14_ Troubleshooting - Samsung RL56GPGBP User Manual

Troubleshooting
pROblEM
The appliance is not
operating at all or the
temperature is too high.
The food in the
refrigerator is frozen.
There are unusual
noises.
The front corners
and sides of the
appliance are warm and
condensation starts to
form.
You can hear a liquid
bubbling in the
appliance.
There is a bad smell
inside the appliance.
There is a layer of frost
on the appliances walls.
condensation forms on
the inside wall of the
appliance and around
vegetables.
14_
Troubleshooting
SOluTION
• Check if the power plug is correctly connected.
• I s the temperature control on the front panel correctly set?
• D oes sun shine on the appliance or are there any heat sources
nearby?
• Is the back of the appliance too close to the wall?
• I s the temperature control on the front panel set to the coldest
temperature?
• Is the surrounding temperature too low?
• C heck if the appliance is installed on a stable and even floor.
• Is the back of the appliance too close to the wall?
• H ave any foreign objects fallen behind or under the appliance?
• Is the noise coming from the compressor in the appliance?
• A ticking sound occurs when the various accessories contract or
expand.
• H eat-proof pipes are installed in the front corners of the appliance
to prevent condensation from forming.
When the surrounding temperature rises, this may not always be
effective. However, this is not abnormal.
• I n very humid weather, condensation may form on the outer
surface of the appliance when the moisture in the air comes into
contact with the cool surface of the appliance.
• T his is the refrigerant, which cools the inside of the appliance.
• Is there any spoiled food inside of the refrigerator?
• M ake sure that strong smelling food (for example, fish) is wrapped
so that it is airtight.
• C lean out your refrigerator periodically and throw away any
spoiled or suspect food.
• A re the air outlet vents blocked by food stored inside the
refrigerator?
• S pace the food out as much as possible to improve ventilation.
• Is the door fully closed?
• F ood with a high water content is stored uncovered with a high
humidity level or the door has been left open for a
long time.
• Store the food with a cover or in sealed containers.