Normal if it is the outside surface that is warm
as that is the condenser exchanging the heat through a panel
the compressor will run for a period until the heat inside the compartment is brought down
Experience has proved that to get any fridge /freezer to work well , place a bowel of water in first as that gives a heat source to cool down and it will do so more quickly that just an empty volume
Testimonial: "Thank you Bill. Its just that I was getting a little concerned as the inside is working as it should but the outside is more than warm to the touch in fact its very warm. There is now food inside there and has been for the last 5 hrs but hopefully this will settle down once its been running a little longer. Thanks again."
SOURCE: Food in freezer is thawing, compressor very hot to the touch
It sounds like the motor to the circulating fan is wearing out . This fan is hard to diagnose as it will spin the blade , but as you said it will not spin fast enough to circulate air thru the freezer and refrigerator. The motor is DC non brush type. It will cost a minimum of $300.00 to repair/replace this fan assembly, but it is worth that compared to replacing the refrigerator
SOURCE: Red and Orange light staying on on my whirlpool chest freezer
try a total defrost,to clear any internal ice(every 12 months)then switch on and if you have a rapid freeze button leave on for 24 hours to get back to normal operating temp.if you have hard ice around the door seals then you have an air leak which you must sort out(try using a hot cloth to warm seals back into shape.....seals should fit all round, all the time.
SOURCE: I have a Norfrost 100ltr chest freezer that is
Is your circulating fan working?
Sometimes they stick and need a shot of WD 40 and then work
it back and forth a little until it wants to take off again. Keep me informed
and PLEASE give a Thumbs Up for the effort. The Raz Shack
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