Removed old cold temperature control; tested with ohm meter and determined that the control was bad; ordered new cold control from PartSelect.com. Installed new cold temperature control with no problems; freezer is now running like new again! p.s. I was very pleased with how fast I received my order from PartSelect.com!
While defrosting freezer tossed the drain plug with ice and water into the sewer system.
Opened mailer and bag and place the drain plug into the drain. fit perfectly. In fact it is better than the one lost since the original needed a screwdriver or tool to remove the plug. This one has a flang or finger turner on it so that it can be removed. Also, does not interfere with items in bottom of freezer.
Put the new temperature control unit in plugged freezer back in and immediately turned on. Very simple repair. Saved a lot of money not having to purchase new or call a repair shop.
Loosened the screws all around the door, took out old gasket. Washed with bleach solution to remove mildew, wiped. Pushed new gasket into groove, tightened screws.
Took out top hinge bolts. Lifted door off. Set door on floor and removed all the screws holding gasket on. Replaced with new gasket after warming gasket with a hair dryer. Piece of cake, saved alot of money doing it myself! Thanx so much. David jones.
A 1,2,3 approach: 1, order the right part at the best price, Part Select has easy to navigate website and provides updated info on what will work in your appliance at a fraction of other site costs. 2. Configure the appliance to control the temp for a few days to save the food. This is accomplished by jumpering the two control wires to keep the compressor on and plugging the appliance cord into a timer with a 2hr on and 4hr off cycle. use the thermometer verify 0 degrees. 3. When the temp control is delivered unplug the power cord and proceed to repace the temp control, using care not to crimp the temp sensor bulb tubing. A #1 phillips screwdriver will release the control housing and temp sensor clamp assy. When complete set control to mid range and plug appliance into wall outlet. Use thermometer to set desired temp.
The installation was really simple, no problem. No instructions needed. What surprised me was, The new thermostat was installed in less then 24 hours after it was ordered. I live in FL