Samsung Freezer User Manual

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troubleshooting _13troubleshooting _1304 TROUBLESHOOTINGtroubleshootingPROBLEM SOLUTIONThe appliance is notoperating at all or thetemperature is too high.• Check if the power plug is correctly connected.• Is the temperature control on the front panel correctly set?• Does sun shine on the appliance or are there any heat sour ces nearby?• Is the back of the appliance too close to the wall?There are unusual noises. • Check if the appliance is installed on a stable and even floor.• Is the back of the appliance too close to the wall?• Have any foreign objects fallen behind or under the appliance?• Is the noise coming from the compressor in the appliance?• A ticking sound may be heard inside the appliance; this is normal. Thissound occurs when the various accessories contract or expand.The front corners and sidesof the appliance are warmand condensation starts toform.• Heat-proof pipes are installed in the front corners of the appliance toprevent condensation from forming.When the surrounding temperature rises, this may not always beeffective. However, this is not abnormal.• In very humid weather, condensation may form on the outer surface ofthe appliance when the moisture in the air comes into contact with thecool surface of the appliance.You can hear a liquidbubbling in the appliance.• This is the refrigerant, which cools the inside of the appliance.There is a bad smell insidethe appliance.• Is there any spoiled food inside of the freezer?• Make sure that strong smelling food (for example, fish) is wrapped sothat it is airtight.• Clean out your freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled orsuspect food.There is a layer of frost onthe appliances walls.• Are the air outlet vents blocked by food stored inside the freezer?• Space the food out as much as possible to improve ventilation.• Is the door fully closed?Condensation forms on theinside wall of the applianceand around vegetables.• Food with a high water content is stored uncovered with a high humiditylevel or the door has been left open for a long time.• Store the food with a cover or in sealed containers.