The compressor is weak.The compressor needs to be
replaced.-------------- The working procedure of your refrigerator unit is as follows: --- The
compressor starts then it cools the freezer section. When the freezer reaches
its cooling level the defrost cycle starts functioning. In this cycle the fan
in the freezer section starts running and the cool air in the freezer section
is passed to the fridge section and the fridge section gets cold. The air from
freezer to refrigerator passes from the section, in that section the damper is
located.------------ But as you mentioned that food freezer is defrosting, this indicates that freezer not cooling properly,this indicates problem
with compressor.When compressor cools the freezer section then fridge section
gets cold.If freezer section is not getting properly cold then fridge section
will not cool properly/.So the problem relates to compressor.---------- In the
compressor there is a refrigerant called FREON.With the help of this Freon the
compressor cools the freezer section.Freon is a gaseous type cooling agent.The
compressor will stop cooling when coolant gets leaked from its
chamber.--------- Again recharging the Freon is possible, but the cost for that
recharging is approx the cost of new compressor.So its always advisable to get
compressor replaced.Because new compressor has warranty for few
years.------------------ You can get required parts from from online sites like: --- www.repairclinic.com
or from searspartsdirect online site. --------- -----------
But before going for compressor replacing.Try this reset procedure and see, if that helps:---
The manual defrost
reset procedure is as follows : ----
First unplug the unit from main power outlet. Then empty whole unit
completely. Then keep both the doors open. Wait for 24 hours. All the ice
collected on the coils and in the freezer section will get melted.
Clean the water from the sections. Then Connect the power cord of the unit to
main power outlet after 24 hours/.Then set the temperature to normal in both
fridge and freezer section. Then check, it will take approx 4 hours to regain/ run its cooling cycle.If you still get same problem, then its compressor problem.It has to be replaced.-----------
This should help.Thanks.Helpmech.
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