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Problem Possible Cause Solution
The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not placed stably.
Check if the appliance stands
stable.
The lamp does not work. The lamp is defective. Refer to “Replacing the lamp”.
The compressor operates
continually.
Temperature is set incorrectly. Refer to “Operation” chapter.
Many food products were inserted at the
same time.
Wait some hours and then check
the temperature again.
The room temperature is too high.
Refer to climate class chart on the
rating plate.
Food products placed in the appliance
were too warm.
Allow food products to cool to
room temperature before storing.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to “Closing the door”.
The temperature in the appliance
is too low/too high.
The temperature is not set correctly. Set a higher/lower temperature.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to “Closing the door”.
The food products temperature is too
high.
Let the food products temperature
decrease to room temperature
before storage.
Many food products are inserted at the
same time.
Insert less food products at the
same time.
The thickness of the frost is greater than
0.16"-0.20".
Defrost the appliance.
The door has been opened often. Open the door only if necessary.
There is no cold air circulation in the
appliance.
Make sure that there is cold air
circulation in the appliance.
There is too much condensed
water on the rear wall of the
refrigerator.
Door was opened too frequently.
Open the door only when
necessary.
Door was not closed completely.
Make sure the door is closed
completely.
Stored food was not wrapped.
Wrap food in suitable packaging
before storing it in the appliance.
refrigerator.
The drain hole at the back of the
appliance is clogged.
Clean the drain hole with a piece
of wire.
Food products prevent water from Make sure that food products do
not touch the rear plate.
The door is not closed well.
Refer to "Closing the door", or
refer to the troubleshooting item
below ("The door does not close
completely").
The drip pan cracks.
The IKEA after sales customer
service center will assist you on the
phone at the time of service call
request.Please refer to
www.IKEA.com/au
and select your local store for local
store phone numbers and opening
times.
The defrost water drain is clogged.
Clean the drain hole with a piece
of wire.