Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

 

 

The refrigerator

• Check if the power plug is properly connected.

does not work at

• Check if the set temperature on the digital display is warmer than the freezer or fridge

all or it does not

inner temperature. If it is, set the freezer or fridge to a colder temperature.

chill sufficiently.

• Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source?

If so, it may not be able to cool sufficiently. Install it in a location that is out of direct

 

 

sunlight and not near a heat source.

 

• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall, preventing proper ventilation?

 

If so, it may not be able to cool sufficiently.

 

Keep it an appropriate distance from the wall.

 

• Is there too much food inside so that the food is blocking the outlet vent?

 

To keep the refrigerator at a suitable temperature, do not fill the refrigerator with too

 

much food.

 

 

The food in the

• Check if the set temperature on the digital display is too low.

fridge is frozen.

If so, raise the set temperature inside the refrigerator.

 

• Is the temperature in the room too low? Set the refrigerator warmer.

 

• Did you store food with a high moisture content in the coldest part of the refrigerator

 

or near the cooling outlet vent?

 

Try moving those items to the other shelves in the fridge instead of keeping them in

 

the colder areas or bins.

 

 

You hear unusual

• Check if the refrigerator is level and stable.

noise or sounds.

• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall, preventing proper ventilation?

 

• Was anything dropped behind or under the refrigerator?

 

• If you hear a “ticking” sound from inside the refrigerator, this is normal.

 

It occurs because various parts contract or expand in response to temperature

 

changes in the refrigerator interior.

 

• If it sounds as if something is hitting something else inside the refrigerator, this is

 

normal. The sound is caused by the compressor operating at high capacity.

 

 

The cabinet-door

• Some heat is normal as anti-condensators are installed in the vertical hinged section

sealing area of the

of the refrigerator to prevent condensation.

appliance is hot

• Is the refrigerator door ajar?

and condensation

Condensation can occur when you leave the door open for a long time.

 

is occurring.

 

 

 

The ice Maker is

• It may take longer to make ice if it is not sufficiently cool, such as when first installed.

not producing ice.

• Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve opened?

 

• Did you manually stop the ice making function?

 

• Check if the filter is properly installed. If it is not properly installed, the ice making

 

function may not work.

 

 

You can hear water

• This is normal.

bubbling in the

The bubbling comes from refrigerant circulating through the refrigerator.

refrigerator.

 

 

 

There is a bad

• Check for spoiled food.

smell in the

• Foods with strong odors (for example, fish) should be tightly covered.

refrigerator.

• Clean out the freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled food.

 

When cleaning the inside of the fridge, store food elsewhere and unplug the

 

appliance. Wipe with a dry dishcloth after 2-3 hours and then circulate air inside the

 

refrigerator.

 

 

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