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AFC0 Freezer - Instructions

All Instructions for the AFC0
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My refrigerator stopped cooling and the freezer section stopped freezing
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  • garth from forest lake, MN
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I knew the chances of all the freon leaking out was unlikely so I looked at the wiring to the compressor and there was a capacitor and a starter/overload so i figured I would start there. I went on line and found the parts at this site and they were less than the minimum service call charge for a service tech so I figured what the heck le t's give her a shot so I did give it a shot. I ordered the parts and they were there in less time than a service tech could come out and i installed the parts and guess what for 90.00 in parts and 15 minutes in time I repaired my refrigerator. Thanks guys, It took less time to order the parts than it did to make the repair so thanks, your website rocks and is very well designed so my hat is off to you guys!
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compressor didnt turn on
24 of 41 people found this instruction helpful.
  • gerardo from el monte, CA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
changed the starter connected to the compressor
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The Freezer defrosted and everything on the top and the bottom spoiled
10 of 16 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jorge from Miami, FL
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
i had used your web site before and i read several problems that your readers had. i went to the back of the unit, removed the bottom cover and right there the i found the run capacitor and i chaged it. since i had only ordered this part to save money i went back and ordered the Start Device which when i took it off it was completely burn ed. the replacement part came labeled with 2 different compressor #, so i picked the one that i had and unpluged each wire. the part may differ from the one that it's in the unit but it worked when i pluged everything back on. it also helps to take a picture of everything before removing the wires in case you have to leave it and come back later. i hope to use this refrigerator another 10 years. thank you all for your help.
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freezer (later fridge too) wouldn't stay cold~
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  • David from MARYLAND HTS, MO
  • Very Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver
****Make are you order Capacitor & Starter relay too (we ordered separtely so had to pay shipping twice)**** Super easy just open access panel on back near compressor and remove retention clip with fingers, remove & replace both capacitor & starter, put clip and acce ss panel back on, plug in and allow 8 hours to cool! Works like new again! Hope it goes another 10 years
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freezer would not freeze
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  • Michael from HELENDALE, CA
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
inst said,"50 pct of the time this calls for new capacitor," so we changed the capacitor. Same prob. It also said,"25 pct of the time it's the bi-metal thermostat" So we ordered it. We removed the plastic rear panel from inside the freezer comp. using small nut driver. Here we found much ICE surrounding the defrost unit, three inches thic k. We thawed the whole mess. and the freezer has worked fine ever since. I think my habit of getting ice cubes from the inside container rather than from the ice cube dispenser, had kep t the freezer door open too much, interfering with the normal defrost cycle and allowing ice to build up over time so that it finally defeated the system. My new rule, "get ice cubes only from the front."
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compressor not running
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  • Doug from Lancaster, CA
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
Removed the access panel on back of unit located the Run Capacitor on the compressor and removed the bad one and put the new one on and pugged refrigerator back in and it started up and works fine now
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Freezer occasionally had a temperature alarm.Clicking noise also.
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  • Barry from FORD CITY, PA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Was told capacitor was problem 90% of the time.Capacior was not the problem.Bad start relay.
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Plugged it in.
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  • Adam from GLOVERSVILLE, NY
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver
Not so good that was not the problem. Fan is not seized and all the lights work and display is not on but lights up as well. No start once plugged back in after 15 minutes of being unplugged. Nothing same no change.
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No cold
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  • Jacqueline from LEXINGTON PK, MD
  • Very Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers
Like you video
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freezer and refrigerator compartments not cold enough
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  • Michael from Colorado Springs, CO
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver
Used the suggested problem list here to narrow down that the repair was most likely the run capacitor. Poped the new one in and I now have better control of my compartment ranges. I have a temperature gauge in each compartment. Check them every opening of the doors.
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you have to turn it off and on to run.
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  • chris from woodland hills, CA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver
Just like the video showed me.It still does not work. Have to turn it off and on to make it start up.I also replaced thermostat in freezer. Does not work.
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Heard a five second buzzing sound repeated 4 or 5 times per cycle coming from rear lower left compressor side.
  • Burton from Pecatonica, IL
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
Removed the six screws holding the bottom access plate found at the rear of the refrigerator. This gives you easy access to the run capacitor that has a retaining clip. Remove the wire clip and pull out the capacitor (it has two quick disconnect terminals). Reverse the process using the new run capacitor to complete the repair.
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Frig not cooling.
  • Adam from Randolph, ME
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers
After plugging in the new relay to no avail. I replaced the thermostat. That fixed the problem.
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Refrigerator stop cooling
  • Ba from Van Nuys, CA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
I did remove the run capacitor of the starthing kit of compressor and another one new. It work fine.
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Compressor having hard time kicking on
  • sarah from dearborn, MI
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers
I simply watched the repair video and did it! Super easy, needed start device and capacitor. As easy as unplugging the old and adding the new. The video helped and gave me confidence. Wives can fix fridges too! Saved me $2500. Looks like I'll need a new excuse if I want a new fridge.
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All Instructions for the AFC0
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