o
Check that the thermostat inside the appliance has not been
turned to the off position.
o
Check that your mains supply voltage, corresponds to the
voltage stated on the rating plate of your appliance.
My fridge appears to be performing poorly
o
Check that the appliance isn’t overloaded and that food hasn’t
been packed too tightly into it.
o
The thermostat setting is too low; you should turn the
thermostat up higher.
o
Ensure that the door is closing properly and that the door has
not been opened for a prolonged period in error.
o
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation for your appliance.
My fridge is noisy
o
The refrigerant gas that circulates the pipework of the appliance
may make a slight noise, even if the compressor is not running.
o
If the noise worsens or the appliance gets louder than normal;
check that it is levelled off correctly, that nothing is touching the
rear of the fridge and that nothing placed inside the appliance is
rattling.
A thick ice sheet has formed on the inner back wall of
my fridge
o
Check that food has not been pushed too far back inside the
appliance, so that it is in contact with the inner back wall.
o
The formation of ice droplets on the inner back wall does not
indicate a product fault.
There is water in the base of the fridge or leaking out
of my fridge.
o
Refer to the “Defrosting the refrigerator compartment” section
on pages 14 - 15.
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