TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Most common problems can be resolved by referring to the troubleshooting suggestions listed below.
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTIONS |
The appliance does | There is a power failure. | Ensure the appliance is plugged in |
not operate. | The appliance is not plugged in. | and the power outlet has power. |
| A house fuse has blown or the circuit breaker | Replace the broken fuse or reset the |
| is tripped. | breaker. |
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The appliance is not | The set temperature is too high. | Turn the temperature dial to colder |
cold enough. | The appliance is placed too close to a heat | setting. |
| source. | Keep the appliance away from |
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| sunshine or other heat sources. |
| The door is opened too often. | Close the door tightly and do not open |
| The door is not closed completely. | the door too frequently or for a long |
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| period of time. |
| The door gasket does not seal properly. | Ensure the door gasket is not loose. |
The appliance turns | The ambient temperature is too low or high. | Decrease or increase the ambient |
on and off frequently. |
| temperature. |
| A large amount of contents has been added to | To minimize internal temperature |
| the appliance. | fluctuation, do not add large amount of |
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| contents at once. |
| The door is opened too often. | Close the door tightly and do not open |
| The door is not closed completely. | the door too frequently. |
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| The door gasket does not seal properly. | Ensure the door gasket is not loose. |
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The appliance | The noise may come from the flow of the | It is normal that as each cooling cycle |
makes too much | refrigerant. | ends, you may hear gurgling sounds |
noise. |
| caused by the flow of refrigerant in the |
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| appliance. |
| Contraction and expansion of the inside walls | Some popping or cracking noises are |
| may cause popping and crackling noises. | normal. They are caused by |
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| temperature changes. |
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| Make sure the cooler is on a hard and |
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| level surface. Do not place the |
| The appliance is not level. | appliance on carpet. |
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The door does not | The appliance is not level. | Make sure the cooler is on a hard and |
close properly. |
| level surface. Avoid placing the |
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| appliance on a carpeted or soft |
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| surface. |
| The shelves are out of position. | Correctly install the shelves. |
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Condensation builds | Ambient temperature or humidity is high. | Lower the room humidity by a |
up on the glass door. |
| dehumidifier or air conditioner. |
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