Finlux Overcooling in Freezer

Freezer temperature too low; food excessively hard and ice cream rock solid even at normal settings.

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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

Freezer sensor misreading low, Control PCB stuck in super-freeze mode, Damaged or bypassed thermostat, Incorrect sensor previously fitted

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

User adjustments:

  • Increase the freezer temperature setting (e.g., from -20°C to -18°C or higher).
  • Disable any super-freeze or fast-freeze function.

Reset control:

  • Unplug the fridge for 10 minutes and reconnect to clear any software lockups.

Sensor check:

  • If overcooling persists, the freezer NTC sensor may be faulty and should be replaced with a Finlux-compatible sensor as described in the E2 procedure.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Freezer NTC Temperature Sensor
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