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Red light flashing on tall freezer, temp down to -6

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kishnakant chaturvedi

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A flashing red light on a tall freezer indicates that the appliance has detected a temperature alarm, and the temperature inside the freezer has likely dropped below the desired range. A temperature of -6 degrees Celsius is much lower than the recommended temperature for a freezer (-18 degrees Celsius), which can cause frozen food to become damaged or spoiled.
To resolve the issue, you should first check the freezer's manual for troubleshooting tips and recommended actions. In general, you may need to adjust the thermostat to a higher temperature, remove any obstructions to airflow, or defrost the freezer if ice buildup is blocking the evaporator coils. If the issue persists, you should contact a qualified technician to diagnose and repair the freezer.

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Anonymous

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Posted on Apr 23, 2008

SOURCE: Kenmore Upright Freezer Model 253.9239780 Temp alarm, Temp rising slowly

you have a refrigeration issue partner let her go 16 yrs. is good service you can replace it for 3 to 5 hundred the repair will be that IF you can find someone with the r-12. don't go for a top it off and go deal the food you lose is to expensive for that to be economical.

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