Troubleshooting - Smeg FAB5 Use & Care Manual

7. TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
WARNING
PROBLEM
The absorption minibar does not start
up:
Minibar section not cooled sufficiently:
Door hard to open just after closing:
Too much condensation forming in
minibar section:
Temperature inside minibar section
too cold:
Instructions for the User
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical
shock.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
- temperature regulator on 0 (stop).
- power supply lead not connected
to the electrical mains;
- mains socket
electrical power.
- inside temperature
thermostat set too low (1-2) (this
corresponds to higher minibar
temperature);
- door opened often or for long
periods;
- door not closing properly;
- rise in outside temperature.
- check that the door gaskets are
providing an airtight seal on the
absorption minibar;
- door opened often or for long
periods.
- cooling temperature
device set too high (meaning
lower temperature).
- connect the lead to the power
supply;
not supplying - contact the electricity supplier.
setting - turn
intermediate setting (3-4);
- open the door less often and for
as short a time as possible;
- check that the foods are arranged
on the shelves correctly and are
not preventing the door from
closing properly, and that the
absorption minibar is well levelled
on the floor;
- check that the gasket is sealing
properly and is not damaged.
- if you attempt to open the door
again
considerable strength is required.
This is because of the vacuum
caused by cooling of the warm air
that has entered the appliance.
- in case of cracks, try to soften the
gasket by pulling it with one hand
and sliding your closed fingers
along the inside;
- open the door less often and for
shorter times, especially when the
appliance is working in warm,
humid conditions.
regulator - turn the regulator to a lower
setting (1-2).
PROBABLE SOLUTION
the regulator
just after closing
to an
it,
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