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[Sir Tigger KC]

Sounds to me like the thermostat has failed. Probably a quick and inexpensive diy fix without the need for the hassle of disposing of the old one. It was when ours failed in the same way.

Yes I thought that was the problem as well and have treated it to a new thermostat, but it didn't cure it. 

All installed ok with the thermocouple in the correct location.

It can only be the stat causing it.

What model is it?

Yes I think so, but I think I'll have another look.  Maybe the probe hasn't gone in far enough, although I pushed it in to the mark. 

It's a Hotpoint Iced Diamond RFA52.

[Enceladus]

Check that the heater element is working. If it isn't then ice builds up and counter intuitively the fridge freezer just keeps running and the ice gets worse.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Check that the heater element is working. If it isn't then ice builds up and counter intuitively the fridge freezer just keeps running and the ice gets worse.

Looks like spot on advice, 

The web suggests there is a defrost stat that fails, its attached to the cooling elements behind the panel at the back of the freezer

[Kevin Wood]

Sounds to me like the thermostat has failed. Probably a quick and inexpensive diy fix without the need for the hassle of disposing of the old one. It was when ours failed in the same way.

Yes I thought that was the problem as well and have treated it to a new thermostat, but it didn't cure it. 

Should have read the OP.

[Raeturbo]

It’s all in the link I posted

[Sir Tigger KC]

Thanks for the link Rae! 

Mine's different though, as there's no back panel in the freezer compartment and all the cooling pipes are exposed, forming the shelves that the boxes sit on.  There's nothing resembling a heater element either. 

[Marks DTM Calib]

Just checked and its not actually a frost free fridge freezer