Problem Diagnosis; Troubleshooting - Scandomestic BIF 293 User Manual

· Ice and frost form on the surface of evaporator during
operation. A thick layer of ice or frost acts as heat
insulation and hinders thermal conduction.
· Defrost the freezer compa rtment in the shortest time
possible to avoid thawing of frozen foods.
· Do not remove the ice or frost in the freezer
compartment with a sharp or pointed item. Otherwise
the evaporator surface may get damaged.
· Wipe off defrost water from time to time with sponge.
· Place a co ntainer of hot
water)
near the door of freezer compartment to speed up the
defrosting process.
· Dry the freezer compartment and place the frozen food
back.
· Reconnect the refrigerator after defrosting.
· Start up the refrigerator by adjusti ng the temperature
control knob.
· Close the door of freezer compartment.

12. Problem Diagnosis

The latest manufacture tec hniques a nd state-of-the-art
refrigeration and freez ing techn ology ar e ado pted to
ensure safe a nd rel iable o peration of your appl iance. In
doubt of fault, make sure to check first
below before making a service call:
Things to be noted:
The compressor (also known as refrigerating unit) doesn't
operate all the time without stop.
The compressor is contr
temperature regulator represented by a tem perature dial.
When the i nterior temper ature e xceeds the preset
temperature, the compr essor starts automaticall y and
when the inte rior temperatu re falls belo w the present
temperature, the compressor stops automatically.
It's normal that compressor makes noise during operation.
The noise com es from the motor. The flo w of refrigera nt
through the re frigerating s ystem ma y mak e a gur gling
noise. These noises don't mean a fault of the refrigerator.
The exterior surface ma y b e wet when it's cold and the
ambient tempe rature is l ow. It's normal and the e xterior
surface will become dry as the ambient temperature rises.
If the reasons of such phenomena can't be identifi ed and
solved, please consult the service center.

13. Troubleshooting

a) Problem: Refrigerator does not operate (does not
work)
Please check:
· Is the power cord in good conditi on? Is the refrigerat or
properly plugged in the outlet?
· Is there a po wer int erruption? (Us e a small ap pliance
to check out, e.g. agitator or hair dryer)
water (do n ot use boilin g
as describe d
olled b y th e automatic
· Is the refrigerator star ted up?
· Is the fuse broken? Or in poor contact?
b) Problem: The inner compartment is not cool
enough; the compressor cycles on and off
frequently;
Please check:
· The refriger ator/freezer co mpartment sho uld stan d still
for at least 2 hours after i nstallation to stabilize the
refrigerant circulatio n s ystem. See "Start-up". If it
doesn't work, unpl ug the refrigerator
refrigerator to one si de for a while or p lace it on an
inclined plane and the n place it to the origin al position.
Connect the refrigerator after 2 hours. Keep the door(s)
closed for 12 hours.
· Is the door properl y cl osed? If so, the door gask
should pr ess on the
evenly.
Test: It should be difficult to pull out a piece of paper
caught up between the door gasket and the external
cabinet. If the paper slips away easily, consult the
service center.
· If there is thick ice in the freezer compartment. (See
"Cleaning and Maintenance")
· Is the refrigerator e xposed to direct suns hine or near a
heat source (oven, radiator, etc.)?
What to do: Do not expose the refrigerator to direct
sunshine; keep the refrigerator away from any heat
source; install a thermal
refrigerator and the heat source (see "Location").
· Is the inner compartment overloaded?
· Is the room well venti lated? Is the air vent obstructed?
Is the heat exc hanger (condenser) on the b ack covered
by dust?
c) The temperature of refrigerator compartment is too
low
Please check:
· Is the temperature regulator properly set?
· Is the door of freezer compartment properly closed?
· Is there a lot of fresh
freezer comp artment? (If the freezer c
operates for long peri
refrigerator compartment falls accordingly.)
d) The freezer compartment is too warm and frozen
foods are thawed
· Is the ambient tem
refrigerating u nit will m alfunction, resulti ng in hi gher
temperatures in the freezer compartment.)
What to do: Raise the ambient temperature.
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