Bosch Freezer problem

Omega_1

I have a Bosch Exxcel Frost Free upright freezer (GSU 29424 GB if relevant).
The Red warning light is flashing and the warning bleep is constant and the green temp lights flash between -16 & -18
This has been going on for a few days and if I turn off from the mains for a few seconds the beeps and red light stops off but the green temp lights continue to flash. This is only temporary as reverts to flashing.bleeping m ode.
The unit appears to be holding its freezing temperature (so far !)
Would prefer not to have to buy a new unit if poss - other than that can anyone help me with alternative solutions please ? Thanks

colin79666

If you can put your frozen food somewhere else (perhaps a neighbour) then I'd suggest you defrost it fully and make sure the compressor gets a chance to warm up. If there is a small blockage it might clear just by allowing things to melt.

Failing that it will need to be looked at by an engineer or be replaced.

Omega_1

Thank you. Are you suggesting that perhaps the auto defrosting drain pipe could be blocked ?
Following the mains turn-off/on the green temp lights flash and eventually these settle down to normal for a few hours before the red light/beeping process re-starts. Of course it has to play up just as it is full of food !!!

getmore4less

http://www.justanswer.com/uk-appliance/5a26u-bosch-exxcel-frost-free-freezer-every-two-three.html


http://www.whitegoodshelp.co.uk/frost-free-fridge-freezers-automatic-defrosting-fridges-how-do-they-work/

Might be worth digging around the web for the fault codes.

Omega_1

Thanks and will check these leads out

colin79666

Omega_1 wrote: »

Thank you. Are you suggesting that perhaps the auto defrosting drain pipe could be blocked ?
Following the mains turn-off/on the green temp lights flash and eventually these settle down to normal for a few hours before the red light/beeping process re-starts. Of course it has to play up just as it is full of food !!!

That or any of the small pipe work in the compressor.

Omega_1

Thanks folks for all your help. Went to check the piping only to find the full freezer was in process of a complete melt-down and having to dump the entire contents. Insurance OK and pressure off researching a replacement unit but very frustrating all the same. Thanks again.