For the second time in four months I had to have service on my new
refrigerator (under warranty). This is a low end Whirlpool with top
freezer. There is only one temperature control. The freezer was at
minus 30 degrees F while the refrigerator section was at 50 degrees.
The problem was ice build up in the freezer drainage area that blocked
the cold air from going to the lower section. The service man said
there was nothing wrong with the unit. I noticed that the temp control
was set a bit too low so after things were stabilized, the temp in the
lower section was 30. I think this might have caused the ice build up
so I reset it. What is the recommended temp for the refrigerator
section? 35? 38? 40?


---MIKE---
In the White Mountains of New Hampshire
(44° 15' N - Elevation 1580')

---MIKE--- wrote:
For the second time in four months I had to have service on my new
refrigerator (under warranty). This is a low end Whirlpool with top
freezer. There is only one temperature control. The freezer was at
minus 30 degrees F while the refrigerator section was at 50 degrees.
The problem was ice build up in the freezer drainage area that blocked
the cold air from going to the lower section. The service man said
there was nothing wrong with the unit. I noticed that the temp
control was set a bit too low so after things were stabilized, the
temp in the lower section was 30. I think this might have caused the
ice build up so I reset it. What is the recommended temp for the
refrigerator section? 35? 38? 40?


40.

On Jan 22, 6:21*am, (---MIKE---) wrote:
For the second time in four months I had to have service on my new
refrigerator (under warranty). *This is a low end Whirlpool with top
freezer. *There is only one temperature control. *The freezer was at
minus 30 degrees F while the refrigerator section was at 50 degrees.
The problem was ice build up in the freezer drainage area that blocked
the cold air from going to the lower section. *The service man said
there was nothing wrong with the unit. *I noticed that the temp control
was set a bit too low so after things were stabilized, the temp in the
lower section was 30. *I think this might have caused the ice build up
so I reset it. *What is the recommended temp for the refrigerator
section? *35? *38? *40? *

* * * * * * * * * ---MIKE---In the White Mountains of New Hampshire

* (44° 15' *N - Elevation 1580')

Im just guessing but maybe something is wrong with its defrost cycle
or its drain tube system, -10 deep freeze and around 40 sounds normal.
I bet the repairman did about zero and didnt care, does it frost up
anywhere inside, I think there are electric heating elements around
the deep freeze run on a timer to defrost it. In summer with high
humidity and opening the door alot is when I would think ice would
happen, maybe you got a lemon or some leftover chinese food behind the
panel.

---MIKE--- wrote:
For the second time in four months I had to have service on my new
refrigerator (under warranty). This is a low end Whirlpool with top
freezer. There is only one temperature control. The freezer was at
minus 30 degrees F while the refrigerator section was at 50 degrees.
The problem was ice build up in the freezer drainage area that blocked
the cold air from going to the lower section. The service man said
there was nothing wrong with the unit. I noticed that the temp control
was set a bit too low so after things were stabilized, the temp in the
lower section was 30. I think this might have caused the ice build up
so I reset it. What is the recommended temp for the refrigerator
section? 35? 38? 40?

I think most are set at 40 and -10 for the freezer. Try setting the
freezer warmer. And to check the temperatures, use a GOOD thermometer
made for the job, not a regular thermometer. You want to measure
product temperature, not air temperature. In the fridge you can put a
thermometer in a glass of water for a good reading. The freezer needs
the proper thermometer.