When this happens Check Item How to solve/repair
Refrigerator
becomes hot
The side of the refrigerator
becomes hot. Hot air comes from
the bottom of the refrigerator.
Hot air may come from the bottom of the refrigerator to exhaust the heat
generated when the cooling device operates.
The temperature may rise to 50 – 60 ˚C immediately after installation or
during summer.
It does not pose safety or performance problems, but avoid touching it.
It smells strange
Plastic smells
This smell occurs because a lot of plastic parts are used in the
refrigerator, but the smell decreases gradually while cooling.
This is not malfunction.
Ice smells
Do the water supply container and/or water filter become dirty? Or does
ice become old?
Wash them regularly to prevent “slime” and/or “fur”.
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Chlorine may strongly smell because chlorine in tap water is condensed. This is not malfunction.
It smells in the refrigerator
Is any food which strongly smells stored without any wrapping?
The deodorizing function cannot completely remove all smells.
Seal that kind of food with plastic film etc.
There is something strange with the Vacuum Compartment
Hissing sound does not
occur when opening.
Is the setting of the Vacuum Compartment to “Off (Non-vacuum)? Change the setting to “
-1˚C
” or “
+1˚C
”.
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Is the handle pulled up? Hold down the handle to lock.
Is the handle held down to the end and locked?
The vacuum function will not work unless it is locked.
Lock it.
Isn’t the Vacuum Compartment Gasket removed? Install the Vacuum Compartment Gasket.
Is a food package or a hair caught in
the vacuum compartment gasket and
the support?
Remove any packing material of foods or other things which are caught in.
Clean the vacuum compartment gasket if it is dirty.
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Was the door of the Vacuum Compartment or the Refrigerator
Compartment opened / closed just before?
Hissing sound may not occur because the vacuum pump enters the
preparation state for starting the operation, but it does not indicate any trouble.
It is not clear whether the
Vacuum Compartment has
been vacuumized.
The Vacuum Compartment has been vacuumized properly if a vacuum
releasing sound (hissing sound) is heard when opening it.
−
The handle cannot be
locked.
Is there any food etc. caught in the inner part of the Vacuum
Compartment Case or the vacuum compartment gasket?
Remove any food if it is caught in.
Is the Vacuum Case set in place? Attach the Vacuum Case according to the procedure.
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Booming sound and
vibration occur around the
Vacuum Compartment.
This sound is caused when the vacuum pump operates. This is not malfunction.
You can stop the vacuum pump operation when you want to stop the
sound (ex: night time).
Change the setting of the Vacuum Compartment to “Off”.
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(It is set to Off (Non-vacuum))
If any sound or vibration occurs frequently, some object may be caught
in the Vacuum Case or the Vacuum Compartment Gasket may be dirty.
Remove any packing material of foods or other things which are caught in.
Clean the vacuum compartment gasket if it is dirty.
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Dew or frost is formed
inside the Vacuum
Compartment and around
the Vacuum Case.
The moisture from the juicy food may cause dew condensation and/
or frost adhering insider the compartment because the Vacuum
Compartment is sealed.
It is recommended to wrap the juicy food with plastic film, etc.
Wipe dew and /or frost off with a soft cloth wet by lukewarm water.
The surface of stored
vegetables is dented or
gets discolored.
Is any vegetable sensitive to low temperature such as eggplant and
cucumber stored?
Move them to the Vegetable Compartment.
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Food in the Vacuum
Compartment freezes.
Is the Vacuum Compartment set to “
-1˚C
” or “OFF (Non-vacuum)”? Set the “
+1˚C
”.
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[ ] display on the Control Panel flashes
flashing
This flashing shows that there is a problem. Consult your dealer.
flashing
Some foods, etc. may come into contact with the ice tray.
Empty the Ice Compartment and do the “Ice Maker Cleaning”.
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flashing
It may be in the operation check mode for serviceman. (
※
1)
It will return to the normal mode after about 15 minutes. There is no
problem with using the refrigerator.
All indicator lamps flash
It is in process of Ice Maker Cleaning. Read “Ice Maker Cleaning”.
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flashing
It will flash if you “Off” during the ice making process. Check how to clean the “Ice Tray”.
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All displays flashing
Door remains open for more than 1 minute. (ex: door is not completely closed.)
Check “Door Alarm”.
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Blinks other than those above
It may be in the operation check mode for serviceman. (
※
1) Consult your dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING
(CONTINUED)
※
1 Touching the button long (more than 10 seconds), the refrigerator may go into the operation check mode.
Waste
thread
Scraps
Dew and/or frost
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