Before You Call For Service; Troubleshooting Guide - Dacor EF36BNNF Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Troubleshooting Guide

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Refrigerator will not operate
Power cord unplugged?
„
Is outlet working?
„ Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is
working.
„ Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?
the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues,
call an electrician.
Are controls on?
„ Make sure the refrigerator controls are on.
See page 3.
„ New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the
refrigerator to cool completely.
NOTE: Adjusting the temperature controls to the coldest
setting will not cool either compartment more quickly.
Temperature is too warm
New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the
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refrigerator to cool completely.
Door(s) opened often or left open?
„
refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully
closed.
Large load of food added?
„
erator to return to normal temperature.
Controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
„
Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check temperature in 24
hours. See page 3.
There is interior moisture buildup
NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal.
„ Humid room? Contributes to moisture buildup.
Door(s) opened often or left open?
„
enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully
closed.
The motor seems to run too much
Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to its
high-efficiency compressor and fans. The unit may run even longer
if the room is warm, a large food load is added, doors are opened
often or if the doors have been left open.

Before You Call for Service

Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Allows warm air to enter
Allow several hours for refrig-
Allows humid air to
The refrigerator seems noisy
Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this
reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new refrig-
erator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are listed
some normal sounds with explanations.
Buzzing - heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice
„
maker.
Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize perfor-
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mance.
Hissing/Rattling
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or from items placed on top of the refrigerator.
Sizzling/Gurgling
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defrost cycle.
Popping
„ - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially
during initial cool-down.
Water running
„
defrost cycle and runs into the drain pan.
Creaking/Cracking
„
ice maker mold.
The doors will not close completely
Door blocked open?
„
Bin or shelf in the way?
„
position.
Replace
The doors are difficult to open
Gaskets dirty or sticky?
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with mild soap and warm water. Rinse and dry with soft cloth.
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
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- flow of refrigerant, movement of water lines,
- water dripping on the heater during
- may be heard when water melts during the
- occurs as ice is being ejected from the
Move food packages away from door.
Push bin or shelf back in the correct
Clean gaskets and contact surfaces
WARNING
Explosion Hazard