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Ricd

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Fridge control knob Seized
« on: June 05 2013, 17:05 »
Anybody ever replace the control knob on the friggo firdge unit ?  I understand these controllers are prone to seizing up.  Any sources for new controller?

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Re: Fridge control knob Seized
« Reply #1 on: June 05 2013, 18:06 »
Dometic based at Blanford Dorset can supply the unit that comes as a complete unit with capplillery tube app £30.

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Re: Fridge control knob Seized
« Reply #2 on: June 06 2013, 10:02 »
Thanks Mike...will give them a call.

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Re: Fridge control knob Seized
« Reply #3 on: June 09 2013, 18:20 »
Look at "RANCO Thermostats" on ebay. They sell them all over. About 15 to 20 Euro. Also check their website for different models. Ranco makes thermostats for about all fridges on this planet.
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Re: Fridge control knob Seized
« Reply #4 on: June 14 2013, 22:37 »
Have you tried WD40? It worked for me.

Both the thermostat and the evaporator fan seized up in my case. The thermostat was just a WD40 job but the fan had to be replaced. A quick search of the internet found the manufacturers website (sorry, I forget the name) and their website steered me to RS to buy the new fan (about £25 inc postage and VAT).

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Re: Fridge control knob Seized
« Reply #5 on: June 17 2013, 16:45 »
Yeh, Tried WD40...still no movement .  Thanks