Fridge too cold

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Moderator Post (s) for this thread: > Defrost water drain problem by DanO on 11/12/2008 > Drain freezing by DanO on 11/12/2008

Yes I'm referring to the drain trough beneath the evaporator (cooling) coil.

I think the drain and drain tubing is clear. When I defrost iced up fridge, and the ice in that hole is melted, the whole water just runs down really fast through the tubing, so I think it is clear enough. If you think it is still not clear due to scam, kindly advise on how to clean the tubing? Should I use some vinnegar solution or baking soda?

I forgot to let you know that the fun ran a bit noisy when I had everything unsrewed, and exposed for testing. When I put all the covers back together it seams to be just fine, works quietly. Thank for your advice on this one, I will remember of it.

Since this morning I'm trying to lower my thermnostat setting to get minus 18 degrees in my freezer, as my last resort. I started it from bear minimum. I've got minus 10 deegrees, which is too warm for me. Now testing it at 1 (normally I ran the fridge at setting 3 which is normal).
From what I observed so far, perhaps it is going to work, the question is for how long. I let you know if I can get it adjusted to minus 18 degrees, and if the ice is still accumulated.

One more question: If the fridge goes into defrost cycle, the heater comes on, and then there is a few minute delay before the compressor/fun come on in cooling cycle. What about if the thermostat switches into cooling mode too early and therfore skipping the delay time? Would it freeze the remaining water in the draining pan, causing ice build up over some time? Is this possible?

Thanks again for your time and advice. I appreciate it so very much.

Margaret