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F&P E402B not freezing the freezer.There is no ice build up as I have had the back panel of in freezer,the compressor is on, but is very hot, not sure what to do,all fans working etc,thanks

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Bad news sounds like a gas leak or faulty compressor neith worth repairing

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 11, 2007

SOURCE: refrigerator doesnt get cold enough

If you remove the back panel on the inside of the cabinet then you would be able to check the evaporator coil (cold bit) and see if it is frozen up. If it is then defrost the system and see if you have any improvement. All the things you have pointed out over the compressor is normal, they do run incredibly hot. If you have got the freezer on a very cold setting I would suggest bringing both setpoints to a mid range setting. Check the temp in the fridge by measuring liquid temp as air temp is prone to fluctuate more. If you still have a concern I would suggest contacting a fridge guy to assist you. Hope this is of some if not limited help.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 12, 2007

SOURCE: Freezer not freezing food

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DIY repear and diagnosic help:
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 16, 2008

SOURCE: GE refrigerator profile arctica Not cooling frige or freezer PTS25LBMARBB

well if the compressor dont have power so how could it work or cool?

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 21, 2008

SOURCE: Ice build up in my frost free upright freezer

I looked at the BACK at the bottom underneath of my Sears Kenmore frost free upright freezer and what was causing the ice buildup was very simple. At the factory, the assembler looped the little hose too high and when the water went into the hose it could not get out due to being too high in one spot! An ice dam will form, blocking ALL water coming through
and freezing up any more water coming down giving you a HUGE wad of ice that is scary!!! I just removed the screw holding the loop that holds the hose and put a bit of warm water down the little hole on the INSIDE (Behind the grate) to melt the remaining ice in the tube.You need to take out 4 screws and remove the grate to see this. I could not believe that this was the problem! I haven't had any ice build up since.Now don't tear your freezer apart before you try this trying to fix the compressor, thermostat etc. It may be the only thing wrong with it!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 19, 2008

SOURCE: Whirlpoll Freezer model EV190NXWN00 not freezing

it sound like is not defrosting if is upright freezer. open the back wall jerry if that evaporator is full of ice then it has cut off all the air flow and in return that is why is not freezingif you know how to use the voltage meter you might need to check continuity on the heater if it check ok then repl the bimetal part# 4387499 and timer 482493 when repl time follow the wiring schamatics realy carful look for the right clor harness in the instructions and then just let it defrost or use the hair dryer

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