Solutions to problems
Solutions to problems
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Normal operation
01. It takes a few minutes for the freezer and refrigerator compartments to cool
when the unit is turned on: If the temperature of one of the compartments is
higher, when the unit is turned on, it will take a few moments for it to drop.
02. The compressor surface is heating up: It is normal for the compressor surface
to heat up when it is operating properly. You should not touch it.
Excess noise
The refrigerator is not properly leveled.
The refrigerator is touching the wall.
Modern refrigerators have increased storage capacity and more stable
temperatures. They require a high efficiency compressor.
Refrigerator operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cicle.
Refrigerant (used to cool refrigerator) is circulating throughout the system.
The outside refrigeration pipes are touching each other or the refrigeration
pipes are touching the cover.
The food is too tightly packed together, and this is blocking the flow of air.
Hot food or too much food was place inside the refrigerator.
The temperature control was not properly adjusted.
Before Calling Your Service Representative:
Check the following items
Water is entering the refrigerator compartment
Weather is hot and humid.
Door may not be seating properly.
Door is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently.
Is there food inside the appliance that may be dripping?
Condensation inside the refrigerator
Room temperature is very high or the door has been left open too long.
Liquid foods inside the refrigerator are not in a properly sealed container.
Refrigerator not cooling enough or not cooling
The door is not properly closed.
The door packaging is damaged.
The refrigerator is not well ventilated.
There is insufficient space between the refrigerator and the surfaces next to it,
and on top.
The refrigerator is under direct sunlight or near a source of heat.
The plug is not properly plugged in.
The room temperature is below 10°C and the temperature compensation switch
is turned off.
The door rubber seals are broken or folded.
Temperature control is set too low.
Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time.
Large amounts of warm or hotd may have been stored recently.
Check to see if a fuse has blown (or the switch). Measure the voltage in the outlet.
If it is low, reconnect it.
Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet, have it checked by a
certfied technician.
Check to see if there is a power failure. Check to see if the power cord is properly
plugged into the outlet.
Has the door been opened frequently or for a long time?
Is the refrigerator so full that the air cannot properly circulate?
Were hot things place in the refrigerator without first being allowed to cool?
Is there sufficient space between the refrigerator and the wall?
Refrigerator is warmer than normal
Food stored in refrigerator compartment freezes
Are the temperature controls in the refrigerator compartments and extra cold
compartment set to the coldest position?
Is the room temperature below 5°C?
Is the food close to the cold air exits?
Odors in refrigerator
Interior needs to be cleaned.
Foods with strong odors are in the refrigerator.
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