SOMETHING NOT WORKING
If the appliance is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before calling out an engineer .
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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 |
| household lights. |
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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 temperature in the fridge is turned to the |
too high | correct setting relative to ambient conditions. |
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| Check the ambient temperature is within the |
| applianceÕs operating limits of 10¡C to 32¡C. |
| 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 |
| minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise. |
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The compressor runs continously | Adjust the thermostat to give correct temperature |
| control. See ÒSetting the temperatureÓ. |
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| Check that the doors are closed. |
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| Large quantities of food have recently been placed in |
| 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 |
| closing. |
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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. |
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Water under the salad bin | Check the drain hole is not blocked. (see |
| Maintenance and Cleaning). |
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Low ambient operation
During prolonged periods of low ambient temperatures,ie;10¡C and lower, the compressor on single compressor fridge freezers 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 .
During a normal night time period of approximately 8 hours a traditional fridge freezer can normally maintain the frozen food temperature but if the appliance is left for longer period in a low ambient temperature the freezer will defrost .
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