Please read this list carefully before calling for service. See Guarantee Details on page 37.
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| Freezing of the food in the | • This is normal if the adjustment slider is at Chiller | • Switching the adjustment slider to the crisper position. | |
| • Moving the vegetables from this compartment to the upper crisper. | |||
| bottom drawer (crisper / | Compartment (0ºC) position. | ||
| • Icing up on the outer surfaces of foodstuff such as meat is normal. | |||
| Chiller. | Ambient temperature is very low (around or lower |
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| Condensation on the side wall | • Very cold ambient conditions. | • Switching the thermostat to a colder degree. (2 °C) | |
| of the fridge compartment. | • Frequent opening and closing of the door. | ||
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| • Highly humid ambient conditions. | • Decreasing the time the door is left open or using it less frequently. | |
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| • Covering the food stored in open containers with a suitable material. | ||
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| • Storage of food containing liquid in open containers. | ||
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| • Wipe the condensation using a dry cloth and check if it persists. | ||
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| • Leaving the door ajar. | ||
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Compressor is | The fridge is in defrost cycle. | This is normal for a | ||
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| The appliance is not plugged into the socket. | Be sure that the plug is properly insert it into the socket. | |
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| There is a power failure. | Call your electricity supplier. | |
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| The fridge is running | Your new refrigerator may be larger than the | This is quite normal. Large refrigerators operate for a longer | |
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| The ambient room temperature may be high. | This is quite normal. | |
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| The refrigerator might have been plugged in recently | Cooling down of the refrigerator completely may last for a couple | |
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| or might have been loaded with food. | of hours longer. | |
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| Large amounts of hot food might have been put | Hot food causes longer running of the refrigerator until they | |
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| in the refrigerator recently. | reach the safe storage temperature. | |
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| Doors might have been opened frequently or left | The warm air that has entered into the refrigerator causes the | |
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| ajar for a long time. | refrigerator to run for longer periods. Open the doors less frequently. | |
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| Freezer or fridge compartment door might have | Check doors close fully. | |
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| The fridge is running | The refrigerator is adjusted to a very | Adjust the refrigerator temperature to a warmer degree and wait |
| low temperature. | until the temperature is achieved. | |
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| Door seal of the fridge or freezer may be soiled, | Clean or replace the seal. Damaged/broken seal causes the | |
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| worn out, broken or not properly seated. | refrigerator to run for a longer period of time in order to maintain |
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| the current temperature. |
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| Having very low |
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| Freezer temperature is very low | The freezer temperature is adjusted to a very low | Adjust the freezer temperature to a warmer degree and check. |
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| Fridge temperature is very low while | The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very | Adjust the fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check. |
| the freezer temperature is sufficient. | low temperature. |
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| Food kept in the fridge drawers | The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very | Adjust the fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check. |
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| Meat kept in the Chiller | Meat should be kept just below the freezing point of | Formation of ice crystals is normal because of the water contant |
| compartment freezes. | water to have them retain their freshness for a long | in the meat. |
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| Temperature in the fridge or freezer | The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very | Change the temperature of the fridge or freezer until the fridge or |
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| The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very high degree. Fridge | Change the temperature of the fridge or freezer until the fridge or |
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| adjustment has an effect on the temperature of the freezer. | freezer temperature reaches to a sufficient level. |
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| Doors might have been opened frequently or left ajar | Warm air rushes into the fridge or freezer when the doors are |
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| for a long time. | opened. Open the doors less frequently. |
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| The door might be left ajar. | Close the door completely. |
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| Large amounts of hot food might have been put in | Wait until the fridge or freezer reaches the desired temperature. |
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| The refrigerator might have been plugged in | Cooling down of the refrigerator completely takes time because of |
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| recently. | the size. |
| Fridge temperature is very high | The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very cold | Adjust the fridge to a warmer temperature. |
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