Kenwood BCD-556WYB Fridge Freezer. Fridge Not working.

[The Equalizer]

Hey all

I wonder if I could have some advice with the above, a Kenwood BCD-556WYB HC2 (E1)
Batch No. BH7SK
Serial No. VB0556Z00008BH7SKP50001

This Fridge Freezer has been faultless up until recently. The freezer part still works fine. Compressor seems fine lights power all good. Does all it should except keep things cool in the fridge.

I’d guess at thermostat, but would love a second opinion and possibly a link to the correct part in the UK White Goods store please.
It has been replaced with another Fridge Freezer, but if I can get it working, can donate it to someone who needs a new one.

Thanks

Simon

[The Equalizer]

Hi All

It turns out after some internet searching that the model number on the sticker is a bit of a red Herring. there is another sticker with this number on it.
Model KNF60HX18.

Serial No. 1842003135

Thanks

Simon

[The Equalizer]

Afternoon all

Today I had some time, so went around to my sons to try & get to the bottom of what is going on with the fridge.

I took off the cover/fascia on top of the door revealing the wiring loom from the main body into the door which travels along the top hinge.
After also removing the fascia on top of the fridge which conceals the loom into the fridge, I noticed that one of the wires had broken (a white wire).

So after finding both ends of the wire and soldering back together, and putting it all back, the fridge is in full working order.

I assume that the wire was almost broken, and thus moving the door made enough of a connection for the fridge to spring into life temporarily.
However upon dismantling, it probably came fully apart.

Anyhow, hopefully this may help someone in the future.

Regards & Thanks

Simon:D

[andyjawa]

Important to know so thanks. Wires via doors / hinges was never a good idea / just asking for trouble.

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