15
Troubleshooting
.
Problem
Possible cause
Remedy
The control lamp is not lit.
Power failure; the fuse is
blown; the appliance is not
plugged in correctly.
Check that power is
connected. Reset the fuse.
Water collects on the glass
shelves.
Items of food at the back of
the shelves are in contact
with the rear wall of the
cabinet, thus causing
condensation to run onto
the shelf.
Move the rearmost items
forward.
Water collects in the bottom
of the refrigerator/freezer.
The defrost water pipe is
blocked.
Clean the defrost water
channel and the drain hole
on the rear wall of the
cabinet.
Vibration or bothersome
noise.
The appliance is not level.
The appliance is resting
against other kitchen
elements.
Bins, containers or shelves
are not positioned correctly
or are jammed.
Containers or bottles inside
the cabinet are rattling
against one another.
Level the appliance using a
spirit level.
Move the appliance away
from the kitchen cabinets or
appliances it is in contact
with.
Check movable fittings and
adjust them if necessary.
Move containers and/or
bottles apart.
Compressor runs
continuously.
Temperature setting too
low.
High room temperature.
Raise the temperature
setting.
Ensure adequate
ventilation.
Temperature in freezer too
high.
Temperature setting too
high.
The quantity of fresh items
placed in the freezer at a
time is greater than the
capacity of the appliance.
Lower the temperature
setting.
Wait a few hours and then
recheck the temperature.
Temperature in refrigerator
too high.
Temperature setting too
high.
Many items have been
placed in the refrigerator
section at the same time.
The door is opened too
often.
Lower the temperature
setting.
Distribute items within the
cabinet to improve air
circulation.
Keep door closed.
