Norcold fridge backup operation
How do I diagnose if my poorly cooling Notcold unit has went to backup operation? The Norcold manual mentions it but does not explain how to verify if that is what is occurring? The **** thing has bee...
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IF the thermistor failed YOUR fridge would go into BOS
Per manual:
Thermistor Failure Fault –
The backup operating system (BOS) is an electronically controlled duty cycle that maintains the refrigerator in operation if the thermistor is disconnected or fails.
The BOS maintains cooling by timing the length of time the heat source is energized.
When the refrigerator is operating in BOS, the length of the cooling cycle has to be regulated manually using the TEMP switchbutton.
When a colder temperature is desired, changing the temperature setting to a higher number provides additional cooling by lengthening the cooling cycle.
For example, if the temperature setting is set to 5, raising the setting to 6 will lengthen the cooling cycle.
When a warmer temperature is desired, changing the temperature setting to a lower number shortens the cooling cycle.
For example, if the temperature setting is set to 6, lowering the setting to 5 will shorten the cooling cycle.
How to check if operating in BOS:
When the N62X/N82XN64X/N84X controls shift to BOS operation, the temperature setting flashes for ten seconds when the TEMP button is pressed.
After ten seconds, the selected operation mode indicator
displays.
"....doesn't get cooler at any time in the freezer than 10* and fridge at 38*."
Not best freezer temp BUT nothing to suggest cooling unit failure
Does it have a fan in outside compartment?????
Per manual:
Thermistor Failure Fault –
The backup operating system (BOS) is an electronically controlled duty cycle that maintains the refrigerator in operation if the thermistor is disconnected or fails.
The BOS maintains cooling by timing the length of time the heat source is energized.
When the refrigerator is operating in BOS, the length of the cooling cycle has to be regulated manually using the TEMP switchbutton.
When a colder temperature is desired, changing the temperature setting to a higher number provides additional cooling by lengthening the cooling cycle.
For example, if the temperature setting is set to 5, raising the setting to 6 will lengthen the cooling cycle.
When a warmer temperature is desired, changing the temperature setting to a lower number shortens the cooling cycle.
For example, if the temperature setting is set to 6, lowering the setting to 5 will shorten the cooling cycle.
How to check if operating in BOS:
When the N62X/N82XN64X/N84X controls shift to BOS operation, the temperature setting flashes for ten seconds when the TEMP button is pressed.
After ten seconds, the selected operation mode indicator
displays.
"....doesn't get cooler at any time in the freezer than 10* and fridge at 38*."
Not best freezer temp BUT nothing to suggest cooling unit failure
Does it have a fan in outside compartment?????
