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TROUBLESHOOTING
Vacuum compartment
There is no hissing
sound when I open
the vacuum
compartment.
I cannot lock
the handle.
The vacuum
compartment vibrates
and emits a humming
sound.
Did you press the handle down firmly to lock the vacuum
compartment?
If the handle is not secure, a vacuum state cannot be achieved. Push
the vacuum compartment all the way in, and then press the handle
down firmly to lock the compartment.
Did you just open the vacuum compartment?
After you close the refrigerator doors and the vacuum pump starts
up, it takes about 3 to 4 minutes to achieve a vacuum state. Wait at
least 4 minutes before opening the vacuum compartment.
Is the handle partially raised?
Press the handle down firmly to lock the vacuum compartment.
I am not sure if
the vacuum function
is working.
When you open the vacuum compartment, do you hear a sound?
If the vacuum function is working properly, when you open the
vacuum compartment, you should hear a hissing sound as air
enters the compartment.
Is there any food or packaging caught in the vacuum compartment
gasket or in the vacuum compartment receptacle?
Ensure nothing is caught in the gasket or in the receptacle.
Is the vacuum compartment installed correctly?
Install the vacuum compartment in accordance with the procedure
described in “HOW TO REMOVE/INSTALL PARTS”.
Is there any food or packaging caught in the vacuum compartment
receptacle? Is the vacuum compartment gasket dirty?
Did you press the handle down firmly to lock the vacuum
compartment?
The refrigerator regularly vibrates and emits sounds. Ensure nothing
is caught in the vacuum compartment receptacle and that the
gasket is clean.
Press the handle down firmly to lock the vacuum compartment.
Is the “Vacuum” setting set to “Off”?
Change the setting to “ On”.
This sound is made by the vacuum pump when it is running.
If you are bothered by the sound (for example, at night), you can
stop the pump from running by changing the “Vacuum” setting to
“Off”.
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Check
Solution
Problem
Remove any packaging material of foods or other things which are
caught in.
If the gasket is dirty, clean it.
Is there anything that is caught stuck to
the gasket of the vacuum compartment
or its retainer? Is the gasket or its
retainer dirty?
Fiber
Scrap
P.49
P.62
P.60
P.49
Is any part of the gasket
stuck together?
Gasket
A part stuck together
P.60
If a part of the gasket is stuck together, the vacuum compartment
will not be able to maintain a vacuum state.
If there is a part stuck together, peel such part off.
Since it is difficult to see the left and right side faces and the
bottom, such part shall be confirmed with removing the vacuum
compartment.
If the gasket is dirty, clean it.
P.62
P.60
Is the gasket of the vacuum compartment loose or misaligned?
Install the vacuum compartment so
that the tabs on the gasket aligns
with the holes in the compartment.
Ensure the gasket is
securely in its retainer,
with no raised parts.
Gasket
Gasket
Raised
Tab on the gasket
Holes in the compartment
Bottom view of the compartment
There is frost or
condensation inside
the vacuum
compartment or
around the vacuum
compartment
receptacle.
The vacuum compartment is tightly sealed. As such, the water
content in foods and moisture in the air might form frost or
condensation inside the compartment. If this happens, wet a
dishcloth in warm water and wipe away the frost or condensation.
In addition, we recommend that you wrap foods high in water
content before storing them in this compartment.
Did you put food high in water content in the vacuum compartment?
Frost or condensation
