Smeg FAB28LO, FAB28LG, FAB28LNE Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Possible Cause Probable Solution

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Instructions for the user

9. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

PROBABLE SOLUTION

Noisy operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

see "operating noise" section

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 point “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.

 

 

-

power supply lead not connected

 

 

 

 

to the electrical mains;

 

 

 

 

-

mains socket

not

 

supplying

 

 

 

 

electrical power.

 

 

-

connect the lead to the power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

supply;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

contact the electricity supplier

 

 

 

 

-

Turn the regulator to an

Refrigerator section not cooled -

inside

temperature

setting

sufficiently

 

thermostat set too low (1-2)

 

intermediate setting (4-5).

 

 

(provides

a higher

temperature

 

 

 

 

inside the appliance);

 

 

 

 

 

-

door opened often or for long

 

 

 

 

periods;

 

 

 

 

-

open the door less often and for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

-

Clear the drain opening

Water in bottom of refrigerator -

"Condensation

drain"

opening

compartment:

 

blocked or frozen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

if you attempt to open the door

Door hard to open just after closing:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Door shelves and containers Inside lightingFan Setting and Selecting the Operating Temperature Arranging Foods Inside the Refrigerator CompartmentFreezing Foods Storing frozen foodsThawing frozen foods Making ice-cubesMaintenance and Cleaning Cleaning the refrigeratorSwitching off the refrigerator Defrosting the refrigerator compartmentPractical advice for saving energy Operating noiseIdentifying and Dealing with Malfunctions Changing the inside light bulbTroubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Probable SolutionInstructions for the User Instructions for the user AFTER-SALES Service Reading the Nameplate

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