Samsung SRS536NP - Manual (Page 15)

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INST
ALLA
TION INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
The freezer/refrigerator does not work at all or it
does not chill sufficiently
•
Check that the power plug is properly connected.
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Check that the power plug fuse has not blown.
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Is the temperature control set to the proper tem-
perature?
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Is the freezer/refrigerator in direct sunlight or
located near a heat source?
• Is the back of the freezer/refrigerator too close to
the wall?
The food in the refrigerator is frozen
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Is the temperature control set to the proper tem-
perature?
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Is the temperature in the room too low?
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Did you put food with a high water content near
the coldest part of the refrigerator.
You can hear unusual noise or sounds
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Check that the floor is level and stable.
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Is the back of the appliance too near to the wall?
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Has anything dropped behind or under the appli-
ance?
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Is the noise from the compressor in the appli-
ance?
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A “ticking” sound may be heard from inside the
appliance, but this is normal. It is caused when
the various accessories contract or expand.
The front corners and sides of the freezer /
refrigerator are hot.
•
Heat pipes are installed in the front corners of
the refrigerator to prevent condensation.
•
Condensation can result from leaveing the unit’s
door open for too long or storing unwrapped food
with a high water content when outside tempera-
ture and humidity levels are high.
You can hear water babbling in the refrigerator
• The babbling is caused by the refrigerant circulat-
ing in the unit.
There is a bad smell in the freezer/refrigerator
• You did not wrap food with a strong smell proper-
ly, or you have left something in the refrigerator
for too long.
• Always wrap food with a strong smell so that it is
airtight. Always throw away food that has gone
off.
Frost forms on the wall of the freezer
• Is the air inlet/outlet blocked?
• Always allow sufficient space between the food
items for air to circulate efficiently.
• Is the door closed properly?