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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Before you call for service, check the following points.
IF YOU STILL REQUIRE SERVICE
Refer to your nearest service agent approved by SHARP.
Solution
Problem
The outside of a cabinet is hot when
touched.
It is normal. The hot pipe is in the cabinet in order to prevent dew
generation.
It is normal for the refrigerator to produce the following sounds.
• Lou
d noise produced by the compressor when operation starts
--- Sound becomes quieter after a while.
• Sound of fl
owing fluid (gurgling sound, fizzing sound)
--- Sound of refrigerant flowing in pipes (sound may become louder
from time to time).
• C
racking 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.
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When the ambient humidity is high.
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When the door is frequently opened and closed.
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When foods containing plenty of moisture are stored.
(Wrapping is required.)
The foods in the refrigerator
compartment freeze.
• Is the refrigerator is operated for a long time with temp. control set
at MAX ? When not required, be sure to return the knob to the
original position.
It smells in the compartment
When the refrigerator is not cold.
Check if the power is off or not.
Check if the temperature control knob setting is “ OFF ” or not.
When there is refrigerator noise.
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• W
rapping is required for the foods with strong smell.
