Electrolux er7926 fridge/freezer not working?

Dont know if this has anything to do with it but for the last few months the f/f has been making some large "cracking sounds" every couple of hours. If standing next to f/f it scared the s**t out of me. Is this a sign of the f/f on its way out?

Steve
February 2010

There is no thermostat in the fridge on the right as you say. I have unscrewed the "max air flow cover" at the back to find the end of the thermostat, but how do I test the stat or bypass it to get the compressor to to work to prove this really is the issue before spending £20 plus on a new one. I can get to the thermostat control by removing the lid and sliding forward. There are three terminals and various wires coming in and out. I have looked for wiring diagram on net with no Joy. Please help. Cheers Steve

Steve
February 2010

There is no thermostat in the fridge on the right as you say. I have unscrewed the "max air flow cover" at the back to find the end of the thermostat, but how do I test the stat or bypass it to get the compressor to to work to prove this really is the issue before spending £20 plus on a new one. I can get to the thermostat control by removing the lid and sliding forward. There are three terminals and various wires coming in and out. I have looked for wiring diagram on net with no Joy. Please help. Cheers Steve

Steve
February 2010

there is a thermostat in the fridge on the right as you look in.if the light comes on but the compressor doesn't run then this is the likely problem.you have to remove the thermostat plastic housing by removing the mounting screws and then pulling it towards the front to gain access to the thermostat.the bit on the back with max airflow also has to be removed to allow the new thermostat file to be fitted.

ck
February 2010