Smeg FS18EV3HX Instruction Booklet page 16

• The door is closed perfectly ,
• There is no dust on the condenser ,
• There is enough place at the rear and side walls.
If your fridge is operating too loudly;
Normal Noises
Cracking (Ice cracking) Noise:
• During automatic defrosting.
• When the appliance is cooled or warmed (due to expansion of appliance material).
Short cracking: Heard when the thermostat switches the compressor on/off.
Compressor noise: Normal motor noise. This noise means that the compressor
operates normally Compressor may cause more noise for a short time when it is
activated.
Bubbling noise and splash: This noise is caused by the flow of the refrigerant in the
tubes of the system.
Water flow noise: Normal flow noise of water flowing to the evaporation container
during defrosting. This noise can be heard during defrosting.
Air Blow Noise: Normal fan noise. This noise can be heard in fridges during normal
operation of the system due to the circulation of air.
If the edges of fridge cabinet that the door joint contact are warm;
Especially in summer (hot weather), the surfaces that the joint contact may get warmer
during the operation of the compressor, this is normal.
If humidity builds up inside the fridge;
• Are all food packed properly? Are the containers dried before placing them in the
fridge?
• Is the fridge's door opened frequently? Humidity of the room gets in the fridge when
the door is opened. Humidity build up will be faster when you open the door more
frequently, especially if the humidity of the room is high.
If the door is not opened and closed properly;
• Do the food packages prevent closing of the door?
• Are the door compartments, shelves and drawers placed properly?
• Are door joints broken or torn?
• Is your fridge on a level surface?
Recommendations
To stop the appliance completely, unplug from main socket (for cleaning and when the
door is left open)
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