Fridge Thermostat K59-P4967 Stock Number: ES208996
Genuine spare part for select Jackson, Hotpoint, Creda, and English Electric fridge freezers
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Chris at eSpares says...
There are two screws under the control panel that when removed allow the panel to be lowered and the thermostat replaced.
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Chris at eSpares says...
There are two screws under the control panel that when removed will allow the panel to be lowered off the cabinet top to access and replace the thermostat.
- Put a little lubrication (I used Vaseline) on the capillary tube and in the hole.
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Chris at eSpares says...
Ensure the capillary has no kinks in it and fully defrost the fridge for several days to ensure there is no ice restricting the capillary mounting tube.
- Not sure about the RL63P, but I've just fixed the thermo in my RL78P. PARAMOUNT - SWITCH FRIDGE OFF AND UNPLUG IT FROM THE MAINS!!! Decant everything plus the shelves - you will need the room. On the right hand side just above midpoint is a lozenge-shaped housing which contains lamp/thermo and lamp switch. To gain access to the thermo, locate the cleverly hidden fixing screw - there's a small grey prise-out disc just to the right of the control knob. Unscrew that and the housing should release when you draw it back - gently! There are locating tabs on the housing which slide into slots in the lining. Unscrew the retaining nut from the thermo spindle and release the thermo. Now make a diagram of the wiring connectors on both the thermo and the lamp switch. Disconnect all leads to these components (no need to touch the actual lamp connectors). You WILL need this diagram when re-connecting new thermo. Now unscrew the retaining screws on the freezing panel at the back of the fridge - be VERY CAREFUL when you pull it forward and to the left to give you access to the thermocouple end. The thick pipe attached to the panel contains the coolant fluid. The pipe is flexible enough to withstand moderate movement. There should be two screws and a plastic fillet securing the t'couple to the panel. Unscrew the screws (remembering to keep the screws in a container - easily lost under the fridge!!). The new t'couple can be bent into a U just like the defective one. Fit the new thermostat by reversing the removal instructions. Good luck - patience is a virtue!
- The thermostat is located in the same housing aas the fridge light. Once you have unplugged the fridge, remove the 1 (or possibly) 2 screws that hold the light housing to the side of the fridge. Once released you will see the thermostat.
- This is probably not the model number. This is just a quality control number. I had the same issue. It turned out the model number was found by opening the front door, looking up to the very top of the fridge to the "lip" where the front door fits into the fridge when it's closed. The model number is not on the door, it's on the part of the fridge that the door sits against when it's closed.
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Rory at eSpares says...
Hi Brookcottage, I'm afraid I can't find your model number in our database. Could you double check? You can use our guide too: http://www.espares.co.uk/findingmodelnumbers.aspx#a3
Model no is RLA34 can you supply a thermostat for this model
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Dean at eSpares says...
There are two screws under the control panel that when removed will allow the panel to be lowered off the cabinet top to access and replace the thermostat.
This is nigh impossible with my fridge (different model though looks very similar); after about 30 min hard effort I have rolled it back about 5 cm and partially destroyed it. Even if I get it off I'm doubtful it will be reuseable. Is it necessary and why does the new thermostat not come with it ready fitted? It must only cost one or two pennies being a small bit of plastic
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Chris at eSpares says...
The capillary 'sheath' is usually a heat shrink type insulation that can be almost impossible to remove. Either order an original thermostat with the covering like this or find another suitable covering.
I replaced the thermostat in my fridge freezer as the freezer was going down to -60 degrees centigrade and the fridge to about -10. Having replaced the thermostat, I have the same problem. It seems like the stat isn't switching out the compressor, and it is running continuously. Any ideas? Thanks
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Chris at eSpares says...
If the thermostat capillary is fed into a tube into the fridge lining it would normally reach the back of the fridge wall and contact the evaporator. Sometimes the tube can come away and then the capillary does not contact the evaporator and does not sense the correct temperature, If this has happened it may not be repairable.
I fitted a new thermostat to my fridge model Frigidaire rl6003b over an hour ago and turned it to full fridge it still warm what else could be wrong with it
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Chris at eSpares says...
Check if the compressor is warm and running. if it is and the fridge is not going cooler then it may be a lack of gas in the system, blockage or faulty compressor.
we have a fridge freezer and the fridge has froze a couple of times lately/is it on its way out or just the stat?
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Chris at eSpares says...
In order for us to answer your question please provide us with the make, model of your appliance. For further help visit: How to diagnose a fault with a frost free fridge freezer http://www.espares.co.uk/advice/2/2113
I have sent an email earlier, just want to check that it went through OK
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Chris at eSpares says...
Your thermostat is Stock Number: ES208996
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