Refrigerator temp adjust?
How in the world does sliding this piece of plastic either up or down one of these cooling fins actually control the temperature inside the refrigerator?
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The 'thermistor' is the temp sensor that thermostat uses for control of cooling process (how long/short of duration to run 'heat' source...electric/propane)
The thermistor is held against the fin by the plastic clip. It senses the temp of the fin which is 10*F lower than the 'compartment temp.
Your fridge has a factory pre-set temp point for thermostat.....non-adjustable.
Moving the thermistor UP (warmer section of fin) causes thermostat to run cooling cycle longer duration in order to reach temp set point.
Moving the thermistor DOWN (cooler section of fin) causes thermostat to run cooling cycle shorter duration to reach temp set point.
Movement of thermistor only has a minor affect on overall temps by 4*F to 6*F
But when you can't adjust set point of upper panel any temp means to affect temp helps.
The thermistor is held against the fin by the plastic clip. It senses the temp of the fin which is 10*F lower than the 'compartment temp.
Your fridge has a factory pre-set temp point for thermostat.....non-adjustable.
Moving the thermistor UP (warmer section of fin) causes thermostat to run cooling cycle longer duration in order to reach temp set point.
Moving the thermistor DOWN (cooler section of fin) causes thermostat to run cooling cycle shorter duration to reach temp set point.
Movement of thermistor only has a minor affect on overall temps by 4*F to 6*F
But when you can't adjust set point of upper panel any temp means to affect temp helps.
