Engel - What the?

The termometers in the newer Engels are powered by their own internal battery, which has a life of about 12 to 18 months. I'm guessing the battery has gone dead.

Remove the lid ans hinges, remove the control panel and you should be able to access the battery in the rear of the thermometer. LR44 from memory.

Or have a look in the instruction booklet you got with the fridge. It's detailed there.

Mine has the instructions on changing the battery on the inside of the lid

Star bug and crfan

Can't find the book and didn't notice the info on the lid.

Thanks very much for the prompt responses.

Glad it's not a 'problem' with the fridge, just with me!

Thanks again, Banjo (WA)

I bought a 40 L anniversary model around October 2005 and likewise had a probelm with my temperature readout, where the battery would only last about 2 months at a time before dying. It however did not flash like yours. When I finally took it back they just replaced the whole temperature unit saying they occasionally get a faulty one. I have had the new temp. unit in there for about 3-4 months now and no problem so far. Needless to say it was replaced under warranty, taking them just under a week to do. I have read that the battery usually last 12 months as a minimum. Otherwise a great fridge.