Sears Kenmore Fridge not cold

[HeadnSouth]

Well then I'm not sure whats mounted behind the compressor.

From what it shows in the schematic theres a #13 4387835 Overload (service compressor only) and #16 Start-Device, Combination (start relay and overload) for production compressor only) Capacitor
Where and how these were connected I have no idea.

[Dan O.]

Originally Posted by HeadnSouth

I'm not sure whats mounted behind the compressor.

Not behind (usually), right where whatever wires now attach onto the compressor would be where the original type relay and overload would be mounted. (There are no wires between the original relay/overload and the compressor, they actually push right onto the terminals on the compressor itself.)

JFYI

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[HeadnSouth]

OK, here's what I've got the 2nd picture was installed just behind and to the left of the comp. You can't see from the pic but the 3in 1 is connected directly to the comp. Found out that its a capacitor Whirlpool Part Number 999509
From what I can see it look like I'll be needing Start-Device, Combination (start relay and overload) for production compressor only)
or will the link you posted Kenmore 106.59599992 Replacement Relay/Overload Protector
do both?

[Dan O.]

Originally Posted by HeadnSouth

the 2nd picture was installed just behind and to the left of the comp. Found out that its a capacitor

Yes. It will have to be reconnected to the new relay once installed.

it looks like I'll be needing Start-Device, Combination (start relay and overload)

Yes, that is what I linked to previously. It contains both items.

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[HeadnSouth]

DanO,
Picked up part #4387835 but I'm not sure which connections go where and theres no wiring diagram on the fridge or manual.

Can you tell me which wire goes where? I can make up some short jumpers with sta-kons for the connections that were cut off to install the 3 in 1.

I've got the Overload (white) single connection that goes on the comp and then to ?
the Starter device (black) with 3 sta-kon blades that goes on the comp and then to ?

What gets connected to the relay and to which terminal (does it matter) and where do the hot and neutral connect?

Thanks,
Pete

[Dan O.]

Picked up part #4387835

That is not the part that is called for if the original compressor is in place (as it looks to be from your photos).

theres no wiring diagram on the fridge

Wiring diagrams are often behind the front kickplate or sometimes inside the control console (if it wasn't removed during previous service). The proper replacement relay/overload kit is also suppose to come with installation instructions as seen at the link I provided previously.

Can you tell me which wire goes where?

I'm afraid I can't. All I can tell you is that one of the wires that goes to the compressor (usually the hot line) attaches onto the overload protector, the other wire onto the relay. The capacitor gets connected between the remaining two terminals on the relay.

JFYI

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[HeadnSouth]

Damn, thats the number that came out of the parts book from the fridge. I've looked thru the fridges nooks and crannys and no wiring diagram.

Thanks for you help.

[Dan O.]

How did you make out with this??

Just curious.

Dan O.

[HeadnSouth]

Originally Posted by Dan O.

How did you make out with this??

Just curious.

Dan O.

Haven't had a chance to get back into it and check into the wiring. I'm afraid to screw with it now that its running.
I don't want to make it worse.

[Dan O.]

Good idea.

I did have one thought. The two terminals on the one side of the relay might accept the main power wire and also one of the leads from the capacitor. The lone terminal on the other side of the relay might accept the wire from the other side of the capacitor. This is just a guess though.

Let us know how you eventually make out.

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