Instructions for the user
10.TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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Noisy operation |
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The compressor starts up too often or - | compressor | and | condenser | - | check that the rear of the | |||
operates continuously: |
| cooling inadequate: |
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| appliance is properly ventilated as | ||
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| explained in point “3.1 Choosing |
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| the site” and that the condenser is |
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| - | doors opened often or for long |
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| - | too much fresh food placed in the | - | freeze less food at a time; | ||||
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The compressor does not start up: | - | temperature regulator on 0 (stop). |
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| - | power supply lead not connected | - | connect the lead to the power | ||||
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| - | mains socket | not |
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Refrigerator section not cooled - | inside | temperature | setting | |||||
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| thermostat set too low |
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| - | door opened often or for long |
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| - | open the door less often and for |
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| as short a time as possible; |
| - | door not closing properly |
| - | check that the foods are arranged | |||
| - | rise in outside temperature. |
| on the shelves correctly and are | ||||
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| not preventing the door from |
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| closing properly, and that the |
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| refrigerator is well levelled on the |
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| - | check that the gasket is sealing |
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| properly and is not damaged. |
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| - | Clear the drain opening | |||
Water in bottom of refrigerator - | "Condensation | drain" | opening | |||||
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Door hard to open just after closing: |
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| again just after closing it |
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| (especially the freezer door), |
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| considerable strength is required. |
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| This is because of the vacuum |
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| caused by cooling of the warm air |
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| that has entered the appliance. |
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