Troubleshooting - Haier HRB10N2 Installation And User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
REFRIGERATOR IS NOT OPERATING
PROBLEM
Refrigerator does not run
Refrigerator compressor
runs frequently or for long
periods of time
NOTE: This refrigerator is
designed to run for longer
periods of time at a lower
energy usage.
Refrigerator has an odor
Light does not come on
Doors do not close
properly
Vibration or rattling
Normal Sounds
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
Refrigerator is unplugged.
Breaker is tripped or turned off /
Fuse is blown.
Refrigerator is in defrost mode.
Refrigerator is first plugged in.
Warm or large amounts of food
added.
Door is left open.
Hot weather or frequent openings
Temperature control set to coldest
setting.
Food is not sealed or packaged
properly.
Interior needs to be cleaned.
Food stored too long.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
Light is burned out.
Refrigerator is not level.
Something is obstructing door
closure.
Refrigerator is not resting firmly on
floor.
It sounds like water is flowing from
the refrigerator.
Humming or buzzing sounds
Cracking or clicking sounds
SOLUTION
Plug power cord into power source.
Reset / Turn on breaker or replace fuse.
Wait about 40 minutes for defrost cycle to end and
cooling system to restart.
This is normal. Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool
down.
This is normal.
Ensure that door is not being held open by an item.
This is normal.
Adjust temperature to a warmer setting.
Reseal packaging. Place an opened box of baking soda in
the refrigerator, replace every 3 months.
Clean the interior. See "Cleaning."
Dispose of spoiled food.
Plug refrigerator in to power source.
Replace burned out light bulb. See "Light."
See "Leveling."
Check for and remove obstructions.
See "Leveling."
Refrigerant flowing in the lines will make this sound when
the compressor starts and stops.
The refrigerator has an automatic defrosting system.
The defrosted water will make this sound.
The compressor and fans for cold air circulation can
make this sound. If the refrigerator is not level, the sound
will be louder.
The interior parts will make this sound as they contract
and expand in response to temperature changes.
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