Freezer Wobbly !!

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Hiya, hope you can help me and my freezer. I inherited the scandinova about 4 years ago, we think it must be 6+ years old in total. My fridge works just fine, but recently my freezer has started to throw a wobbly regarding the temperature. I have put a thermometer in there and one minute it shows -20 then I go again a few hours later and it can be +5 and the ice cubes have melted !! There is a rocker switch on the top that you can see when you open the fride compartment which is either set to ‘S’ or ‘O’ – seeing as I have never had any instructions with this appliance I presume the ‘S’ if for superfreeze ????? So its normally on ‘O’ but I have now turned it to ‘S’ and the freezer hs kicked in again. Do I keep it on’S’ or do I start looking for another freezer ??? PLEASE HELP as I’m 3 months pregnant and need to be organised. XX

Sorry – forgot to mention the model number – FF6745D

Any help would be appreciated.

[Dave_Conway]

Re: Freezer Wobbly !!

OK, taking in to account the time scale since you posted the query.

What has happended since the switch was left on “S” ?

Dave.

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Re: Freezer Wobbly !!

Hi Dave, thanks for replying considering its bank holiday weekend. Just been to check and the temperature is -22.
The rocker switch is still on ‘s’.

[Dave_Conway]

Re: Freezer Wobbly !!

Good, it sounds like it’s just the thermostat then as it proves the system is working so it shouldn’t prove too scostly to put right.

The S switch is fast freeze which basically bypasses the thermostat and makes the unot run continuously (not recommended for extended periods).

Have a look for an engineer in repairs@ and the directories, failing that, pop up your postcode and I’ll see if I have anyone I can recommend near you.

Dave.

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Re: Freezer Wobbly !!

Thanks Dave, I like the sound of it not being too costly 😀

Can you give me any idea on a rough cost just so that I am slightly prepared, I would be very greatful.

Postcode is S81, Worksop, Notts.

Thanks again,

Sarah

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Re: Freezer Wobbly !!

How long do you recommend I leave it on fastfreeze in any one time period ?

And how long do I switch it back to ‘normal’ for, obviously keeping the door closed as I dont want unfrozen food 😀

[Dave_Conway]

Re: Freezer Wobbly !!

OK, here’s a link for a repairer:

http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/modules.p … ent&tid=57

Costs vary to be honest, between £60 and £80 as a *very* rough guide.

Don’t leave it on for too long, two or three hours then switch back to normal for a two or three etc etc. Overnight, leave it off, it should stay frozen for 12 hours as long as the door seal is OK.

Dave.

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Re: Freezer Wobbly !!

Dave, has anyone ever told you that you are a living legend ?

THANKYOU SO MUCH for all your help and advice, it is very appreciated.

I will visit the link you sent me and get something sorted sooner rather than later.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend 😀

Sarah

[Dave_Conway]

Re: Freezer Wobbly !!

Lilbear wrote:Dave, has anyone ever told you that you are a living legend ?

Yep, loads of times :rotl:

Not really, you’re more than welcome 😀

Dave.

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