Smeg 142468 User Manual

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Fault:
Cause/Remedy
The appliance does not 
operate after connection to 
the mains:
•  Check if there is power in the socket and if the 
appliance is switched on.
Cooling system operates 
continuously without 
intermittent stoppages:
•  Ambient temperature too high.
•  Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.
•  Door not closed properly (particle between door 
gasket, sagged door, check gasket sealing, etc...).
•  Excessive quantity of fresh food inserted at once.
•  Refrigerator sensor (A) is crammed with fresh food. 
Free the sensor and allow air to circulate around it.
•  Check air circulation for suffi cient cooling of the 
compressor, and clean the condenser.
Excessive ice formation at 
the rear interior wall of the 
refrigerator:
•  Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.
•  Inserting hot food in the refrigerator.
•  Food or dish is touching the rear interior panel of the 
refrigerator.
•  Bad door sealing; clean or replace the gasket if dirty 
or damaged.
Water dripping from the 
appliance:
•  Drain outlet is clogged, drain water drips past the 
collection groove.
•  Clean the clogged outlet using plastic straw.
•  Thaw thick ice deposits manually (see chapter 
Defrosting).
Red light is fl ashing (freezer 
compartment only):
•  Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.
•  Door not closed properly (particle between door 
gasket, sagged door, damaged gasket, etc...).
•  Excessively long power failure.
•  Excessive quantity of fresh food inserted at once.
Troubleshooting guide