Whirlpool American FF – – problem

[Mark Davies]

super forum and some great tips , however ..
Model Whirlpool S20D RSS33 A/G
Service code 8586 158 15020

Problem….
Break down whilst away on holiday and lost the lot !
I get two – – in the freezer temp display and bleeping on switch on .
No cooling in either compartment , no compressor run .

Repairs carried out so far…
replaced all capacitors as advised here to the rear board . ( bought kit . ) Front board looks ok , no burns or scorches .

Symptoms ….
At switch on after going through diagnostics get two – – in the freezer display temperature space. ( 4 degrees in the fridge .)and the continuous bleeping .
Open the freezer door switch off and switch back on leaving the freezer door open get -24 in the freezer and 4 in the fridge display but no compressor .
Evaporator fans run in both compartments when doors closed ( via light switch trigger ) but still no compressor .

Relays appear over loud in their click at switch on .
Condensor fan runs ok but only when fridge/freezer door closed.
Water dispenser smooth with no ,as reported , spluttering .

any help much appreciated .

Mark

[Mark Davies]

Re: Whirlpool American FF – – problem

Update ..
managed to get the compressor to go by switching on the mains with the freezer door open. Closed the door after start up and no bleeping . Unit cooled and freezer worked .Compressor ran warm but not too hot .However , this morning the dreaded — and bleeping was back .
All caps changed on the main pcb , no scorching on the boards .
the PCbs are so damn expensive willing to give the change components a go .But which one ?

time for a service engineer ?

[Mark Davies]

Re: Whirlpool American FF – – problem

update .
fridge-freezer-forum/whirlpool-afb6640-freezer-alarm-t32796.html
after much searching and testing the boards a tap on relay 2 kicks the compressor in .
So it ain’t always the caps !!!!!
RELAYS REQUIRED SCHRACK T7NS5H1-24-WG-A 3 NUMBER AND RT314024 1 NUMBER .
The single controls the compressor and is a 16 amp 24v Dc .
AVAILABLE FROM CPC Farnell .
Gear on order at £5 plus P and p . Update when done.

[Mark Davies]

Re: Whirlpool American FF – – problem

Done , a trip to maplin sourced a relay , its a 12v but suitable for 24 v DC coil operation . ( 16 amp 240V ac switching )
Desoldering the old one was the biggest part of the job . Replaced and all good in the world …

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