Hotpoint FFFL2000 fridge/freezer – fridge not cooling

[Emilygal]

HotPoint FFFL2000 frost free stand up fridge/freezer.

We bought this second hand and found when we switched it on that the fridge bit doesn’t cool things. This was a shame but we already had a small undercounter fridge so we decided we could get by with that as our fridge and the freezer section of the Hotpoint.

We did read online that if this model gets turned off for a while and then gets turned back on, condensation can build in the vents from freezer side to fridge side and block them up as the freezer cools the fridge. So we defrosted the unit for 48 hours and dried any moisture we could find then followed the instruction manual to restart the unit.

For one day we had a fully functioning fridge and freezer. But now just the freezer works again. And with the weather being warmer we’ve started putting ice cream in there; we’ve found it freezes soft – regardless of brand. Also not sure if relevant but occasionally it makes “clok” sound…

We’d really like to get it fixed but can’t really afford an engineer at the moment so would like to have a go ourselves if possible. Any suggestions?

[electrofix]

Re: Hotpoint FFFL2000 fridge/freezer – fridge not cooling

have you measured the temp in the freezer to see if its beow -18

Dave

[SAMURI]

Re: Hotpoint FFFL2000 fridge/freezer – fridge not cooling

You need to check the fan is working in the freezer to see if this is the problem.

Bob

[Ed2099]

Hotpoint FFFL2000 fridge/freezer – fridge not cooling

This may be the same problem I’ve had with mine from approx 13 months from new (approx 5 years + ago)
Every 4 months or so I have to pull out the plug, remove the freezer draws. Take off panel (need to Disconect fan connection once all screws out, panel moves forward enough on wires to allow access to Disconect ) you will then probably see a big block of ice that you need to melt with hair drier, reassemble (I don’t bother putting screws back in as back panel stays put (draws help hold it in)
Important DISCONECT FROM ELECTICAL SUPPLY before doing the above and then only if you feel competent to do
Read this many years ago seems they put a sensor in the wrong place

Ps I have done this so many times so become complacent didn’t unplug and got a shock when disconnecting fan, so you have been WARNED

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