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Before you call for service, check the following points.
Problem
Solution
The outside of the cabinet is hot
when touched.
It is normal. The hot pipe is in the cabinet in order to prevent dew generation.
When there is refrigerator noise.
It is normal for the refrigerator to produce the following sounds.
Loud noise produced by the compressor when operation starts
•
--- Sound becomes quieter after a while.
Loud noise produced once a day by the compressor
•
--- Operating sound produced immediately after automatic defrost operation.
Sound of
fl
owing
fl
uid (gurgling sound,
fi
zzing sound)
•
--- Sound of refrigerant
fl
owing in pipes (sound may become louder from time to time).
Cracking or crunching sound, squeaking sound
•
--- Sound produced by expansion and contraction of inner walls and internal parts
during cooling.
Frosting or dew generation occurs
inside or outside the refrigerator.
This may occur in one of the following cases. Use a wet cloth for wiping frost and a
dry cloth for wiping dew.
When the ambient humidity is high.
•
When the door is frequently opened and closed.
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When food containing plenty of moisture is stored. (Wrapping is required.)
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Food in the refrigerator
compartment freeze.
Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with refrigerator temp. control set at 0°C?
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Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with freezer temp. control set at -21°C?
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Low ambient temperatures may cause placed foods to freeze even if the refrigerator
•
temp. control is set to 6°C.
It smells in the compartment.
Wrapping is required for the foods with strong smell.
•
Deodorizing unit cannot remove all of the smell.
•
The control panel does not
work.
This may occur in one of the following cases.
The panel or your
fi
nger is soiled with dripping, oil and etc.
•
When you touch the panel with gloved hand, adhesive bandage on your
fi
nger, nail or
•
objects.
Sticker or tape is af
fi
xed on the keys.
•
Touch position is slightly off from the keys.
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Operate time is not enough for the keys to work.
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IF YOU STILL REQUIRE SERVICE
Refer to your nearest service agent approved by SHARP.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
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