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.
Questions and Answers
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 | |
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| * Failure to seal food properly | |
Strange odor | * Rotting food inside refrigerator | |
| * Refrigerator should be cleaned. See "Cleaning" | |
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