Sharp SJ-F790STSL - Manual (Page 11)

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Before you call for service, check the following points.
Problem Solution
The outside of the cabinet is hot
when touched.
It is normal. The hot pipe is in the cabinet in order to prevent dew generation.
When there is refrigerator noise. It is normal for the refrigerator to produce the following sounds.
Loud noise produced by the compressor when operation starts •
--- Sound becomes quieter after a while.
Loud noise produced once a day by the compressor •
--- Operating sound produced immediately after automatic defrost operation.
Sound of fl owing fl uid (gurgling sound, fi zzing sound) •
--- Sound of refrigerant fl owing in pipes (sound may become louder from time to time).
Cracking or crunching sound, squeaking sound •
--- Sound produced by expansion and contraction of inner walls and internal parts during
cooling.
Frosting or dew generation occurs
inside or outside the refrigerator.
This may occur in one of the following cases. Use a wet cloth for wiping frost and a dry
cloth for wiping dew.
When the ambient humidity is high. •
When the door is frequently opened and closed. •
When foods containing plenty of moisture is stored. (Wrapping is required.) •
Foods in the refrigerator
compartment freeze.
Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with refrigerator temp. control set at 0°C? •
Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with freezer temp. control set at -21°C? •
Low ambient temperatures may cause placed foods to freeze even if the refrigerator •
temp. control is set to 6°C.
It smells in the compartment. Wrapping is required for the foods with strong smell. •
Deodorizing unit cannot remove all of the smell. •
The control panel does not
work.
This may occur in one of the following cases.
The panel or your fi nger is soiled with dripping, oil and etc. •
When you touch the panel with gloved hand, adhesive bandage on your fi nger, nail or •
objects.
Sticker or tape is affi xed on the keys. •
Touch position is slightly off from the keys. •
Operate time is not enough for the keys to work. •
IF YOU STILL REQUIRE SERVICE
Refer to your nearest service agent approved by SHARP.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Tips for saving energy
Keep the ventilation space as much as possible around the ■
refrigerator.
Keep your refrigerator out of direct sunlight, and do not
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place next to heat generating appliance.
Open your refrigerator door as briefl y as possible.
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Hot foods should be cooled before storing. ■
Place the food evenly on the shelves to allow the cooling air ■
to circulate effi ciently.
The amount of power consumption of this model is
measured according to the international standard
of the refrigerator performance under the following
conditions.
All accessories in the freezer •
compartment are taken out as
indicated on the fi gure.
Space dimensions. •
300mm
90mm
300mm
60mm
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