Yet another westie fridge question sorry

Post by **callanish** » 10 Jun 2008, 21:39

I am still getting to know the latest addition to my family (a 1986 westie) one of the things i am puzzled about.......how cold will the fridge go .....there are a couple of ice making tray thingies on the cold bit in the fridge (you can see i have a complete grasp of the technicalities) BUT the the cold bit never gets cold enough to freeze anything. The thermostat clicks about half way round could this be faulty or what ...............HELP ........i am sat with a whisky and no ice ...........................

Post by **kevtherev** » 10 Jun 2008, 22:00

what fridge model is it?

is that on gas or electric or alternator

Post by **callanish** » 10 Jun 2008, 22:55

Hi kevtherev
it is an Electrolux RM 184 and has been running on gas for 36 hours..........could ambient temp be part of problem?

thanks

Post by **irishkeet** » 11 Jun 2008, 10:51

I have the same model and mine never gets cold enough to freeze but it will keep the beers & wine nicely chilled

Post by **1664** » 11 Jun 2008, 10:58

36 hours sounds plenty. Make sure the van is level - even a slight lean can severely hamper the operation of the fridge. I've made ice and frozen meat in the freezer compartment of mine so believe me they can get that cold. (I'm assuming you have a freezer compartment) Has the fridge been unused for a substantial period of time? The liquid inside can slightly 'set' and have difficulty evaporating. The remedy people recommend is to remove the fridge and stand upside down for 24 hours, turn the right way up and leave 24 hours again - this loosens everything (I think).

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Post by **callanish** » 11 Jun 2008, 21:51

Thanks ..........am pointed in the right direction

Andrew