Troubleshooting - Magic Chef HMCR440WE Manual De Usuario

TROUBLE SHOOTING
You can solve many common refrigerator issues easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the
suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling for service.
PROBLEM
Refrigerator does • Not plugged in.
not operate. • The circuit breaker is tripped or there is a blown fuse.
• Room temperature is hotter than normal.
• A large amount of food has been added to the refrigerator.
• The door is opened too often.
Compressor • The door is not closed completely.
turns on and off • The temperature control is not set correctly.
frequently. • The door gasket does not seal properly.
• The refrigerator does not have the correct clearances.
• The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time. Allow 4 hours for the
refrigerator to cool down completely.
• Temperature control is set too warm. Turn the control to a cooler setting and allow several hours for
the temperature to stabilize.
• Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently. Warm air enters the refrigerator every time
Temperature the door is opened. Open the door less often.
inside the • The door is not closed completely.
refrigerator is • The door gasket does not seal properly.
too warm. • A large amount of warm or hot food might have been stored recently. Wait until the refrigerator has
had a chance to reach its selected temperature.
• The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time. Allow 4 hours for the
refrigerator to cool down completely.
Temperature
inside the • Temperature control is set too cold. Turn the control to a warmer setting and allow several hours for
refrigerator is the temperature to stabilize.
too cold.
Temperature of
the external
• The exterior refrigerator walls can be as much as 30° F warmer than room temperature.
refrigerator
surface is warm.
Popping or
cracking sound • Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction. This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
when compressor the refrigerator continues to run.
comes on.
Bubbling or
gurgling sound,
• Refrigerant (used to cool refrigerator) is circulating through the system. This is normal.
like water
boiling.
• Check to assure that the refrigerator is on a level surface.
• Floor is uneven or weak. Refrigerator rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. Be sure floor can
adequately support refrigerator. Level the refrigerator by putting shims under the back or the leveling
Vibrations
legs.
• The refrigerator is touching a wall. Move away from the wall and re-level.
• See "Installation Instructions".
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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