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Problem
Cause
Solution
General
9.1
The compressor does not work.
9.1.1
The refrigerator is in deep
freeze cooling
9.1.1.1
This is normal for a refrigerator that goes into
deep freeze automatically. The period of deep
freeze cooling lasts about 30 minutes.
9.1.2
The refrigerator is not
powered on.
9.1.2.1
Make sure the plug is inserted all the way into
the power outlet.
9.1.2.2
Has the circuit breaker tripped? Check and
change to a new 13 A fuse and/or reset the
circuit breaker.
9.1.2.3
Check the electrical supply to the room. Call the
local electricity company.
9.2
The fridge operates frequently
or operates for a long time.
9.2.1
The room temperature or
ambient temperature is high.
9.2.1.1
It is normal for the fridge to operate
continuously.
9.2.2
The ice maker is in operation.
9.2.2.1
This is normal – the ice maker adds extra work
load in the refrigerator.
9.2.3
The doors or drawers are
frequently opened and
closed.
9.2.3.1
Try to reduce frequency of door or drawer
openings.
9.2.4
The control settings in
the freezer and fresh food
compartments are set to cold
level.
9.2.4.1
Raise up the compartment temperatures slightly
and allow 24 hours to reach new balance.
9.2.5
Door and/or drawer gasket
seals may be dirty, frayed or
cracked.
9.2.5.1
Clean off the gaskets and/or heat slightly with
hair dryer so gasket takes contour of metal
frame.
9.2.6
The condenser is dirty.
9.2.6.1
Clean the condenser.
9.3
The compressor frequently
cycles on and off.
9.3.1
The compartment
temperature sensors keep
the fridge at the set points
causing the compressor to
cycle.
9.3.1.1
This is normal. The fridge compressor will
provide the required cooling level.
9.4
A beeping noise from inside the
fridge.
9.4.1
One door or drawer of the
fridge is open for over 60
seconds.
9.4.1.1
This is normal and will repeat every 1 minute
until the door or drawer is closed.
