Eliminating Minor Faults Yourself; Symptoms Which Are Not Faults - Siemens KG28UA290K Instructions For Use Manual

Eliminating minor faults yourself

Symptoms which are not faults

Condensation may form on the
appliance
This may occur when air humidity is
high. Simply wipe dry.
Frost and ice have built up at
the back of the refrigerator
compartment
As the refrigerant tubes are at the back
of the refrigerator, the temperature will
drop below 0℃ when the refrigerating
unit is operating and frost may build
up. When the refrigerating unit
stops operating, the frost will reduce
automatically.
The freezer compartment door
is warm
That is normal behavior to prevent the
condensation occurs on the door.
The side panels of the
appliance are warm
That is normal behavior when pips
run into the side panels which heat
during the cooling process. When the
temperature is high during summer,
the temperature of the side plates may
reach up to 50℃.
The compressor is hot
The compressor can reach a
temperature of approx. 80℃ when the
refrigerator is operating.
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The refrigerator makes a
gurgling noise
Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing.
The refrigerator makes a
clicking noise
Refrigerating units are operating,
solenoid valves are switching on and
off.
The voltage is too low, the
compressor cannot run
Install a power regulator of more than
500W.
The refrigerator makes a
humming noise
When the refrigerator is operating, the
compressor makes a slight humming
sound. If the appliance is not level, it will
produce vibration and noise. Place the
appliance in the designated location and
align.
The appliance keeps working
for longer
During summer, when the ambient
temperature is higher, the compressor
is switching on more frequently, it is a
normal behavior.