Model 596 50392001 side by side panel between

Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote about the reasons why the sides and/or seals couldbe getting hot on your refrigerator.

RefrigeratorTrouble The Outside of Refrigerator Hot
heatman101

Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote about the reasons why the sides and/or seals couldbe getting hot on your refrigerator.

RefrigeratorTrouble The Outside of Refrigerator Hot
heatman101

Verify that the compressor fan is working. The fan is located behind the unit at the bottom. You need to remove tha back panel and observe that the fan is working while the compressor is running.

The divider between the side by side frigerator/freezer where the door closes and seals is extremely hot- too hot to touch. Is something wrong with my refrigerator, should i unplug it?

You are having either a defrost problem combined with the defrost drain being frozen over. Need to unplug and remove the rear panel in back of freezer to examine exactly what is happening. Some models like yours have electronic vents that cole if the control becomes defective. . The other possibilities ar the
Adaptive Defrost part number 61005988
The defrost heater with defrost thermostat part number 61006199
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HI, That area being hot is a sign the refigerator is not cooling properly. We need to pin point the cooling problem.
First, are you noticing any frost build up inside the rear freezer panel?
Are the fans and the compressor running?
Please let me know so I can assist you through this.

Vic

Sounds like the sensor for the auto-defrost is not working.
Easily replaced.

You will need to find a local appliance parts shop, take the model number along.
Explain the problem. By gettign the part first you can figure out what you are looking for inside.

Usually it is a simple unplug and plug in operation.

You will have to open the unit. Only takes a screwdriver.

This is normal. There is a heater in this panel to stop condensation sweating between the doors.

Usually is not a fire danger however there is a problem that needs attention. I would recommend that you call a qualified service man for this one as soon as possible.

hi tanks for the question there are heaters at the spots you said were hot and those heaters are there to prevent moist air from hitting cold surface and create warer droplets from forming on those surfaces i would remove the back of the fridge and vacuum it out that should solve your problem thanks the appliance doc