9
Normal Operating Sounds
The advanced design of today’s frost free appliances mean you hear unfamilar noises during everyday
operation. The diagram below describes some of the noises you may hear. These are quite normal and mean
your appliance is operating correctly
The thermostat control will
click when starting or
stopping the compressor.
Defrost water drips into the
drain pan during the defrost
cycle.
The automatic defrost timer
sounds like an electric clock
and clicks in and out of the
defrost cycle.
The fan circulates cold air to
cool the refrigerator and the
freezer compartment and
sounds like air blowing or a
whirring sound.
The flow of refrigerant
through the freezer cooling
coil makes a gurgling noise.
Water dropping on the defrost
heater causes a hissing or
popping sound during the
defrost cycle.
The compressor will make a
humming or pulsating sound
while
operating.
12
SOMETHING NOT WORKING
Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, check the following points:
Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or
installation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee.
If, after the above checks, there is still a fault, call your local Service Force Centre.
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a
charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.
Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in-guarantee service calls.
Symptom
No power to the appliance
The light does not come on
The temperature in the fridge or freezer section is
too high
The freezer door will not open
The compressor runs continously
Noise
Solution
Check there is power at the socket.
Check there is not a power cut by checking the
household lights.
Check the fuse has not blown.
Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted.
Replace the bulb if it has blown.
Check the door light switch is not jammed.
Check the thermostat control knob on the top panel is
turned to the correct setting relative to ambient
conditions.
Check the ambient temperature is within the
appliance’s operating limits, please refer to the
installation section in this instruction book.
Relocate the appliance if necessary.
Has door just been opened? If so leave for a few
minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise.
Adjust the thermostat control knob to give correct
temperature control. See “Setting the temperature”.
Check that the doors are closed.
Large quantities of food have recently been placed in
the cabinet and/or door is frequently opened.
Check that air vents is not obstructed.
Refer to normal operating sounds.