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Natasha66
Oct 14, 2011, 06:41 PM
How does one defrost a Kelvinator Fridge that has a Cyclic Defrost Temperature control system in it ?

Would appreciate anyone that has a similar fridge & has sound advise on how to best defrost this type of fridge with the Cyclic Defrost Temperature control ?

Thanks Sara

drtom4444
Oct 15, 2011, 10:04 AM
Please describe the control system your unit has. If it is a normal type it has a defrost timer which turns off the fan in freezer and the compressor and energizes the defrost heater until the terminator t-stat turns it off or the timer turns it off, whichever one is first. It's a very straightforward system that is easy to work on. The electronic ones are totally different, but normally when they go bad only the heater and terminator need to be replaced. Just remove the cover to coils in freezer to access heater and terminator. Don't forget to clean the coils under unit, too. Many times the timer is under the unit near the coils or near the t-stat in the refrigerator section. DrTom4444

Natasha66
Oct 16, 2011, 08:25 PM
Thank you for your answer. got my problem solved as called a Tech over the phone 2 days back... & now all working well. Also know how best to defrost it in future. Thank you anyway for your reply.

Regards, Natasha.