TROUBLE SHOOTING | This is a general guide – Features on your model may differ | ||
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Symptom | Check | ||
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The unit does not run and | ∙ Make sure the refrigerator (15A plug) is securely plugged in. | ||
the interior light doesn’t | ∙ Check for a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. | ||
switch on | |||
∙ Test the wall socket for power using another appliance. | |||
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| ∙ Inspect the electrical cord for damage. | ||
| ∙ Eliminate the use of an extension cord, if any is being used. | ||
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The interior light switches | ∙ Check the temperature setting. | ||
on but the unit won’t run. | ∙ Make certain there is a three inch space outside of the refrigerator between the walls and the | ||
| back and sides and at least a one inch gap above, to allow for air flow | ||
| ∙ Unplug the refrigerator, wait two hours and plug it in. If you hear it running, a problem is | ||
| causing the compressor to overheat | ||
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The interior light does not | ∙ Replace the bulb with a new one not exceeding 15W | ||
switch on | ∙ Test the door switch | ||
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The interior temperature is | ∙ Adjust the temperature control knob setting | ||
not cold enough or too | ∙ Check that there is enough room for air to flow between the refrigerator contents. | ||
warm | |||
∙ Check for air flow restrictions round the sides, back and top of the refrigerator. | |||
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| ∙ Check that the door is properly closed. | ||
| ∙ Check the door gaskets for damage. | ||
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The appliance is noisy | ∙ Typical noises associated with a modern refrigeration system are: | ||
| 1.Compressor: Humming sound | ||
| 2.Gas expansion: Boiling, gurgling or hissing sound. | ||
| 3.Defrosting: Water flowing sound. | ||
| These sounds are normal and are usually an indication that the refrigerator is operating prop- | ||
| erly. | ||
| ∙ Check that the refrigerator is level. | ||
| ∙ Check the defrost water | ||
| ∙ Inspect the compressor mounts. | ||
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The appliance runs continu- | ∙ Check if the freezer needs defrosting.( manual defrost models) | ||
ously | ∙ Check the door gaskets. | ||
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| ∙ If you recently adjusted the temperature control, loaded the refrigerator or are in a humid | ||
| location, it is not uncommon for a refrigerator to run for 24 hours or more before getting | ||
| cool. | ||
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The interior has an unpleas- | ∙ Remove spoiled food | ||
ant odour | ∙ Clean refrigerator interior with a solution of hot water and baking soda | ||
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| ∙ Clean the door gaskets | ||
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There is water on the floor | ∙ Check that the | ||
outside of the appliance | ∙ If you have an | ||
| water inlet valve | ||
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There is water inside the | ∙ Clean the drain tube | ||
cabinet | ∙ If the refrigerator or freezer is located in a hot and humid area, and the door is opened fre- | ||
| quently, water droplets or dew may form on the interior walls and glass shelves of the ap- | ||
| pliance. This has no effect on the performance and the water may simply be wiped up using | ||
| an absorbent cloth. | ||
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