Troubleshooting Guide - Fnac FRIGELUX CCO100BF Benutzerhandbuch

7. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

You can solve many common freezer problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible
service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling for
service.
PROBLEM
Freezer does not
Not plugged in.
operate.
The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
Compressor turns The room temperature is hotter than normal.
on and off
A large amount of food has been added to the freezer.
frequently.
The door is opened too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The freezer does not have the correct clearances.
The freezer has recently been disconnected for a period of time. 4 hours are required for the
freezer to cool down completely.
Temperature Temperature control is set too warm. Turn the control to a cooler setting and allow several hours
inside the freezer
for the temperature to stabilize.
is too warm.
Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently. Warm air enters the freezer every time
the door is opened. Open the door less often.
The door is not closed completely.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
A large amount of warm or hot food might have been stored recently. Wait until the freezer has
had a chance to reach its selected temperature.
The freezer has recently been disconnected for a period of time. 4 hours are required for the
freezer to cool down completely.
Temperature
Temperature control is set too cold. Turn the control to a warmer setting and allow several hours
inside the freezer
for the temperature to stabilize.
is too cold.
Temperature of
The exterior freezer walls can be as much as 30
external freezer
normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the freezer cabinet.
surface is warm.
Popping or
Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot water pipes. This is normal. Sound
cracking sound
when compressor will level off or disappear as freezer continues to run.
comes on.
Bubbling or
gurgling sound,
Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating throughout the system. This is normal.
like water boiling.
Vibrations. Check to assure that the freezer is on a level surface.
Floor is uneven or weak. Freezer rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. Be sure floor can
adequately support freezer. Level the freezer by putting wood or metal shims under part of the
freezer. The freezer is touching the wall. Re-level the freezer and move it from the wall.
See "Installation Instructions".
Moisture forms on Weather is hot and humid, which increases internal rate of frost build-up. This is normal.
inside freezer
Door is slightly open. Door is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently. Open the door
walls.
less often. The door is not sealed properly.
Moisture forms on
Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside the freezer to meet warm moist air from
outside of freezer.
outside.
The door will not The freezer is not on a level surface.
close properly.
The gasket is dirty.
The storage basket is out of position.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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