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TROUBLESHOOTING 

You can solve many common problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the 
suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer. 

 

Troubleshooting Guide 

PROBLEM 

POSSIBLE CAUSE 

REMEDY 

The 
refrigerator or 
freezer does 
not operate.

 

  The refrigerator or freezer is not 

connected to a power supply. 

  The refrigerator or freezer is turned off. 
  Tripped circuit breaker or a blown fuse. 

  Connect the refrigerator or freezer. 

 

  Switch on the refrigerator or freezer. 
  Switch on circuit breaker or replace 

fuse. 

The 
refrigerator or 
freezer is not 
cold enough. 

  The temperature is not set correctly. 
  The ambient temperature could require 

a lower temperature setting. 

  The door was opened too often. 

 

  The door was not closed completely. 
  Door is not hermetically sealed. 

 

  The condenser is too dirty. 
  The ventilation opening is blocked or too 

dusty. 

  Check the set temperature. 
  Set a lower temperature. 

 

  Do not open the door more often than 

necessary. 

  Close door properly. 
  Check the door seal and clean or 

replace. 

  Clean the condenser when 

necessary. 

  Clear the obstructions and clean off 

the dust. 

The 
refrigerator or 
freezer turns 
itself on and 
off frequently.

 

  The room temperature is higher than 

average. 

 

  The door is open too often. 

 

  The door is not closed completely. 

 

  The door gasket does not seal properly. 

  Put the refrigerator or freezer in a 

cooler place. 

  Leave the refrigerator or freezer to 

work for a while until the set 
temperature has been reached. 

  Do not open the door more often than 

necessary. 

  Close door properly. 
  Check the door seal and clean or 

replace. 

Vibrations

 

  The refrigerator or freezer is not 

properly leveled. 

  Level the refrigerator or freezer with 

the adjustable feet. 

The 
refrigerator or 
freezer seems 
to make too 
much noise. 

The rattling noise may come from the flow of the refrigerant, which is normal. As each 
cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your 
refrigerator or freezer. 
If temperature fluctuations occur, the contraction and expansion of the inner walls 
may cause popping and crackling noises. 

  The refrigerator or freezer is not 

properly level. 

  Level the refrigerator or freezer with 

the adjustable feet. 

The door will 
not close 
properly.

 

  The refrigerator or freezer is not 

properly level. 

 

  The door was reversed and not 

properly installed. 

  The gasket is dirty. 
  The shelves are out of position. 

  Level the refrigerator or freezer with 

the adjustable feet. 

  Check the door hinge and 

reassemble correctly. 

  Clean the door gasket. 
  Check the shelves and refit correctly. 

If you've checked the table above and find that you still need help with your refrigerator or freezer, 
call our Customer Service facility at 

800-932-4267

 between 9:00AM and 5:00PM ET.  We will do our 

best to answer your questions. 

Summary of Contents for BREF44

Page 1: ...Manual BEFORE USE PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Felix Storch Inc An ISO 9001 2015 registered company 770 Garrison Avenue The Bronx NY 10474 www accucold com Write...

Page 2: ...ension Cord 6 Reversing the Door Swing 7 Installing the Handle 7 Operating your Refrigerator or Freezer 8 12 Control Panel for Digital Thermostats 8 10 Controls for Dial Thermostats 10 Defrosting 11 S...

Page 3: ...ove grounding prong do not use an adapter and do not use an extension cord Replace all panels before operating It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator or freezer be pr...

Page 4: ...32 C The appliance should not be located next to ovens grills or other sources of high heat The appliance must be installed with all electrical water and drain connections in accordance with state an...

Page 5: ...r on a floor that is strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded To level the unit adjust the front leveling legs For free standing installation 5 127mm of space between the back and sides of...

Page 6: ...ays be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating label on the refrigerator or freezer This provides the best performance and also prevents ov...

Page 7: ...from the original side with the decorative caps 6 Move the bottom hinge to the opposite side and tighten the screws Use any lock washers or nuts if they were used in the original installation 7 Repla...

Page 8: ...ers include a digital thermostat located in the kick plate of your unit Indicator Symbol Table Press and hold the SET and the LIGHT keys for three seconds to turn the unit on off To adjust the tempera...

Page 9: ...isplay Po 3 Press the SET key and 00 will display 4 Enter the administrator password 55 5 Press the SET key and the panel will display Po 6 Press the and keys to select the appropriate parameter do2 A...

Page 10: ...parameter A6 7 Use the Use the and keys to adjust the temperature 8 Press the key or press no key for 30 seconds to exit The temperature set point will be saved automatically Alarms Various alarms wil...

Page 11: ...the cooling coils and will void your warranty We recommend using a plastic scraper To defrost 1 Remove the frozen items from the freezer and place it in another cooling device 2 Turn the thermostat o...

Page 12: ...igerant and fully complies with California CARB regulations However we are required by California Law to provide the following disclosure statement in every product sold in California This equipment i...

Page 13: ...ons Leave the refrigerator or freezer operating during vacations of less than three weeks Long vacations If the refrigerator or freezer will not be used for several months remove all items and turn of...

Page 14: ...letely The door gasket does not seal properly Put the refrigerator or freezer in a cooler place Leave the refrigerator or freezer to work for a while until the set temperature has been reached Do not...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES...

Page 16: ...units operated outside the United States 5 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the refrigerator or freezer 6 The removal and reinstallation of your refrigerat...

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