Troubleshooting - Sylvania SFR834-C Owner's Use And Care Manual

Troubleshooting

Occasionally, a minor problem may arise, and a service call may not be necessary - use this troubleshooting guide for
a possible solution.
PROBLEM
Does not work
Refrigerator runs continuously
Internal temperature not cold
enough
Tel: 1-800-968-9853
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• No power to unit
• Power cord is unplugged
• Wrong voltage is being used
• Temperature set too low (too
cold)
• Door is not closed
• Hot food inserted
• Door opened too long or too
often
• Close proximity to heat
source or direct sunlight
• No power to unit
• Power cord is unplugged
• Temperature control set too
high (too warm)
• Door is not closed
• Hot food inserted
• Door opened too long or too
often
• Air fl ow obstruction
• Wrong voltage is being used
• Close proximity to heat
source or direct sunlight
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SOLUTION
• Check connection of power
cord to power source
• Plug in the unit
• Use proper voltage
• Set temperature higher
(warmer)
• Close door securely
• Be sure food is at room tem-
perature before inserting
• Minimize door openings/du-
ration
• Do not place unit close to
heat sources or direct sun-
light
• Check connection of power
cord to power source
• Plug in unit
• Check setting and change as
needed
• Close door securely
• Be sure that food is at room
temperature
• Minimize door openings/du-
ration
• Allow room for air to circulate
around the unit
• Use proper voltage
• Do not place unit close to
heat sources or direct sun-
light