Jonathan.sigl
Premium Member
- Model Number
- 596.71814101
- Brand
- Sears Kenmore
- Age
- More than 10 years
I have an older Kenmore 596.71814101 fridge that I use for a beer fridge. The problem is that the element in the freezer freezes up and doesn’t allow cold air to travel to the fridge. The fans seem to work the condenser works, I don’t think that it defrosts. Every few weeks I have to take the freezer back panel off and hit it with a blow dryer. After that it works well until it freezes up again, about 3 weeks. I checked continuity on the temp switch and when it is cold, the switch is closed, and when it is warm, it’s open.
Does anyone know how to make it force defrost? Or could help me troubleshoot the defrost system? The frost on the coil is not ice. Thanks.
Corrected model number
Does anyone know how to make it force defrost? Or could help me troubleshoot the defrost system? The frost on the coil is not ice. Thanks.
Corrected model number
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