Troubleshooting guide – Smeg 142396 User Manual

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Fault:

Cause/Remedy

The appliance does not
operate after connection to the
mains:

• Check if there is power in the socket and if the

appliance is switched on.

Cooling system operates
continuously without
intermittent stoppages:

• Ambient temperature too high.

• Frequent opening of the door, (open too long).

• Door not closed properly (particle between door

gasket, sagged door, check gasket sealing, etc...).

• Excessive quantity of fresh food inserted at once.

• Refrigerator sensor (A) is crammed with fresh food.

Free the sensor and allow air to circulate around it.

• Check air circulation for suffi cient cooling of the

compressor, and clean the condenser.

Excessive ice formation at
the rear interior wall of the
refrigerator:

• Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.

• Placing hot food in the refrigerator.

• Food is touching the rear interior panel.

• Bad door sealing; clean or replace the gasket if

dirty or damaged.

Water dripping from the
appliance:

• Drain outlet is clogged, drain water drips past the

collection groove.

• Clean the clogged outlet using plastic straw.

• Please thaw out larger ice deposits manually (see

chapter Defrosting).

Troubleshooting guide

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