Cleaning
The refrigerator should be cleaned regularly to prevent the formation of bad odors.
*Disconnect the power before cleaning the refrigerator.
*Do not use a hard brush, steel brush, detergent, gasoline or other solvents, hot water, acid or alkali for cleaning.
*Wipe water drops on the surface of the refrigerator with a soft cloth.
(1)Do not use excessive amounts of water for cleaning the refrigerator
(2)Use a dry cloth to clean the switch, the lamp and the temperature controller * Always keep the rubber door seal clean
* Clean the back and sides of the refrigerator regularly.
Cessation of Operation
If the power failure lasts for an extended period, unplug the refrigerator and clean the refrigerator as previously described.
Keep the door of refrigerator open when the power is turned off to prevent any food remaining in the compartment from producing bad odors.
Caution: It is recommended that the refrigerator is not turned off
During Vacations
*Remove any food from refrigerator is the vacation is short. Turn the temperature selection knob to the proper position, and make sure that the door of the refrigerator is properly closed.
*If the vacation is long, take out the food from the refrigerator and disconnect the power. When the frost inside melts, clean and dry the compartment.
Discarding
*Remove the door of the refrigerator when you get rid of it, in case children may get trapped in.
Moving the refrigerator
*Unplug the refrigerator
*Remove any food
*Tightly close the door with tape
Questions and Answers
Events below are not problems:
*The temperature of the refrigerator and the compressor will rise and the compressor will run for comparatively longer periods when the refrigerator is first started.
*Wipe water drops on the external surface of the refrigerator with a soft cloth.
*When the refrigerator is opened frequently or stay open too long in humid seasons, the cavity will be dampened.
*A slight sound will be heard when the liquid refrigerant circulates or when the compressor switches on and off.
*A slight sound will be heard when defrosted water drops into the evaporating dish.
*The compressor will operate for comparatively longer periods if excessive quantities of food are stored or the ambient temperature is high.
*The evaporator will produce odors if the compartment is not cleaned.
Caution:The refrigerator should never be restarted until a period of at least five
minutes has elapsed.
Please determine the cause of the problem before making any repairs.
Phenomena | Causes | |
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Refrigerator will | * Bad connection to power source (plug, socket and fuse) | |
* The temperature knob is at the 0 position | ||
not start. | ||
* Low voltage | ||
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The lamp does not | * Bulb failure | |
* Power supply not connected | ||
blink. | ||
* The temperature knob is at the 0 position | ||
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Excessive noise. | * Uneven placement | |
* Contact between the refrigerator and a wall or other article | ||
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Compressor | * First time of operation | |
* Excessive food stored | ||
operates for a long | ||
* Frequent opening of the refrigerator door due to hot weather | ||
period or tempera- | ||
* The temperature controller is not set properly | ||
ture does not | ||
* Refrigerator is in direct sunlight, or close to a heat source | ||
reach set point. | ||
* Poor ventilation, or dirt on the condenser | ||
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Food dry | * Food not properly covered or sealed | |
Thick frost on | * Door is not properly closed. | |
* Frequent opening of the refrigerator door | ||
frozen food | ||
* Frost inside food bags is normal | ||
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Strange odor | * Failure to seal food properly | |
* Rotting food inside refrigerator | ||
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| * Refrigerator should be cleaned. See "Cleaning" |
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