How long for a new FF to reach required temp?

[Zaichik]

Yesterday, we took delivery of a new Siemens Fridge Freezer. We waited the prerequisite 8 hours before switching it on (despite it saying only 30 mins in the manual) and we’ve set the control to the recommended setting for 4 degrees. However, 12 hours later, it still doesn’t actually feel cold in the fridge compartment and the thermometer is showing 5+ degrees. Even altering the temp setting doesn’t seem to make any difference. Our old FF felt colder than this.

[helo_75]

interesting

is the freezer cold?

where is it situated?

its normal for freezers to freeze fully before the fridge will drop to correct temp

did u fill the freezer straight away or is it still empty

sorry to throw so many questions at you, but its all relevant

[kwatt]

Re: How long for a new FF to reach required temp?

They can take a while to get down to temperature, depends on the conditions but I would have thought it should have been there or thereabouts after twelve hours. So, you might have a problem.

HTH

K.

[Zaichik]

Re: How long for a new FF to reach required temp?

Sorry, forgot to pop back to update. I think Helo had the right idea – the fridge eventually dropped to the right temp after the freezer froze.

Thanks everyone.

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