Smeg FAB28MCUS - Manual (Page 17)

Instructions for the User
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7. TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical
shock.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION
Noisy operation - see “4.8 Operating noise” section
The compressor starts up too often or
operates continuously: - compressor and condenser
cooling inadequate:
- rise in outside temperature;
- doors opened often or for long
periods;
- too much fresh food placed in the
appliance
- check that the rear of the
appliance is properly ventilated as
explained in point “3.2 Location
requirements” and that the
condenser is not over-dirty;
- freeze less food at a time;
The compressor does not start up: - temperature regulator on 0 (stop).
- power supply lead not connected
to the electrical mains;
- mains socket not supplying
electrical power. - connect the lead to the power
supply;
- contact the electricity supplier
Refrigerator section not cooled
sufficiently - inside temperature setting
thermostat set too low (1-2)
(provides a higher temperature
inside the appliance);
- door opened often or for long
periods;
- door not closing properly
- rise in outside temperature.
- Turn the regulator to an
intermediate setting (4-5).
- open the door less often and for
as short a time as possible;
- check that the foods are arranged
on the shelves correctly and are
not preventing the door from
closing properly, and that the
refrigerator is well levelled on the
floor;
- check that the gasket is sealing
properly and is not damaged.
Water in bottom of refrigerator
compartment: - "Condensation drain" opening
blocked or frozen
- Clear the drain opening
Door hard to open just after closing: - if you attempt to open the door
again just after closing it
(especially the freezer door),
considerable strength is required.
This is because of the vacuum
caused by cooling of the warm air
that has entered the appliance.