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:
Symptom
No power to the appliance
The light does not come on
The temperature in the fridge or freezer section is too high
The freezer door will not open
The compressor runs continously
Excessive frost and ice has built up
Noise
Water under the salad bin
Solution
Check there is power at the socket.
Check there is not a power cut by checking the household lights.
Check the fuse has not blown.
Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted.
Replace the bulb if it has blown.
Check the door light switch is not jammed.
Check the thermostat control knob in the fridge is turned to the correct setting relative to ambient conditions.
Check the ambient temperature is within the appliance’s operating limits, please refer to the installation section in this instruction book. Relocate the appliance if necessary.
Has door just been opened? If so leave for a few minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise.
Check that the doors are closed.
Adjust the thermostat to give correct temperature control. See “Setting the temperature”.
Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the cabinet and/or door is frequently opened.
Check that air ventilation is not obstructed.
Ensure the doors are not left open.
Check that nothing is preventing the doors from closing.
Is the door gasket intact and clean.
Has advised periodic defrosting been carried out.
Refer to normal operating sounds.
Check the drain hole is not blocked. (see Maintenance and Cleaning).
Low room temperature operation
During prolonged periods of low room temperatures,ie;16°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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