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CompartmentDisplay Temp F/CActual Temp F/C
Fridge

5

7

3

5

Freezer


Based on above, the fridge temperature was NOT calibrated. Increased temperature reading by 3°F.

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From the front to the back, there should be a 1/4 inch difference in levelness (higher in the front)... Adjust by the two adjuster foot pegs (front on floor).

Use a 1/4" socket and a ratchet to turn the adjuster foot pegs screws until the tops of the french doors are even with each other.


In order to get the doors to stay open and not close on their own, you need to ensure the fridge is level front to back and right to left. 


To adjust the doors:

  • Remove the grill

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  • Ensure Doors at top of fridge are even with each other and door closed properly and door's hinge flap is operating correctly.


Problems

Door Closure

With the fridge level, the door flap can sometimes fail to catch. To address this, I added a spacer between the catch(bearing block) and the cabinet which brings the catch down slightly.

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Freezer is Cold but Refrigerator is Warm

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Fridge temperature was calibrated and set at 5C. We shall see if it happens again.


Few Days Later

Seems to be working fine at 5C. Graphing the temperature seems to show a fluctuation between 3.2 - 5C. Averaging at 3.8C.

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The perfect temperature to keep your food fresher for longer, and avoid ice, is 37F or 2.8C.


Reducing temp to 3C. 


Round 3

So, it stopped working again. Temperature too low?

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  • Tested Damper Motor - Failed to Open
  • Tested Evaporator fan - Passed
  • Tested Condenser fan - Passed
  • Ran the damper motor again and it ran the second time.  


Current Thoughts

I think the damper is freezing closed or the damper motor is flakey.

Increased temp to 5C.


After watching the YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EZnLvuCN9o, I can say that our motor is noisy....

Should probably replace it.


I've ordered a replacement.

While waiting for the new damper motor assembly, I ended up removing the damper and cutting off about 5mm of the foam from the bottom of the door. 

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Worked fine until the replacement arrived (about 4 days with temp set at 5C)


Replaced part and set temperature down to 3C. Wait and see.....


Damper Repair

Remove cover by pushing up taps from the bottom and then slide cover down.

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Unscrew mount and remove.

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Disconnect power and unclip motor.

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Damper:

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Part# W10594329


Ice Maker Repair

The ice make arm was missing so I made a new one... Time will tell if it works.

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#Mfr Part#ImageDescription
31400798467

Control Unit (Damper Control Motor Assembly)

reliableparts.ca ~$359


Whirlpool Part: WPW10594329

"Replaces AP6023299, W10207517, W10594329, 3281328, PS11756641"


reliableparts.ca ~$180


I bought:

amazon.ca ~ $88.98 ($53.99 + shipping $34.99)

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Bosch Water

Filter BORPLFTR20

Filter BORPLFTR2


Whirlpool Filter 4 Part# 

UKF8001AXX-750

amazon.ca

Compressor

#Mfr Part#ImageDescription
50800631840

Whirlpool W11123104 Condenser Fan Motor Panasonic Fdqr107wd


Bosch Part

reliableparts.ca ~ $430


Whirlpool Part

reliableparts.ca ~ $105




115V - 60Hz 

53300798480

Defrost Heater
54000713453

Evaporator Coil

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ReferenceURL
User Manual
Technician Manual
Schematic
Wiring Diagram
Fix Damper - Fix your $150 Refrigerator Part!