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Model: FFA45W	Brand: Hotpoint	Age: 1 - 5 years
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bigchris2003		#1 Posted : Sunday, July 5, 2009 2:24:37 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/5/2009(UTC) Posts: 1		i have a hotpoint fridge freezer, the freezer packs up every month due to the evaporator and recirc fan freezing solid, defost it and all works fine till it freezes again in about a month, i assume the defrost programme isnt working but dont know which part is faulty or how to test it, the resistance of the heater tray is ok so assume that works any ideas thanks chris


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woodchuckie		#2 Posted : Monday, July 6, 2009 6:25:29 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/10/2009(UTC) Posts: 1,363		Your model number doesn't match any models I have diagrams of so I can't give specific info but check defrost timer, defrost heater, defrost thermostat. In most newer models the timer has been replaced by an electronic control board. If the heater and thermostat are ok it’ll be the control.Refrigerator Repair Guide: How To Fix a Refrigerator - ACME HOW TO.com Model Number Locator


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