Kernau KFRT 12152.1 W Instruction Booklet page 36

PART 6. BEFORE CALLING FOR AFTER SALES SERVICE
If your refrigerator is not working properly, it may be a minor problem, therefore check the following.
The appliance does not operate.
Check if
• There is power
• The mains is connected
• The thermostat setting is on the "•" position
• The socket is defective. To check this, plug another working appliance into the same socket.
What to do if your appliance performs poorly.
Check that:
• The appliance is overloaded
• The doors are closed properly
• There is any dust on the condenser
• There is enough space near the rear and side walls.
The appliance is noisy
The cooling gas which circulates in the refrigerator circuit may make a slight noise (bubbling sound) even
when the compressor is not running. Do not worry, this is normal. If you hear a different sound, check
whether:
The appliance is level
•
Anything is touching the rear of the appliance
•
Objects in the appliance are vibrating.
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Your refrigerator is operating noisily
The following noises can be heard during normal operation of the appliance.
Cracking (ice cracking) noise occurs:
• During automatic defrosting.
• When the appliance is cooled or warmed (due to expansion of appliance material).
Clicking noise occurs: When the thermostat switches the compressor on/off.
Motor noise: Indicates the compressor is operating normally. The compressor may cause more noise for
a short time when it is first activated.
Bubbling noise and splashing occurs: Due to the flow of the refrigerant in the tubes of the system.
Water flowing noise occurs: Due to water flowing to the evaporation container. This noise is normal
during defrosting.
If there is water in the lower part of the refrigerator:
Check if:
• The drain hole for defrost water is not clogged (use defrost drain plug to clean the drain hole).
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• In case of a sudden power loss or disconnecting and reconnecting of the plug to the electrical socket,
the compressor protective thermal element will be opened as the pressure of the gas in the cooling
system of your refrigerator has not yet been balanced. 4 or 5 minutes later, your refrigerator will start
to operate; this is normal.
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