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Periodic tripping of earth leakage switch.

posted by ando2 on Jan 01, 2008


Our Kelvinator Impression Series 640L side by side fridge freezer (approx 10 years old) has started to periodically trip the earth leakage switch. It appears to be possibly during the defrost cycle, however I'm unsure of this. I wondered if it may be thermostat, defrost part, or a fan or element problem. Could only happen on New Year's Day! I would appreciate any suggestion or advice you could give. Cheers - Happy New Year.
Ando.
andos2@bigpond.net.au

Comment posted on Jan 07, 2008

Thanks, but this is in Australia and earth leakage units are the norm. However, I think I have solved the problem - maybe! There is a damaged door seal and there was ice formlng around the earthed/electrical area within the cavity of the freezing/defrost area. Have decided to renew the seal, and apply insulation foam to both door cavities and see what transpires. I am in awe that in this mellenium manufacturers still don't apply insulation to the cavities of their fridge/freezer doors!
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posted on Jan 01, 2008
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your not supposed to run an appliance on a ground fault circuit because most of the components ground to the body og unit do you have it on a gcfi well here in america anyway
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