Don’t know about the ice maker, but looking at the [https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/5fs5vsfgar-000593/kitchenaid-krmf706ess01-bottom-mount-refrigerator-parts|parts] for the refrigerator, there is a refrigerant valve (unit parts - part #6) which I believe distributes the refrigerant between the two evaporator units as required to get to and maintain the set temperatures.
The freezer has a temperature sensor (freezer liner parts - part #9) so I was wondering if there was either a problem with the temp sensor (thermistor) indicating the temperature incorrectly or perhaps the control board or the valve. i.e. temp sensor signals the control board that operates the valve.
If you have an Ohmmeter, disconnect the power from the refrigerator and then disconnect the freezer sensor and measure it’s resistance directly across the sensor leads. Hopefully it also has info to identify it so that the datasheet can be found to match the resistance reading to the temperature.
Here’s an ''example'' of what I mean about what is shown on a thermistor datasheet. ''This is not for your temp sensor model as far as I know'' as this is in Celsius and not Fahrenheit and there are also 6 sensor models shown. The highlighted one was for information on another answer I provided for a different make and model refrigerator
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If it is the valve then the sealed system would need to be accessed and the refrigerant evacuated so that the valve can be tested/replaced etc. Not sure about where you are but have read that due to EPA regulations regarding the handling of refrigerant gases, a licensed repairer is required when working on the sealed system
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If it is the valve then the sealed system would need to be accessed and the refrigerant high/low pressures tested and maybe the refrigerant evacuated from the sealed system so that the valve can be tested/replaced etc. Not sure about where you are but have read that due to EPA regulations regarding the handling of refrigerant gases, a licensed repairer is required when working on the sealed system
Don’t know about the ice maker, but looking at the [https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/5fs5vsfgar-000593/kitchenaid-krmf706ess01-bottom-mount-refrigerator-parts|parts] for the refrigerator, there is a refrigerant valve (unit parts - part #6) which I believe distributes the refrigerant between the two evaporator units as required to get to and maintain the set temperatures.
The freezer has a temperature sensor (freezer liner parts - part #9) so I was wondering if there was either a problem with the temp sensor (thermistor) indicating the temperature incorrectly or perhaps the control board or the valve. i.e. temp sensor signals the control board that operates the valve.
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If you have an Ohmmeter, disconnect the power from the refrigerator and then disconnect the freezer sensor and measure it’s resistance directly across the sensor leads. Hopefully it also has info to identify it so that the datasheet can be found to match the resistance reading to the temperature. Here’s an ''example'' of what i mean. ''This is not for your temp sensor model as far as I know'' as this is in Celsius and not Fahrenheit and there is also 6 sensor models shown. The highlighted one was for information on another answer I provided for a different make and model refrigerator
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If you have an Ohmmeter, disconnect the power from the refrigerator and then disconnect the freezer sensor and measure it’s resistance directly across the sensor leads. Hopefully it also has info to identify it so that the datasheet can be found to match the resistance reading to the temperature.
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Here’s an ''example'' of what I mean about what is shown on a thermistor datasheet. ''This is not for your temp sensor model as far as I know'' as this is in Celsius and not Fahrenheit and there are also 6 sensor models shown. The highlighted one was for information on another answer I provided for a different make and model refrigerator
[image|2225351]
(click on image to enlarge for better viewing)
If it is the valve then the sealed system would need to be accessed and the refrigerant evacuated so that the valve can be tested/replaced etc. Not sure about where you are but have read that due to EPA regulations regarding the handling of refrigerant gases, a licensed repairer is required when working on the sealed system
Don’t know about the ice maker, but looking at the [https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/5fs5vsfgar-000593/kitchenaid-krmf706ess01-bottom-mount-refrigerator-parts|parts] for the refrigerator, there is a refrigerant valve (unit parts - part #6) which I believe distributes the refrigerant between the two evaporator units as required to get to and maintain the set temperatures.
The freezer has a temperature sensor (freezer liner parts - part #9) so I was wondering if there was either a problem with the temp sensor (thermistor) indicating the temperature incorrectly or perhaps the control board or the valve. i.e. temp sensor signals the control board that operates the valve.
