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blownfuse  
#1381 Posted : Sunday, October 16, 2011 5:52:42 PM(UTC)
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I have a Kitchen Aid KBRS36FKX00 that is about ten years old.
When the fridge was under warranty, the evaporator motor and
part of the wiring harness was changed as a known problem.

I am now having the same problem, the unit runs constantly and the
freezer works fine but the refrigerator section temperature has been rising.
I found on this forum a post by Gene where he had a link to a service manual for a side by side model. I was wondering if the procedures are the same for the bottom freezer units.

Read more: http://forum.appliancepartspros...post559422#ixzz1b03IXZFl
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Gene  
#1382 Posted : Monday, October 17, 2011 1:35:52 PM(UTC)
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The first thing I would do is remove the top grille and clean the condenser coils (#16 on the diagram). Make sure the fan next to the compressor is running.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for WHIRLPOOL KBRS36FKX00 BUILT-IN REFRIGERATOR | AppliancePartsPros.com

Gene.
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blownfuse  
#1383 Posted : Monday, October 17, 2011 4:05:00 PM(UTC)
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Thanks Gene, I will give that a try.
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#1384 Posted : Tuesday, October 18, 2011 8:52:27 AM(UTC)
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Gene,

I cleaned the coils. Now the refrigerator does not cool at all. I replaced the evaporator fan as it flunked the diagnostic test.

Now the compressor flunks the test as well as the defroster heater and bimetal.

I was wondering if you had a service manual for this model, I am using one for a side by side now.
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Gene  
#1385 Posted : Tuesday, October 18, 2011 11:30:21 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: blownfuse Go to Quoted Post
Gene,

I cleaned the coils. Now the refrigerator does not cool at all. I replaced the evaporator fan as it flunked the diagnostic test.

Now the compressor flunks the test as well as the defroster heater and bimetal.

I was wondering if you had a service manual for this model, I am using one for a side by side now.


This is very strange.

I did not find the service manual for this model but I did find the Tech sheet. It is attached to the reply.

Gene.
File Attachment(s):
KBRS36FKX00 - Wiring Sheet - 2221120.pdf (760kb) downloaded 6 time(s).
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blownfuse  
#1386 Posted : Wednesday, October 19, 2011 5:52:10 AM(UTC)
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Gene, things seem to working fine now, It took overnight for the temperatures to reach normal levels. Thanks for your help.
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Gene  
#1387 Posted : Wednesday, October 19, 2011 11:06:23 AM(UTC)
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You are welcome. Normally it takes about 24 hours.

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TYoffe  
#1388 Posted : Thursday, October 20, 2011 2:59:04 PM(UTC)
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we own a MAYTAG MTB1504ARS

I have similar symptoms. Freezer is fine. Fridge is warm. I have replaced the def. timer. Still no luck.

Service repair man wants to charge me 295 + tax for parts and labor for a defrost system. (we are in New York) Does this sound incredibly high?
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Sean SL  
#1389 Posted : Saturday, October 29, 2011 10:27:37 AM(UTC)
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Hi, I have a Maytag MBF2258WEB0. I am getting a heavy frosty coating all across the evaporator every 6 days or so. The little duct flap in the refrigerator section seems to open and shut. I am assuming that there is a problem with the heater. I think that my unit uses a ADC rather than a timer motor. Is the problem usually with the heater, the Bimetal - Def, or the thermostat in the freezer? What should I do?

I checked the continuity of the heater and it measures OK. I am not sure where the Bimetal switch is. There is a round cylindical sensor clamped onto the cold lines going to the evaporator. I don't see any plug for it. It just seems to go up into the main harness.
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Gene  
#1390 Posted : Monday, October 31, 2011 12:28:57 PM(UTC)
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Hi Sean,

There are no a separate ADC in your refrigerator. The defrost, as well as many other functions, controls by the control board (#5 on the diagram).

The bi-metal is usually located on top of the evaporator. It is shown as #14 on the diagram.

If the bi-metal is good, replace the control board.

- The bi-metal Part number: AP4310486
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