Basic Troubleshooting - Hisense HRF266N6CSE Service Manual

Basic Troubleshooting

Refrigerator is Not Operating
PROBLEM 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
easily
Vibration or rattling
Normal Sounds
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
Refrigerator is unplugged.
Breaker is tripped or turned off,
or fuse is blown.
Refrigerator is in defrost mode.
The ambient temperature is too
low.
Refrigerator is first plugged in.
Warm 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.
The control disabled the light
because the door was open too
long.
Faulty door switch.
Refrigerator is not level.
Something is obstructing door
closure.
The back of the refrigerator is
not tilted downward.
Refrigerator is not resting firmly
on the floor or the back panel is
touching the wall.
Water flowing or bubbling in
the refrigerator.
Humming or buzzing sounds
Cracking or clicking sounds
Popping noise
SOLUTION SOLUTION
Plug refrigerator into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Reset/Turn on breaker or replace fuse.
Wait for defrost cycle to end and cooling
system to restart.
Lower the temperature of the refrigerator or
freezer compartment.
This is normal. Allow 24 hours for the
refrigerator to cool down.
This is normal.
Check that an item is not preventing door
from closing. Level the refrigerator. See
"Level 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 refrigerator into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Check wiring and replace light as needed.
Close and reopen the door to reset the
control.
Check the door switch to see if it is
functioning properly. Replace if needed.
See "Level Refrigerator."
Check for and remove obstructions.
Raise the front leveling legs slightly (3/8"~1/2")
so that the doors can self close.
Level the refrigerator or move it away from
the wall.
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 used 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.
May occur during automatic defrosting.
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