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Where is the defrost timer on a magic chef refrigerator

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  • nikkicarr639 Jul 09, 2009

    I have a magic chef refrigerator and it has always worked fine but now all of the sudden the freezer has started getting frost build up in the back and then it starts to block the air flow to the refrigerator so we have to take the back of the inside of the freezer off and defrost it in order for our refrigerator to stay cold enough and recieve air flow without it being restricted by ice. We have to do defrost it about once a week. What do you think the problem may be?

  • nikkicarr639 Jul 09, 2009

    Part of the model number is torn off but the part that I do have says CTB1521G

  • nikkicarr639 Jul 09, 2009

    How do I get to the defrost timer in my Magic Chef refrigerator from the fresh food compartment

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    Charles T Nevin May 11, 2010

    Post your model number

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The defrost timer for your model is located in the fresh food compartment. Providing the model number above your post is correct. The part number for your defrost timer is 61005388
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    John Tripp Jul 10, 2009

    For some reason I never got a message that you responded. Here is my e-mail just you need answers. I really don't understand why this is happening., [email protected]

    the part number for the timer is 61005388

    Some did come with Adaptive Defrost. You may need to look for a small opening through the plastic to see if you can turn the timer clockwise slowly. Sometimes there is a plastic plug covering the hole to hide the opening. But if not then unplug and take the control panel loose and have a look. It won't be too difficult you can call me if you need help 864-812-1887 Thanks, Sea Breeze

  • Anonymous Feb 24, 2013

    how do i remove the hood to reach the defrost timer on my magic chef fridge/freezer model number rb15opw

  • R Kimberly
    R Kimberly May 06, 2014

    I have an old Magic Chef refrigerator, model RB21B-3A. It made a clanking noise, last night like a car radiator fan hitting something. Now the edge of the freezer is hot. I have unplugged it. The freezer, and refrigerator is still cooling, but the edge of the body, at the freezer is hot!

  • John Tripp
    John Tripp May 07, 2014

    the condenser fan underneath and behind the refrigerator may have hit something become loose or damaged its normal for the freon to pass through the cabinet and make it hot when the fan is not working properly

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 23, 2009

SOURCE: Defrost timer might not be working

The timer is located behind the fridge , down by the compressor .

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SOURCE: defrost timer

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One of these 2 sites should be able to help you with the replacement part info and pricing.

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Joseph Vernice

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  • Posted on Jul 29, 2009

SOURCE: magic chef refrig model # MCBR1000W defrost thermostat

RepairClinic.com is a fantastic online site for ordering appliance parts.

Sal De

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  • Posted on Nov 08, 2009

SOURCE: Magic Chef Defrost problem - need defrost heater

did you read out the heater to make sure it's bad,do you have power coming to the heater

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 23, 2009

SOURCE: Defrost timer might not be working

twist your defrost timer with a screwdriver clocwise till it will click and compressor shut off, check voltage on defrost heater. You should have 120volts.When wait 20 min if compressor start up back and defrost heater is off ...your timer is fine. It can come on early then 20 min....
P.S. defrost heater located on the bottom of the coil, also make sure your defrost thermostat is frozen when you going to check voltage on your heater. Thermostat located on the top of your coil.

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