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    Kenmore freezer fine but refrigerator is not cold enough

    Model Number: 106.50592003
    Brand: Sears Kenmore
    Age: More than 10 years

    Hi. My refrigerator won't get colder than about 40 degrees F. The freezer works fine. A technician has already replaced the refrigerator temperature control, but it didn't fix the problem. When the air door is open cold air flows fine. The air return duct appears fine. However, many times I find the air door closed when it should be open. Note I am taping the door light switches closed while I troubleshoot. I am beginning to suspect that the electronic defrost control is closing the air door. Any suggestions on how to locate the source of this problem? Thanks.

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    What is the temperature of the freezer?
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    Hi Doc Ryan. Thanks for responding. My freezer temperature is -3F. The fridge is now 33F. I have the freezer control set to 6 (factory is 5). I have the fridge control set to 9 or max (factory is 5). I am now satisfied with the temperatures, but I'm a wee bit concerned that I have to set the fridge control to 9.
    Thanks!

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    I would recommend setting both of the controls to the factory settings, and give it 24 hours to even the temperatures out. This should be the freezer temp at approximately 0 and the refrigerator at 37.
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