Tappan Refrigerator not running

If your Tappan refrigerator is not running and the display or dispenser controls are dead, the most likely causes are a failed dispenser control board or a loss of incoming power. Start by checking the dispenser control board for burn marks and test the outlet and circuit breakers to rule out a power issue. If the display still shows nothing, the user control and display board or a loose or damaged wire harness are frequent causes, and a simple connector reseat can often restore operation. After a power surge try a basic power reset by unplugging the fridge for a few minutes or switching the breaker off and on. The main control board can cause a total shutdown, but that is less common and should be a last resort after you complete refrigerator control board troubleshooting and verify the control panel is actually the problem. If you need replacement parts, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part that fits your refrigerator.

01 - Tappan Refrigerator Dispenser Control Board

If the refrigerator display appears completely dead, it's possible the dispenser control board has failed. You should inspect the board for any burn marks and replace it if it appears damaged.

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Highly Likely

02 - Incoming Power Problem

Ensure plug is tightly pushed into a regular electrical outlet and the outlet is supplying power. Using a ground fault outlet for a refrigerator is not recommended. Confirm that no circuit breakers have tripped or fuses have blown.

Highly Likely

03 - Tappan Refrigerator User Control and Display Board

If the refrigerator display appears completely dead, it's possible the user control and display board has failed. You should inspect the board for any burn marks and replace it if it appears damaged.

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04 - Disconnected or Damaged Wire Harness

The wires from the control panel to the control board may be loose or have become disconnected. Make sure the wire harness connectors are tight. A damaged wire harness will need to be replaced.

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05 - Power reset

After a power surge or power outage, refrigerator operation could be temporarily affected. Full operation can sometimes be restored through a power reset by either unplugging the appliance's power cord for a few minutes and then plugging it back in or switching off the circuit breaker for the refrigerator then switching it back on.

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06 - Tappan Refrigerator Control Board

If nothing is working on the refrigerator, it's likely the control board is defective. However, this is almost never the cause. Before replacing the main control board, test all of more commonly defective parts. If none of the other components are defective, consider replacing the control board.

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07 - Tappan Refrigerator Main Control Board

If nothing is working on the refrigerator, it's likely the main control board is defective. However, this is almost never the cause. Before replacing the main control board, test all of more commonly defective parts. If none of the other components are defective, consider replacing the main control board.

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Less Common