Troubleshooting - Haier A3FE742CMJ User Manual

Troubleshooting

Many occuring problems could be solved by yourself without specific expertise. In case
of a problem please check all shown possibilities and follow below instructions before you
contact an after sales service. See CUSTOMER SERVICE.
WARNING!
▶ Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from
the mains socket.
▶ Electrical equipment should be serviced only by qualified electrical experts, because
improper repairs can cause considerable consequential damages.
▶ A damaged supply should only be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Problem Possible Cause
The compressor • Mains plug is not connected in the
does not work. mains socket.
• The appliance is in the defrosting
cycle
The appliance runs • The indoor or outdoor tempera-
frequently or runs ture is too high.
for a too long period • The appliance has been off power
of time. for a period of time.
• A door/drawer of the appliance is
not tightly closed.
• The door/drawer has been opened
too frequently or for too long.
• The temperature setting for the
freezer compartment is too low.
• The door/drawer gasket is dirty,
worn, cracked or mismatched.
• The required air circulation is not
guaranteed.
The inside of the re- • The inside of the refrigerator
frigerator is dirty and/ needs cleaning.
or smells. • Food of strong odour is stored in
the refrigerator.
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Possible Solution
• Connect the mains plug.
• This is normal for an automatic
defrosting
• In this case, it is normal for the
appliance to run longer.
• Normally, it takes 8 to 12 hours
for the appliance to cool down
completely.
• Close the door/drawer and
ensure the appliance is located
on a level ground and there is
no food or container jarring the
door.
• Do not open the door/drawer
too frequently.
• Set the temperature higher
until a satisfactory refrigera-
tor temperature is obtained. It
takes 24 hours for the refrig-
erator temperature to become
stable.
• Clean the door/drawer gasket
or replace them by the cus-
tomer service.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.
• Clean the inside of the refrig-
erator.
• Wrap the food thoroughly..
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Problem Possible Cause
It is not cold enough • The temperature is set too high.
nside th
i e appli- • Too warm goods has been stored.
ance.
• Too much food has been stored at
one time.
• The goods are too close to each
other.
• A door/drawer of the appliance is
not tightly closed.
• The door/drawer has been opened
too frequently or for too long.
I nside • The temperature is set too low.
t is too cold i
th
e appliance. • The Super freeze/Super cool-
function is activated or is running
too long.
Moisture formation • The climate is too warm and too-
on the inside of the damp.
refrigerator com- • A door/drawer of the appliance is
partment. not tightly closed.
• The door/drawer has been opened
too frequently or for too long.
• Food containers or liquids are left
open.
Moisture accumu- • The climate is too warm and too
lates on the refrig- damp.
erators outside
surface or between • The door/drawer is not closed
the doors/door and tightly. The cold air in the appliance
drawer. and the warm air outside it con-
densates.
Strong ice and frost • The goods were not adequately
in the freezer com- packaged .
partment. • A door/drawer of the appliance is
not tightly closed.
• The door/drawer has been opened
too frequently or for too long.
• The door/drawer gasket is dirty,
worn, cracked or mismatched.
• Something on the inside prevents
the door/drawer to close properly.
Troubleshooting
Possible Solution
• Reset the temperature.
• Always cool down goods be-
fore storing them.
• Always store small quantities of
food.
• Leave a gap between several
foods allowing air flowing.
• Close the door/drawer.
• Do not open the door/drawer
too frequently.
• Reset the temperature.
• Switch off the Super freeze/Su-
per cool--function
• Increase the temperature.
• Close the door/drawer.
• Do not open the door/drawer
too frequently.
• Let hot foods cool to room
temperature and cover foods
and liquids.
• This is normal in damp climate
and will change when the hu-
midity decreases.
• Ensure that he door/drawer is
tightly shut.
• Always pack the goods well.
• Close the door/drawer.
• Do not open the door/drawer
too frequently.
• Clean the door/drawer gasket
or replace them by new ones.
• Reposition the shelves, door
racks, or internal containers to
allow the door/drawer to close.
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