Waterford Appliances Free Standing Refrigerator - Manual (Page 15)

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The following are a list of minor faults with instructions on how to rectify, these should be checked by the
user:
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM REASON ACTION
The appliance does not work No power to the unit * make sure the plug is properly inserted
into the socket
* make sure there is electricity in the socket
by plugging in another electric device, such
as a night lamp.
* make sure the power supply cord is not
damaged.
The compressor hardly ever
activates * make sure the ambient temperature is not
below +16
o
C
The lighting inside the cham-
ber does not work The bulb is loose * first do the tests mentioned above (the
appliance does not work),
* tighten the bulb or replace with a new one
The temperature inside the
chambers is not low enough
(the compressor operates
continuously) The door does not shut tight or is
opened too often * re-arrange the products so as they do not
hamper the door
* shorten the time the door is opened
The ambient temperature is above
+ 32
o
C
* the appliance is designed for operation in
temperatures from +16
o
C to +32
o
C
Air circulation at the back of the
appliance hampered * move the appliance a bit away from the
wall
The appliance is placed in a sunny
place or near a heat source * move the appliance to a different location
Water collects at the bottom
part of the fridge The food touches the back wall of the
refrigerator chamber * move the food or containers away from the
back wall
The drain opening is clogged * take the cleaning plug and unclog the
condensate opening
The appliance makes too
much noise The appliance is not level * level the appliance
The appliance is touching a piece of
furniture or other objects * place the appliance detached, so as it is
not touching any objects