Siemens KG28US12EK User manual

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冰箱/雪櫃KG28US12EK

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Table of Contents
Product Introduction
Safety and warning information......... 4
Product features ................................ 5
Information concerning disposal........ 6
Handling and placing......................... 7
Electrical connection.......................... 8
General regulations ........................... 8
Installation dimensions ...................... 9
Getting to know your appliance ....... 10
Usage
Preparations before use .................. 11
Control and display panel................ 11
Switching on the appliance.............. 12
Setting the temperature................... 12
Refrigerator compartment................ 13
Middle compartment........................ 14
Freezer compartment ...................... 14
Freezing capacity ............................ 15
Ice making ....................................... 15
Storage period of frozen food.......... 17
Cleaning and maintenance
Defrosting ........................................ 18
Cleaning the appliance.................... 18
Tips for saving energy .................... 19
Miscellaneous.................................. 19
Eliminating minor faults yourself
Symptoms which are not faults........ 20
Analysis and exclusion of special
conditions ........................................ 22

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Be sure to use a separate three-way
socket outlet with reliable earth.
Avoid crushing, folding, knotting or
damage of power cord. If the power
cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or its repair
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danger. The refrigerator can be used
only after the power cord is replaced,
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may occur.
When unplugging the appliance, do
not directly pull at the power cord, it
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The children should be kept away
from playing with or climbing the
refrigerator, and do not let anyone to
climb, sit, stand or lean against the
refrigerator door to avoid injury and
damage to the refrigerator. When
serving or cleaning the refrigerator,
the appliance must be unplugged.
This appliance can be used by
children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
Safety and warning
information
Before you switch ON the
appliance
Please read the operating and
installation instructions carefully! They
contain important information on how to
install, use and maintain the appliance.
Retain all document for subsequent use.
During use of this machine
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards
involved.
The refrigerator is household freezer,
mainly used for food storage and
freezing, and not suitable for items
with strict temperature requirements
(such as vaccine, strains, and
chemical regents).
Danger - do not store or use
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refrigerator, such as gas, paint,
gasoline etc., and it's prohibited
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substances such as alcohol, gasoline
in the refrigerator to avoid explosion
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Danger - glass bottle or jar
containing liquid cannot be placed
in the freezer due to danger of
explosion after fully freezing.
Danger - do not place the
refrigerator in the position where is
wet and easy to splash water.
Danger - do not use wet hand to
touch the food or metal container in
the freezer, otherwise, frostbite due
to low temperature may occur.
Warning - this product is household
refrigerator, only suitable for storing
food, and cannot be used for other
purpose, such as storing blood and
products, drugs, biological products
and technical materials, etc.
Product Introduction

