Appliance Repair Forums http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/ Do it yourself appliance repair help and advice. en Wed, 22 May 2013 14:39:15 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/images/appliance2011/misc/rss.png Appliance Repair Forums http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/ Frigidaire - PF Error Code http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/frigidaire-electrolux/38858-frigidaire-pf-error-code.html Wed, 22 May 2013 13:15:33 GMT Hi folks,

I've done a lot of searching around this and I've tried to narrow this down as much as I can. I'm getting the "PF" error code at the same spot in every cycle (about 3 minutes in). When I initiate the water/service test, it fails at the step 5 wash/heat cycle (which seems strange, as the step 3 wash/heat appears to be exactly the same). Because it's the same spot, I don't suspect a door switch. The unit is about 6 years old. Over the last couple of weeks, we saw the code intermittently and would usually take with another try. Now, no dice.

Things I've tried:
- DVM to verify voltage (118) at the source circuit
- verified the heating element has excellent continuity and unplugged/replugged the spade connectors
- replaced the circuit breaker at the panel
- ran a temporary extension cord to another outlet/circuit in the house
- replaced the control board

What else can I check? We have two very young kids (almost 3yo and a 7 month old), so we are running the dishwasher daily to keep up with bottles and cups. If I can't get this resolved this week, we're going to buy another one this weekend while the Memorial Day sales are running.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions. The help I've seen in some other threads here is truly outstanding.

Chris ]]> Frigidaire/Electrolux nichols http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/frigidaire-electrolux/38858-frigidaire-pf-error-code.html Maytag side by side freezer cold fridge warm (pictures included) http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/maytag-magic-chef-admiral-jenn-air/38857-maytag-side-side-freezer-cold-fridge-warm-pictures-included.html Wed, 22 May 2013 12:26:17 GMT Hello, I have a Maytag side by side that is cold on the freezer side but warm on the fridge side. You can see in the first picture that that an area... Hello,
I have a Maytag side by side that is cold on the freezer side but warm on the fridge side. You can see in the first picture that that an area on the bottom inside of the freezer is icing up. I emptied the fridge last week and unplugged overnight to defrost. It worked fine for a few days and now it iced back up again. Not sure if that is the problem or not. I was hoping that this might be common and that someone might be able to tell me a part to order so that I could replace. Money is tight right now and I was trying to avoid a service call to diagnose and then repair.
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]]> Maytag/Magic Chef/Admiral/Jenn-Air chelseafc http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/maytag-magic-chef-admiral-jenn-air/38857-maytag-side-side-freezer-cold-fridge-warm-pictures-included.html Freezer side cold/Fridge side warm http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/ge-hotpoint/38856-freezer-side-cold-fridge-side-warm.html Wed, 22 May 2013 11:53:59 GMT I did a few searches on this forum and it has been helpful but I’m still unable to figure out what is wrong with my fridge. I don’t have the... I did a few searches on this forum and it has been helpful but I’m still unable to figure out what is wrong with my fridge. I don’t have the model/serial number but will get it and post it on here when I head home for lunchbreak today. the freezer is blowing ice cold but the refrig is currently around 50*F. A brief description of my fridge:
Side-by-side design
The defrost timer is located in front and below the fridge behind the panel/cover. It was recently replaced
The fan located in the top of the freezer is blowing fast and cold and there are no obstructions in the duct that goes from the freezer to the refrig side as well as the hole down in the bottom.
The freezer dial was just set to nearly full cold and the dial on the refrig side is from 1-9 and is at the max of 9
I tested the open/close freezer to see if theres any changes in the top freezer/refrig vent but there’s really no difference in circulation

Later today I’ll check the coils if need be if there is either ice or frost, but until then any suggestions?

Thank you,

Freeman Tcheou
New Holland – Program Auditor
1-877-269-0114 Option 4
866-640-1420 (Fax) ]]> GE/Hotpoint fst100 http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/ge-hotpoint/38856-freezer-side-cold-fridge-side-warm.html <![CDATA[Dryer won't turn on/ dry - Missing wires?]]> http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/sears-kenmore/38855-dryer-won-t-turn-dry-missing-wires.html Wed, 22 May 2013 03:51:41 GMT Hello! Yesterday, when i checked on the status of my clothes, i noticed that the dryer still had time left to finish. I tried to started back up... Hello!

Yesterday, when i checked on the status of my clothes, i noticed that the dryer still had time left to finish. I tried to started back up thinking my wife opened the door and forgot to restarted, however, to my surprise, the drier did not start. After several attempts, still nothing.

I did a little research and found that apparently the thermal fuse went bad. In that regard, i was wondering if your expertise agree on this.

