Troubleshooting 35 - Westinghouse WSE7000 User Manual

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If you think something may be wrong with your refrigerator, you can carry out some easy checks before calling for
service You may locate the problem, sparing yourself any inconvenience and saving time and money
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• C heck that the power cord is plugged into the power outlet properly and that the outlet is switched 'ON'.
When your appliance is
not operating
• T ry running another appliance from the power outlet. If no power is coming from the outlet you may have
blown a fuse or tripped a circuit of your household power supply
• T ry adjusting the temperature control to a slightly 'colder' position.
• I t is normal for the freezer fan NOT to operate during the automatic defrost cycle, or for a short time after
the appliance is switched on
When there is Modern refrigerators/freezers with increased storage capacity use high speed compressors These can
refrigerator/freezer noise provide a seemingly high level of sound which is quite normal Normal operational sounds include:
• O ccasional gurgling, similar to water boiling.
• A ir flow noise (air circulates because of a small fan).
• A popping noise heard during automatic defrost.
• A clicking noise heard just before the compressor starts (this is merely the automatic switching action of the
temperature control, turning the compressor on or off)
Other strange sounds may mean that you need to check and take action
For example, noises may mean that:
• The cabinet is not level.
• The floor is uneven or weak.
• Bottles are badly placed and rattling.
• T here are vibrations from an object on top of or behind or beside the refrigerator.
• T he back of the refrigerator cabinet is touching the wall.
Remember it is quite normal for noise to seem louder just after the refrigerator starts operating and at night time.
• The interior may need cleaning.
If there are odours inside
the appliance
• Some foods produce odours.
• S ome containers and wrapping can cause odours.
• D id the odour begin about the same time you started storing something unusual or with a strong smell?
When the motor seems to Your new appliance provides you with large capacities in both the refrigerator section and the separate
run more than expected freezer It is normal for the motor to operate frequently
However, to keep operation to a minimum, check the following:
• A re doors kept open too long or too often?
• A re controls set too cold? Refer to 'Controlling the temperature'.
• H ave large amounts of warm food just recently been stored? Summer, festive seasons and holidays usually
mean a lot more work for your appliance
• I f the day is hot or the room is very warm, the appliance will need to run more than normal.
• T he appliance will run more than normal just after you install it or when it has been turned off for a long time.
If the temperature • C heck that the appliance has enough clearance at the sides, back and top. Refer to the installation
in the refrigerator Instructions at the front of this booklet
is too warm
• R efer to 'Controlling the temperature'.
• Y ou may have kept the door open too long or too frequently.
• F ood containers or packaging may be holding a door open.
If the temperature in the • R efer to 'Controlling the temperature'.
refrigerator is too cold
• I ncrease the temperature to avoid high energy consumption.
If heavy frosting occurs in • M ake sure you fully close the freezer and fridge doors. If the doors are left partly open a heavy frost will
the freezer coat the inside of the freezer If a frost develops, remove it Take care to properly close the doors and the
frost will not reoccur
• D oors should close automatically from 45° open, if not adjust cabinetry (refer to cabinet alignment).
If water drips on the floor • T he defrost water tray, (located at the back or underneath of the cabinet), may not be properly positioned,
or the drain tube may not be properly positioned to direct water into this tray You may need to pull the
refrigerator away from the wall to check the tray and tube
• A door may have been left open, check that the doors are closed correctly.
Fridge does not exit Turn appliance off at the powerpoint. Leave off for five (5) minutes for the memory to clear, then turn back on.
vacation mode
If your electronic display If no buttons have been pressed for approximately 60 seconds there may be a delay of up to 2 seconds
does not respond before the display reacts This is normal and is to prevent accidental changes to the settings
Door opens when other It is normal for a freezer or fridge door to momentarily pop open when the other door is closed, if the
is closed cabinet is adjusted properly the door will re-close quickly

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