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Product features
Separate cooling system with
no frost technology
Forced convection refrigeration
is used in refrigerator and middle
compartment, air cooling technology
is used in the freezer. The refrigerator,
middle compartment and freezer are all
equipped with automatic defrosting. The
system also equips a dynamic cooling
fan and a forced refrigerating cycle so
that food can be cooled down quickly
and maintains a uniform temperature.
LCD temperature display
LCD displays the set temperature and
function status of each compartment
respectively. The design is clear and
can be understood at a glance, making
operating of the appliance easy.
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compressor and thickened foam layer,
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refrigeration is achieved.
Three separate controls for
three temperatures zones
The refrigerator, the middle
compartment and the freezer are
controlled and displayed by computer
system to achieve more precise
temperature control and more long-
lasting preservation.
Warning - it is prohibited to damage
the refrigeration line. If the cooling
agent inside the tubes is splashed on
the eyes, this may result in severe
injury. In such an event, the eyes
must be washed clean immediately
and medical treatment must be
sought in a hospital.
Warning - do not use the machine
or other means to speed the
defrosting process except the ones
recommended by the company. At
the same time, no electric devices
other than recommended by the
manufacturer may be used inside the
appliance.
Warning - the electrical appliances
such as microwave, electric rice
cooker, voltage regulator should
not be placed on or near the top of
the refrigerator, and weights and
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neither be placed on the top of the
refrigerator to prevent injury due
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electricity leakage.
Warning - 
leaks, the valve of the source of
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try to discharge indoor air. In such an
event, do not unplug or operate the
refrigerator under any circumstances
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Warning - in the casing or
embedded structure of the
refrigerator, ventilation must be kept
smooth and free of obstruction.
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Smart super cooling, fast and
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The super cooling function set the
temperature within the refrigerator
compartment quickly to 2℃. This
enhances food freshness and makes
the cooling of drinks easier.
Smart super freezing for
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The super freezing function freeze food
at a temperature below -18℃as quickly
as possible. This makes the preservation
of freshness technologically even more
reliable.
hyperFresh cooling (middle
compartment)
With independent refrigeration
system, cold air circulation system
and moisturizing device, the internal
temperature can be control at about
0℃. In this environment, the growth
and reproduction of microorganisms
(bacteria, yeast, mold) has been
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stored up to two to three times longer
than in the normal cooling zone without
loss of freshness.
Quiet technology
A series of noise reduction technologies
are adopted to minimize the noise.
Wide climatic zone design
Suitable for types of climate from sub-
temperature and subtropical climate,
with some products capable of adapting
to tropical climate. See also technical
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climate types.
R600a refrigerant, a pioneer in
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The refrigerant R600a and the foaming
agents are hydrocarbons which do not
damage the ozone layer and do not
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Tempered glass shelf, safe and
reliable
Safe and aesthetic shelves made of
tempered glass, with high loading
capacity and durability.
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easy to clean
Special removable door seal strip with
long service life, strong adsorption, ease
to clean.
Door alarm function
If the appliance is left open for a longer
time, the door alarm switches on.
Temperature alarm
The temperature alarm switches on if
the appliance is too warm.
Information concerning
disposal
Disposal of packaging
The packaging protects your appliance
from damage during transit. All utilized
materials are environmentally safe
and recyclable. Please dispose the
packaging in an environmentally friendly
manner. Please ask your dealer or
inquire at your local authority about
current means of disposal.
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Handling
Placing
Do not hold the door or door handle
to move the refrigerator, and the
refrigerator should be lifted from the
bottom.
The refrigerator should not be placed
horizontally or upside down.
Install the appliance in a dry, well
ventilated room, ensure minimum
lateral distance of 10cm at the both
side and the back, and a gap of
30cm should be kept on the top.
Never cover the ventilation openings
on the rear of the appliance. The
installation location should neither be
exposed to direct sunlight nor near a
heat source.
Handling and placing
Warning
Keep children away from packaging.
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Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances are not worthless
rubbish! Valuable raw materials can be
reclaimed by recycling old appliances.
Warning
Redundant appliances should be
handled as follows:
1. Pull out the mains plug,
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with the mains plug,
3. Dismantle the main body of the door
and remove the door seal strip in
order to prevent children from being
trapped inside!
4. Do not allow children to play with the
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5. Do not allow children to play with the
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Warning
Refrigerators contain refrigerant and
gases in the insulation. Refrigerant
and gases must be disposed of
professionally. Ensure that tubing of
the refrigerant circuit is not damaged
prior to proper disposal.
Product Introduction
Top spacing for 30 cm or more
Each side spacing for 10
cm or more
Back spacing for 10 cm or more

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Aligning the appliance
When placing the refrigerator, be sure
to adjust the two front foot screws to
proper height.
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Use a wrench to adjust two plastic front
feet, to keep the refrigerator vertical and
steady.
Be sure to keep the plastic screws in
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reduce vibration and noise).
Electrical connection
The rated voltage of the appliance is
220V alternating current with a rated
frequency of 50 Hz. The permitted
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242V.
Note: refer to 15945-2008 GB/T,
power quality, power system frequency
deviation
The plug and the power cord must be
able to withstand a current in excess of
10A.
Be sure to use a separate three-way
socket outlet with reliable earth.
Product Introduction
General regulations
The appliance is suitable
for refrigerating and freezing food,
for making ice.
This appliance is intended for use in the
home and the home environment.
The appliance is suppressed according
to EU Directive 2004/108/EC.
The refrigeration circuit has been
checked for leaks.
This product complies with the relevant
safety regulations for electrical
appliances (IEC 60335-2-24).
This appliance is intended for use up
to a maximum height of 2000 metres
above sea level.

