Troubleshooting guide – Smeg 142396 User Manual
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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, (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.
• Placing hot food in the refrigerator.
• Food is touching the rear interior panel.
• 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.
• Please thaw out larger ice deposits manually (see
chapter Defrosting).
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