Problem
The fridge has a bad odour
7.1
The inside of the fridge is dirty. 7.1.1 The inside walls, shelves, and
The door is hard to open and/or close
8.1
The door has a closing problem. 8.1.1 The door may have food
General
9.1
The compressor does not work. 9.1.1 The refrigerator is in deep
9.2
The fridge operates frequently
or operates for a long time.
9.3
The compressor frequently
10.1
The light is out.
11.1
A beeping noise from inside the
fridge or freezer.
Cause
door bins need cleaning
7.1.2 Food in the fridge has been
stored beyond its useful life.
articles or packages that are
obstructing closure.
8.1.2 The level of the refrigerator is
causing the door to shift out
of position.
8.1.3 The door could be hitting
against adjacent cabinets or
appliances.
freeze cooling
9.1.2 The refrigerator is not
powered on.
9.2.1 The room temperature or
ambient temperature is high.
9.2.2 The ice maker is in operation. 9.2.2.1
9.2.3
The doors are frequently
opened and closed.
9.2.4
The control settings in
the freezer and fresh food
compartments are set to cold
level.
9.2.5
Door seals may be dirty,
frayed or cracked.
9.3.1
The compartment
temperature sensors keep
the fridge at the set points
causing the compressor to
cycle.
10.1.1 The light switch is blocked
somehow with debris or food
particles
10.1.2
11.1.1 A door is open for over 60
seconds.
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Solution
7.1.1.1 Clean all inside surfaces with warm water and
a clean soft damp cloth then wipe dry.
7.1.2.1 Wrap and cover foods to extend useful food life.
8.1.1.1
Reposition the shelves, door bins, or internal
containers to allow the door to close.
8.1.2.1
8.1.3.1
Provide a good 25 mm (1") clearance on all
3 sides and on top of the cabinet so doors can
open and close freely.
9.1.1.1
This is normal for a refrigerator that goes into
deep freeze automatically. The period of deep
freeze cooling lasts about 30 minutes.
9.1.2.1
Make sure the plug is inserted all the way into
the power outlet.
9.1.2.2
Has the circuit breaker tripped? Check and
change to a new 13 A fuse and/or reset the
circuit breaker.
9.1.2.3
Check the electrical supply to the room. Call the
local electricity company.
9.2.1.1
It is normal for the fridge to operate
continuously.
This is normal – the ice maker adds extra work
load in the refrigerator.
9.2.3.1
Try to reduce frequency of door or drawer
openings.
9.2.4.1
Raise up the compartment temperatures slightly
and allow 24 hours to reach new balance.
9.2.5.1
hair dryer so gasket takes contour of metal
frame.
9.3.1.1
This is normal. The fridge compressor will
provide the required cooling level.
10.1.1.1 Disconnect the power supply cord plug.
Locate the light switch on the food liner wall and
move it to see if pressing the switch in and out a
few times can dislodge the food.
10.1.2.1 Make sure the power cord plug is fully engaged
into the wall outlet socket.
11.1.1.1 This is normal and will repeat every 1 minute
until the door is closed.