User Manual

15TROUBLESHOOTING
If you think something may be wrong with your refrigerator, you can carry out some easy checks before calling for
service. You may locate the problem, sparing yourself from inconvenience, saving time and money.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Refrigerator is not operating • Check that the power cord is plugged into the power outlet properly and that the
outlet is switched ‘ON’.
• Try running another appliance from the power outlet. If no power is coming from
the outlet you may have blown a fuse or tripped a circuit of your household power
supply.
• Try adjusting the temperature control to a slightly “colder” position.
• It is normal for the freezer fan NOT to operate during the automatic defrost cycle, or
for a short time after the appliance is switched on.
When there is refrigerator
noise
Modern refrigerators with increased storage capacity use high speed compressors.
These can provide a seemingly high level of sound which is quite normal. Normal
operational sounds include:
• Occasional gurgling, similar to water boiling.
• Air flow noise (air circulates because of a small fan).
• A popping noise heard during automatic defrost.
• A clicking noise heard just before the compressor starts (this is just the automatic
switching action of the temperature control, turning the compressor on or off).
Other strange sounds may mean that you need to check and take action. For
example, noises may mean that:
• The cabinet is not level.
• The floor is uneven or weak.
• Bottles are badly placed and rattling.
• There are vibrations from an object on top of or behind or beside the refrigerator.
• The back of the refrigerator cabinet is touching the wall.
Remember it is quite normal for noise to seem louder when the refrigerator starts
operating, or during quieter periods such as night time.
If there are odours inside the
refrigerator
• The interior may need cleaning.
• Some foods produce odours.
• Some containers and wrapping can cause odours.
• Ask yourself if the odour started about the same time you started storing something
unusual.
When the motor seems to
run more than expected
Your new refrigerator has a large fridge and freezer section to keep cool. So it is normal
to frequently hear the sound of the motor. However, to keep operation to a minimum
check the following:
• Are doors kept open too long or too often?
• Are controls set too cold? See ‘Controlling the temperature’ on pages 11.
• Have large amounts of warm food just recently been stored? Summer, festive seasons
and holidays usually mean a lot more work for your refrigerator.
• If the day is hot or the room is very warm, the refrigerator will need to run more than
normal.
• The refrigerator will run more that normal just after you install it or when it has been
turned off for a long time.
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