Smeg FC310AL - Manual (Page 16)

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Fault finding
Fault Possible cause Remedy
No control lamps are
lit.
The appliance is switched off.
Power failure; the fuse is blown; the
appliance is not plugged in correctly.
Press the on/off switch.
Check that power is connected.
Reset the fuse.
Water collects on the
glass shelves.
Items of food at the back of the
shelves are in contact with the evapo-
rator, thus causing condensation to
run onto the shelf.
Move the rearmost items forwards.
Water collects in
the bottom of the
refrigerator/freezer.
The defrost water pipe is blocked. Clean the defrost water channel and
the drain hole on the rear wall of the
cabinet.
Vibration or bother-
some noise.
The appliance is not level.
The appliance is resting against other
kitchen elements.
Bins, boxes or shelves are not
positioned correctly or are jammed.
Containers or bottles inside the cabi-
net are rattling against one another.
Level the appliance using a spirit
level.
Move the appliance away from the
kitchen elements or appliances it is in
contact with.
Check movable fittings and adjust
them if necessary.
Move containers and/or bottles apart.
Compressor runs
continuously.
Temperature setting too low.
High room temperature.
Adjust temperature to a higher setting
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Temperature in freezer
too high.
Temperature setting.
The quantity of fresh items placed in
the freezer at a time is greater than
the capacity of the appliance.
Lower the temperature setting.
Wait a few hours and then recheck
the temperature.
Temperature in refrig-
erator too high.
Temperature setting.
Many items have been placed in the
refrigerator at the same time.
The door is opened too often.
Lower the temperature setting.
Distribute items within the cabinet to
improve air circulation.
Keep door closed.