Troubleshooting Guide - Whirlpool WMT502 Gebrauchsanweisung

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

When you hear these noises
1. The appliance is not working.
• Is there a power failure?
• Is the power cord in perfect condition?
• Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?
• Has the fuse blown?
• Is the thermostat set to 0 (Stop) or
(defrost)?
2. Temperature inside the compartments is
not low enough.
• Is the door shut properly?
• Is there an excessive frost build-up in the low
temperature compartment?
• Is the appliance installed near a heat source?
• Is the thermostat setting correct?
• Are the air circulation vents blocked?
..your appliance is alive!!!
3. Temperature inside the refrigerator
compartment is too low.
• Is the thermostat setting correct?
4. The appliance is excessively noisy.
• Has the appliance been installed correctly?
• Are the pipes at the back touching or
vibrating?
5. Water collects at the bottom of the
refrigerator compartment.
• Is the thermostat setting correct?
6. The inside light is not working.
• Is there a power failure?
• If not, unplug the appliance from the mains,
remove the screw on the cover and the
cover itself, then check the bulb has not
come loose. If necessary, replace the bulb
with a new one (max 15 W).
Notes:
Gurgling and hissing noises due to expansion
in the refrigerant circuit are normal.
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