The other thing i noticed was that when i opened the dryer to inspect the possible thermal issue, there were a few wire connections that were not present based on videos and images that i saw. Could i ask any of you to look at the attached image and verify if in fact the dryer is missing connections or not and if so, what would be the best option for me to fix those missing connections or any other issues you can see from the image?
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Thanks for all your help!
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]]> Sears Kenmore mexican712 http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/sears-kenmore/38855-dryer-won-t-turn-dry-missing-wires.html No Power to Frigidaire Laundry Center (Both Washer and Dryer) http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/frigidaire-electrolux/38854-no-power-frigidaire-laundry-center-both-washer-dryer.html Wed, 22 May 2013 01:49:19 GMT I've got a laundry center which is behaving as if there is no power to both the washer and dryer. The light inside the dryer isn't even coming on.

Of course, I've checked and cycled the breaker. I've also verified that there is the correct amount of power at the outlet with a multimeter.

I've browed other threads before posting, but (as far as I can see) none have dealt with a Laundry centre like mine where BOTH are not functioning at all. Thermal fuse seems to be a possible cause for these symptoms with a stand-alone dryer, but I'm not sure if that would cause power to cut for the washer as well for a unit like mine? ]]> Frigidaire/Electrolux Eric604 http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/frigidaire-electrolux/38854-no-power-frigidaire-laundry-center-both-washer-dryer.html Whirlpool Gold Built-In High speed microwave oven quit working http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/whirlpool-kitchenaid/38852-whirlpool-gold-built-high-speed-microwave-oven-quit-working.html Wed, 22 May 2013 00:33:29 GMT I have a Whirlpool gold accubake highspeed mircowave micro/oven combo. The microwave is on top and the convection oven is on the bottom but the... I have a Whirlpool gold accubake highspeed mircowave micro/oven combo. The microwave is on top and the convection oven is on the bottom but the control panel is all on top. My wife was using it in the broil setting and all of a sudden it stopped working. Checked breaker box etc and everything is fine. The only thing on the control panel that is on is the time is flashing but I've tried pushing every button and everthing is dead. Any ideas? ]]> Whirlpool/KitchenAid rboyko http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/whirlpool-kitchenaid/38852-whirlpool-gold-built-high-speed-microwave-oven-quit-working.html Oven will not stay lit http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/kitchenaid/38851-oven-will-not-stay-lit.html Tue, 21 May 2013 22:29:37 GMT Hi, Today I turned my oven on and I heard the usual click, click, click and poof the gas lit. Went back to the oven later and it was still... Hi,
Today I turned my oven on and I heard the usual click, click, click and poof the gas lit. Went back to the oven later and it was still preheating. Well I changed the temp higher and nothing changed.
Turned it off and started over with the door open and the cover off the bottom of the stove. It clicked again the flame lit and stayed on for 5 seconds and went off. It did this in both the bake and convect mode. Any idea where I should start. I do not have any diagrams for my stove. ]]> KitchenAid Shell14 http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/kitchenaid/38851-oven-will-not-stay-lit.html Whirlpool model wtw5200vq2 when set to xtra rinse need to open lid to spin high speed http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/whirlpool-kitchenaid-roper-estate/38850-whirlpool-model-wtw5200vq2-when-set-xtra-rinse-need-open-lid-spin-high-speed.html Tue, 21 May 2013 20:22:58 GMT When final rinse cycle need to open lid to get to spin have replaced timer and lid sw. Good and suggestion thanks When final rinse cycle need to open lid to get to spin have replaced timer and lid sw. Good and suggestion
thanks ]]> Whirlpool/KitchenAid/Roper/Estate Scottienick http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/whirlpool-kitchenaid-roper-estate/38850-whirlpool-model-wtw5200vq2-when-set-xtra-rinse-need-open-lid-spin-high-speed.html Oven wont stay on http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/amana/38849-oven-wont-stay.html Tue, 21 May 2013 20:04:45 GMT My Amana ARDS800E range oven wont stay on. I set the temperature and it begins to warm up but then stops. If I cant fix it I need to replace it. Does... My Amana ARDS800E range oven wont stay on. I set the temperature and it begins to warm up but then stops. If I cant fix it I need to replace it. Does anyone make a downdraft range that will exactly replace this one? ]]> Amana Gus Neville http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/amana/38849-oven-wont-stay.html Maytag Ice Maker Not Working http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/maytag-magic-chef-admiral-jenn-air/38848-maytag-ice-maker-not-working.html Tue, 21 May 2013 13:52:59 GMT The ice maker in my Maytag has quit working, the water in the door seems to work fine. I can reach in the tray and do not feel any ice that I can... The ice maker in my Maytag has quit working, the water in the door seems to work fine. I can reach in the tray and do not feel any ice that I can tell, there have been no adjustments to freezer settings, and everything seems to be still about the same in temperature aspects of this problem. Do I just need to replace the ice maker at this point? ]]> Maytag/Magic Chef/Admiral/Jenn-Air SMerrell http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/maytag-magic-chef-admiral-jenn-air/38848-maytag-ice-maker-not-working.html Suds overflow washer drain stack at end of rinse http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/amana/38847-suds-overflow-washer-drain-stack-end-rinse.html Tue, 21 May 2013 13:47:10 GMT At the end of rinse spin, the machine pulsates out suds that overflow the washer drain stack. The water from the wash & rinse cycles drains fine. The drain line from the washing machine clean-out has been snaked 2x, the trap inspected and is clear. The wash drain stack has been raised in hopes to accommodate the foam. It seems that the suds / foam are too light to move the water through the trap. The picture shows: the suds overflowing at the end of the rinse spin, the original washer drain stack box inlet, the extended inlet, and fancy plastic taped around to channel the foam into a bucket on the floor.Click image for larger version.  Name: Washer suds.jpg  Views: 11  Size: 90.3 KB  ID: 10645
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]]> Amana StumpedChump http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/amana/38847-suds-overflow-washer-drain-stack-end-rinse.html Reinstalling Filter Makes Dispenser work for a day http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/amana/38846-reinstalling-filter-makes-dispenser-work-day.html Tue, 21 May 2013 13:28:26 GMT This side by side Amana came with my house. The water dispenser stopped working years ago but the ice maker still worked. I've had two 3 repair people with 3 diagnostics and just left it broken. Recently my ice started melting. I have replaced the evaporator fan with a new one. It worked for a week, then I changed the thermostat, with a non oem because I wanted it now and it was all I could find. I turned on my ice maker and I no longer get ice. I am about to buy a new filter today and I don't have the bypass. Should I buy a bypass too or first?
If I remove my filter and dump out the water , my dispenser works for a couple of hours, so I don't think it is frozen anywhere. It will then stop working, but I can make it work by dumping out the water. Water will also flow into the ice maker but so does a lot of air ,so it doesn't fill the tray in the 7 second fill time. When it does flow it flows fast. When I remove the water filter, it seems to have pressure in it and spays water a little when I remove it. It hums when I press the dispenser, the lines don't appear to be frozen. If I unscrew the filter (OEM fresh and clear), relieve the pressure and put it back, water flows again. So I'm guessing it can only be filter, the filter housing , value, or water pressure. Any suggestions? ]]> Amana edlo http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/amana/38846-reinstalling-filter-makes-dispenser-work-day.html Service manual http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/ge-hotpoint/38843-service-manual.html Tue, 21 May 2013 06:40:27 GMT My customer has a G.E. side x side in which the fresh-food compartment is too cold (~24 degrees) even though the temperature setting is around 42... My customer has a G.E. side x side in which the fresh-food compartment is too cold (~24 degrees) even though the temperature setting is around 42 degrees. RepairClinic.com says the problem could be the thermistor or one of three dampers or the main control board, and I can see how that could be.

