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Common Problems, Analysis and Elimination of Faults
Common Problems
Dew water on the external surface of the refrigerator
This may occur when the humidity in the atmosphere is high.
Simply wipe it dry.
Warming of the door frame peripheral of the freezer
compartment
This is a special provision to prevent freezing or condensation
around the freezer compartment door.
Warming of left and right side panels
The condenser is close to the inside of the left and right side
panels. The refrigerator will dissipate heat via the condenser
during operation. The side panel temperature can be about 50
℃
in summer when the ambient temperature is high.
Hot compressor
The housing temperature of the compressor can reach about 80
℃
when the refrigerator is running.
Noise of water flowing in the refrigerator
This is the noise of the refrigerant flowing in the tubing when the
refrigerating system is running.
Cracking noise in the refrigerator
This results from the expansion and contraction of the innerliner
and refrigerating tubing when the refrigerator is running. The
compressor will not start when the voltage is too low. A power
stabilizer of, or above 500 W should be used.
Humming vibrating noise
A slight humming noise can be heard in the compressor when the
refrigerator is running. If the refrigerator is not level, vibrations
and other noise may occur. Follow the instructions on Page 5 to
level the refrigerator.
Long time operation
During the summer, when the ambient temperature is high, the
compressor will start more frequently and run for a longer time
than it normally would.
Power consumption is higher than the indicated value level
The rated power consumption given in the Technical Specification
is the value measured according to the national standard, i.e., the
refrigerator operating steadily for 24h in an ambient temperature
of 25
℃
with the refrigerator compartment temperature controlled
at 5
℃
, the freezer compartment temperature controlled at -8
℃
and the door kept closed. When a lot of food is cooling, the
ambient temperature is high, or the door is opened frequently, it is
normal that the actual power consumption will be higher than the
indicated value.
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