Problem solving checklist
37
Problem | Possible causes | What to do |
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Condensation/ | Fruit and vegetables continue | A small amount of condensation is |
water in the | to respire after harvest, giving | beneficial for fruit and vegetable storage. |
vegetable bins. | off water which can form as | If there is too much water, store fruit |
| condensation in the bins. | |
| and vegetables loosely wrapped in | |
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| plastic bags. |
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| Wipe out water with a cloth. |
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| Set humidity slide to |
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| low humidity setting |
Sides of cabinet | This is normal. |
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are warm. |
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Warm area on central door seal between the two refrigerator doors (RF522AD models only).
This is perfectly normal and is part of the normal refrigerator operation.
Condensation inside fresh food compartment.
Frequent or long door openings. | Minimise door openings. |
Door gasket leaking. | Check that gasket is sitting flat and |
| sealing tightly. |
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Not unusual during | Wipe dry. |
periods of high humidity. |
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Ice buildup inside freezer compartment.
Freezer door not closing tightly. | Move items in freezer so door can |
| close tightly. |
| Check and clean door gasket seal. |
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In chest freezer over a period | Defrost chest freezers if ice build up is |
of time, ice will build up, this | more than 6 mm deep. |
is normal. |
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Taste or odour in | Transfer of odour/taste from | Wrap or cover strong smelling foods. |
ice cubes. | strong smelling foods. |
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Door handles out | With time and usage, movement | See Installation instructions – Stability |
of alignment. | may occur . | instructions. |
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Door alarm not working – E240B, E249T, E169T only.
Refrigerator compartment light not working.
Replace bulb – refer to page 25.
Tray/bin does not slide in and out evenly.
Packaging trapped. | Check to ensure no food or packaging is |
| trapped behind the tray/bin. |
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Runners not extending fully. | Holding onto sides of tray/bin, extend |
| the runners fully by using a firm pull – |
| this will reset the runner. |
