Where is the defrost timer in Kenmore side by side coldspot 106.566925
Where is the defrost timer in a Kenmore coldspot 106.5669-2501
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Hi @lisad11
The refrigerator doesn't have a separate defrost timer. The defrost function is initiated and controlled by the control board.
What is the problem with the refrigerator?
If it is a defrost problem e.g. refrigerator warm, freezer OK due to ice build up on evaporator fan or water leaking into the freezer compartment then it could be a faulty defrost heater, bi-metal defrost thermostat, blocked drain from under the evap unit to the evap pan under the compartments or worst case a faulty control board.
Here's some information that may help you:
10656692501refrigerator Techsheet This shows how to get into the diagnostic test mode and also has the wiring diagram etc.
How to test a Bi-Metal thermostat
10656692501 Parts List If you have a faulty part, search online for the part number (as shown in the list) to find suppliers that suit you best.
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Hi @warrenbritt ,
Do you wish to manually activate the defrost cycle in the refrigerator or perhaps test if the defrost timer is OK?
If so, your defrost timer can't be manually forced to start a defrost cycle in the way you describe, it doesn't work that way as it is not an adaptive type defrost timer but a continuous or a cumulative type¹ timer, (depends on how it is wired in the refrigerator). The one shown in the link is the one for your model refrigerator.
If you suspect that the timer is faulty,here's a video that shows how to manually test both types of defrost timers i.e. adaptive and continuous (or cumulative) that may help. The first link above also has a video that shows how to replace the timer.
If it is faulty, search online for W10822278 to find suppliers that suit you best.
¹ Here's a link that explains how timers work that may help. Scroll down to Typical Defrost Circuits. Your timer is an 8 hour timer (as shown on the timer itself i.e. defrost cycle occurs either every 8 hours or 8 hours compressor run time). However it doesn't show what the actual defrost time is. Usually it's around 20-25 minutes
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I don't think it has a timer, it does it by temperature
Defrost Thermostat
The defrost thermostat monitors the temperature of the evaporator coils. When the coils drop below a set temperature, the thermostat contacts close to allow power to flow to the defrost heater during the defrost cycle. In the defrost cycle, the defrost heater melts away any frost that may have accumulated on the evaporator coils. If the defrost thermostat is defective, the thermostat contacts will not close. As a result, the thermostat won’t provide power to the defrost heater. To determine if the defrost thermostat is defective, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the defrost thermostat does not have continuity when it reaches the low temperature of its operating range, replace it.
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Kenmore coldspot 2005 side by side model number 106555-46402 can I bypass the thermostat straight to the defroster by opening and shutting the refrigerator door five times and 6 seconds or something like that it
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