Sharp SJ-GC680VSL - Manual (Page 12)

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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
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 flowing fluid (gurgling sound, fizzing sound) •
--- Sound of refrigerant flowing 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 are stored. (Wrapping is required.) •
The 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 temperature may cause placed foods to freeze even if 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. •
Touch control panel does not
work.
This may occur in one of the following cases.
The panel or your finger is soiled with dripping, oil and etc. •
Touch the panel with gloved hand, adhesive bandage on your finger, nail or objects. •
Sticker or tape is affixed 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.
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