The subject says it all really. 1998 Beko Fridge freezer, model CG970,
claims to be autodefrost, yet the fridge part ices up regularly (2+
times per week). Is there usually a timer on this size of unit (9.5 cu
ft)?

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Are the seals OK?

Andy

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The subject says it all really. 1998 Beko Fridge freezer, model CG970,
claims to be autodefrost, yet the fridge part ices up regularly (2+
times per week). Is there usually a timer on this size of unit (9.5 cu
ft)?

--
"The most overlooked advantage of owning a computer is that if they foul
up
there's no law against whacking them around a bit."
- Eric Porterfield.

On Tue, 9 May 2006 00:15:14 +0100,it is alleged that "Andy"
spake thusly in uk.d-i-y:

Are the seals OK?

Yes, one was split but superglue fixed that (less than 3" split)
temporarily. Now it seals to the 'can't slip a sheet of paper in
there' tightness. If the machine itself is ok, a new seal will be
ordered if available.


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Chip wrote:
The subject says it all really. 1998 Beko Fridge freezer, model CG970,
claims to be autodefrost, yet the fridge part ices up regularly (2+
times per week). Is there usually a timer on this size of unit (9.5 cu
ft)?

Typically in frost free units the fridge has no defrosting mechanism,
and relies on a large heat exhanger panel to remain above freezing
point. Water drains off down a tube at the bottom. I'd check the fridge
temp with a thermometer, and set the temp higher if its ok to. You may
find ice doesnt form then.

Frosting twice a week implies a lot of water vapour too, is the door
seal ok all round? Someone standing there for ages with it open?
Someone not closing it properly? Low fridge temp with failed or
misadjusted stat?


NT

On 8 May 2006 22:50:33 -0700,it is alleged that
spake thusly in uk.d-i-y:

Typically in frost free units the fridge has no defrosting mechanism,
and relies on a large heat exhanger panel to remain above freezing
point. Water drains off down a tube at the bottom. I'd check the fridge
temp with a thermometer, and set the temp higher if its ok to. You may
find ice doesnt form then.

Thanks, that confirms my thoughts, I have a digital thermometer, the
fridge temp was 3.9 C.... I dropped the stat one half setting (was on
3, now on 2.5ish), I'll drop it again after confirming the temp is ok.

On that topic, isn't 4[ish] celsius the acceptable temp?

Frosting twice a week implies a lot of water vapour too, is the door
seal ok all round?

Yes, but a little 'tired'.

Someone standing there for ages with it open?


No but it does get a lot of opening and closing

Someone not closing it properly?

Combined with the tired seal, yes, likely.

Low fridge temp with failed or misadjusted stat?

See above, a little low at 3.9 but not outlandishly so...


Thanks for all the advice, I'll take a look next time I'm round there
and see how it goes.


NT


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