Defy Appliances 14875 instruction manual Symptom Check

Symptom	Check
Freezer temperature is	• The freezer temperature is adjusted to a very low temperature. Adjust the
very low while the fridge	fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check if the fridge temperature
temperature is sufficient.	is still sufficient.
Fridge temperature is very	• The fridge temperature might have been adjusted to a very low temperature.
low while the freezer	Adjust the fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check.
temperature is sufficient.
Food in fridge	• The fridge temperature might have been adjusted to a very low temperature.
compartment drawers is	Adjust the fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check.
freezing.
Temperature in the fridge	• The fridge temperature might have been adjusted to a very high degree. Fridge
or freezer is very high.	adjustment has an effect on the temperature of the freezer. Change the
	temperature of the fridge or freezer until the fridge or freezer temperature
	reaches a sufficient level.
	• Doors might have been opened frequently or left ajar for a long time; open
	them less frequently.
	• Door might have been left ajar; close the door completely.
	• Large amount of hot food might have been put in the refrigerator recently. Wait
	until the fridge or freezer reaches the desired temperature.
	• The refrigerator might have been plugged in recently. Complete cooling down
	of the refrigerator takes time.
The operating noise	• The operating performance of the refrigerator may change due to the changes
increases when the	in the ambient temperature. It is normal and not a fault.
refrigerator is running.
Vibrations or noise.	• The floor is not even or it is weak. The refrigerator rocks when moved slowly.
	Make sure that the floor is strong enough to carry the refrigerator, and level.
	• The noise may be caused by the items put onto the refrigerator. Items on top of
	the refrigerator should be removed.
	• Check the water defrost water drain pan on top of the compressor.
	• Inspect the compressor mounts.
There are noises coming	• Liquid and gas flow occur in accordance with the operating principles of your
from the refrigerator like	refrigerator. It is normal and not a fault.
liquid spilling or spraying.
Noise like wind blowing.	• Fans are used in order to cool the refrigerator. It is normal and not a fault.
Condensation on the inner	• Hot and humid weather increases icing and condensation. It is normal and not
walls of refrigerator.	a fault.
	• Doors might have been left ajar; make sure that the doors are fully closed.
	• Doors might have been opened frequently or left ajar for a long time.
Humidity occurs on the	• There might be humidity in the air; this is quite normal in humid weather. When
outside of the refrigerator	the humidity is less, condensation will disappear.
or between the doors.
Bad odour inside the	• The inside of the refrigerator must be cleaned. Clean the inside of the
refrigerator.	refrigerator with a sponge, lukewarm water or carbonated water.
	• Some containers or package materials might cause the smell. Use a different
	container or different brand of packaging material.
The door is not closing.	• Food packages may prevent the door's closing. Repack the packages that are
	obstructing the door.
	• The refrigerator is not completely level on the floor and rocks when slightly
	moved. Adjust the elevation screws.
	• The floor is not level or strong. Make sure that the floor is level and capable of
	carrying the weight of the refrigerator.
Crispers are stuck.	• Food may be touching the drawer ceiling. Rearrange the food in the drawer.

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