troubleshooting

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

 

 

 

Fridge or freezer

Master power control set to O (OFF).

Switch on the power (“I” pressed).

compartment too

 

 

Refrigerator is unplugged.

Plug in the power plug again.

warm.

(Low cooling

 

 

Temperature controls set at the warmest

Press the FRE. TEMP/REF. TEMP button

power)

setting.

and set it colder.

 

 

 

 

 

Refrigerator installed in a place exposed

Keep the refrigerator away from direct

 

to direct sunlight and in the vicinity of

sunlight and heating appliances.

 

heater.

 

 

 

 

Frozen food

Fridge control setting is too cold.

Press the temperature control button and

in fridge

 

set to a warmer setting.

compartment.

 

 

Refrigerator installed in a too cold place.

When the ambient temperature is lower

 

 

 

than 5ºC, food can become frozen.

 

 

 

 

Food containing lots of water is placed

Put food containing lots of water on the

 

closer to the cold air discharging port.

front part of the self.

 

 

 

Vibration or rattling

The floor is slanted or it is not firm

Move the refrigerator and put it on a hard

sounds.

enough.

leveled floor.

 

 

 

 

There is something blocking the ventilation

If there is anything blocking the ventilation,

 

in the machine compartment on the top.

remove it.

 

 

 

Refrigerator has

Dishes are stored without being wrapped

Make sure to put lids on containers

odor.

in plastic.

dishes wrapped.

 

 

 

 

Meat, fish and chicken are put in the

Put them in clean plastic bags and tie up

 

refrigerator without plastic packing.

their tops before storing them.

 

 

 

 

Foods are stored for too long.

Foods stored for a long time could have

 

 

odors.

 

 

 

Ice cubes have

Ice cubes are made with tap water.

Water could contain chlorine sending out

odor.

 

odors. Make ice with filtered water.

 

 

 

 

Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning.

Clean the interior of the refrigerator

 

 

frequently to remove food smells.

 

 

 

 

Ice storage bin needs cleaning.

Wipe the surface of the ice bin frequently.

 

 

 

 

Food dropped on the shelf.

Wipe it away completely.

 

 

 

Water dispenser

Water supply line is turned off.

Turn on water supply.

does not work.

 

 

Water supply line is not connected

Review the installation manual or contact

 

 

properly.

our service center.

 

 

 

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