SOMETHING NOT WORKING
Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee.
Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, check the following points:
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No power to the appliance | Check there is power at the socket. | |
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| Check there is not a power cut by checking the | |
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| Check the fuse has not blown. | |
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The light does not come on | Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted. | |
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| Replace the bulb if it has blown. | |
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| Check the door light switch is not jammed. | |
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The temperature in the fridge or freezer section is | Check the thermostat control knob in the fridge is | |
too high | turned to the correct setting relative to ambient | |
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| Check the ambient temperature is within the |
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| appliance’s operating limits, please refer to the |
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| installation section in this instruction book. |
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| Relocate the appliance if necessary. |
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The freezer door will not open | Has door just been opened? If so leave for a few |
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The compressor runs continously | Adjust the thermostat control knob to give correct |
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| temperature control. See “Setting the temperature”. |
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| Check that the doors are closed. |
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| Large quantities of food have recently been placed in |
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| the cabinet and/or door is frequently opened. |
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| Check that air ventilation is not obstructed. |
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Excessive frost and ice has built up | Ensure the doors are not left open. |
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| Check that nothing is preventing the doors from |
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| Is the door gasket intact and clean. |
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| Has advised periodic defrosting been carried out. |
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Noise
Refer to normal operating sounds.
Water under the salad crispers
Check the drain hole is not blocked. (see Maintenance and Cleaning).
Low room temperature operation
During prolonged periods of low room temperatures,ie;10°C and lower, the compressor on single compressor fridge freezer can remain inoperative during this time .
This is due to the air temperature within the refrigerator compartment being maintained at 6°C or under thus not calling the thermostat to energise the compressor .
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