Troubleshooting; Operation - Haier HRF15N3BGF Installation And User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

OPERATION

PROBLEM
Refrigerator does not run
Refrigerator compressor
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
It sounds like water is
flowing from the
refrigerator.
Humming or buzzing
sounds
Cracking or clicking sounds
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The circuit breaker is tripped/turned off
or the fuse is blown.
Refrigerator is in defrost mode.
Refrigerator is first plugged in.
Warm food or large amounts of food
added.
Door is blocked open.
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.
Refrigerator is not level.
Door is blocked open.
Refrigerator is not resting firmly on
floor.
Refrigerant flowing in the lines will make
this 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.
The interior parts will make this sound
as they contract and expand in response
to temperature changes.
SOLUTION
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Reset / Turn on circuit breaker or replace fuse.
Wait approximately 40 minutes for defrost cycle
to end, and the cooling system to restart.
This is normal. Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator
to cool down.
This is normal.
Rearrange or remove items that are keeping the
door from closing completely.
This is normal. Limit door openings
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.
Contact a qualified technician to replace the
burned out LED.
Level the refrigerator. See "Leveling."
Rearrange or remove items that are keeping the
door from closing completely.
Level the refrigerator. See "Leveling."
This sound is normal.
This sound is normal.
This sound is normal.
This sound is normal. If the refrigerator is not
level, the sound will be louder.
This sound is normal.
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