Waeco CF40 fridge 240volt fault
Submitted: Saturday, Feb 10, 2018 at 19:14
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Richard S18
Waeco Woes
I have an older (13 years) CF40 Waeco fridge with the older non digital temp display and have a failure of the 240volt operation. When switched on to 240v it makes a loud cracking noise and does not operate. It works currently OK on 12v so the compressor is OK.....I previously had a lot of issues with the 5 second flashing light fault and had a local techo fit a larger 9amp resistor or similar. Worked fine on the
Canning Stock Route last July and did not use it for months until a week ago when connected to 240V.
Any one able to suggest what the issue is as I am able to fit a new part if it can be identified presuming they are saleable still.
Cheers RichardS18
Reply By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Sunday, Feb 11, 2018 at 13:43
Sunday, Feb 11, 2018 at 13:43
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Hi Richard,
This product was the subject of a
recall in December 2016.
The recall said "If the failure occurs it may cause the controller to overheat and partially melt, becoming a burn risk to consumers." It sounds rather like the condition you described.
Obviously, do not again try to connect it to 240v until it has been attended to, although there should be no problem to using it on 12 volt.
The 240v module can be replaced but if you are not able to identify the problem and that module then I would not recommend that you try to replace it yourself. Obtain competent assistance.
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Follow Up By: IvanTheTerrible - Sunday, Feb 11, 2018 at 16:39
Sunday, Feb 11, 2018 at 16:39
Are you sure a 13yo Waeco was recalled in 2016? I think that was the later Dometic type not the earlier version
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Follow Up By: Richard S18 - Sunday, Feb 11, 2018 at 17:38
Sunday, Feb 11, 2018 at 17:38
Thanks Alan for the reply and advice. I am wary of replacing 240volt parts.
I agree I think the recall was for the newer models as Ivan has said but I will
check the Waeco website to make sure.
Cheers Richard
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Follow Up By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Sunday, Feb 11, 2018 at 17:43
Sunday, Feb 11, 2018 at 17:43
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You are quite right Ivan. I phrased that badly.
The point I was making was that a 'similar' product was "the subject of a recall etc."
Meaning that it could be a similar failure.
My other comments still apply though.
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Follow Up By: Richard S18 - Tuesday, Feb 13, 2018 at 18:48
Tuesday, Feb 13, 2018 at 18:48
Thanks to all the people who were kind enough to respond.
Have spoken to the repairers EDIS in Wangara WA and they believe it is the electrical controller unit which requires replacing. Parts are $268 for our particular model.....so really too much I think to invest in an old and becoming more unreliable Waeco. No guarantees it will fully solve the issue and I bet a new problem will appear before too long....no more Waeco's for me....after much research I am inclined to go for the newer Engel steel case Platinum MT45FP for around $1279 with cover and expect better and longer lasting results with the electronics and the Sawafuji swing motor.I will try it on a 240 to 12v inverter though for a little more use hopefully.
Cheers for now Richard
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