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Post by turbokinetic on Apr 10, 2018 17:45:22 GMT
So, it looks like the cycle times average out to 3 minutes ON; and 8 minutes OFF. That was sitting here doing other things and monitoring only 3 sets of cycles.
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Post by jake on Apr 11, 2018 1:20:41 GMT
That sounds about the same as my Frigidaire. My off times increase when it's getting about time for a defrost. The frost insulates the thermostat feeler tube so it responds to cabinet air temperature changes slower. Once defrosted it's back to normal.
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Post by turbokinetic on Apr 11, 2018 2:12:10 GMT
That sounds about the same as my Frigidaire. My off times increase when it's getting about time for a defrost. The frost insulates the thermostat feeler tube so it responds to cabinet air temperature changes slower. Once defrosted it's back to normal.
Very good info!
With the new gasket and the unit only on a few days, it's definitely not frosted yet.
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Post by Cyril on Jun 30, 2019 11:49:49 GMT
I’ve got a Frigidaire by GM just like this. How do you date them? It’s the same model 5400426 S/N 58B43545 and not sure what it means. Was sitting in a cottage from the 60’s unplugged, in remarkable condition for the age and sitting in the garage. Plugged it in and it fired right up. Just wonder the year.
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Post by Cyril on Jun 30, 2019 12:04:18 GMT
And stamped on back of fridge was ML-77P, just like above, so if that’s all correct, I’ve got a master model from 1949 7.7 cu ft porcelains. All sounds about right.
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Post by turbokinetic on Jun 30, 2019 23:56:00 GMT
And stamped on back of fridge was ML-77P, just like above, so if that’s all correct, I’ve got a master model from 1949 7.7 cu ft porcelains. All sounds about right.
That sounds right! I'm sure it will give you decades of service. These things are so well designed.
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Post by jake on Jul 4, 2019 14:30:27 GMT
Welcome to the forum! Yes, based on the information I have you decoded the model number correctly. Many times there's a date on the compressor relay if it's original. Mine was stamped on the bottom of the relay. You'll want to inspect the wiring, especially underneath, if your condenser is on the bottom of the fridge. The heat generated by the condenser tends to make the insulation brittle. Sounds like you have a nice fridge! I'm sure it will give you many years of service. If the door gasket needs replacement check out antique appliances. They have a website. From what I've seen they have excellent quality replacement gaskets.
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Post by Wolfdog on Aug 26, 2021 4:36:32 GMT
For a metermiser my 1938 frigidaire apartment size uses a duster can of MG chemicals 403c super cold spray HFO-1234ZE its 18 bucks on Amazon works for a perfect substitute for r114 You will need to purchase a can tap along with it.
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