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Anonymous Posted on Jun 03, 2014

Why is E522B fridge not cold but freezer working fine?

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Sometimes this can happen with fridges that have two evaporator circuits. One circuit controls the freezer and the other controls the chillier part. I can't be sure how your fridge has been configured but the first thing to do is defrost it.
Has the fridge been moved recently or tipped on its side? The compressor has a small amount of oil in it to help it run smoothly and prolong its life. If any of this oil finds its way into the gas circuit it can restrict the calibrated evaporator jet. Defrost the fridge and let it stand for 12 hrs. before restarting it.
This problem can also point to an old and worn out fridge or a fridge that requires re-gassing. Either way its best to buy a new fridge in this case, you can generally tell as the fridge motor will run almost continually and get very, very hot indeed and can become a fire risk.
Lastly, some people put fridges out in a cold garage or store. This can also prevent some fridges from working properly when the garage temperature drops below the temperature that the fridge operates at, it this case the freezer part might also stop working if the temperature of the garage dropped below freezing.
So, Defrost your fridge and let it stand for a while at normal room temperature. Restart the fridge and it should work normally. make sure the temperature dial is set to a reasonable setting, it should work, if not it might be time for a new one.

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Hi , First thing you need to check is that the fan is working in the freezer to push the cold air into the fridge. If you have a magnet put it up against the sensor on the door sill so as you can leave the door open.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 14, 2009

SOURCE: THE TOP PART (FRIDGE) IS NOT COOLING

We had the same problem. The duct between the freezer unit and fridge is probably iced over - a design problem apparently. Allowing to completely defrost will solve.

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  • Posted on Sep 14, 2009

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hello sir/mam
after replacing the tempreture probe have u checked the compressor so that it should get the signals for cutt in and cutt off if not please check it.if this is not happening please change the temperature sensor.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 27, 2010

SOURCE: Our E522B Fisher & Paykel fridge no longer making ice?

Try the video on checking the F&P icemaker.
www.appliancehelponline.com/servicemanual.html

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 09, 2010

SOURCE: Freezer compartment icing up, Refrigerator

Hi,
There are a few reasons why the refrigerator part will not cool...here are a couple of tips that will help you to figure out why the refrigerantor is not cooling...

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http://www.fixya.com/support/r3662945-refrigerator_not_cooling_or_fridge_not

How to Defrost Refrigerator Defrost Timer Problem
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3771673-defrost_refrigerator_defrost_timer

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  • Posted on Jan 06, 2011

SOURCE: E522B bottom freezer Ice maker not working. Red

the ice is just freezing in the bottom of the bin in a solid mass

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