{"product_id":"rt9-generic-cycle-defrost-fridge-thermostat-vt9-type","title":"RT9 Generic Fridge Thermostat VT9 Type for 2 Door Cycle Defrost and All Fridge Units, Cut-Out -26 to -11°C, Universal Fridge Part","description":"\u003cp\u003eRT9 is a generic VT9 type fridge thermostat for cycle defrost refrigeration. It suits 2 door cycle defrost fridge freezers as well as all fridge units with no freezer compartment. The cut-out adjusts from -26°C at the coldest setting to -11°C at the warmest, and the cut-in is fixed at +3.5°C. As a universal part, compare your old thermostat's type and settings with these before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow a cycle defrost thermostat keeps the fridge frost free\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a cycle defrost fridge, the thermostat's sensing tube is clamped to the fridge evaporator plate. The thermostat switches the compressor off once the plate reaches the cut-out temperature set on the knob, then waits until the plate has warmed to +3.5°C before switching back on. Because that cut-in sits above freezing, frost on the plate melts and drains away on every off cycle. When the thermostat fails, the fridge may run non-stop and freeze food, refuse to start at all, or build up thick ice on the plate because it never warms enough to defrost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVT9 type cycle defrost thermostat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut-out adjustable from -26°C to -11°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut-in fixed at +3.5°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits 2 door cycle defrost and all fridge applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneric universal replacement, stock code RT9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"part-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVT9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCut-out, coldest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-26°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCut-out, warmest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-11°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCut-in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+3.5°C fixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 door cycle defrost or all fridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting a universal fridge thermostat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch the fridge off at the power point and pull the plug before removing the thermostat cover. Note where the old sensing tube is clamped and how the wires connect, and take photos. Compare the capillary length, mounting and terminals with the new thermostat. Clamp the tube to the same spot on the evaporator plate without sharp bends and reconnect the wiring. If you aren't comfortable with mains wiring, have a qualified refrigeration technician fit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this part\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill RT9 replace the thermostat in my fridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits fridges whose original thermostat is a VT9 style cycle defrost control with a similar cut-in and cut-out range. Check the type and settings on your old thermostat, or send the fridge model and the old thermostat details through the parts enquiry form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44548195221582,"sku":"RT9_G","price":43.82,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/3489\/7998\/files\/rt9-generic-cycle-defrost-fridge-thermostat-vt9-type.jpg?v=1792025958","url":"https:\/\/partsshop.com.au\/products\/rt9-generic-cycle-defrost-fridge-thermostat-vt9-type","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}