Haier HT SERIES, User Manual

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION
Refrigerator does
not run Temperature Control Knob is set to
OFF Turn temperature knob clockwise to turn on
cooling system
Refrigerator is unplugged Plug power cord into power source
Breaker is tripped or turned off / Fuse is
blown Reset / Turn on breaker or replace fuse
Refrigerator is in defrost mode Wait about 40 minutes for defrost cycle to end
and cooling system to restart
Refrigerator or
freezer is too warm Temperature control is not set low
enough Turn temperature knob clockwise to adjust to a
lower temperature; allow 24 hours to adjust
Doors opened frequently or left open Keep door closed / Check that a package isn’t
preventing door from closing
Warm food added recently Allow time for food and refrigerator to cool
Items against back of compartments
are blocking proper airflow Store items only inside the trim of the glass
shelves; don’t place items against sides of the
compartments or directly in front of any vents
Refrigerator or
freezer is too cold Temperature control is set too low Turn knob counter-clockwise to change to a
warmer setting; allow 24 hours to adjust
Refrigerator runs
frequently or for
long periods of time Normal when first plugged in Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
Warm or large amounts of food added This is normal
Door is left open Ensure that door is not being held open by an
item
Hot weather or frequent openings This is normal
Temperature control set to coldest
setting Adjust knob to a warmer setting
Moisture on
exterior/interior of
refrigerator High humidity This is normal; Dry surface and adjust
temperature knob to slightly colder setting
Doors opened frequently or left open Keep door closed / Check that a package isn’t
preventing door from closing
Open container of water in refrigerator Cover or seal container
Refrigerator has an
odor Food is not sealed or packaged properly Re-seal packaging / Place an opened box of
baking soda in the refrigerator, replace every
three months
Interior needs to be cleaned Follow cleaning instructions in Proper Care and
Maintenance section
Light does not
come on Refrigerator is unplugged Plug refrigerator in to power source
Bulb is loose Tighten bulb by turning clockwise
Bulb is burned out Follow instructions in Light Bulb
Replacement section
Not all models come with a freezer
or mid level light
TROUBLESHOOTING