A voltage surge in my house hit my BEKO GNE V320 American Fridge freezer and the control panel died. The Control panel does not light up anymore. Is it a panel or compressor fault? How do i remove it?

SOURCE: control panel not working and fridge and freezer

You might have part of the answer in your own question - You would need to have it serviced - most likely the control board / electronic controls that has gone bad - this board controls compressor cycling and other functions of your refrigerator. Look for any error messages or blinking lights or a red service light if any - you could try unplugging your refrigerator for a few minutes and plug it in again if you are lucky and things reset otherwise have it checked. There is nothing much you can do on your own here without knowledge on the parts and how to locate it.

Other than control boards, if your compressor IS running but cooling takes a long time then check the condensers at the back if they are dirty, you need to keep those dust free and clean them about once or twice a year - warm, no cool, compressor running, I would then check for low refrigerant / leaks in the system (although rare). Most common problems affectin refrigerators are defrost timer problems, relays and controll boards going bad
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SOURCE: my samsung american style fridge freezer RS21DCSV

you may need to just unplug this unit for 5-10 mins
for some reason samsungs have a way of getting lost in the program, usually hapens durring a powersurge or power draw, of whatever kind,,,,
anyway sometime this "repair" will clear the eprom and you should be all set....

SOURCE: Fridge too cold.Freezer OK.

You probably have an issue with one of the following:

* temperature control assembly (controls freezer and/or fresh food temperatures)
* damper assembly (allows air from freezer to fresh food compartment)

Contact an appliance service company.

SOURCE: Miele bottom freezer / fridge. Main control panel

Electronic is about 150 pounds plus vat
Ring Miele in UK on phone number below.
01235 233133

SOURCE: my whirpool 6th sense american fridge freezer has

Be very careful, when the ice maker malfunctions, many things can be the culprit. The start device on some models of refridgerator for maytag and whirlpool have been recalled. If your appliance was manufactured in the last 5-10 years you may be having an issue with this component. Mine recently caught on fire at this device that is located near the compressor. If you would like to be a part of the petition for a recall on this appliance contact me at [email protected]