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FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide

Problem

Possible cause

The appliance does not 
work.

• It is not plugged in. Ensure it is properly plugged 

in and there is power at the socket (plug another 
appliance into the outlet to check).

• The circuit breaker tripped or has blown a fuse.
• The electrical outlet socket is defective.
• A general power outage has cut power to your home 

(check the household lights).

The appliance turns on and 
off frequently.

• The room temperature is hotter than normal.
• A large amount of food has been added to one of the 

compartments.

• The fridge or freezer door is opened too often, or not 

closed completely.

• The door gasket does not seal properly. Check and 

ensure the doors are properly aligned.

• The appliance does not have the correct clearances 

around it for air circulation.

There are vibrations.

• The appliance is not level.

The appliance seems to 
make too much noise.

• A 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. 

• Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may 

cause popping and crackling noises.

• The appliance is not level. Readjust the feet.
• The appliance is touching the wall or other object. 

Move it slightly.

The door(s) will not close 
properly.

• The appliance is not level.
• The door gasket is dirty or bent.
• The shelves, drawers or balconies are out of 

position.

The appliance freezes or 
cools too much.

• The temperature is set too cold, or it is running in 

one of the Super modes.

If you experience a problem with the appliance, check in the following table for 
solutions to help you solve the problem. If none of the solutions offered help you solve 
the problem, please contact our after sales support centre for advice.

Summary of Contents for AK-FDWD

Page 1: ...560L Side by Side Refrigerator INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL AK FDWD ...

Page 2: ...s Support AU 1300 886 649 NZ 0800 836 761 info tempo org 2 Contents 03 General Safety Instructions 06 Product Overview 07 Installation 10 Instructions 17 FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide 19 Other Useful Information ...

Page 3: ... shock and injury when correctly adhered to Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference along with the completed warranty card purchase receipt and carton If applicable pass these instructions on to the next owner of the appliance This symbol alerts you to take care as the appliance contains flammable materials isobutane as refrigerant and cyclopentane as insulation blowing gas While isob...

Page 4: ...manufacturer or its service agent Contact the after sales support line for advice Disconnection Never unplug the unit by pulling the cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the power point Electrical work All electrical work associated with the installation must be carried out by a licensed electrician General Safety Instructions Cont Usage conditions and restrictions Indoor do...

Page 5: ...ation see pages 7 9 for comprehensive installation instructions Heavy This appliance is heavy take care when moving it To avoid back or other injury consider a two person lift or mechanical aid when installing it Failure to do so can result in back or other injury Freestanding design This appliance is designed to be freestanding only and should not be recessed or built in Keep it upright Do not ti...

Page 6: ...g feet 5 Fridge door balconies 3 6 Water tank 7 Removable fridge shelves 4 8 Removable freezer shelves 4 B Documentation not shown Instruction manual Warranty certificate NOTE Due to continued product improvement images and illustrations in this manual may vary slightly from the product purchased All images in this manual are for reference purposes only Parts are not necessarily pictured to scale ...

Page 7: ...ance Contact our after sales support centre for advice on examination or return of the damaged appliance Power cord Unwind the power cord to its full length and inspect it for damage Do not use the appliance if the appliance or its cord have been damaged or are not working properly In case of damage contact our after sales support centre for advice on examination repair or return of the damaged pr...

Page 8: ...positioned below an overhanging wall unit the minimum distance between the top of the cabinet and the wall unit must be at least 100mm Ideally however the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall units Moving and levelling the appliance The appliance must be installed level so that it can work properly and the magnetic door seals are properly aligned It has four wheels for easy ma...

Page 9: ...earthed The plug of the power supply cord is equipped with a contact for this purpose Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third earth prong from the power cord If the plug does not fit your outlet please consult a licensed electrician for advice to have the outlet changed Plug the unit into a dedicated properly installed and earthed wall outlet Ensure that your outlet voltage and circ...

