Before You Call For Service, Problem, Solution

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

Before you call for service, check the following points.

Problem	Solution

The outside of the cabinet is hot when	This is normal. The hot pipe is in the cabinet in order to prevent condensation
touched.	generation.

When there is refrigerator noise.	It is normal for the refrigerator to produce the following sounds:
	• Loud noise produced by the compressor when operation starts
	--- Sound becomes quieter after a while.
	• Loud noise produced once a day by the compressor
	--- Operating sound produced immediately after automatic defrost
	operation.
	• Sound of flowing fluid (gurgling sound, fizzing sound)
	--- Sound of refrigerant flowing in pipes (sound may become louder from
	time to time).
	• Cracking or crunching sound, squeaking sound
	--- Sound produced by expansion and contraction of inner walls and internal
	parts during cooling.

Frosting or condensation generation	This may occur in one of the following cases. Use a wet cloth for wiping frost
occurs inside or outside the	and a dry cloth for wiping condensation.
refrigerator.	• When the ambient humidity is high.
	• When the door is frequently opened and closed.
	• When food containing plenty of moisture is stored. (Wrapping is required.)

The foods in the refrigerator	• Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with temp. control set at MAX?
compartment freeze.	• Low ambient temperature may cause food to freeze even if refrigerator
	temp. control is set to MIN.

Noticeable odours.	• Wrapping is required for food with strong odours.
	• Deodorising unit cannot remove all of the odours.

If you still require service contact your SHARP Approved Service Centre.

SHARP Approved Service Centre locations can be found in the Support area of our website: Australia : http://www.sharp.net.au

New Zealand : http://www.sharp.net.nz