Fagor FQ8965X - Manual (Page 20)

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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Troubleshooting tips.
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible causes What to do
Refrigerator does not
operate
Refrigerator in
defrost cycle
Wait about 30 minutes
for defrost cycle to end
Either or both controls set to 0 (OFF)
Set the controls to a
temperature setting
Refrigerator is
unplugged
Push the plug completely into the outlet
The fuse is blown / circuit
breaker is tripped
Replace fuse or reset the breaker
The refrigerator is in
showroom mode
Unplug the refrigerator and plug it
back in
Vibration or rattling
(slight vibration is normal)
Rollers need
adjusting
See Rollers
Motor operates for long
periods or cycles on and off
frequently. (Modern refrigerators
with more storage space and a larger
freezer require more operating
time. They start and stop often to
maintain even temperatures)
Normal when
refrigerator is
first plugged in
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to
completely cool down
Often occurs when large
amounts of food are
placed in refrigerator
This is normal
Door left open
Check to see if package is
holding door open
Hot weather or
frequent door openings
This is normal
Temperature control
set at the coldest setting
See About the temperature controls
Refrigerator or freezer
compartment too warm
Temperature control not
set cold enough
See About the temperature controls
Warm weather or frequent
door openings
Set the temperature control one step
colder
Door left open
Check to see if package is holding door
open
Frost or ice crystals on frozen
food (frost within package is
normal)
Door left open
Check to see if package is holding door
open
Too frequent or too
long door openings
Divider between refrigerator and
freezer compartments feels warm
Automatic energy saver system
circulates warm liquid around
front edge of freezer compartment
This helps prevent condensation on the
outside
Frequent “buzzing” sound
Ice maker power switch is in
the I (on) position, but the water
supply to the refrigerator has not
been connected
Set the power switch to the O (off)
position� Keeping it in the I (on) position
will damage the water valve