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Troubleshooting
Leaking water
The water outlet may have become partially blocked causing
water to miss the drain pan – use a plastic straw to un block
it.
Water could be leaking because the fridge requires
defrosting – it needs to be defrosted in the same way as the
freezer (see Cleaning and Maintenance)
The appliance is making noises
The appliance is cooled by the compressor, which will make
a certain amount of noise when the appliance is switched
on. The amount of noise depends on the age of the
appliance (older appliances may become noisier), the
positioning of the appliance (a levelled appliance is less
noisy) and how the appliance is used.
During use, you may hear the sound of the refrigerant being
circulated, and the sound of it flowing when the compressor
is off. The sound of the compressor itself, which is a
humming sound and a click when the compressor switches
off and on.
When you are starting the appliance for the first time, or
have had the appliance switched off for a prolonged length
of time, the sounds described above may be louder.
If noises seem to be too loud, or a little unusual it is more
than likely because the appliance requires levelling, or it is
touching a unit.
The freezer door is sticking
This sometimes happens if the freezer door has recently
been opened. Wait a few moments and try again.
