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Re: Whirlpool American Fridge Freezer broken down – help!

BenScoobert wrote:

BenScoobert wrote:
Good morning everyone, I have joined this forum to see if I can save a few £ fixing my fridgefreezer.

I have a problem with the freezer side, it is an S25 RSS31 I believe.
The fridge seems normal temperature, but the freezer is around 1 or 2 degrees and the front panel warning is going off.
Last night I vacuumed in the grill at the front as Ive never had it off in 4 years and it was full of cack.
this morning still no change, so i removed the plate at the back and the fan is running and the black metal pot shaped thing (is that the condenser?) is quite hot, not sure how hot but i can put my hand on and hold it there for about 10 seconds before it is unbearable.

I know which end of a screwdriver to use and build computer etc, so I’m hoping with a little sound advice I might be able to fix it myself.

Any help is greatly appreciated.
Ben

I defrosted my fridge 3 weeks ago as a temporary fix, I’ve not taken the back of the freezer off again to check, but I think its frozen up again and the fridge is at 10c.

This fridge also clicks for 10-20 seconds sometimes, when i use the ice maker the lights flash on the door, but not when i use the water.

My model is
S25B RSS31-A/G
8586 166 15010
11032701979
I bought it in March 2006

I’ve looked at the parts section, I’m unsure if i need rear only or both boards.
I’ve found the rear board here http://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/Refrigeration+Parts/Whirlpool/Whirlpool+Control+Modules/481221778213+Whirlpool+American+Fridge+Freezer+Electronic+PCB.html

Any advice appreciated, also how hard is the board to replace? Is it just plug and pray? I used to build computers for a living and I’d imagine its not as complex at that.

Thanks
Ben

Edit: just took the thermometer out of the freezer and its at -18, but the fridge is at 10

Noone replied so I went ahead and bought that rear board, once plugged in the fridge “looks normal” in that the front panel reads correct. ie. not CF

I think it may be running the defrost cycle right away though, i see water dripping in the collection tray, so i removed the bottom panel in the back of the freezer and i feel an electrically generated heat. So either its defrosting or about to burst into flames.

The compressor and fan are not running at the moment, does anyone know how long the defrost cycle should last?

Compressor has kicked in after 40 mins, phew, now to monitor the temp

[BenScoobert]

Re: Whirlpool American Fridge Freezer broken down – help!

BenScoobert wrote:

BenScoobert wrote:
Good morning everyone, I have joined this forum to see if I can save a few £ fixing my fridgefreezer.

I have a problem with the freezer side, it is an S25 RSS31 I believe.
The fridge seems normal temperature, but the freezer is around 1 or 2 degrees and the front panel warning is going off.
Last night I vacuumed in the grill at the front as Ive never had it off in 4 years and it was full of cack.
this morning still no change, so i removed the plate at the back and the fan is running and the black metal pot shaped thing (is that the condenser?) is quite hot, not sure how hot but i can put my hand on and hold it there for about 10 seconds before it is unbearable.

I know which end of a screwdriver to use and build computer etc, so I’m hoping with a little sound advice I might be able to fix it myself.

Any help is greatly appreciated.
Ben

I defrosted my fridge 3 weeks ago as a temporary fix, I’ve not taken the back of the freezer off again to check, but I think its frozen up again and the fridge is at 10c.

This fridge also clicks for 10-20 seconds sometimes, when i use the ice maker the lights flash on the door, but not when i use the water.

My model is
S25B RSS31-A/G
8586 166 15010
11032701979
I bought it in March 2006

I’ve looked at the parts section, I’m unsure if i need rear only or both boards.
I’ve found the rear board here http://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/Refrigeration+Parts/Whirlpool/Whirlpool+Control+Modules/481221778213+Whirlpool+American+Fridge+Freezer+Electronic+PCB.html

Any advice appreciated, also how hard is the board to replace? Is it just plug and pray? I used to build computers for a living and I’d imagine its not as complex at that.

Thanks
Ben

Edit: just took the thermometer out of the freezer and its at -18, but the fridge is at 10

Noone replied so I went ahead and bought that rear board, once plugged in the fridge “looks normal” in that the front panel reads correct. ie. not CF

I think it may be running the defrost cycle right away though, i see water dripping in the collection tray, so i removed the bottom panel in the back of the freezer and i feel an electrically generated heat. So either its defrosting or about to burst into flames.

The compressor and fan are not running at the moment, does anyone know how long the defrost cycle should last?

[BenScoobert]

Re: Whirlpool American Fridge Freezer broken down – help!

BenScoobert wrote:Good morning everyone, I have joined this forum to see if I can save a few £ fixing my fridgefreezer.

I have a problem with the freezer side, it is an S25 RSS31 I believe.
The fridge seems normal temperature, but the freezer is around 1 or 2 degrees and the front panel warning is going off.
Last night I vacuumed in the grill at the front as Ive never had it off in 4 years and it was full of cack.
this morning still no change, so i removed the plate at the back and the fan is running and the black metal pot shaped thing (is that the condenser?) is quite hot, not sure how hot but i can put my hand on and hold it there for about 10 seconds before it is unbearable.

I know which end of a screwdriver to use and build computer etc, so I’m hoping with a little sound advice I might be able to fix it myself.

Any help is greatly appreciated.
Ben

I defrosted my fridge 3 weeks ago as a temporary fix, I’ve not taken the back of the freezer off again to check, but I think its frozen up again and the fridge is at 10c.

This fridge also clicks for 10-20 seconds sometimes, when i use the ice maker the lights flash on the door, but not when i use the water.

My model is
S25B RSS31-A/G
8586 166 15010
11032701979
I bought it in March 2006

I’ve looked at the parts section, I’m unsure if i need rear only or both boards.
I’ve found the rear board here http://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/Refrigeration+Parts/Whirlpool/Whirlpool+Control+Modules/481221778213+Whirlpool+American+Fridge+Freezer+Electronic+PCB.html

Any advice appreciated, also how hard is the board to replace? Is it just plug and pray? I used to build computers for a living and I’d imagine its not as complex at that.

Thanks
Ben

Edit: just took the thermometer out of the freezer and its at -18, but the fridge is at 10

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I got the hotpoint TCD970A for £290, thanks for your help.

A local store had it to take away straight away rather than waiting for an inept delivery company to find my house, I like supporting local business too.

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anyone?

[BenScoobert]

Re: Whirlpool American Fridge Freezer broken down – help!

Good morning everyone, I have joined this forum to see if I can save a few £ fixing my fridgefreezer.

I have a problem with the freezer side, it is an S25 RSS31 I believe.
The fridge seems normal temperature, but the freezer is around 1 or 2 degrees and the front panel warning is going off.
Last night I vacuumed in the grill at the front as Ive never had it off in 4 years and it was full of cack.
this morning still no change, so i removed the plate at the back and the fan is running and the black metal pot shaped thing (is that the condenser?) is quite hot, not sure how hot but i can put my hand on and hold it there for about 10 seconds before it is unbearable.

I know which end of a screwdriver to use and build computer etc, so I’m hoping with a little sound advice I might be able to fix it myself.

Any help is greatly appreciated.
Ben

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