Hotpoint FFA91P Fridge/Freezer – Fridge Cooling Problem

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  • October 12, 2006 at 12:25 pm #21630
    sc
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    We have a Hotpoint FFA91P frost-free fridge/freezer (about 18 months old) which has developed a problem with the cooling of the upper fridge compartment.

    All the components (compressor, fan etc) are running fine and there are no ice blockages in any of the ducts, but the baffle motor attached to the back of the fridge compartment which controls the flow of cool air into the fridge refuses to open or close automatically. We’ve detached the baffle motor from the wall of the fridge (but left it connected) so, temporarily, there is a good flow of cold air into the fridge. The freezer compartment is fine and at the correct temprature.

    I believe the problem is de to the baffle motor itself, a fridge temp sensor, or perhaps the PCB.

    How can I test the baffle motor in isolation? It is attached by four wires. Where is the sensor for the fridge compartment? There is no sign of it in the fridge itself. I assume that if the above two check out OK, then it must be the PCB.

    Any advice/help would be most appreciated.

    Thanks

    October 12, 2006 at 2:45 pm #191945
    Dave_Conway
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    Re: Hotpoint FFA91P Fridge/Freezer – Fridge Cooling Problem

    The fridge (and freezer) sensors are “foamed” in to the insulation and cannot be replaced 🙁

    You should be able to test continuity of the baffle motor with a multimeter and eliminate that.

    Power off when checking inside please 🙂

    Dave.

    October 13, 2006 at 12:58 pm #191946
    sc
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    Re: Hotpoint FFA91P Fridge/Freezer – Fridge Cooling Problem

    Thanks Dave.

    I’m pretty sure it’s the baffle motor since the fridge sensor and the LCD (on the PCB) seem to be reporting the fridge status correctly (ie the actual fridge temp is -10 as shown on a thermometer we’ve placed in the fridge, the desired fridge temp is set to 6 as shown on the LCD, and there is a flashing arrow on the LCD which indicates that the fridge is below the desired temperature).

    There are 4 wires to the baffle – red, blue, yellow, white. How do I check the motor continuity to confirm the baffle is at fault???

    Many, many thanks for the help.

    sc

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