Instructions for the User
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
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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 | |||||
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| condenser is not |
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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 |
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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 | - | open the door less often and for | ||||||
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| - | 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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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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| 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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