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Check Warnings;
Your fridge warns you if the temperatures for
cooler and freezer are in improper levels or when
a problem occurs in the appliance.
What to do if your appliance does not operate
Check that:
• There is no power,
• The general switch in your home is
disconnected,
• The socket is not faulty. To check this, plug
the appliance in to another socket which you
know is working.
What to do if your appliance performs poorly
Check that:
• You have overloaded the appliance,
• The thermostat setting is on position “1” (if so
set the thermostat dial to a suitable value).
• The doors are closed properly,
• There is no dust on the condenser,
• There is enough space at the rear and side
walls.
• If your fridge is operating too loudly
Normal Noises
Cracking (Ice cracking) Noise:
• During automatic defrosting.
• When the appliance is cooled or warmed
(due to expansion of appliance material).
• Heard when the thermostat switches the
compressor on/off.
Compressor noise
• Normal motor noise. This noise means that
the compressor operates normally
• Compressor may cause more noise for a
short time when it starts.
Bubbling noise and splash:
• This noise is caused by the flow of the
refrigerant in the tubes of the system.
Water flow noise:
• Normal flow noise of water flowing to the
evaporation container during defrosting. This
noise can be heard during defrosting.
Air Blow Noise:
• Normal fan noise. This noise can be heard in
No-Frost fridges during normal operation of
the system due to the circulation of air.
• If you hear any other sounds, check that:
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The appliance is level
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Nothing is touching the rear of the appliance
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Items on the appliance are vibrating.
If there is water in the lower part of the
refrigerator,
Check that:
• The drain hole for the water is not clogged
(use the defrost drain plug to clean the drain
hole).
Recommendations
• If you do not intend to use the appliance for
long time (for example during the summer
holidays) unplug and clean the appliance and
leave the door open to prevent the formation
of mildew and smells.
• To stop the appliance completely, unplug it
from the main socket (for cleaning and when
the doors are left open).
• If a problem persists after you have followed
all the instructions above, please consult the
nearest Authorised Service Centre.
• The lifetime of your appliance is stated and
declared by the Department of Industry. The
length of time for retaining parts required for
the proper operation of the appliance is 10
years.
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