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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Before you call for service, check the following points.
Problem
The outside of the cabinet is hot
when touched.
When there is refrigerator noise.
Frosting or dew generation occurs
inside or outside the refrigerator.
Food in the refrigerator
compartment freeze.
It smells in the compartment.
The control panel does not
work.
IF YOU STILL REQUIRE SERVICE
Refer to your nearest service agent approved by SHARP.
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It is normal. The hot pipe is in the cabinet in order to prevent dew generation.
It is normal for the refrigerator to produce the following sounds.
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Loud noise produced by the compressor when operation starts
--- Sound becomes quieter after a while.
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Loud noise produced once a day by the compressor
--- Operating sound produced immediately after automatic defrost operation.
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Sound of ß owing ß uid (gurgling sound, Þ zzing sound)
--- Sound of refrigerant ß owing in pipes (sound may become louder from time to time).
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Cracking or crunching sound, squeaking sound
--- Sound produced by expansion and contraction of inner walls and internal parts
during cooling.
This may occur in one of the following cases. Use a wet cloth for wiping frost and a
dry cloth for wiping dew.
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When the ambient humidity is high.
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When the door is frequently opened and closed.
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When food containing plenty of moisture is stored. (Wrapping is required.)
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Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with refrigerator temp. control set at 0°C?
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Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with freezer temp. control set at -21°C?
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Low ambient temperatures may cause placed foods to freeze even if the refrigerator
temp. control is set to 6°C.
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Wrapping is required for the foods with strong smell.
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Deodorizing unit cannot remove all of the smell.
This may occur in one of the following cases.
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The panel or your Þ nger is soiled with dripping, oil and etc.
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When you touch the panel with gloved hand, adhesive bandage on your Þ nger, nail or
objects.
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Sticker or tape is afÞ xed on the keys.
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Touch position is slightly off from the keys.
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Operate time is not enough for the keys to work.
Solution
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