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TROUBLESHOOTING
You can solve many common problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the
suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer.
Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Appliance
does not
operate.
•
Appliance is not connected to a power
supply.
•
The appliance is turned off.
•
Tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse
•
Connect the appliance.
•
Switch on the appliance.
•
Switch on circuit breaker or replace
fuse.
Appliance is
not cold
enough.
•
The temperature is not set correctly.
•
The ambient temperature could require
a lower temperature setting.
•
Drawers were opened too often.
•
A drawer was not closed completely.
•
Drawer is not hermetically sealed.
•
The condenser is too dirty.
•
The ventilation opening is blocked or too
dusty.
•
Check the set temperature.
•
Set a lower temperature.
•
Do not open drawers more often than
necessary.
•
Close drawer properly.
•
Check the seal and clean or replace.
•
Clean the condenser when necessary.
•
Clear the obstructions and clean off
the dust.
Appliance
turns itself on
and off
frequently.
•
The room temperature is higher than
average.
•
A large amount of food has been added
to the unit.
•
Drawers are opened too often.
•
A drawer is not closed completely.
•
A drawer gasket does not seal properly.
•
Put the appliance in a cooler place.
•
Leave the appliance to work for a
while until the set temperature has
been reached.
•
Do not open the drawers more often
than necessary.
•
Close drawer properly.
•
Check the drawer seal and clean or
replace it.
The light does
not work.
•
Appliance is not connected to a power
supply.
•
Tripped circuit breaker or a blown fuse.
•
The light was switched off on the control
panel.
•
Connect the appliance.
•
Switch on circuit breaker or replace
fuse.
•
Switch on the light.
Vibrations
•
The appliance is not properly leveled.
•
Level the appliance with the
adjustable feet.
The appliance
seems to
make too
much noise.
The rattling noise may come from the flow of the refrigerant, which is normal. As each
cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your
appliance.
If temperature fluctuations occur, the contraction and expansion of the inner walls may
cause popping and crackling noises.
•
The appliance is not properly level.
•
Level the appliance with the
adjustable feet.
Drawers
will not close
properly.
•
The appliance is not properly leveled.
•
The gaskets are dirty.
•
The racks or bins are out of position.
•
Level the appliance with the
adjustable feet.
•
Clean the drawer gaskets.
•
Check the racks and bins and refit
correctly.
