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Before you call for service, check the following points.
If you still require service
contact your SHARP approved service centre.
SHARP approved service centre locations can be found in the support area of our website:
Australia : http://www.sharp.net.au
New Zealand : http://www.sharp.net.nz
Problem
Solution
The outside of cabinet is hot when
touched.
This is normal. The hot pipe is in the cabinet in order to prevent dew
generation.
When there is refrigerator noise.
It is normal for the refrigerator to produce the following sounds.
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Loud noise produced by the compressor when operation starts
--- Sound becomes quieter after a while.
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Loud noise produced once a day by the compressor
--- Operating sound produced immediately after automatic defrost
operation.
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Sound of flowing fluid (gurgling sound, fizzing sound)
--- Sound of refrigerant flowing in pipes (sound may become louder from
time to time).
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Cracking or crunching sound, squeaking sound
--- Sound produced by expansion and contraction of inner walls and internal
parts during cooling.
Frosting or dew generation occurs
inside or outside the refrigerator.
This may occur in one of the following cases. Use a wet cloth for wiping frost
and a dry cloth for wiping dew.
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When the ambient humidity is high.
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When the door is frequently opened and closed.
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When foods containing plenty of moisture are stored. (Wrapping is required.)
The food in the refrigerator
compartment freeze.
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Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with refrigerator temp. control set
at 0°C?
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Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with freezer temp. control set at
-21°C?
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Low ambient temperature may cause foods to freeze even if refrigerator
temp. control is set to 6°C.
Noticeable odours.
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Wrapping is required for foods with strong odours.
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Deodorising unit cannot remove all odours.
WHAT TO DO BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
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