What does dF mean?
Defrost cycle did not complete.
Common causes
- Failed defrost heater
- Failed bimetal
- Failed defrost thermistor
Diagnostic & testing steps
- 1. Force defrost via service mode
- 2. Test heater (~30-50 ohms)
- 3. Test bimetal at low temp
- 4. Replace failed component
OEM parts & part numbers
Defrost Heater, Defrost Bimetal
Part numbers: 241621502
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