Smeg FC182PSN User Manual page 27

BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE
to its function. When the required cooling level is reached, noises will be
decreased automatically. If the noises persist;
• Is your appliance stable? Are the legs adjusted?
• Is there anything behind your fridge-freezer?
• Are the shelves or dishes on the shelves vibrating? Re-place the
shelves and/or dishes if this is the case.
• Are the items placed on your fridge-freezer vibrating?
Normal Noises;
Cracking (Ice cracking) Noise:
• During automatic defrosting.
• When the appliance is cooled or warmed (due to expansion of
appliance material).
Short cracking: Heard when the thermostat switches the compressor
on/off.
Compressor noise (Normal motor noise): This noise means that the
compressor operates normally Compressor may cause more noise for
a short time when it is activated.
Bubbling noise and splash: This noise is caused by the flow of the
refrigerant in the tubes of the system.
Water flow noise: Normal flow noise of water flowing to the evaporation
container during defrosting. This noise can be heard during defrosting.
Air Blowing Noise (Normal fan noise): This noise can be heard in
No-Frost refrigerator during normal operation of the system due to the
circulation of air.
If humidity builds up inside the fridge-freezer;
• Are all food packed properly? Are the containers dried before placing
them in the fridge-freezer?
• Are the fridge-freezer doors opened frequently? Humidity of the room
gets in the fridge-freezer when the doors are opened. Humidity build
up will be faster when you open the doors more frequently, especially
if the humidity of the room is high.
If the doors are not opened and closed properly;
• Do the food packages prevent closing of the door?
• Are the door compartments, shelves and drawers placed properly?
• Are door gaskets broken or torn?
• Is your fridge-freezer on a level surface?
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