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Installation dimensions
Product Introduction
614
1854
668
90
129
596
1227
367
614
981

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Remove all packaging components, including
foamed padding at the base of the appliance and
the padding and securing tapes used for securing
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documentation according to the packaging list.
Place the refrigerator to the proper position
according to the handling and placing.
Clean the interior of the appliance (see chapter
”Cleaning the appliance”).
After switching on the appliance, wait at least 30
minutes to start up.
Preparations before use
Usage
Control and display panel
The control panel is equipped with LCD, and all
functions and temperatures are selected and
adjusted by touching the buttons. The names
and functions of each button are as follows.
1Refrigerator compartment display
Indicates the current temperature setting in the
refrigerator compartment.
2Super cooling button
Press button 2 to activate or deactivate the
super cooling function.
Under super cooling mode, the temperature of
the refrigerator is set at 2℃and keep running
for 6 hours.
3Middle compartment display
Indicates the current temperature setting in the
middle compartment.
4Freezer compartment display
Indicates the current temperature setting in the
freezer compartment.
5Super freezing button
Press button 5 to activate or deactivate the
super freezing function.
Under super freezing mode, the temperature
of the freezer is set at -30℃and keep running
for 54 hours.
6vacation button
When vacation mode is switched on, the
appliance automatically sets at 14℃in the
refrigerator compartment, middle compartment
and freezer keep the set temperatures.
7eco button
When the eco mode is switched on, the
appliance will run in energy-saving mode.
8timer button
9Timer display
10 lock/alarm off
Keep pressing the button for 3 seconds to lock
and unlock; the button is also used to switch
off the alarm.
11 Temperature setting button
12 Temperature adjusting button
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7
8
9
1
3
4
2
5
10
12
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Setting the temperature
Usage
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Plug in the power cord to connect the
appliance to the mains.
If displays do not illuminate, please
check the mains plug whether has been
inserted properly.
When the appliance is switched on,
the temperature setting of refrigerator
and freezer are displayed respectively
(The factory settings of refrigerator
compartment, middle compartment and
freezer compartment are 4℃, 0℃, and
-18℃respectively).
If the temperature inside the freezer
exceeds the alarm temperature,
“alarm” and the freezer compartment
temperature will be indicated on the
display and the buzzer (continuous
sound) will be actuated. Press the alarm
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the highest temperature reached in the
freezer compartment will be displayed
for 5 seconds, then the set temperature
is displayed again. The “alarm” display
goes out as soon as the set temperature
has been reached again.
Several minutes after switching on,
you may feel warm when touching both
sides of the refrigerator, indicating that
the refrigerating system is working.
Switching on the appliance
Setting the temperature of the
refrigerator compartment
Press the button 11 to activate the
temperature display area 1 of the
refrigerator compartment, then press
the setting button "+" or "-" of the button
12 to adjust the desired temperature of
refrigerator compartment (Adjustable
from 2℃to 8℃).
When storing perishable food, we
recommend setting the temperature
below 4℃.
Setting the temperature of the
middle compartment
Press the button 11 to activate the
temperature display area 3 of the middle
compartment, then press the setting
button "+" or "-" of the button 12 to
adjust the desired temperature of middle
compartment (Adjustable from -3℃to
6℃).
When storing the fresh vegetables
and fruit, it is recommended to set the
temperature of the middle compartment
at 0℃.

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If a power failure occurs, the
temperature settings do not need to
reset again.
1
3
4
12
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Refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment
is the ideal storage location for
ready meals.
Glass shelf
The position of glass shelf of the
refrigerator can be adjusted in order to
store various kinds of food.
Pull out the glass shelf by half, and lift the
front of the shelf to take out the shelf.
Usage
Butter and cheese compartment can store
the food which needs to be separated
such as cheese, and can be rearranged
as required. Raise the compartment and
remove.
Setting the temperature of the
freezer compartment
Press the button 11 to activate the
temperature display area 4 of the
refrigerator compartment, then press
the setting button "+" or "-" of the
touch button 12 to adjust the desired
temperature of freezer compartment
(Adjustable from -16℃to -24℃).

