Smeg 142468 - Manual (Page 29)

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Fault: Cause/Remedy
The appliance does not
operate after connection to
the mains: • Check if there is power in the socket and if the
appliance is switched on.
Cooling system operates
continuously without
intermittent stoppages:
• Ambient temperature too high.
• Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.
• Door not closed properly (particle between door
gasket, sagged door, check gasket sealing, etc...).
• Excessive quantity of fresh food inserted at once.
• Refrigerator sensor (A) is crammed with fresh food.
Free the sensor and allow air to circulate around it.
• Check air circulation for suffi cient cooling of the
compressor, and clean the condenser.
Excessive ice formation at
the rear interior wall of the
refrigerator:
• Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.
• Inserting hot food in the refrigerator.
• Food or dish is touching the rear interior panel of the
refrigerator.
• Bad door sealing; clean or replace the gasket if dirty
or damaged.
Water dripping from the
appliance: • Drain outlet is clogged, drain water drips past the
collection groove.
• Clean the clogged outlet using plastic straw.
• Thaw thick ice deposits manually (see chapter
Defrosting).
Red light is fl ashing (freezer
compartment only):
• Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.
• Door not closed properly (particle between door
gasket, sagged door, damaged gasket, etc...).
• Excessively long power failure.
• Excessive quantity of fresh food inserted at once.
Troubleshooting guide