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troubleshooting
troubleshooting
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
The appliance is not
operating at all or the
temperature is too high.
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Check that the power plug is correctly connected.
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Is the temperature control on the front panel correctly set?
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Does sun shine on the appliance or are there heat sources nearby?
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Is the back of the appliance too near to the wall?
The food in the
refrigerator is frozen.
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Is the temperature control on the front panel set to the coldest
temperature?
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Is the surrounding temperature too low?
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Did you put the hot food in the refrigerator?
There are unusual
noises.
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Check that the appliance is installed on a stable, level floor.
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Is the back of the appliance too near to the wall?
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Have any foreign objects fallen behind or under the appliance?
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Is there noise coming from the compressor in the appliance?
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A ticking sound may be heard inside the appliance; this is normal.
This sound occurs when the various accessories contract or expand.
The front corners
and sides of the
appliance are warm and
condensation starts to
form.
•
Heat-proof pipes are installed in the front corners of the appliance to
prevent condensation from forming.
When the surrounding temperature rises, this may not always be
effective. However, this is not abnormal.
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In very humid weather, condensation may form on the outer surface of
the appliance when the moisture in the air comes into contact with the
cool surface of the appliance.
You can hear a
liquid babbling in the
appliance.
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This is the refrigerant, which cools the inside of the appliance.
There is a bad smell
inside the appliance.
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You did not seal the food.
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Check food are covered and ensure the cold inlet is clean.
There is a layer of frost
on the appliance’s
walls.
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Is the air outlet on the appliance plugged up?
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Space the food out as much as possible to improve ventilation.
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Is the door fully closed?
If condensation forms
on the inside wall of the
appliance and around
vegetables.
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Can occur if food with a high water content is stored uncovered with a
high humidity level or the door has been left open for a-long time.
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Store the food with a cover or in sealed containers.
DA99-03458A (EN)-09.indd 22
DA99-03458A (EN)-09.indd 22
2014. 8. 13.
7:12
2014. 8. 13.
7:12
