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Canadian_Rainbi
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Feb 17, 2014

Update Norcold 1201LRIM jumpered thermostatic switch

The subject line pretty much says it all. Freezer is cold; -9C (15F) edit***I just checked the back wall of the freezer using an IR thermometer: 3.9F*** Fridge is way too warm, +14C (57...
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MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Feb 19, 2014
That is why I asked FINS? Fins are for heat absorbsion.

Take a large screwdriver by the handle and TAP the entire cooling unit as far up as you can reach, then shut it down. By the good fortune of CHOC MOOL if the phase of the moon and tides are synchronized, when you re-fire the unit back up after a 1-2 day wait, things return to normal. I've seen too many NORCOLD refrigerators fixed this way (including 2 of mine) to call it coincidence.

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