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Usage
The bottle shelf on the door is used to
store eggs, bottled drinks and all kinds
of fragmented food.
Middle compartment
The temperature of the middle
compartment is between -3℃and 6℃.
There are two kinds of temperature
displays: when the temperature is
set at 0℃, "hyperFresh" will appear;
when the other temperature is
displayed, no text is displayed.
Usually, the middle compartment is set
as 0℃hyperFresh by default, humidity
can be preserved at maximum, and the
preservation period is two to three times
longer than conventional preservation.
This is suitable for storing fresh food,
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and vegetables.
Drawer
The middle compartment is equipped
with two drawers with rails for
conveniently putting in and taking out
articles.
Freezer compartment
The freezer compartment is mainly
used to store frozen food, freeze food
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the food for a longer time.
The freezer compartment is equipped
with drawer, pull out the drawer and
gently lift upward to take out.
Large amount of food can be frozen
and stored in the upper drawer and the
middle drawer.
The lower drawer is mainly used for
storing frozen food.
The freezer compartment drawers are a
parts for user convenience, the drawers
can be taken out and put the food on
the glass shelf directly.
Pull out the drawer rail and the drawer
together, hold the handle and lift the
back end of the drawer to disengage the
drawer rail and the drawer to pull out the
drawer.
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the rail, put the drawer on the rail, and
push in the drawer while securing the
rail with hand until the drawer and rail
completely engage.

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Usage
Note: the glass shelf may easily crack
when heated, please do not store hot
food on the glass shelf.
The middle drawer is used for freezing
and storing food with large volume such
as turkey, duck and goose. If larger
space is needed, the ice maker can be
removed. ( not all models)
Freezing capacity
The freezing capacity marked on the
rating plate. According to IEC 62552,
the quantity of the resulting frozen food
is tested and calculated under standard
operating conditions.
Ice making
To facilitate the quick preparation of
ice cubes, set the freezer compartment
temperature to the lowest setting or
activate the Super freezing function
beforehand.
Only drinking water can be used for ice
cubes making.
Fill drinking water into the ice cube tray
until it is full, then place the ice cube
tray horizontally into the second drawer
of the freezer compartment.
Fill drinking water into the ice cube
tray until it is full; excessive water may
make the ice cube stick together which
leads hard to loosen the ice cubes, and
prolong the ice making time.
The maximum amount of ice cubes can
be made is 1500 grams in 24 hours.
Generally, the duration for making ice
cubes at one time is approx. 3 hours.
When you want to take out the ice
cubes, twist the ice cube tray slightly to
release the ice cubes.

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Usage
For some models equipped
with ice maker, please make ice
according to the followings.
To facilitate the quick preparation of
ice cubes, set the freezer compartment
temperature to the lowest setting or
activate the Super freezing function
beforehand.
Only drinking water can be used for ice
cubes making.
The maximum amount of ice cubes can
be made is 1000 grams in 24 hours.
Generally, the duration for making ice
cubes at one time is approx. 3 hours.
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with drinking water to the mark line.
2. Fill the drinking water into the ice
maker.
3. Reinsert the water container.
4. When the ice cubes are made, push
down the ice making handle, and the
ice cubes will fall into the ice storing
tray .
5. Pull out the ice storing tray to take
out the ice cubes.
Cleaning the ice maker
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no use for a long time, The ice maker
should be cleaned.
1. Pull out the drawer, and take out the
water container and the cover on the
ice maker.
2. Gently clean with running water, and
the ice maker should not be wiped,
otherwise the ice will stick on the ice
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Storage period of frozen
food
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are printed on the front of the freezer
compartment drawers indicate the
permitted storage period of the produce
(the unit being "month").
month month month
When you want to freeze food, you
must take these storage time limits
into account. The storing period of the
food bought from the shop should be
reduced correspondingly according to
the production date and shelf life.
Not all the models are printed with such
patterns.
Packaging frozen food
The food better be packed before
freezing in order to keep the food from
losing water, taste and smell bad.
Place the food in a wrapping bag and
squeeze it lightly to remove the air from
inside the bag as much as possible to
ensure that it is sealed tight.
Each package should be labeled the
date of manufacture or use by date.
Thawing frozen food
Food can be thawed at room
temperature or in the refrigerator. It can
also be thawed in an electric oven or in
the microwave.
If you want to refreeze thawing or
thawed food, you must observe the
followings:
The interval time should not be too
long.
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roasted completely before refreeze.
Usage

