Condensation problem hotpoint mistral 8596

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In 24 hours, it will have cooled, done a complete cycle including a Defrost. Your manual for extra points.

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Type "Mistral Thermistor" into the search and help will be availible. You have a very common problem which is an easy fix in most cases. Good luck.

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Is the compressor motor running.If no check starter/overload relay.
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hi is this the frost free version ??? if it is which i think it is it could be a fault with temp module{frost free have electronic modules to control the system rather than a old fashioned bog standard thermostat inside the fridge} the fans should be controlled by the module in case of frost free models it could be the module which is playing up

thanks for the question yes it very well could i would pull fridge away from the wall and clean the condenser if dirty makes all the difference especially in that heat thanks the appliance doc

i have a hotpoint mistral plus 8596 a couple of days ago it started defrosting and showing a diagram of a box with an arrow pointing to the top compartment next to it is a minus 13 degrees

It is possibly the fan hitting any overformed ice.
defrosting by shutting it off overnight would be the best to do first.
Or at least shut it off for a few hours.

You have a hotpoint mistral f/f i take it in silver..

Check to see if the fan is running at the bottom on the back of the fridge its next to the compressor behind the panel ...
if the compressor is running and the fan is not then your fault is the fan..

IF the fan is running then its the sensors...

These are located in the freezer section, pull out the draws and remove the panel behind it.... six screws.......... you will c threes plugs at the top ledt hand side.. the yellow one is for the fridge the green one for the freezer.... replace both if your freezer is not working...

Also just below the freezer door there is a panel remove the panel and use a vaccumm to clean the fluff that has built up on the coils..

hope this helps if you need anymore help dont hesitate to ask...

by the way the sensors are called evap thermistors...

IF the freexer is working fine then the evap thermistor is gone..

pretty cheap at around a tenner and easy to replace.. its located in the freezer section behind the panel near the top


remove all the freezer draws.. then remove the six screws to the back panel... remove the panel and its the yellow senor remove it and replace it exactly where it was plugged in and also attached to the evaporator.. the freezing section...

if both are not working then its the fan .....
at the back when the motor is

This is a little hard for me to understand being a yank and all. 0C is 32 Fahrenheit, right so 4/5 is about 40? make sure everything is working, compressor , evaporator fan motor (the one inside) condenser fan motor (the one outside) if you have one. You should have an adjustment for freezer and one for the fridge sections, right. The fridge section controls what amount of cold air comes from the freezer compartment. Check the vents inside, make sure they are not blocked and they open and close when you adjust the control. If this all checks good then check the thermostat. If the compressor shuts off prematurely, then a new thermostat may be in order. If you think you can do this, find the thermostat, by-pass the wires. this will make the compressor run continuously. After 20 minutes or so it should make the desired temperature or close to it. None of the fans or compressor should turn off while this is by-passed.