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If you have an Ohmmeter, disconnect the power from the refrigerator and then disconnect the freezer sensor and measure it’s resistance directly across the sensor leads. Hopefully it also has info to identify it so that the datasheet can be found to match the resistance reading to the temperature. Here’s an example of what i mean. This is not for your temp sensor model as far as I know as this is in Celsius and not Fahrenheit
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If you have an Ohmmeter, disconnect the power from the refrigerator and then disconnect the freezer sensor and measure it’s resistance directly across the sensor leads. Hopefully it also has info to identify it so that the datasheet can be found to match the resistance reading to the temperature. Here’s an ''example'' of what i mean. ''This is not for your temp sensor model as far as I know'' as this is in Celsius and not Fahrenheit and there is also 6 sensor models shown. The highlighted one was for information on another answer I provided for a different make and model refrigerator
[image|2225351]
(click on image to enlarge for better viewing)
If it is the valve then the sealed system would need to be accessed and the refrigerant evacuated so that the valve can be tested/replaced etc. Not sure about where you are but have read that due to EPA regulations regarding the handling of refrigerant gases, a licensed repairer is required when working on the sealed system
Don’t know about the ice maker, but looking at the [https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/5fs5vsfgar-000593/kitchenaid-krmf706ess01-bottom-mount-refrigerator-parts|parts] for the refrigerator, there is a refrigerant valve (unit parts - part #6) which I believe distributes the refrigerant between the two evaporator units as required to get to and maintain the set temperatures.
The freezer has a temperature sensor (freezer liner parts - part #9) so I was wondering if there was either a problem with the temp sensor (thermistor) indicating the temperature incorrectly or perhaps the control board or the valve. i.e. temp sensor signals the control board that operates the valve.
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If you have an Ohmmeter, disconnect the power from the refrigerator and then disconnect the freezer sensor and measure the it’s resistance directly across the sensor leads. Hopefully it also has info to identify it so that the datasheet can be found to match the resistance reading to the temperature. Here’s an example of what i mean. This is not for your temp sensor model as far as I know.
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If you have an Ohmmeter, disconnect the power from the refrigerator and then disconnect the freezer sensor and measure it’s resistance directly across the sensor leads. Hopefully it also has info to identify it so that the datasheet can be found to match the resistance reading to the temperature. Here’s an example of what i mean. This is not for your temp sensor model as far as I know as this is in Celsius and not Fahrenheit
[image|2225351]
(click on image to enlarge for better viewing)
If it is the valve then the sealed system would need to be accessed and the refrigerant evacuated so that the valve can be tested/replaced etc. Not sure about where you are but have read that due to EPA regulations regarding the handling of refrigerant gases, a licensed repairer is required when working on the sealed system
Don’t know about the ice maker, but looking at the [https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/5fs5vsfgar-000593/kitchenaid-krmf706ess01-bottom-mount-refrigerator-parts|parts] for the refrigerator, there is a refrigerant valve (unit parts - part #6) which I believe distributes the refrigerant between the two evaporator units as required to get to and maintain the set temperatures.
The freezer has a temperature sensor (freezer liner parts - part #9) so I was wondering if there was either a problem with the temp sensor (thermistor) indicating the temperature incorrectly or perhaps the control board or the valve. i.e. temp sensor signals the control board that operates the valve.
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If you have an Ohmmeter, disconnect the power from the refrigerator and then disconnect the freezer sensor and measure the it’s resistance directly across the sensor leads. Hopefully it also has info to identify it so that the datasheet can be found to match the resistance reading to the temperature.
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If you have an Ohmmeter, disconnect the power from the refrigerator and then disconnect the freezer sensor and measure the it’s resistance directly across the sensor leads. Hopefully it also has info to identify it so that the datasheet can be found to match the resistance reading to the temperature. Here’s an example of what i mean. This is not for your temp sensor model as far as I know.
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[image|2225351]
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(click on image to enlarge for better viewing)
If it is the valve then the sealed system would need to be accessed and the refrigerant evacuated so that the valve can be tested/replaced etc. Not sure about where you are but have read that due to EPA regulations regarding the handling of refrigerant gases, a licensed repairer is required when working on the sealed system
Don’t know about the ice maker, but looking at the [https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/5fs5vsfgar-000593/kitchenaid-krmf706ess01-bottom-mount-refrigerator-parts|parts] for the refrigerator, there is a refrigerant valve (unit parts - part #6) which I believe distributes the refrigerant between the two evaporator units as required to get to and maintain the set temperatures.
