20 Most Recent Jenn-Air JCD2389G Side by Side Refrigerator - Page 5 Questions & Answers

No reset on compressor. Try controller first, and check all else working e.g. fans lights etc. if power to compressor and not running, time for a new compressor

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you will have to access back of fridge to see if water hose is connected or may have come loose! I think has to do with water not entering ice cube tray. Noise was probably no water entering?

Possible that the inlet line or the inlet valve is not working , is clogged or it is faulty . You need to trace this line to flow chart the case, and can be related to ONLY a low flow due to a clog. flush and test.

If you have frozen coil at the back of the freezer section, then the defrost thermostat is usually failing. Allow the fridge to defrost completely overnight. If the fridge restarts cooling immediately after defrost, then the problem was the defrost system. In that case the fridge will stop cooling again in a couple of days, as soon as the evaporator coils restart freezing and the condenser goes under stress with the whole cooling system loosing efficiency.

Hi: Did you check the defrost heater itself? I checked Jennair and Sears parts to no avail. If you didn't check the heater it will be at the bottom of the freezer behind where you removed the back cover. A glass tube with a coil in it. If the coil or tube is broken replace that insead. I hope I helped, Jeff I found a website with the defrost timer, but not the location of the timer on the fridge. http://www.appliancepartsworldwide.com/store_SearchResults.aspx?S=1131392&ST=PBM

sounds like the adaptive defrost control. this has happened to me 2x's so far. each time there was a clattering kind of sound that came from the frig. you can get this part at repairclinic dot com for about $70. only takes two tools to replace it; philips screw driver and 1/4" socket. it is located in the frig in the back right corner of the plastic housing around the temp control sliders.

Its defrost problem, the freezer should cool, then freeze, then defrost cycle should start. In your case freezer is cooling, then freezing, but its not defrosting. That's why fridge section is not cooling.-------

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maybe this will help youhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCmB_JUFPZg

sounds like a leak where your incoming water line hooks to the water valves might just need to tighten the coupling or a mouse has chewed through one or both of the lines access the lines on the back and watch while some one gets water out the door to locate the leak

Hello.
The leading problem when freezer works yet the refrig. section doesn't get cold is going to a problem with a automatic defrost system defect. Do ya see a bunch of frost inside of the freezer on the back wall?? if yes ya do see that frost build up ist defiently not defrosting and this tip i wrote covers what to check when it doesn't defrost http://www1.fixya.com/support/r10097882-wrong_when_freezer_frosted_refrig_warm


GENE

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Hi!
A relay starts the compressor with a higher voltage and then quickly kicks out
It does a lot of clicking (trying to start over and over again)
If thats what is happening with yours
Its best for a tech to replace The relay but you can do it
Take your model number to your Local Appliance parts store they will have a diagram
showing you how to install the relay. Its called a hard start relay
I use part no ERP410 POWER START RELAY, CAPACITOR AND OVERLOAD all in one. (110 v)

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Hello Sharleen,

The leading problem when freezer works yet the refrig. section doesn't get cold is going to a problem with a automatic defrost system defect. Do ya see a bunch of frost inside of the freezer on the back wall?? if yes ya do see that frost build up ist defiently not defrosting and this tip i wrote covers what to check when it doesn't defrost http://www1.fixya.com/support/r10097882-wrong_when_freezer_frosted_refrig_warm


GENE

Hello,

That sound pretty much like a blocked drain for the defrost. Its very common thing so common in fact i have written this tip that expalins how to clear the drain.
http://www1.fixya.com/support/r9991618-wrong_when_side_side_refrig_leaks_from


GENE

NOTE: This
is a multi-solution answer since I don't have all the tech from your question to pinpoint your problem
But the solution is in here generically, if you read and study the solutions very,very carefully.
First I would check cold control. Thats where you turn it off, if your temp is not warm. it can
be defective and not shutting off. If your temp is warm proceed with the following.
I would check the fan in the freezer. Listen to see if it is running
It moves air to the ref from the freezer
Then check to see if FREEZER CONTROL is turned WARMER WHICH MAKES THE REF COLDER AND VICE-VERSA. SEE?
The ref. temp should be about 33-35
The Freezer temp should be 0 to 10 Any thing below these temps is overkill and a waste of elect
The higher the number you turn it up to is the coldest
But is probably a common defrost problem The ice build up
is not being melted by the defrost system.The fan can't blow through the coils into the fridge.
Take out back panel of freezer to check for ice buildup. The coils should be clean.
There are three components to a defrost system- a heater,heater thermostat, and a timer unless you have a defrost electronic card.
Its best handled by a Technician but you could possibly do it by taking your model number to the nearest appliance parts store and asking for the parts. They are mostly located in freezer ,behind back panel on freezer coils.except the card which is usually located in ref The parts store will have info
Also check fan undernearh Ref in the rear
Clean condenser coils underneath
Make sure back cover is on the fridge. Some take them off and throw them away.
make one out of cardboard if its gone, using the holes of the old one.
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WATER SPLASHING IN FREEZER AT ICEMAKER
THE FILL TUBE IN BACK OF REFRIGERATOR CAN SLIP
AGAINST THE FILL RESERVOIR CAUSING A PARTIAL BLOCKAGE
OR BECOME CLOGGED WITH ICE.
REMOVE THE ICEMAKER AND INSPECT THE FILL TUBE.
RUN WATER IN TUBE TO ELININATE BLOCKAGE AND CHECK
TEMP IN FREEZER. IF TEMP IS BELOW 0 DEGREES, THATS
OVERKILL AND USUALLY A WASTE OF ELECTRICITY TO KEEP IT THAT COLD, NOT TO MENTION THE FILL TUBE FREEZING UP
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Hi,

Water from the bottom of the refrigerator is usually due to a faulty door or gasket, a leaking drain pan, or a clogged defrost drain pan. I will advice you check these areas to fix the problem.