Burning or electrical smell from the rear or control panel area.
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.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Critical safety warning: Immediately unplug the IceKing refrigerator if you smell burning or see smoke. Do not continue to operate the appliance.
Steps:
- 1. Visual inspection: After unplugging and allowing components to cool, remove the rear panel and inspect the main PCB, compressor relay, and fan motors for burn marks or melted plastic.
- 2. Identify source: Replace any visibly burnt components (e.g., start relay, fan motor) with genuine IceKing parts.
- 3. Wiring check: Tighten any loose terminal connections and replace damaged wires.
- 4. PCB replacement: If the main control board shows signs of overheating, replace the entire PCB.
Recommendation: Due to fire risk, have a qualified technician inspect and repair the unit before returning it to service.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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