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What to do if the Stinol refrigerator does not work? It is worth trying to determine the breakdown. You may be able to fix the problem yourself, and our article will help with this.
Refrigeration equipment “Stinol” is known for its high quality. The metal body of the equipment is always coated with anti-corrosion solutions, a special painting technology ensures long-term operation without scratches and defects. But even high-quality equipment can break down.
The refrigerator does not turn off and constantly works
This is the most common cause of malfunctions in Stinol refrigerators. If your single compressor appliance won’t turn off, look for signs of a problem. You may notice that the freezer compartment freezes normally, but the upper refrigerator compartment does not work.
The cause of the breakdown may be a freon gas leak. This is the refrigerant that is responsible for cooling the air in the compartments. The leak may be in the steel circuit. To fix the problem, it is necessary to detect damage, fix it and refuel the system with freon.
But first of all, you should check:
- Refrigerator door. How tightly is it closed? The reason for the loose fit could be the hinges, which sagged due to the heavy load of the door. After tightening the hinges, the door will close normally. It is worth checking the rubber seal – over time, the rubber wears out and becomes dirty. You can replace the seal with your own hands.
- The set temperature in the chamber. If the control is electronic, the temperature is adjusted automatically, and if mechanical, then manually. Check if the thermostat is set to “Super Freeze” mode.
- ventilation quality. With poor ventilation or installation near radiators, the refrigerator overheats. Trying to compensate for the increase in temperature, the motor runs without stopping.
If after checking everything turned out to be in order, the matter is broken. What happened:
- The thermistor and thermostat are broken. In this case, the control module does not receive information about the temperature in the chamber, so the compressor does not turn off. The defective sensor must be replaced.
- blockage of the capillary tube. Due to depressurization, a blood clot has formed in the tube, which prevents the refrigerant from circulating normally. It is advisable to call a specialist who will find the blockage and fix the problem.
- Malfunction of the motor-compressor. With prolonged use, motor parts wear out, as a result, the compressor does not have enough power to pressurize the tube, so the set temperature is not reached. The motor needs to be replaced.
Don’t expect a complete engine failure. Call a specialist for repair, because during constant operation, the compressor is double loaded.
For what reasons does the Stinol two-chamber refrigerator not work?
It happens that the two-chamber refrigerator does not freeze, and the light in the compartment is on. The reason again may be the release of freon. You can understand this by frost on the evaporator or in the area of uXNUMXbuXNUMXbthe leak. It also checks:
- In modern models, the installation is checked. If the cabinet tilted forward, the door might open slightly, allowing warm air to enter the chamber. The refrigerator “understands” that it makes no sense to start the engine. The body should be slightly tilted back. To do this, twist the front legs of the refrigerator.
- When the cells are warm and the lights are off, the electrical parts are inspected: wiring, plug, power cord, socket. Maybe something is pinched or damaged. Then you need to replace the damaged element.
To make it easier for you to deal with a breakdown, we advise you to pay attention to the signs of a malfunction:
- Have you noticed that the light in the chamber is on, but the compressor does not start? You may hear the clicks of the relay trying to start the engine. So the motor burned out. The burnt part cannot be repaired, a new element is installed.
- Refrigeration equipment (CR) with electromechanical control does not work, but the light in the compartment is on. Temperature controller defective. It does not send data to the control board, so the module does not turn on the cooling.
- If the light is on in an electronically controlled CW, but the compressor is “silent”, the thermistor is checked. It measures the temperature in the chamber.
- The lamp in the chamber does not glow, the equipment does not turn on. There were problems with the start-up relay, which starts the motor-compressor. The relay is replaced with a new part.
- If the refrigerator does not show “signs of life” at all, while the wiring is working, the problem is in the control module, it cannot control the components and parts in the technique. Therefore, diagnostics, flashing or replacing the module is carried out.
No cold in the freezer
Most modern models of Stinol refrigerators are available with two motors. Each of them is responsible for the operation of the upper and lower chambers. If the freezer compartment has defrosted on its own and no longer cools, there may be two reasons:
- Failure of one of the compressors. Checking this is easy: touch both compressors. If they are hot, then it is an inter-turn circuit. Perhaps the problem with the windings happened as a result of a short circuit. The windings are called by a multimeter, repairs are being carried out.
- When one compressor heats up and the other does not, the problem is in the automation or the No Frost cooling system. The reason may be in the evaporator, relay, temperature sensor. Diagnosis will help determine the exact cause.
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To avoid trouble with the refrigerator, as well as extend its service life, compliance with the operating rules will help:
- Correct placement. It is unacceptable to install equipment near hot batteries, stoves, close to walls and furniture.
- Timely defrosting. In this case, mechanical removal of pieces of ice in the chamber is not allowed.
- Correct loading. Overloading the cold storage shelves and its doors leads to rapid wear of parts.
- Product temperature. Only cold food can be placed in the refrigerator.
- Temperature control on the regulator. Do not set the thermostat in the compartment at full power for a long time.
If you find a malfunction, do not delay the repair, call a specialist. Now you know what to pay attention to so that the equipment will work smoothly for many years.