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Subzero 650 fridge temp says 34 but is really about 50

Subzero 650 10+ years old fridge temp says 34 so unit wont cool. I put an external thermom in it and temp is really in the 50s. I turn it off for awhile and then on and the temp register goes up realizing that it really isnt 34 and unit starts working and cooling down. Then an hour later it says 34 again and it is really 50 and not cooling. I did this 4 times.

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Is your thermometer in a glass of water? That's the way to get an accurate temperature reading. You may want to call an authorized servicer.

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