Troubleshooting - Electrolux ESE6107 User Manual

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TRouBLEShooTING

If you think something may be wrong with your refrigerator, you can carry out some easy checks before calling for service. You
may locate the problem, sparing yourself any inconvenience and saving time and money.
problem solution
When your • Check that the power cord is plugged into the power outlet properly and that the outlet
appliance is
not operating
• Try running another appliance from the power outlet. If no power is coming from the
• Try adjusting the temperature control to a slightly 'colder' position
• It is normal for the freezer fan NoT to operate during the automatic defrost cycle,
When there is modern refrigerators/freezers with increased storage capacity use high speed compressors.
refrigerator/freezer These can provide a seemingly high level of sound which is quite normal. Normal operational
noise sounds include:
• occasional gurgling, similar to water boiling
• air flow noise (air circulates because of a small fan)
• a popping noise heard during automatic defrost
• a clicking noise heard just before the compressor starts (this is merely the automatic
other strange sounds may mean that you need to check and take action.
for example, noises may mean that:
• The cabinet is not level
• The floor is uneven or weak
• Bottles are badly placed and rattling
• There are vibrations from an object on top of or behind or beside the refrigerator.
• The back of the refrigerator cabinet is touching the wall
Remember it is quite normal for noise to seem louder just after the refrigerator starts operating
and at night time.
If there are odours • The interior may need cleaning
inside the appliance
• Some foods produce odours
• Some containers and wrapping can cause odours
• ask yourself if the odour started about the same time you started storing something unusual or
When the motor Your new appliance provides you with large capacities in both the refrigerator section and the
seems to run more separate freezer. It is normal for the motor to operate frequently.
than expected however, to keep operation to a minimum, check the following:
• are doors kept open too long or too often?
• are controls set too cold? Refer to 'Controlling the temperature'
• have large amounts of warm food just recently been stored? Summer, festive seasons
• If the day is hot or the room is very warm, the appliance will need to run more than normal
• The appliance will run more than normal just after you install it or when it has been turned off
is switched 'oN'
outlet you may have blown a fuse or tripped a circuit of your household power supply
or for a short time after the appliance is switched on
switching action of the temperature control, turning the compressor on or off)
with a strong smell
and holidays usually mean a lot more work for your appliance
for a long time