Samsung rsh1nhmh fridge freezer not turning on and tripping electrics

sfrazi

Hi,
A couple of days ago we left the door open on our samsung rsh1nhmh freezer compartment for around 12 or so hours. When we realised all the freezer food had become soggy.

The freezer(and fridge) were fine after this but we decided it would be a time to turn it off in case it needed defrosting.

After turning off for 24 hours we attempted to turn it back on. Unfortunately it wouldnt turn on and kept tripping the electrics every time we try to turn it on.

I have checked the fuse on the plug and the ones at the top of the fridge.

Does anyone know what the problem could be or what else I could check before calling an electrician?

We don't have any warranty left so any ides would be great.

Thanks,

Saf

EssexExile

Running with the door open can cause a big ice build, which of course then melts. The resultant water normally runs down into a dish on top of the compressor where it evaporates. All I can think of is that there was too much ice, resulting in too much water which overflowed the dish & got onto some wiring.

If you can see the compressor you can check & mop up any water you find (with the mains plug out!) if not you'll have to let it dry out.