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BEFORE CALLING AFTER-SALES SERVICEPART - 6.
If your refrigerator is not working properly, there may be a minor problem. Check the following.
The appliance does not operate
Check if:
• Your fridge is plugged in and switched on
• The fuse has blown
• Is the temperature adjustment right?
• The socket is faulty. To check this, plug another working appliance into the same socket.
The appliance performs poorly
Check if:
• Is the temperature adjustment right?
• Is the door of your fridge opened frequently and left open for a long while?
• The appliance is overloaded
• The doors are closed properly
• Is your fridge lled excessively?
• There is an adequate distance between the appliance and surrounding walls
• Is the ambient temperature within the range of values specied in the operating manual?
The appliance is noisy
The cooling gas which circulates in the refrigerator circuit may make a slight noise (bubbling
sound) even when the compressor is not running. Do not worry, this is normal. If you hear a
different sound, check whether:
• The appliance is level
• Anything is touching the rear of the appliance
• Objects in the appliance are vibrating.
Your refrigerator is operating noisily
The following noises can be heard during normal operation of the appliance.
Cracking (ice cracking) noise occurs:
• During automatic defrosting.
• When the appliance is cooled or warmed (due to expansion of appliance material).
Clicking 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 rst activated.
Bubbling noise and splashing occurs: Due to the ow of the refrigerant in the tubes
of the system.
Water owing noise occurs: Due to water owing to the evaporation container. This
noise is normal during defrosting.