Problem Solving Checklist
Problem | Possible Causes | What to do |
Sides of cabinet are warm
This is normal
Condensation on outside of refrigerator/ freezer
Not unusual during periods of high humidity
Wipe dry
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 |
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 i.e. will build up this is | more than 6mm deep |
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: four alignment essential |
of alignment | may occur | requirements – Stability instructions |
Door alarm not | Refrigerator compartment light | Replace bulb – refer to page 22 |
working – E240B, | not working |
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E249T, E169T only |
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Tray/bin does not slide in and out evenly
Packaging trapped | Check to ensure no food or packaging is |
| trapped behind the tray/bin |
Runners not extending fully | Holding onto sides of tray/bin, extend the |
| runners fully by using a firm pull – this |
| will reset the runner. |
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