Instruction for Use
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE/AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Before calling After-sales Service....
Performance problems often result from simple
things you can find and solve yourself without
tools of any kind.
If your refrigerator does not work
Is the power plug plugged into a live socket with
the proper voltage?
Have you checked your homes fuses?
If there are noises or vibrations
Most of the noises are normal. Hard surfaces like
the floor, walls, and cabinets can make the noises
seem louder. The following describes the most
common types of noises and what may be making
them.
Slight hum
You may be hearing the refrigerator's fan motor
and moving air.
Clicking noises
The thermostat clicks when the refrigerator stops
running and when it starts. The defrost timer clicks
when the defrost cycle starts and stops.
Water noises
When the refrigerator stops running, you may hear a
gurgling noise in the pipes for a few minutes. You
may also hear the defrost water running into the
defrost water pan.
Ice maker noises
Since your appliance has an ice maker, you may
hear buzzing (from the water valve), trickling
water and the clatter of the ice falling into the
bucket.
If your ice maker does not work:
Has the freezer had enough time to become
cold? With a new refrigerator this may take
overnight.
Is the ice maker ON/OFF button set to ON ?
Is the water turned on? Is water getting to the
ice maker?
Is there a water filter installed on the
refrigerator?
This filter may be clogged or installed
incorrectly. First, check the filter installation
instructions to ensure that the filter was
installed correctly and is not clogged. If
installation or clogging is not a problem, call a
qualified technician.
If there is water in the defrost pan:
This is normal in hot, damp weather. The pan can
even be half full. Make sure the refrigerator is level
so that the water does not overflow.
If the edges of the refrigerator cabinet, which
come in contact with the door seal, are warm to
the touch:
This is normal in hot weather when the
compressor is running.
If the light does not work:
Have you checked your homes fuses?
Is the power plug plugged into a live socket with
the proper voltage?
Has the light bulb burnt out?
In the case of burned out bulbs:
1. Always remove the power plug from the socket.
2. See chapter Maintenance and Cleaning.
If the motor seems to run too much:
Is the condenser free of dust and fluff?
Are the doors properly closed?
Are the door seals properly fitted?
On hot days or if the room is warm, the motor
naturally runs longer.
If the door has been opened a lot or if a large
amount of food has been stored, the motor will run
longer to cool down the interior.
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