Problems and Solutions

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Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call.

Problem

Explanation/Solution

 

 

The fridge/freezer is not operating at

Check that the fridge/freezer is correctly plugged in.

all and the light does not come on

Check that the wall outlet is switched on and working correctly.

when you open the refrigerator door

 

 

 

Food in the freezer does not freeze Is the temperature set correctly? If ice cream in the freezer is too soft,

correctlyturn the temperature dial towards COLDER; if it is too hard, turn the dial towards COLD.

Is the room temperature too high? Is the appliance exposed to direct sunlight or a source of heat? Change its position if possible.

Food freezes in the refrigerator Is the temperature set to COLDER? Turn the temperature dial towards COLD.

Is the room temperature too low? If it is very low, the thermostatic controls may function incorrectly. Increase the temperature in the room or move the fridge/freezer to another position.

The fridge/freezer makes unusual Check that the fridge/freezer is installed on a level, stable surface

noiseswith sufficient space around it; adjust the front feet if necessary (see page 6 for further details).

Are there any objects behind or under the fridge/freezer?

Is the noise coming from the compressor or does it sound like running water (refrigerant circulating)? These noises are normal.

There is a bad smell in the refrigerator or freezer

Is an item of food going bad?

Is all food stored in sealed containers or covered?

Has dew developed in the vegetable bin? Clean and dry the bin.

Are the evaporation slots at the front of the freezer clogged? Clean and dry them carefully.

Clean the bio-deodoriser (refer to page 12).

Dew develops in the refrigerator

Have you left the door open for a long time?

 

Is something preventing the door from closing properly?

 

Carefully clean and dry the door seals.

 

Have you stored food or liquids in a container without a cover?

 

Leave all food and liquids to cool before placing them in the

 

refrigerator and keep them covered.

 

 

Frost develops in the freezer

Have you left the door open for a long time?

 

Is something preventing the door from closing properly?

Carefully clean and dry the door seals.

Are the evaporation slots at the front of the freezer clogged? Clean and dry them carefully.

Have you left enough room for the air to circulate? Space the food out as evenly as possible.

The rear or sides of the fridge/ freezer are warm

Is the room temperature too high or is the fridge/freezer exposed to a direct source of heat, causing the fridge/freezer to operate intensively? Move the fridge/freezer to a better position if possible.

Is there an excessively high humidity level in the room? Move the fridge/freezer to a better position if possible.

If you cannot solve the problem, note:

The nature of the problem and any warranty information

The type and model indicated on the centre of the fridge/freezer Then contact your local dealer or nearest Samsung after-sales service.

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