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Cleaning and maintenance
Problem
Odors from the
compartments
Noise from the
appliance
The motor runs
continuously
A layer of frost
occurs in the
compartment
Temperature inside
is too warm
Temperature inside
is too cold
Doors can't be
closed easily
Possible cause & Solution
• The interior may need to be cleaned.
• Some food, containers or wrapping cause odors.
The sounds below are quite normal:
• Compressor running noises.
• Air movement noise from the small fan motor in the freezer
compartment or other compartments.
• Gurgling sound similar to water boiling.
• Popping noise during automatic defrosting.
• Clicking noise before the compressor starts.
Other unusual noises are due to the reasons below and may
need you to check and take action:
• The cabinet is not level.
• The back of appliance touches the wall.
• Bottles or containers fallen or rolling.
It is normal to frequently hear the sound of the motor, it will
need to run more when in following circumstances:
• Temperature setting is set colder than necessary.
• Large quantity of warm food has recently been stored within the
appliance.
• The temperature outside the appliance is too high.
• Doors are kept open too long or too often.
• After you installing the appliance or it has been switched off for
a long time.
• Check that the air outlets are not blocked by food and ensure
food is placed within the appliance to allow sufficient ventilation.
Ensure that door is fully closed. To remove the frost, please refer
to the "Cleaning and care" chapter
• You may have left the doors open too long or too frequently; or
the doors are kept open by some obstacle; or the appliance is
located with insufficient clearance at the sides, back and top.
• Increase the temperature by following the "controls panel" chapter.
• Check whether the top of the refrigerator is tilted back by 10-
15mm to allow the doors to self-close, or if something inside is
preventing the doors from closing.
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