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Auto defrost freezer doesn't
I have a cheap cabinet freezer that's supposed to auto-defrost but it
doesn't do that anymore. Is there anything I can look at with a view to fixing it? Or is it time to replace it? TIA. |
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Auto defrost freezer doesn't
On 02/12/2018 13:31, Peter Johnson wrote:
I have a cheap cabinet freezer that's supposed to auto-defrost but it doesn't do that anymore. Is there anything I can look at with a view to fixing it? Or is it time to replace it? TIA. Possibly a drain hole blocked with ice or food from a open packet? Try a complete manual defrost after first removing the contents. -- mailto : news {at} admac {dot} myzen {dot} co {dot} uk |
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Auto defrost freezer doesn't
Peter Johnson wrote:
I have a cheap cabinet freezer that's supposed to auto-defrost but it doesn't do that anymore. Is there anything I can look at with a view to fixing it? Or is it time to replace it? TIA. Frost free or conventional? Frost free is expected to defrost on auto. Conventional will need a manual defrost. |
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Auto defrost freezer doesn't
"Mr Pounder Esquire" wrote in news
 u0ohm: Peter Johnson wrote: I have a cheap cabinet freezer that's supposed to auto-defrost but it doesn't do that anymore. Is there anything I can look at with a view to fixing it? Or is it time to replace it? TIA. Frost free or conventional? Frost free is expected to defrost on auto. Conventional will need a manual defrost. Many have a motor driven timer to turn on a heater for 20 mins every 8 hours or similar. They can fail |
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Auto defrost freezer doesn't
"Mr Pounder Esquire" wrote in news
u0ohm: Peter Johnson wrote: I have a cheap cabinet freezer that's supposed to auto-defrost but it doesn't do that anymore. Is there anything I can look at with a view to fixing it? Or is it time to replace it? TIA. Frost free or conventional? Frost free is expected to defrost on auto. Conventional will need a manual defrost. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L80Fk5had4 |
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Auto defrost freezer doesn't
On Sunday, 2 December 2018 13:31:51 UTC, Peter Johnson wrote:
I have a cheap cabinet freezer that's supposed to auto-defrost but it doesn't do that anymore. Is there anything I can look at with a view to fixing it? Or is it time to replace it? TIA. most common cause is more ice on the evaporator than it can melt in one go. Solution is to unplug it & leave it open for 2 or 3 days. Next time get a sensible freezer. NT |
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