Before you call for service
Before calling for service, check the following points.
Problem
The outside of the cabinet is
hot when touching.
When there is refrigerator
noise.
Frost or dew appears inside
or outside the refrigerator.
The foods in
SJ-XP680G,
the refrigerator
SJ-XP700G
compartment
freeze.
SJ-XE680M,
SJ-XE700M
Odors in the compartment.
If you still require service
Refer to your nearest service agent approved by SHARP.
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It is normal. The hot pipe is in the cabinet in order to prevent dew generation.
It is normal for the refrigerator to make the following sounds.
• Loud noise is made by the compressor when its operation starts
-- Sound becomes quieter after a while.
• The compressor makes loud noise once a day.
-- Operating sound is made immediately after automatic defrost operation.
• Sound of flowing fluid (gurgling sound, fizzing sound)
-- Sound of refrigerant flowing in pipes (sound may become louder from time to time).
• Cracking or crunching sound, squeaking sound
-- Sound produced by expansion and contraction of inner walls and internal parts during
cooling.
This may occur in one of the following cases. Use a wet cloth for wiping frost and a dry
cloth for wiping dew.
• When the ambient humidity is high.
• When the door is frequently opened and closed.
• When foods containing plenty of moisture are stored. (Wrapping is required.)
• Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with refrigerator temperature control set at
0°C?
-- Change the temperature control back to around 3°C.
• Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with freezer temperature control set at -21°C?
-- Change the temperature control back to around -18°C.
• If ambient temperature is low, foods may freeze even if the refrigerator compartment is
set at 6°C.
• Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with refrigerator temperature control set MAX
COLDEST?
-- Change the temperature control to the other setting.
• Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with freezer temperature control set MAX
COLDEST?
-- Change the temperature control to the other setting.
• If ambient temperature is low, foods may freeze even if the refrigerator compartment is
set MIN.
• Wrapping is required for the foods with strong odors.
• Deodorizing unit cannot remove all odors.
Solution