My customer bought the thermistor and the dampers, but when I went to install the thermistor, I found three thermistors and none looked like the one the customer had. Also, I couldn't find the location of the control board or how to replace the dampers.

Do you know where I can get a service manual for this model or where there's an online video that shows how to replace parts on the unit? ]]> GE/Hotpoint WhyNot http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/ge-hotpoint/38843-service-manual.html Trips circuit breaker after approximately 30 minutes http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/window-amp-room-air-conditioners/38840-trips-circuit-breaker-after-approximately-30-minutes.html Tue, 21 May 2013 03:59:03 GMT Friedrich KM24L30 trips the breakers (2) after running 30 minutes or so. I have to wait a few minutes to reset the breakers as unit will not start up... Friedrich KM24L30 trips the breakers (2) after running 30 minutes or so. I have to wait a few minutes to reset the breakers as unit will not start up right away. Changed both breakers but that didn't make a difference. I suspect it's the compressor and if so not a do it your-self repair or worth having it professionally repaired. Let me know what you think. Thanks ]]> pkcom http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/window-amp-room-air-conditioners/38840-trips-circuit-breaker-after-approximately-30-minutes.html Built in KitchenAid Oven/Microwave (KEMC378KBL0) stopped working http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/kitchenaid/38839-built-kitchenaid-oven-microwave-kemc378kbl0-stopped-working.html Tue, 21 May 2013 01:30:50 GMT *My 11 year old KitchenAid oven/microwave suddenly stopped working. The display is completely dead. The only thing that works is the light in the... My 11 year old KitchenAid oven/microwave suddenly stopped working. The display is completely dead. The only thing that works is the light in the microwave. The big fuse on top is fine.
Any thoughts?

Thanks very much! ]]> KitchenAid Bret http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/kitchenaid/38839-built-kitchenaid-oven-microwave-kemc378kbl0-stopped-working.html