Ariston 60 cm - Troubleshooting Common Issues

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Service Manual
NEW ARISTON 60 cm PLATFORM
Edition
2006.06.15
Language
English
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SSISTANCE
5.6 Troubleshooting:
FAULT REMEDY
Fails to switch on. - Check voltage on mains socket outlet.
- Check power cord.
Compressor fails to start. - Check continuity of windings.
- Check operation of Klixon relay.
-Faulty PCB.
- Appliance set to OFF.
Compressor runs but
appliance fails to cool.
- Compressor is cold - check refrigerant charge.
- Compressor is very hot - Check for traces of oil or refrigerant circuit
is blocked.
- Check for possible faulty compressor.
Compressor unable to
start.
- Faulty Klixon relay.
- Faulty compressor.
- Mains voltage too low.
Water under crisper
drawers.
- Drain hole blocked.
- Container or wrapping paper touching refrigeration walls.
Water on floor. - Condensation collection bowl ruptured.
- Water drain tube incorrectly positioned.
- Condensation collection bowl not in contact with compressor.
Compressor fails to stop. - Faulty thermostat.
- Incorrectly positioned thermostat.
- Unsuitable electrical installation on Klixon.
- Door closure fault.
- Refrigerant circuit insufficient charge or blocked.
Compressor fails to start. - Damaged compressor.
- Check Thermostat/PCB.
Door open alarm sounds
continuously.
- No magnet in door.
-Faulty PCB.
- Door is distorted.
Display switches off
occasionally.
- Check display cable.
- Check display PCB.
For No-Frost:
Compartments are not
very cold.
- Evaporator coil clogged with ice.
-Check thermo fuse.
- Check heating elements.
For No-Frost: Refrigerator
compartment not cold
enough.
- Chilled air suction fan motor.
- Ice has formed in the duct between the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
For No-Frost: Refrigerator
compartment too cold -
food tends to freeze.
- Check temperature probes.
- Damper does not close properly