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If the appliance is not operating correctly:
Please check the following points.
Is there a power failure? (Check by turning on a house light)
Has the fuse blown or has the circuit breaker tripped?
Has the door been closed correctly?
Check the thermostat has been set correctly.
Check the mains plug is seated in the wall socket correctly and the socket switch is on.
Check the power outlet is working, Try another appliance.
Is the room temperature too cold or too hot? (working temperature range 16
℃
to 32
℃
)
Prolonged off periods
If the refrigerator is not in use for a long period of time, proceed as follows:
Disconnect the refrigerator from the main supply by removing the plug from the socket.
Clean and dry the inside as instructed under the heading of cleaning and maintenance.
Leave the door open to prevent any unpleasant smells from building up while the
appliance is not in use.
If there is a power failure for a short time keep the door closed check the contents of the
refrigerator every so often.
Before calling for service
Please check the following points:
1. The refrigerator is not working
Check the plug is inserted correctly into the wall socket
Check there is power to the wall socket by plugging in another appliance, if the other
appliance works, check the fuse in the appliance plug.
2. The refrigerator is noisy when running
Check the appliance is level and is not in contact with another appliance or kitchen
furniture.
3. The refrigerator does not cool sufficiently.
If the door has been opened too often, or it has been left open for a while it will take time
for the appliance to reach its set temperature.
Check the air flow around the refrigerator has not been reduced due to insufficient
clearance.
NOTE: The following characteristics should not be looked upon as a problem.
A gentle trickling sound caused by refrigerant flowing through the pipe.
Compressor operating at high temperature.
Reversing the doors
The doors are unable to be reversed on this model.
Energy saving tips
1. The refrigerator should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat
producing appliances, and out of the direct sunlight.
2. Keep some distance (suggest
>
10cm) from the back & two sides of the outside
condenser to the wall, to make sure it is well ventilated.
3. Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator.
4. Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the
refrigerator. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the refrigerator.
5. Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches.
6. Remove as many items as needed at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.
7. Keep the appliance door gaskets sealing well.
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