Hi, our FZA50 upright freezer is not maintaining a cool enough temperature. Meat etc. is still frozen but ice cream is soft.
What can I check? The thermostat is set to nearly max, there is good ventilation, but I do notice that the fan seems to be running continuosly (it stops when the door is opened and resumes on closing).
I emptied the freezer last night and transferred to a chest one we have in the garage. A bit of ice in the bottom, so its now nplugged and I'll clean in at the back of it tonight once its defrosted. Hopefully that'll do it.I emptied the freezer last night and transferred to a chest one we have in the garage. A bit of ice in the bottom, so its now nplugged and I'll clean in at the back of it tonight once its defrosted. Hopefully that'll do it.
The fan is making a lot of noise and now the high temperature light is coming on once a day, food is frozen ok. Have removed draws and noted a build up of ice which i have removed.The fan is making a lot of noise and now the high temperature light is coming on once a day, food is frozen ok. Have removed draws and noted a build up of ice which i have removed.
AnonymousMar 29, 2014
Hi I have this very difficult problem with my fridge. Every time we buy meat, we pack it in the bags, keep them for hour or two in the fridge to cool and then put in the drawers.Before i could put 6KGs at once and it would be super easy, but for the last 2 years i need to put a 2 bags , then the freezer would start cooling up from -18 towards -13, then the ****** beepers starts, its usually late at night... Then i have to press superfrost for an hour and then repress it and pray it would not cool to -6.It comes to -8,then its like this for a day!!!AND THEN it resumes rapidly to designated temperature.This 2 bags literaly ******* my other stuff since the freezer "heats" up 10deg to level the temperature..Any cluesHi I have this very difficult problem with my fridge.
Every time we buy meat, we pack it in the bags, keep them for hour or two in the fridge to cool and then put in the drawers.Before i could put 6KGs at once and it would be super easy, but for the last 2 years i need to put a 2 bags , then the freezer would start cooling up from -18 towards -13, then the ****** beepers starts, its usually late at night... Then i have to press superfrost for an hour and then repress it and pray it would not cool to -6.It comes to -8,then its like this for a day!!!AND THEN it resumes rapidly to designated temperature.This 2 bags literaly ******* my other stuff since the freezer "heats" up 10deg to level the temperature..Any clues
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It sounds like you might be dealing with a defrost drain issue or a problem with the freezer's door seal. Try defrosting the freezer and clearing any ice buildup, then check the door seal for any gaps or damage. If the problem persists, you may need to consult the user manual or contact a professional appliance repair service for assistance.
The defrost heater element has failed, it has created so much ice buildup on the cores air can not draw through the chanels in the cooling plate, should not be that expensive to repair. Regards Russ
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I have had the same problem with my frigidaire/electrolux upright freezer... I am researching to see if there is a pattern. Once or twice a year for the past few years, the freezer defrosted itself. I found the outside of the unit to be VERY hot to the touch around the time that this occurred.
We typically unplug it for a chunk of time when this happens and then replug it. It has always begun working again.
Sadly, we have lost many groceries and have had to clean many bloody meat messes as a result of this. ANYONE buying this freezer should save their receipt... That way, they can return it or have it repaired when it fails. I hate to think of sending all of these failing monstrosities to the landfill... =(
Is your circulating fan working?
Sometimes they stick and need a shot of WD 40 and then work
it back and forth a little until it wants to take off again. Keep me informed
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The red light bis indicating that the temp is too high, if you can ,turn the thermostat to a colder setting, if this makes no difference, then you have a serious problem, you will have to call an engineer.
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If the unit is running continuously and not maintaining the temperature cold enough the system may have a leak. If it is NOT running continuously the problem could be in the temperature control.
I emptied the freezer last night and transferred to a chest one we have in the garage. A bit of ice in the bottom, so its now nplugged and I'll clean in at the back of it tonight once its defrosted. Hopefully that'll do it.
The fan is making a lot of noise and now the high temperature light is coming on once a day, food is frozen ok. Have removed draws and noted a build up of ice which i have removed.
Hi I have this very difficult problem with my fridge.
Every time we buy meat, we pack it in the bags, keep them for hour or two in the fridge to cool and then put in the drawers.Before i could put 6KGs at once and it would be super easy, but for the last 2 years i need to put a 2 bags , then the freezer would start cooling up from -18 towards -13, then the ****** beepers starts, its usually late at night... Then i have to press superfrost for an hour and then repress it and pray it would not cool to -6.It comes to -8,then its like this for a day!!!AND THEN it resumes rapidly to designated temperature.This 2 bags literaly ******* my other stuff since the freezer "heats" up 10deg to level the temperature..Any clues
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