The freezer has a temperature sensor (freezer liner parts - part #9) so I was wondering if there was either a problem with the temp sensor (thermistor) indicating the temperature incorrectly or perhaps the control board or the valve. i.e. temp sensor signals the control board that operates the valve.
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If you have an Ohmmeter, disconnect the power from the refrigerator and then disconnect the freezer sensor and measure the it’s resistance directly across the sensor leads. Hopefully it also has info to identify it so that the datasheet can be found to match the resistance reading to the temperature.
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If it is the valve then the sealed system would need to be accessed and the refrigerant evacuated so that the valve can be tested/replaced etc. Not sure about where you are but have read that due to EPA regulations regarding the handling of refrigerant gases, a licensed repairer is required when working on the sealed system
Don’t know much at all about ice makers but looking at the [https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/5fs5vsfgar-000593/kitchenaid-krmf706ess01-bottom-mount-refrigerator-parts|parts] for the refrigerator, there is a refrigerant valve (unit parts - part #6) which I believe distributes the refrigerant between the two evaporator units as required to get to and maintain the set temperatures.
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Don’t know about the ice maker, but looking at the [https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/5fs5vsfgar-000593/kitchenaid-krmf706ess01-bottom-mount-refrigerator-parts|parts] for the refrigerator, there is a refrigerant valve (unit parts - part #6) which I believe distributes the refrigerant between the two evaporator units as required to get to and maintain the set temperatures.
The freezer has a temperature sensor (freezer liner parts - part #9) so I was wondering if there was either a problem with the temp sensor (thermistor) indicating the temperature incorrectly or perhaps the control board or the valve. i.e. temp sensor signals the control board that operates the valve.
If it is the valve then the sealed system would need to be accessed and the refrigerant evacuated so that the valve can be tested/replaced etc. Not sure about where you are but have read that due to EPA regulations regarding the handling of refrigerant gases, a licensed repairer is required when working on the sealed system
Don’t know much at all about ice makers but looking at the [https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/5fs5vsfgar-000593/kitchenaid-krmf706ess01-bottom-mount-refrigerator-parts|parts] for the refrigerator, there is a refrigerant valve (unit parts - part #6) which I believe distributes the refrigerant between the two evaporator units as required to get to and maintain the set temperatures.
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The freezer has a temperature sensor (freezer liner parts - part #9) so I was wondering if there was either a problem with the temp sensor (thermistor) indicating the temperature incorrectly or perhaps the control board or the valve. If it is the valve then the sealed system would need to be tested. Not sure about where you are but have read that due to EPA regulations regarding the handling of refrigerant gases, a licensed repairer is required when working on the sealed system
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The freezer has a temperature sensor (freezer liner parts - part #9) so I was wondering if there was either a problem with the temp sensor (thermistor) indicating the temperature incorrectly or perhaps the control board or the valve. i.e. temp sensor signals the control board that operates the valve.
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If it is the valve then the sealed system would need to be accessed and the refrigerant evacuated so that the valve can be tested/replaced etc. Not sure about where you are but have read that due to EPA regulations regarding the handling of refrigerant gases, a licensed repairer is required when working on the sealed system
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Don’t know much at all about ice makers but looking at the [https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/5fs5vsfgar-000593/kitchenaid-krmf706ess01-bottom-mount-refrigerator-parts|parts] for the refrigerator, there is a refrigerant valve (unit parts - part #6) which I believe distributes the refrigerant between the two evaporator units as required to get to and maintain the set temperatures.
The freezer has a temperature sensor (freezer liner parts - part #9) so I was wondering if there was either a problem with the temp sensor (thermistor) indicating the temperature incorrectly or perhaps the control board or the valve. If it is the valve then the sealed system would need to be tested. Not sure about where you are but have read that due to EPA regulations regarding the handling of refrigerant gases, a licensed repairer is required when working on the sealed system