Page 10: ...tes once the door of the fridge or freezer compartment is opened one door signal is sensed at a time or when any control is pressed On first connection the display shows the factory default preset temperatures for the fridge and freezer compartments During normal operation the temperature displays of the fridge and freezer compartments indicate the temperature of the current settings The control p...

Page 11: ...ording to the internal temperature and ambient temperature 2 In ECO mode the refrigerator runs on the lowest energy consumption setting 3 SUPER COOLING mode cools the fridge compartment to the lowest temperature possible After approximately 2 5 hours the temperature setting will be restored to the previously set mode 4 SUPER FREEZING mode cools the freezer compartment to the lowest temperature pos...

Page 12: ...off the tank balcony first then take off the water tank with cover Detach the cover Fig 6 Fig 6 2 Clean the water tank and cover in warm soapy water rinse and dry well 3 Reposition the dry water tank cover and tank balcony as pictured Fig 7 Fig 7 4 Clean the dispenser pad outside the fridge door Fig 8 Filling the water tank 1 Open the small lid on the water tank cover and fill the water tank with ...

Page 13: ... appliance will sound an alarm Close the door then the alarm will stop If a door is not properly closed then the alarm will sound every 35 seconds until the door is closed properly If a door is left open for 10 continuous minutes without closing the internal LED light will turn off automatically Child safety lock The appliance is equipped with a child safety lock which can be set to prevent childr...

Page 14: ...g out losing its taste or taking on aromas from other foods Cover cooked foods and store them on any shelf in the fridge compartment Store butter and cheese in airtight containers or wrap them thoroughly Make sure milk bottles are properly closed before storage on a door balcony Do not keep bananas potatoes onions and garlic in the refrigerator Fig 11 Fig 12 The temperature inside the fridge compa...

Page 15: ...push food together too much leave some space for air to circulate around each item Do not place packages directly against the back wall When adding large amounts of fresh food to the freezer keep in mind that it will take approximately 24 hours for fresh food to freeze to solid frozen state For best results do not add other fresh food to the freezer drawer during this time Do not place hot foods o...

Page 16: ...ance permanently on the lowest temperature setting Power failure Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature inside your fridge or freezer compartments if you minimise the number of times the doors are opened However if the power is going to be off for a longer period of time you need to take proper steps to protect your food Do not refreeze frozen fo...

Page 17: ... correct clearances around it for air circulation There are vibrations The appliance is not level The appliance seems to make too much noise A 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 Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause popping and crackling noises The appliance is ...

Page 18: ...re it is always properly closed The external appliance surface is warm The exterior walls can be warmer than room temperature This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the fridge or freezer compartments Excessive frost and ice has built up A freezer door has been left open Something is preventing the door from closing The door gasket is dirty or damaged Heavy build up ...

Page 19: ...elves drawers and door balconies with a damp cloth After everything is dry reinstall the shelves and drawers and place the appliance back into service WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the power supply before cleaning or maintenance WARNING Never clean the unit with an abrasive acid oil or solvent based cleaning agent or w...

Page 20: ...amps The interior LED lamps can only be replaced by authorised service personnel Please contact our after sales support centre for a service if the lamp needs replacing Technical specifications Rated voltage frequency and current 220 240V 50Hz 1 4A Climate class T Electrical protection class I Input power 120W Defrost power 270W Lamp power 2x 2W LED lamps Refrigerant R600a 75g Insulation blowing a...

Page 21: ...he refrigerant and blowing agent WARNING This refrigeration appliance contains flammable refrigerants and insulation blowing gases which must be removed before disposal Contact your municipal authorities for any codes or regulations concerning the disposal of such materials DANGER Risk of child entrapment When discarding this or another refrigerator pull the plug out of the socket cut the connecti...

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Page 24: ...sories with the product Product does not work If you encounter problems with this product or if it fails to perform to your expectations make sure to contact our After Sales Support Centre for advice For an electronic copy of this manual please contact our after sales support centre Instruction Manual Revision Index Version No Issue Date Description V1 0 19 December 2019 Original release ...

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