Haier PBFS21EDAS User Manual - Page 25

Troubleshooting Before calling for service, please read through the information listed below, this may save you time and energy. Most common problems are listed hereunder, not including defects of workmanship and materials used in the production of this refrigerator. Problem observed Possible cause Solution Running of refrigerator Compressor does not „ Refrigerator is in defrost „ This is normal for a fully automatic defrost work. cycle. refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs regularly, lasting around 30 minutes each time. „ Not connected to wall „ Make sure the plug is securely connected to a outlet. wall outlet. „ House fuse blown or circuit „ Replace a 20amp time-delay fuse, or reset the breaker tripped. circuit breaker. „ Power outage. „ Check outlets for power supply, or call local electric company. Refrigerator runs too „ High ambient temperature. „ It normal for the refrigerator to work longer under much this condition. „ Refrigerator has been out „ Allow 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down. of power for some time. „ Ice maker in operation. „ Usage of ice make can prolong refrigerator's running time a little bit. „ Frequent door or long „ Warm air enters the refrigerator and increase openings. running time required. Keep down door openings. „ Door(s) not securely „ Make sure the installation is level. Keep food, closed. shelves and drawers from blocking the door. „ Freezer temperature is set „ Set freezer to a higher temperature until too low satisfactory. It takes 24 hours for the new settings to take effect stably. „ Gasket(s) is dirty, worn, „ Clean of replace with new gasket. Poor air tight cracked, or poorly fitted. performance will cause overrun of the refrigerator. „ Dirty condenser. „ Clean the condenser. Compressor cycles on „ and off frequently. Temperature too low Freezer too cold, „ refrigerator ok Thermostat keeps the „ refrigerator at a constant temperature. Freezer control is set too „ cold. This is normal. The compressor cycles to maintain even temperature. Change freezer settings, allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize. Refrigerator too cold, „ Refrigerator control is set „ Change refrigerator settings, allow 24 hours for freezer ok too cold. temperature to stabilize - 24 -