Troubleshooting - Haier QHE16HYPFS 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 compress or
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
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POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
Refrigerator is unplugged.
blown.
Refrigerator is in defrost mode.
Warm food or large amounts of food
added.
Door is left open, or refrigerator is not
level.
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.
LED light is burned out.
Sabbath Mode is activated.
Refrigerator is not level.
Something is obstructing door closure.
refrigerator.
Humming or buzzing sounds
Cracking or clicking sounds
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SOLUTION
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Reset / Turn on breaker or replace fuse.
Wait approximately 40 minutes for defrost cycle
to end, and the cooling system to restart.
Allow 12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down.
This is normal.
Ensure that door is not being held open by
an Item. Level the refrigerator. See "Leveling
Refrigerator."
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 into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
burned out LED.
Lights are disabled in Sabbath mode. To turn on
See "Sabbath Mode" for instructions.
See "Leveling."
Check for and remove obstructions.
See "Leveling."
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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