Philco PFTM26SI, Instruction Manual

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Refrigerator is not
working correctly
Odours from the
compartments
Noise from the refrigerator
The motor runs
continuously
A layer of frost occurs in
the compartment
Temperature inside is
too warm
Temperature inside is
too cold
Doors cannot be closed
easily
Check whether the power cord is pugged into the power outlet
properly.
Check the fuse or circuit of your power supply, replace if
necessary.
The amblent temperature is too low. Try setting the chamber
temperature to colder level to solve this problem.
It is normal that the freezer is not operating during the automatic
defrost cycle, or for short time after the refrigerator is switched
on to protect the compessor.
The interior may need to be cleaned
Some food, containers or wrapping cause odours
The sounds below are quite normal:
●
Compressor running noises.
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Air movement noise from the small fan motor in the freezer
compartment or other compartments.
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Gurging sound similar to water boiling.
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Popping noise during automatic defrosting.
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Clicking noise before the compressor starts.
Other unusual noises are due to the reasons below and may
need you to check and take action:
The refrigerator position is not in a level.
The back of refrigerator touches the wall.
Bottles or containers fallen
It is normal to frequently hear the sound of the motor, it wil need
to run more when in folowing circumstances:
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Temperature settng is set colder than necessary
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Large quantity of warm food has recently bean stored within
the refrigerator.
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The temperature outside the applance is too high.
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Doors are kept open too long or too often.
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After your installing the refrigerator or it has been switched off
for a long time
Check that the air outlets are not blocked by food and ensure
food is placed within the refrigerator to allow sufficient
ventilation. Ensure that door is fully closed. To remove the frost,
please refer to "cleaning and care chapter".
You may have left the doors open too long or too frequently; or
the doors are kept open by some obstacle: or the refrigerator is
located with insuffi cient clearance at the sides, back and top
Increase the temperature by following the "Display controls"
chapter.
Check whether the top of the refrigerator is tilted back by 10-
15mm to allow the doors to self close, or if something inside is
preventing the doors from closing.
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