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Re: Whirlpool AZR740/S problem
Hi Thanks for the advice.
The fridge says assembled in the USA so looks like it is one of the American made ones that you mention, it was bought from Freemans catalogue and had a Whirlpool warranty so Iam surprised if Whirlpool UK dont support it with a spares service.
I think this is the number you mention 8586-740-01021
I have found a few posts from the USA discussing repairing this fault with a universal relay replacement kit you can buy over there and instructions how to fit it, I assume we cant buy something like that over here to replace this unit ?
BobRe: Whirlpool AZR740/S problem
An update to this issue is I have now taken the start relay off the compressor and its not the same part as quoted in the manual, its part no 4SP1019, 2188508, 27, K02R Made in Mexico. It has three wired going in to it and is connected to what looks like the overload unit by one wire, there are three terminals connecting to the compressor body. It rattles when shaken and a few very small pieces of black glass or ceramic came out of it too. I have searched a few UK parts websites but cant find this part number can anyone advise where to get one or what I could replace it with ?
Re: Whirlpool AZR740/S problem
I have googled the problem and found a few posts where the symptoms have been the same as mine and the culprit has been the compressor relay, also some people saying the common cause for this relay failing is the air inlet over the condenser being blocked with fluff and pet hair which is exactly what I found. Can anyone advise how I test this relay I think from the manual its a PTC unit part no.4812 282 98004
Re: Whirlpool AZR740/S problem
Further to my previous post I have now taken out the fridge and removed the back panel and the panel inside the freezer, both fans are running, the compressor is hot to the touch around the top but doesn’t seem to be humming as you would expect, the evaporator behind the cover in the freezer compartment is not cold to touch. The compressor seems to have a relay and overload device can anyone advise how i test the compressor and the devices that control it ?
