Troubleshooting - Brandt BFC584YNW Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting

If you experience a problem with your
appliance or are concerned that the
appliance is not functioning correctly,
you can carry out some easy checks
before calling for service, please see
below. You can carry out some easy
checks according to this section before
calling for service.
Problem
Appliance is not working
correctly
Odours from
compartments
Noise from the appliance
The motor runs
continuously
warning! Don't
appliance
persists after you have made the checks
mentioned below, contact a qualified
electrician, authorized service engineer
or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Possible cause & Solution
Check whether the power cord is plugged into the
power outlet properly.
Check the fuse or circuit of your power supply,
replace if necessary.
The ambient temperature is too low. Try setting the
chamber temperature to a colder level to solve this
problem.
It is normal that the freezer is not operating during
the automatic defrost cycle, or for a short time after
the appliance is switched on to protect the
compressor.
the The interior may need to be cleaned
Some food, containers or wrapping cause odours.
The sounds below are quite normal:
• Compressor running noises.
• Air movement noise from the small fan motor in
the freezer compartment or other compartments.
• Gurgling sound similar to water boiling.
• Popping noise during automatic defrosting.
• Clicking noise before the compressor starts.
Other unusual noises are due to the reasons below
and may need you to check and take action:
The cabinet is not leveled.
The back of appliance touches the wall. Bottles or
containers have fallen or are rolling.
It is normal to frequently hear the sound of the
motor, it will need to run more when in following
circumstances:
• Temperature setting is set colder than necessary
• Large quantity of warm food has recently been
stored within the appliance.
• The temperature outside the appliance is too high.
• Doors are kept open too long or too often.
• After your installed the appliance or it has been
switched off for a long time.
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try to repair
yourself. If the problem
the