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brew  
#1 Posted : Sunday, July 31, 2011 4:48:02 PM(UTC)
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It will shut off if I move the fridge side control to off. Any other postion and it doesn't stop running. Defrost components are all working as they should, all less than 2 yrs. old. As far as temp readings ice cream gets soft in freezer and fridge side is around 50 degrees right now. Was thinking it was possibly the cold control unit, am I wrong. If so what else should I check? Thanks
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#2 Posted : Monday, August 1, 2011 4:48:34 AM(UTC)
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[COLOR="DarkRed"]Was thinking it was possibly the cold control unit, am I wrong.[/COLOR]
Yes I think you are incorrect.
The title says the compressor runs all the time, therefore the cold control is sensing that the freezer is too warm so is running the compressor but for some reason it cannot reach the set point.

[COLOR="DarkRed"]If so what else should I check?[/COLOR]
If the unit has a condenser/compressor fan check that it is running.
Check that the evaporator/freezer fan is running.
If both are OK remove the cover from inside the freezer so you can inspect the evaporator coils.
If there is no frost or only frost in one area (usually where the freon enters the evaporator coils), you have a sealed system problem.
Be sure that the unit has run for a couple hours because if you check it shortly after a defrost cycle there will not be any frost.
This will be an expensive repair as you need a pro.
Often it makes more sense to put those dollars towards a new unit.
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