Troubleshooting - Haier HRT Series User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Refrigerator does Temperature Control Knob is set to OFF
not run
Refrigerator is unplugged
Breaker is tripped or turned off / Fuse is blown
Refrigerator is in defrost mode
Refrigerator or Temperature control is not set low enough
freezer is too warm
Doors opened frequently or left open
Warm food added recently
Items are blocking proper air flow
Refrigerator or Temperature control is set too low
freezer is too cold
Refrigerator runs Normal when first plugged in
frequently or for
Warm or large amounts of food added
long periods of time
Door is left open
Hot weather or frequent openings
Temperature control set to coldest setting
Moisture on High humidity
exterior/interior of
refrigerator
Doors opened frequently or left open
Open container of water in refrigerator
Refrigerator Food is not sealed or packaged properly
has an odor
Interior needs to be cleaned
Light does not Refrigerator is unplugged
come on
Bulb is loose
Bulb is burned out
Not all models come with freezer or mid-level
light
Freezer door left open or opened frequently
Frost or ice crystals
on frozen food Items blocking freezer air vents and preventing
proper air flow
Hot or warm air Air flow coming from compressor during
from bottom of refrigeration process
refrigerator
Food freezing in Food placed too close the air vent
refrigerator
Temperature control knob set too low
POSSIBLE CAUSES(S)
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SOLUTION
Turn temperature knob clockwise to turn on
cooling system
Plug power cord into power source
Reset / Turn on breaker or replace fuse
Wait about 40 minutes for defrost cycle to end
and cooling system to re-start
Turn temperature knob clockwise to adjust to a
lower temperature; allow 24 hours to adjust
Keep door closed / Check that an obstruction
isn't preventing door from closing
Allow time for food and refrigerator to cool
Store items only inside the trim of the glass
shelves; don't place items against sides of the
compartments or directly in front of any vents
Turn knob counter-clockwise to change to a
warmer setting; allow 24 hours to adjust
Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
This is normal; allow 24 hours to adjust
Ensure door is not being held open by an item
This is normal; allow 24 hours to adjust
Adjust knob to a warmer setting
This is normal; Dry surface and adjust
temperature knob to slightly colder setting
Keep door closed / Check that an obstruction
isn't preventing door from closing
Cover or seal container
Re-seal packaging / Place an opened box of
baking soda in the refrigerator; replace every
three months
Follow cleaning instructions in Proper Care and
Maintenance section
Plug refrigerator in to power source
Tighten bulb by turning clockwise
Follow instructions in Light Bulb Replacement
section
Keep freezer door closed as much as possible
Move items away from rear wall
This is normal
Move items away from back and top of the
refrigerator
Turn knob counter-clockwise to change to a
warmer setting; allow 24 hours to adjust