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TROUBLESHOOTING
You can solve many common problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the
suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer.
Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Appliance
does not
operate.
•
Appliance is not connected to a power
source.
•
The appliance is turned off.
•
Tripped circuit breaker or a blown fuse.
•
Connect the appliance.
•
Switch on the appliance.
•
Switch on circuit breaker or replace
fuse.
Appliance is
not cold
enough.
•
The temperature is not set correctly.
•
The ambient temperature could require
a higher thermostat setting.
•
The door was opened too often.
•
The door was not closed completely.
•
Door is not hermetically-sealed.
•
The condenser is too dirty.
•
The ventilation opening is blocked or too
dusty.
•
Check the set temperature.
•
Raise the setting of the thermostat.
•
Do not open the door more often than
necessary.
•
Close door properly.
•
Check the door seal and clean or
replace.
•
Clean the condenser when necessary.
•
Clear the obstructions and clean off
the dust.
Appliance
turns itself on
and off
frequently.
•
The room temperature is higher than
average.
•
A large number of bottles has been
added to the unit.
•
The door is opened too often.
•
The door is not closed completely.
•
The door gasket does not seal properly.
•
Put the appliance in a cooler place.
•
Let appliance to work for a while until
the set temperature has been
reached.
•
Do not open the door more often than
necessary.
•
Close door properly.
•
Check the door seal and clean or
replace.
The light does
not work.
•
Appliance is not connected to a power
supply.
•
Tripped circuit breaker or a blown fuse.
•
The light was switched off on the control
panel.
•
Connect the appliance.
•
Switch on circuit breaker or replace
fuse.
•
Switch on the light.
Vibrations
•
The appliance is not properly level.
•
Level the appliance with the
adjustable feet.
The appliance
seems to
make too
much noise.
The rattling noise may come from the flow of the refrigerant, which is normal. As each
cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your
appliance.
If temperature fluctuations occur, the contraction and expansion of the inner walls may
cause popping and crackling noises.
•
The appliance is not properly level.
•
Level the appliance with the
adjustable feet.
The door will
not close
properly.
•
The appliance is not properly level.
•
The door was reversed and not properly
installed.
•
The gasket is dirty.
•
The shelves are out of position.
•
Level the appliance with the
adjustable feet.
•
Check the door hinge and reassemble
correctly.
•
Clean the door gasket.
•
Check the shelves and refit correctly.
