Smeg 142468 manual Troubleshooting guide, Fault Cause/Remedy

Troubleshooting guide

Fault:		Cause/Remedy
The appliance does not		•	Check if there is power in the socket and if the
operate after connection to			appliance is switched on.
the mains:
Cooling system operates		•	Ambient temperature too high.
continuously without
		•	Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.
intermittent stoppages:
		•	Door not closed properly (particle between door
			gasket, sagged door, check gasket sealing, etc...).
		•	Excessive quantity of fresh food inserted at once.
		•	Refrigerator sensor (A) is crammed with fresh food.
			Free the sensor and allow air to circulate around it.
		•	Check air circulation for sufficient cooling of the
			compressor, and clean the condenser.
Excessive ice formation at		•	Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.
the rear interior wall of the
		•	Inserting hot food in the refrigerator.
refrigerator:
		•	Food or dish is touching the rear interior panel of the
			refrigerator.
		•	Bad door sealing; clean or replace the gasket if dirty
			or damaged.
Water dripping from the		•	Drain outlet is clogged, drain water drips past the
appliance:			collection groove.
		•	Clean the clogged outlet using plastic straw.
		•	Thaw thick ice deposits manually (see chapter
			Defrosting).
Red light is flashing (freezer		•	Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.
		•	Door not closed properly (particle between door
compartment only):
			gasket, sagged door, damaged gasket, etc...).
		•	Excessively long power failure.
		•	Excessive quantity of fresh food inserted at once.

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