Samsung RM255BARB User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 35

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE..., There is a bad smell - problems

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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE... Problem Possible Causes What To Do The refrigerator does not work sufficiently or at all The food in the refrigerator is frozen Unusual noises or sounds are heard The front corners and sides of the cabinet are hot; condensation occurs Ice is not dispensed You can hear water bubbling in the refrigerator There is a bad smell in the refrigerator • Disconnected power plug • Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? • Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source? • Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall? • Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? • Is the temperature in the room too low? • Did you store the food with a high water content in the coldest part of the refrigerator. • Is the back of the refrigerator too near to the wall? • Was anything dropped behind or under the refrigerator? • A "ticking" sound may be heard from inside the refrigerator. This is normal and occurs because various accessories contract or expand. • Anti-condensators are installed in the front corners of the refrigerator to prevent condensation. • Condensation can occur when you leave the door open for a long time. • Did you stop the ice making function? • Is there any ice in the storage unit? • Is the water pipe connected and the shut-off valve open? • Is the freezer temperature too warm? • Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the water supply line before making ice? • The bubbling comes from the refrigerant circulating in the refrigerator and is normal. • Wrap strong smelling food so that it is airtight. Throw away any rotten food. • Check that the power plug is properly connected. • Try setting it to a lower temperature. • Move the refrigerator to the proper loca- tion. • Try setting it to a warmer temperature. • Check that the floor is levelled and stable. • Move the refrigerator to the proper location. • Remove the foreign object. • Normal state • See the control panel. • See the ice container. • See the valve. • Set the temperature lower. • Normal state Frost forms on the wall of the freezer • Is the air vent blocked? • Is the door closed properly? No water is supplied • Is the water pipe connected and the shut-off valve open? • Is the water supply pipe crushed? • Is the water tank frozen because the refrig- erator temperature is too low? Select a warmer setting on the display panel. Door/ drawer does not close by itself • Leveling legs need adjusting • Allow sufficient space between stored food for efficient air circulation. • See installation of the refrigerator INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 35

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE...
Problem
The refrigerator does not
work sufficiently or at all
The food in the refrigera-
tor is frozen
Unusual noises or
sounds are heard
The front corners and
sides of the cabinet are
hot; condensation occurs
Ice is not dispensed
You can hear water bub-
bling in the refrigerator
There is a bad smell in
the refrigerator
Frost forms on the wall of
the freezer
No water is supplied
Door/ drawer does not
close by itself
• Disconnected power plug
• Is the temperature control on the display
panel set to the correct temperature?
• Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or locat-
ed near a heat source?
• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to
the wall?
• Is the temperature control on the display
panel set to the correct temperature?
• Is the temperature in the room too low?
Did you store the food with a high water
content in the coldest part of the refrigerator.
• Is the back of the refrigerator too near to the
wall?
• Was anything dropped behind or under the
refrigerator?
• A “ticking” sound may be heard from inside
the refrigerator. This is normal and occurs
because various accessories contract or
expand.
• Anti-condensators are installed in the front
corners of the refrigerator to prevent con-
densation.
• Condensation can occur when you leave the
door open for a long time.
• Did you stop the ice making function?
• Is there any ice in the storage unit?
• Is the water pipe connected and the shut-off
valve open?
• Is the freezer temperature too warm?
• Did you wait for 12 hours after installation
of the water supply line before making ice?
• The bubbling comes from the refrigerant
circulating in the refrigerator and is normal.
• Wrap strong smelling food so that it is air-
tight. Throw away any rotten food.
• Is the air vent blocked?
• Is the door closed properly?
• Is the water pipe connected and the shut-off
valve open?
• Is the water supply pipe crushed?
• Is the water tank frozen because the refrig-
erator temperature is too low? Select a
warmer setting on the display panel.
• Leveling legs need adjusting
• Check that the power plug is properly con-
nected.
• Try setting it to a lower temperature.
• Move the refrigerator to the proper loca-
tion.
• Try setting it to a warmer temperature.
• Check that the floor is levelled and stable.
Move the refrigerator to the proper location.
• Remove the foreign object.
• Normal state
• See the control panel.
• See the ice container.
• See the valve.
• Set the temperature lower.
• Normal state
• Allow sufficient space between stored food
for efficient air circulation.
• See installation of the refrigerator
Possible Causes
What To Do