Samsung RA23PTIH Manuel D’Utilisation
troubleshooting
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BLESHOOTING
troubleshooting
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
The appliance is not
operating at all or the
temperature is too high
or low.
operating at all or the
temperature is too high
or low.
Check the refrigerator for the following:
• Check if the power plug is correctly connected.
• Check if the power fuse is blown.
• Is the temperature control correctly set?
• Does sun shine on the appliance or are there any heat sources nearby?
• Is the back of the appliance too close to the wall?
• Do not store the hot food till it comes to room temperature.
• Did you leave the refrigerator open for a long time?
• Check if the power plug is correctly connected.
• Check if the power fuse is blown.
• Is the temperature control correctly set?
• Does sun shine on the appliance or are there any heat sources nearby?
• Is the back of the appliance too close to the wall?
• Do not store the hot food till it comes to room temperature.
• Did you leave the refrigerator open for a long time?
If a problem occurs, contact your service agents.
The food in the
refrigerator is frozen.
refrigerator is frozen.
• Is the temperature controlset to the "4" temperature?
• Is the surrounding temperature too low?
• Is the surrounding temperature too low?
There are unusual noises.
• Check if the appliance is installed on a stable and even floor.
• Is the back of the appliance too close to the wall?
• Have any foreign objects fallen behind or under the appliance?
• Is the noise coming from the compressor in the appliance?
• A ticking sound occurs when the various accessories contract
• Is the back of the appliance too close to the wall?
• Have any foreign objects fallen behind or under the appliance?
• Is the noise coming from the compressor in the appliance?
• A ticking sound occurs when the various accessories contract
or expand.
The front corners and
sides of the appliance are
warm and condensation
starts to form.
sides of the appliance are
warm and condensation
starts to form.
• Heat-proof pipes are installed in the front corners of the
appliance to prevent condensation from forming.
When the surrounding temperature rises, this may not always
be effective. However, this is not abnormal.
When the surrounding temperature rises, this may not always
be effective. However, this is not abnormal.
• In very humid weather, condensation may form on the outer
surface of the appliance when the moisture in the air comes
into contact with the cool surface of the appliance.
into contact with the cool surface of the appliance.
You can hear a liquid
bubbling in the appliance.
bubbling in the appliance.
• This is the refrigerant, which cools the inside of the appliance.
There is a bad smell
inside the appliance.
inside the appliance.
• Is there any spoiled food inside of the refrigerator?
• Make sure that strong smelling food (for example, fish) is
• Make sure that strong smelling food (for example, fish) is
wrapped so that it is airtight.
• Clean out your refrigerator periodically and throw away any
spoiled or suspect food.
There is a layer of frost on
the appliances walls.
the appliances walls.
• Are the air outlet vents blocked by food stored inside the
refrigerator?
• Space the food out as much as possible to improve ventilation.
• Is the door fully closed?
• Is the door fully closed?
condensation forms on
the inside wall of the
appliance and around
vegetables.
the inside wall of the
appliance and around
vegetables.
• Food with a high water content is stored uncovered with a high
humidity level or the door has been left open for a long time.
• Store the food with a cover or in sealed containers.
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