[mikecluley]

Re: Samsung fridge freezer RS21 – power cutting out problem?

Hello, here’s an update:
I ran an extension lead from another room into the kitchen and the fridge still clunked out after between approx 60 mins.
I have to unplug it (or switch off at wall socket)for at least 90 seconds before restoring power will switch it on (with 2 clunks).
I changed the original plug for a new one – no effect.
When it’s on, the fridge can get the freezer side down to a low temperature (per display and feeling) but doesn’t make much progress on cooling the fridge side -maybe its not on for long enough anymore?
My wife has also remembered that it did clunk off twice in the summer but switching off at the wall, waiting a minute and switching on brought it back.
I’m not sure how to confirm if my power supply is triggering this (I don’t think it was the original plug or socket used)or if a fridge component needs replacing (maybe a capacitor that smoothes the power received needs replacing)?
Any ideas or advice welcomed! Thanks for reading.
Mike

[mikecluley]

Re: Samsung fridge freezer RS21 – power cutting out problem?

Thanks for this advice Bryan,
Yes there is a clunk from the ice dispenser when it restarts.
We will try using a different socket. Is there any tool to get to monitor a power supply?
The plug is encased in plastic and looks OK but we’ll change that if we are still getting problems.
Whatever happens I will post an update.
Thanks again for your time, Mike

[mikecluley]

Re: Samsung fridge freezer RS21 – power cutting out problem?

Hi Bryan – yes when it cuts out, there is a click, then no hum, no lights in the display panel, pushing any button doesn’t create a beep, and the internal fridgr / freezer lights are off too.
thanks Mike

[mikecluley]

Re: Samsung fridge freezer RS21 – power cutting out problem?

PS: I tried looking through the existing guides. The Fridge Freezer Fault Diagnosis Tool didn’t work for me (pc running vista using internet explorer 9)

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