Same Refrigerator, Freezer works but no cold air in Fridge. Now it sems the Freezer is rising in Temperature. This is a brand new fridge just got it delivered 4 days ago from sears. Is this happening a lot?
Model # 106.57362702
Thanks for your input.
The defrost timer inside the fresh food compartment is most likely the problem. Need to turn the timer slowly clockwise until compressor stops. I should remain off for about 25 minutes. During that time the freezer should be in defrost. You may be able to open the freezer door and hear the crackling and sizzle of the defrost taking place. If the timer does not restart the refrigerator after 25 minutes the turn the timer clockwise again until the compressor restarts. Number 6 in photo below is the defrost timer. The replacement timer part number is 482493. Here is a photo. Thanks Sea Breeze
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Thanks for the rate but The words 4 days old just came into view. I think I was tired while writing a solution. You need to contact Sears about this and tell them the new refrigerator is under warranty. I would not want you to work on it and then have Seasrs say it's in your hands. Thank You, Sea Breeze
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I HAVE A KENMORE SIDE BY SIDE FRIDGE MODEL #596.51679100. THE FREEZER IS WORKING, BUT THE FRIDGE IS NOT PUTTING OUT COLD AIR.
THANKS, CRAIGE
First some fridge 101, the refrigerator/freezer models cool by directly refrigerating the freezer section and the refrigerator section is cooled when "some" of the cold air from the freezer is directed over to the refrigerator side (typically by a fan) to keep food fresh and not frozen a temperature controlling damper opens and closes to regulate the temperature of the fridge by introducing more or below freezing air into the cabinet. In older models where the freezer was on top the air simply "gravity" drained into the refrigerator cabinet, if the food was too cold you turned the fridge knob up and less air sank from the freezer to the fridge, simple but effective.
When you adjust the temperature level it controls the freezer temperature and this turns the compressor on and off to keep the food frozen. There is typically a knob or lever and some even have electric dampers that open and close to direct more or less air from the freezer and direct it to the refrigerator cabinet based on your temperature requirements.
Now that you know how it works there are a couple things to check. If the condenser coil is plugged with dust the internal system pressure will rise and in some cases make the fridge an over achiever and can chill too much so check/clean the condenser coil. Check the freezer temperature control and turn in up, also make sure the fridge temperature control setting is not set too cold.
Finally as the temperature changes around the refrigerator it will have an effect on the inside of the fridge too so expect to turn it up and down as the environment changes, down in the summer and up in the winter.
Hope the novel helps to resolve your issues.
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Yes, That's exactly what I did. The sears guy came out and first he said an item was unpluged and then he pulled this thing out and defrosted it and said it was frozen up. after he put it all back together he said I shouldn't have that problem again. Everything runs fine now. Sorry I don't know all the part names but onece again thanks for your input.
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