Philco PCF 142 F JOKER, Owner'S Manual

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Copyright © 2019, Fast ČR, a. s. Revision 01/2022
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PART 4: TROUBLESHOOTING
The following simple issues can be handled by the user.
Please call the after-sale service department if the issues are not settled.
Inoperation.
Whether the freezer is plugged and connected to power;
Low voltage;
Whether temperature control knob is in the work area;
Failure power or tripping circuit.
Odor.
Odorous foods should closely wrapped;
Whether foods are rotten;
Whether the interior shall be cleaned.
Long-term operation of
compressor.
It is normal that freezer operates for longer time in summer when the ambient
temperature is higher;
Do not put too much food in the freezer at one time;
Do not put foods until they are cooled;
Frequent opening of freezer door;
Thick frost layer (defrost is needed).
The freezer door can
not be properly closed.
The freezer door is stuck by food packages;
Too much food;
Unbalanced freezer.
Loud noises.
Whether the floor is flat, whether the placement of freezer is stable;
Whether the freezer accessories are properly placed.
Transient difficulty in
door opening.
After refrigeration, there will be pressure difference between the inside and
outside of the freezer to result in transient difficulty in door opening.
This is a normal physical phenomenon.
Freezer enclosure heat
Condensation.
The freezer enclosure may emit heat during operation specially in summer, this
is caused by the radiation of the condenser, and it is a normal phenomenon.
Condensation: condensation phenomenon will be detected on the exterior
surface and door seals of the freezer when the ambient humidity is large, this
is a normal phenomenon, and the condensation can be wiped away with a dry
towel.
Airflow sound.
Buzz.
Clatter.
Refrigerants circulating in the refrigerant lines will produce eruption of sound
and grunts which is normal does not affect the cooling effect.
Buzz will be generated by running compressor specially when starting up or
shutting down.
The solenoid valve or electric switch valve will clatter which is a normal
phenomenon and does not affect the operation.