How Do You Check The Defrost On A Frigidaire Refrigerator?
If your Frigidaire refrigerator freezer doesn’t seem to be defrosting properly, you may have a problem with the defrost time. The defrost timer in your Frigidaire controls the defrosting cycle. In older Frigidaires the timer runs continuously; in new models the time only operates when the defrost cycle kicks in. If the timer doesn’t operate properly, your Frigidaire will get stuck in a defrost mode or refrigerate mode, causing it to stop cooling or to build up frost. You can take steps to check your Frigidaire defrost timer. Refer to your user manual for specifics on where parts are located. Unplug the Frigidaire refrigerator-freezer to keep from getting shocked during your test. Look for the defrost timer behind the front grill of the freezer. Also look for it behind the cover plate inside the freezer, in the temperature control console or behind the refrigerator-freezer close to the compressor. Test to see if the defrost timer is failing to advance. Look for the advance screw, and tu
