Kitchenaid French Door fridge KRFF707ESS01 evaporator coil freezing up

[vplucero]

Hello. I am having the same issue. I have read the thread and related thread for possible fix:

FIXED - KRFF707ESS01 Kitchenaid French Door fridge evaporator coil freezing up

I am at my wit's end with this fridge!!! I have a KRFF707ESS01 fridge that's about 5 years old now. Here's the history: 2018 - buy at a scratch and dent place brand new, see broken glass in it but the broken shelves have been replaced and we take it home - water pools consistently...

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I have follow up questions.
1. I believe I have to remove the lower drawer to get full access. Can anyone share how?
2. I see there are some test to troubleshoot. How to I get access to the test? Is it on the front panel?

TIA

 

[Jake]

We would need the model number of your refrigerator first, the model number tag is located inside the refrigerator on the upper walls or ceiling.

This video should show you how to remove that shelf and get access to your refrigerator evaporator coil: https://www.repairclinic.com/Repair...-Refrigerator-Disassembly-Model-Krmf706ess01-

Jake

 

[vplucero]

Hi Jake. Model number is KRFF707ESS01.

Thanks

 

[Jake]

Thanks,

Then follow that thread linked in your 1st post.

Here's your tech. data sheet here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zNoWE7UUrVD9F-hCyqOS7USaQp5uu16b/view?usp=sharing

You should also have your tech data sheet in the top right side refrigerator door hinge cover, underneath that hinge cover.

Jake

 

[vplucero]

Update: applied the recommendations below last 4/28. Will check status after 7-14 days.

1. Thermistor Location - adjusted to 0” - .25” to right of ridge.
2. Drain Pan Level - installed new.
3. Evaporator depth in Housing - fixed. Previously touching the housing.
4. Evaporator Cover a. Tabs b. Screws c. Gasket - checked. All good.
5. Defrost Settings - changed as recommended.
6. RKV functionality - don’t know how to check
7. Door leveling - checked, all good.
8. Door gasket sealing - checked, all good.

 

[Jake]

Sounds good, yes keep us posted.

Jake

 

[vplucero]

Just an update. I checked about 7-10 days after the corrective actions and found ice underneath the pan. The fins are clear (No ice). So it may be coming from the back wall? Also, the ice maker starts to make ice intermittently. It gathered ice once this morning and looks like it hasn’t add any.

 

[Jake]

Did you remove the evaporator cover to see the evaporator coil completely Like I mentioned in post #2?

Jake

 

[vplucero]

only when i applied the suggested fixes. I didn’t remove it to check for results. What do you suggest?

TIA Jake

Vincent

 

[Jake]

Remove it again and take a photo of it and upload it here, so we can see it please.

Also make sure the evaporator fan motor that mounts above it is running as well.

Jake

 

[vplucero]

Will do. Thanks again.

Vincent