BEFORE CALLING SERVICE

when the Refrigerator / Freezer is not operating or the food does not freeze suffciently:

-Is the plug properly connected?

-Is the power fuse blown?

-Are the temperature controls set properly (not set to “COLD”)?

-Is the appliance exposed to direct sunlight or installed near a heater?

-Does the appliance have enough clearance from the wall in all directions?

when you hear a sound like water flowing:

-This sound is generated by movement of the refrigerant and is not a malfunction.

When food freezes in the refrigerator:

-Are the temperature controls set properly (not set to “COLDER”)?

-If the food is juicy or very moist, is the tem perature control set to “COLDER”)?

-Is the ambient temperature too low?

When you notice a foul odor inside the appliance:

-Do you have spoiled food in the refrigerator?

-Is all food stored in sealed containers?

-Has fluid collected in the bot tom of the vegetable bin?

-Are the freezer evaporation slots clogged?

-Has the evaporation tray at the back of the appliance become foul?

When there is noise from the unit:

-Is the refrigerator installed on a flat, stable surface?

-Is the appliance positioned too close to a wall?

-Are there any objects behind or under the refrigerator?

-Is the sound coming from the compressor?

When frost develops inside the freezer:

-Does the door seal tightly?

-Are the evaporation slots clogged?

-Is there enough room for effi cient air circu lation?

When the rear or side panel of the refrigerator is hot:

-Is a radiation (air ventilator/cooler) pipe installed?

-Is the ambient temperature high?

-How dew formed on the out side of the appliance because of high humidity?

When dow develops on the vegetable compartment:

-Does the door seal tightly?

-Have you left the door open for a long time?

-Is liquid stored without a cover?

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