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IX.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you are experiencing a problem with your appliance, please check the following before
contacting the after-sales service.
Your appliance is not operating
Check if:
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There is power
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The plug is correctly placed in the socket
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The plug fuse or the mains fuse has blown
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The socket is defective. To check this, plug another working appliance into the
same socket.
The appliance performs poorly
Check if:
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The appliance is overloaded
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The appliance door is closed properly
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There is any dust on the condenser
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There is enough space near the rear and side walls.
Your appliance is operating noisily
Normal noises
Cracking noise occurs:
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During automatic defrosting
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When the appliance is cooled or warmed (due to expansion of appliance
material).
Short cracking noise occurs:
When the thermostat switches the compressor on/off.
Motor noise:
Indicates the compressor is operating normally. The compressor may cause
more noise for a short time when it is first activated.
Bubbling noise and splash occurs:
Due to the flow of the refrigerant in the tubes of the
system.
Water flowing noise occurs:
Due to water flowing to the evaporation container. This
noise is normal during defrosting.
Air blowing noise occurs:
In some models during normal operation of the system due to
the circulation of air.
The edges of the appliance in contact with the door joint are warm
Especially during summer (warm seasons), the surfaces in contact with the door joint
may become warmer during the operation of the compressor, this is normal.
There is a build-up of humidity inside the appliance
Check if:
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All food is packed properly. Containers must be dry before being placed in the
appliance.