Wipe the inner and outer surface of the refrigerator and its accessories with a wet cloth.
If they are too dirty, clean them with a mild detergent and water then dry them with
clean cloth. After this, a small quantity of glass wax is recommended to polish the
refrigerator surface with a flannel.
Once a month clean the condenser circuit and compressor with a stiff brush to remove
dust and deposits that may adversely affect the performance of the appliance.
1. When the refrigerator does not work
Check if there is a power failure.
Check if the power plug is plugged into the power outlet.
Check that the fuse has not blown.
2. When the refrigerator is cooling excessively
The temperature control dial may be set too high.
If you place foodstuffs containing a lot of moisture directly under the cool air
outlets, they will freeze easily. This does not indicate a malfunction.
3. When the refrigerator is not cooling sufficiently
The food may be packed too tightly together which will block the flow of cool air.
You may have put something hot or a lot of foodstuffs into the refrigerator.
The door may not have been closed properly.
The door gaskets may be damaged.
The refrigerator may not be ventilated.
There may be insufficient clearance between the refrigerator and the surfaces
immediately both sides and above.
The temperature control dial may not be set properly.
4. When condensation form on the outside of the refrigerator.
Condensation may form on the outside when the humidity is high such as during a
wet season. This is the same result as the condensation formed when chilled water
is poured into a glass. If does not, therefore, indicate a failure, wipe dry with a dry
cloth.
5. When you hear a sound like water flowing.
A sound like water flowing is the refrigerant flowing. It does not indicate a
malfunction.
6. When the cabinet’s side/rear panel heats up
The side panel of the cabinet will heat up when the door is opened or closed
frequently, when starting the unit and when the unit operates in summer with high
ambient outside temperature, in such case, do not touch the panel, it results from
the dissipation of the heat from inside the cabinet, and it does not mean the
something is wrong with the refrigerator.
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
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