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 and |
not operate. | The appliance is not plugged in. | the power outlet has power. |
| A house fuse has blown or the circuit breaker is | Replace the broken fuse or reset the |
| tripped. | breaker. |
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The appliance is not | The set temperature too high. | Adjust the set temperature |
cold enough. | The appliance is placed too close to a heat | Keep the appliance away from sunshine |
| source. | 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 front bottom grille does not have sufficient | The front bottom grille must be |
| ventilation. | completely unobstructed. |
The appliance turns | The ambient (room) temperature is too low or | Decrease or increase the ambient |
on and off frequently. | high. | (room) temperature. |
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| To minimize internal temperature |
| A large amount of contents has been added to | fluctuation, do not add large amount of |
| the appliance. | contents at once. |
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| Close the door tightly and do not open |
| The door is opened too often. | the door too frequently or for a long |
| The door is not closed completely. | period of time. |
| The door gasket does not seal properly. | Ensure the door gasket is not loose. |
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The appliance makes | The noise may come from the flow of the | It is normal that as each cooling cycle |
too much noise. | refrigerant/ | ends, you may hear gurgling sounds |
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| 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 expansion |
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| and contraction of the inside walls due |
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| to temperature changes. |
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| Make sure the cooler is on a hard and |
| The appliance is not level. | level surface. Do not place the |
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| appliance on carpet. |
The door does not | The appliance is not level. | Make sure the cooler is on a hard and |
close properly. | The door was reversed and not properly | level surface. Avoid placing the |
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| installed. | appliance on a carpeted or soft surface. |
| The shelves are out of position. | Correctly install the shelves. |
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