7. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
You can solve many common refrigerator problems 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.
Problèmes
Unusual noises
The fridge does not
get cold enough
Your appliance
does not get cold
at all
Frost forms inside
your appliance
The door is difficult
to open
The fridge is not
working
The light does not
work
Condensation
appears on the
outside of the
fridge
Special odors in
the appliance
✓ Check the adjustment of the feet of your appliance and its stability.
✓ Check that it is not touching a wall.
✓ Check that all the movable parts (trays, racks, etc..) are securely in place.
✓ Check if the temperature is correct. If this is not the case, adjust the
temperature appropriately.
✓ Make sure that you have not placed a large amount of food or hot food in
your appliance.
✓ Be careful not to open the door too often or leave it open.
✓ Check that the door is closed tightly.
✓ Keep your device away from heat sources.
✓ Make sure that the ventilation around the unit is respected.
✓ Check that your appliance is connected to the electrical supply.
✓ Check that the circuit-breaker for your house has not cut out and that the
fuse has not blown or been unscrewed
✓ Be careful not to open your appliance's door too often and not to leave it
open.
✓ It is normal for the door to offer some resistance to being opened,
particularly when you have just shut it: a slight under pressure forms in
your appliance to ensure the door seals perfectly. AIl you have to do is
wait a few seconds before re-opening.
✓ Check that your appliance is connected to the electrical supply.
✓ Check that the circuit-breaker for your house has not cut out and that the
fuse has not blown or been unscrewed
✓ Check that your appliance is connected to the electrical supply.
✓ Check that the circuit-breaker for your house has not cut out and that the
fuse has not blown or been unscrewed
✓ Check that the bulb is not burned out and refer to the "Changing the bulb"
section.
✓ This may be due to a change in the room temperature. Wipe off any
residue of moisture. If the problem continues contact the local store where
your purchase was made.
✓ Check that you do not have spoiled food, if so, throw it away.
✓ Check that your strong-smelling foods are packed.
Solutions
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