Samsung RL56GPGBP, User Manual

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
pROblEM SOluTION
The appliance is not
operating at all or the
temperature is too high.
• Check if the power plug is correctly connected.
• Is the temperature control on the front panel correctly set?
• Does sun shine on the appliance or are there any heat sources
nearby?
• Is the back of the appliance too close to the wall?
The food in the
refrigerator is frozen.
• Is the temperature control on the front panel set to the coldest
temperature?
• Is the surrounding temperature too low?
There are unusual
noises.
• Check if the appliance is installed on a stable and even floor.
• Is the back of the appliance too close to the wall?
• Have any foreign objects fallen behind or under the appliance?
• Is the noise coming from the compressor in the appliance?
• A ticking sound occurs when the various accessories contract or
expand.
The front corners
and sides of the
appliance are warm and
condensation starts to
form.
• Heat-proof pipes are installed in the front corners of the appliance
to prevent condensation from forming.
When the surrounding temperature rises, this may not always be
effective. However, this is not abnormal.
• In very humid weather, condensation may form on the outer
surface of the appliance when the moisture in the air comes into
contact with the cool surface of the appliance.
You can hear a liquid
bubbling in the
appliance.
• This is the refrigerant, which cools the inside of the appliance.
There is a bad smell
inside the appliance.
• Is there any spoiled food inside of the refrigerator?
• Make sure that strong smelling food (for example, fish) is wrapped
so that it is airtight.
• Clean out your refrigerator periodically and throw away any
spoiled or suspect food.
There is a layer of frost
on the appliances walls.
• Are the air outlet vents blocked by food stored inside the
refrigerator?
• Space the food out as much as possible to improve ventilation.
• Is the door fully closed?
condensation forms on
the inside wall of the
appliance and around
vegetables.
• Food with a high water content is stored uncovered with a high
humidity level or the door has been left open for a
long time.
• Store the food with a cover or in sealed containers.