Is it normal for the side walls of the refrigerator to be very hot?

Q: Is it normal for the side walls of the refrigerator to be very hot?

Yes, it is completely normal. The side walls (right and left) of a refrigerator are naturally warm during operation. Here’s why: Thermal operation Your LISTO RCL 145-50b4 refrigerator extracts heat from inside the appliance. This heat must be expelled somewhere - it is released through the condenser (or radiator) that circulates in the external walls of the appliance. This is a normal thermodynamic process essential for internal cooling. How hot is it? Normal: The walls are warm, but you can keep your hand on them for a few seconds without discomfort. Very hot: If it is too hot to hold your hand on for more than 2-3 seconds, this may indicate overworking. Check that: The door closes properly and the insulation is intact The rear vents are not blocked The inside is cooling normally When to worry? If the inside of the refrigerator is not cooling -> contact customer service If the walls are excessively hot AND the inside is not cooling -> likely technical problem Otherwise: it’s normal operation

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Yes, it is completely normal. The side walls (right and left) of a refrigerator are naturally warm during operation. Here’s why:

Thermal operation

Your LISTO RCL 145-50b4 refrigerator extracts heat from inside the appliance. This heat must be expelled somewhere - it is released through the condenser (or radiator) that circulates in the external walls of the appliance. This is a normal thermodynamic process essential for internal cooling.

How hot is it?

Normal: The walls are warm, but you can keep your hand on them for a few seconds without discomfort.
Very hot: If it is too hot to hold your hand on for more than 2-3 seconds, this may indicate overworking. Check that:
- The door closes properly and the insulation is intact
- The rear vents are not blocked
- The inside is cooling normally

When to worry?

If the inside of the refrigerator is not cooling -> contact customer service
If the walls are excessively hot AND the inside is not cooling -> likely technical problem
Otherwise: it’s normal operation

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