6.Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

 

 

The refrigerator does not

• Check that the power plug is properly connected.

work at all or it does not

• Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? Try setting it

chill sufficiently.

to a lower temperature.

 

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

 

• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore keeping air from circulating?

 

 

The food in the fridge is

• Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? Try setting it

frozen.

to a warmer temperature.

 

• Is the temperature in the room very low?

 

• Did you store the food with a high water content in the coldest part of the fridge? Try moving

 

those items into the body of the fridge instead of keeping them in the CoolSelect Zone™

 

drawer.

 

 

You hear unusual noises or

• Check that the refrigerator is level and stable.

sounds.

• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore keeping air from circulating?

 

• Was anything dropped behind or under the refrigerator?

 

• A “ticking” sound is heard from inside the refrigerator. This is normal and occurs because

 

various accessories are contracting or expanding in relation to the temperature of the

 

refrigerator interior.

 

 

The front corners of the

• Some heat is normal as anti-condensators are installed in the front corners of the refrigerator

appliance are hot and

to prevent condensation.

condensation is occurring.

• Is the refrigerator door ajar? Condensation can occur when you leave the door open for a

 

long time.

 

 

You can hear water

• This is normal. The bubbling comes from the refrigerant coolant liquid circulating through the

bubbling in the refrigerator.

refrigerator.

 

 

There is a bad smell in the

• Has a food item spoiled?

refrigerator.

• Make sure that strong smelling food (for example, fish) is wrapped so that it is airtight.

 

• Clean out your freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or suspect food.

 

 

Frost forms on the walls of

• Is the air vent blocked? Remove any obstructions so air can circulate freely.

the freezer.

• Allow sufficient space between the foods stored for efficient air circulation.

 

• Is the freezer door closed properly?