The short version
The AUFW line spans more than one cabinet size, and the table below lists every model it covers. Across Arctic Wind AUFW refrigerators the work is dominated by an ice maker that has stopped and a cabinet that is not cooling, and every problem named below links to the page carrying its diagnostic.
Problems on these models, and where to read about each
- Ice Maker Fault — No ice at all, and the dispenser gives little or no water either. The usual cause here is a supply that is off, restricted or frozen at the inlet, and the linked page carries the full diagnostic. — Slug: arctic-wind-arctic-wind-refrigerator-aufw-refrigerator-ice-production-2 — Title: Arctic Wind AUFW Refrigerator: Ice Maker Fault
- Not Cooling or Not Freezing — The fresh-food side is warm while the freezer is still cold. The usual cause here is door seals, over-packing and blocked internal vents, and the linked page carries the full diagnostic. — Slug: arctic-wind-arctic-wind-refrigerator-aufw-refrigerator-cooling-failure-2 — Title: Arctic Wind AUFW Refrigerator: Not Cooling or Not Freezing
- Abnormal Noise or Vibration — A buzz or rattle that changes when you lean on the cabinet. The usual cause here is a cabinet that is touching something or is not sitting level, and the linked page carries the full diagnostic. — Slug: arctic-wind-arctic-wind-refrigerator-aufw-refrigerator-abnormal-noise-2 — Title: Arctic Wind AUFW Refrigerator: Abnormal Noise or Vibration
Problem classes in frequency order on this line
- Ice Maker Fault — Most often on this line in ordinary service, because it depends on a water path that runs the whole length of the cabinet. The ordering is a ranking, not a counted share.
- Not Cooling or Not Freezing — Often on this line in ordinary service, because its cheapest cause and its most expensive one produce exactly the same complaint.
- Abnormal Noise or Vibration — Often on this line in ordinary service, because most of its causes sit outside the sealed system and are audible from a metre away.
Models in the AUFW family
Reference| Model number | Family key |
|---|---|
| AUFW138E | arctic-wind:refrigerator:aufw |
| AUFW170E | arctic-wind:refrigerator:aufw |
| AUFW170ETH | arctic-wind:refrigerator:aufw |
| AUFW170TH | arctic-wind:refrigerator:aufw |
| AUFW210E | arctic-wind:refrigerator:aufw |
| AUFW210E-LK | arctic-wind:refrigerator:aufw |
| AUFW210ETH | arctic-wind:refrigerator:aufw |
| AUFW210ETH-LK | arctic-wind:refrigerator:aufw |
Where the work falls on this line — Ordering only; no counted sample stands behind these rows, so no share and no denominator is printed.
General guidance| Problem class | Relative frequency | Owner-fixable at all? |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Maker Fault | Most often | Often, in part |
| Not Cooling or Not Freezing | Often | Often, in part |
| Abnormal Noise or Vibration | Often | Sometimes |
When this becomes a service call
Call when water reaches the mould, the freezer is genuinely cold and nothing ever ejects, because that is the module and it is replaced behind a panel. Call sooner if you find water anywhere it should not be while you are looking.
Related pages of the same kind
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Sarah Chen
Lead Appliance Repair Technician · 12 years experience
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Experienced technician with 12 years specializing in washing machine and dryer repairs across all major brands.