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Cleaning and maintenance
Defrosting
Defrosting is actuated automatically, the
condensation runs through the drainage
hole into an evaporation pan on the rear
of the appliance.
Attention
To make sure the condensation run
into the evaporation pan, please do not
block the drainage hole.
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hole.
If the drainage hole is blocked, the
water may accumulate at the bottom of
the refrigerator compartment and the
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and clean dirt inside the hole; and use
soft towel to clean the collection tray at
the back.
Cleaning the appliance
Precautions for internal
and external cleaning of the
refrigerator.
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cleaning.
Be careful the rinsing water must not
run into the light.
Clean the appliance with a soft cloth,
lukewarm water and a little pH neutral
washing-up liquid.
Wipe the door seal with clear water only
and then wipe dry thoroughly.
Clean the collection tray and drainage
hole frequently to make sure the
condensation runs out smoothly.
Do not use abrasive, chloride or acidic
cleaning agents or solvents.
Keep plastic parts and the door seal
free of oil and grease. Otherwise, parts
and door seal will become porous.
Attention
The temperature rise of the frozen
food may shorten the shelf life during
maintenance or cleaning.

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Cleaning and maintenance
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Install the appliance in a dry, well
ventilated room; The appliance
should not be installed in direct
sunlight or near a heat source.
Allow warm food and drinks to
cool down before placing in the
appliance.
Do not block the ventilation openings
in the appliance.
Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator
compartment.
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possible.
To achieve the lowest energy
consumption, switch the appliance
to eco mode.
Do not block the temperature
sensors and avoid contact between
food and sensor.
Miscellaneous
If a power failure occurs
Reduce the frequently open the door of
appliance; avoid placing new fresh food
inside (to prevent the temperature rising
faster).
If the power suspension is noticed,
select super cooling and super freezing
functions to keep in a low temperatures.
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If disconnecting the appliance is
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pull out mains plug.
If you do not use the appliance for
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appliance, clean the appliance and
leave the appliance door open.
Do not shut down the appliance under
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service life of the appliance.
Attention
If you decide to stop using the
appliance, no food should be stored
in the refrigerator.

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Symptoms which are not
faults
Condensation may form on the
appliance
This may occur when air humidity is
high. Simply wipe dry.
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the back of the refrigerator
compartment
As the refrigerant tubes are at the back
of the refrigerator, the temperature will
drop below 0℃when the refrigerating
unit is operating and frost may build
up. When the refrigerating unit
stops operating, the frost will reduce
automatically.
The freezer compartment door
is warm
That is normal behavior to prevent the
condensation occurs on the door.
The side panels of the
appliance are warm
That is normal behavior when pips
run into the side panels which heat
during the cooling process. When the
temperature is high during summer,
the temperature of the side plates may
reach up to 50℃.
The compressor is hot
The compressor can reach a
temperature of approx. 80℃when the
refrigerator is operating.
The refrigerator makes a
gurgling noise
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The refrigerator makes a
clicking noise.
Refrigerating units are operating,
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compressor cannot run
Install a power regulator of more than
500W.
The refrigerator makes a
humming noise
When the refrigerator is operating, the
compressor makes a slight humming
sound. If the appliance is not level, it will
produce vibration and noise. Place the
appliance in the designated location and
align.
The appliance keeps working
for longer
During summer, when the ambient
temperature is higher, the compressor
is switching on more frequently, it is a
normal behavior.
Eliminating minor faults yourself