Smeg FAB40P1 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Possible Cause Probable Solution

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Instructions for the User

8. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

 

PROBABLE SOLUTION

Noisy operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

see "7.4 Operating noise"

The compressor starts up too often or -

compressor

and

condenser

-

check that the rear of the

operates continuously:

 

cooling inadequate:

 

 

 

appliance is properly ventilated as

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

explained in par. "3.1 Choosing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the site" and that the condenser is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

not over-dirty;

 

-

rise in outside temperature;

 

 

 

 

-

doors opened often or for long

 

 

 

 

periods;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

too much fresh food placed in the

-

freeze less food at a time;

 

 

appliance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The compressor does not start up:

-

temperature regulator on 0 (stop);

 

 

 

-

power supply lead not connected

-

connect the cable to the power

 

 

to the electrical mains;

 

 

 

supply;

 

-

mains socket not supplying

-

contact the utility company.

 

 

electrical power.

 

 

 

 

Refrigerator section not cooled -

inside

temperature

 

setting

-

Turn the regulator to an

sufficiently:

 

thermostat set too low (1-2) (this

 

intermediate setting.

 

 

corresponds

to higher

interior

 

 

 

 

temperature);

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

door opened often or for long

-

open the door less often and for

 

 

periods;

 

 

 

 

 

as short a time as possible;

 

-

door not closing properly;

 

-

check that the foods are arranged

 

-

rise in outside temperature.

 

 

on the shelves correctly and are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

not preventing the door from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

closing properly, and that the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

refrigerator is well levelled on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

floor;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

check that the gasket is sealing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

properly and is not damaged.

Door hard to open just after closing:

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

if you attempt to open a door

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

again just after closing it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(especially the freezer door),

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

considerable strength is required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is because of the vacuum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

caused by cooling of the warm air

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

that has entered the appliance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Table of Contents Safety precautions Safety Precautions Intended USE of the RefrigeratorInstallation and Connection Choosing the sitePositioning and levelling the appliance Electrical connectionProduct Description Using the Appliance Switching the appliance onArranging foods inside the refrigerator compartment Freezing foods Special meat and fish storage compartmentAlarm light Acoustic alarmStoring frozen foods Thawing frozen foods Making ice-cubesFood Storage Period in Months Maintenance and Cleaning Cleaning the refrigeratorSwitching off the refrigerator Practical advice for saving energyOperating noise Identifying and Dealing with MalfunctionsChanging the inside light bulb Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Probable SolutionInstructions for the User AFTER-SALES Service Reading the Nameplate

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