaptive) and there should not be excessive frost buildup that it blocks your evap fan. I would have suggested you unplug your refrigerator for about 10 minutes and see if that resets your control board - if not, then you will need service - either replacing motor assembly or a faulty control board.
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SOURCE: Compressor & Evap. Fan both work for 12 hours then evap stops
I believe that because defrost is done by the mother control board this is why this is happening the part of the board that controls defrost is malfunctioning and the only way to resolve the problem is to replace the mother board part number WR55X10656 You can find the replacement board at these places below. Sea Breeze
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