Questions and answers
Why do the front and sides of the refrigera- tor feel warm?
Why are the doors sometimes difficult to open?
Why does the refrigerator sometimes make a peculiar gurgling, buzzing or cracking noise.?
Why does moisture form on the interior walls and lamp housing?
Why is the refrigerator too warm or too cold?
Heating tubes are located beneath the sur- face which are designed to prevent water vapour from condensing on a cold surface.
When the door is closed and opened imme- diately thereafter, warm air which entered the refrigerator caused a pressure difference which tends to suck the door closed mo- mentarily. Wait a little while and the door should open easily once more.
These are normal and could be caused by the compressor, the defrost system, the fan, and material shrinkage / expansion Levelling the refrigerator can reduce these sounds.
If the refrigerator or freezer is located in a hot and humid area, and the door is opened frequently, water droplets or dew may form on the interior walls of the appliance.
This has no effect on the performance and the water may simply be wiped up using an absorbent cloth.
Set the freezer and refrigerator temperatures to a more suitable setting.
Check:
Before calling a service technician to assist with a problem, please check:
•Are the temperatures set correctly?
•Is the power switched OFF? The power should be ON.
•Has a house fuse blown or a circuit tripped out? Repair or
•Is the
•Has the door been left open for a long time? Close the door and monitor performance.
•Is there adequate provision for airflow at the rear of the unit.?
•Are any of the shelves so tightly packed as to obstruct air flow between stored foods?
Remember that you may be charged for a service call even during the warranty period if the fault is caused by any of the above.
If you have followed the instructions and still have a problem, contact the nearest Defy Service Centre. They will be able to advise you on any aspect of the machine or send a qualified technician to repair it.
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