Haier PBFS21EDAE-U warranty Troubleshooting, Solution

Troubleshooting

Before calling for service, please read through the information listed below, this may save you time and energy. Most common problems are listed hereunder, not including defects of workmanship and materials used in the production of this refrigerator.

Problem observed			Possible cause							Solution
Running of refrigerator
Compressor does not			„	Refrigerator	is	in		defrost		„ This is normal for a fully automatic defrost
work.				cycle.							refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs regularly,
											lasting around 30 minutes each time.
			„	Not connected			to		wall	„ Make sure the plug is securely connected to a
				outlet.							wall outlet.
			„ House fuse blown or circuit							„ Replace a 20amp time-delay fuse, or reset the
				breaker tripped.							circuit breaker.
			„	Power outage.						„ Check outlets for power supply, or call local
											electric company.
Refrigerator	runs	too	„	High ambient temperature.						„ It normal for the refrigerator to work longer under
much											this condition.
			„	Refrigerator	has		been		out	„ Allow 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down.
				of power for some time.
			„ Ice maker in operation.							„ Usage of ice make can prolong refrigerator’s
											running time a little bit.
			„	Frequent	door		or		long	„ Warm air enters the refrigerator and increase
				openings.							running time required. Keep down door openings.
			„	Door(s)	not		securely			„ Make sure the installation is level. Keep food,
				closed.							shelves and drawers from blocking the door.
			„ Freezer temperature is set							„	Set freezer to a higher temperature until
				too low							satisfactory. It takes 24 hours for the new settings
											to take effect stably.
			„	Gasket(s)	is	dirty,		worn,		„ Clean of replace with new gasket. Poor air tight
				cracked, or poorly fitted.							performance will cause overrun of the refrigerator.
			„	Dirty condenser.						„	Clean the condenser.
Compressor	cycles	on	„	Thermostat	keeps				the	„	This is normal. The compressor cycles to
and off frequently.				refrigerator	at	a	constant				maintain even temperature.
				temperature.
Temperature too low
Freezer	too	cold,	„	Freezer control is set too						„ Change freezer settings, allow 24 hours for
refrigerator ok				cold.							temperature to stabilize.
Refrigerator	too	cold,	„	Refrigerator	control			is	set	„ Change refrigerator settings, allow 24 hours for
freezer ok				too cold.							temperature to stabilize

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