F1
Belling Compressor Drive / Relay Fault

F1 displayed; freezer may not start cooling after power-up.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Failed compressor relay on PCB, Broken compressor wiring, PCB not sending start signal, Overcurrent protection tripped

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the freezer before accessing the rear control box or compressor area.

Steps:

  • 1. Listen for relay click: On power-up, you should hear a click from the control board as the compressor is commanded on. No click may indicate a PCB relay fault.
  • 2. Inspect wiring: Check the harness from the PCB to the compressor start device for continuity and secure connections.
  • 3. PCB inspection: Remove the PCB cover and inspect the compressor relay for burn marks or cracked solder joints. Resolder if appropriate or replace the PCB.
  • 4. Compressor test: If the relay is working but the compressor does not start, test the compressor and start device as in the E5 scenario.

Note: Persistent F1 after relay and wiring checks usually points to PCB replacement.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Main Control PCB
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