Panasonic NR-B53V1 Operating Instructions Manual

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27EnglishAppendixTroubleshootingIf you feel that the refrigerator is not working properly, check out the following points first.If the trouble persists, disconnect the power plug and contact your dealer or an authorized service centre.GeneralYou hear unusual sounds from therefrigerator.● Has the refrigerator been installed on a sturdy and level floor?● Have sufficient clearances been provided around the refrigerator?● Is anything vibrating on the top of the refrigerator?● It’s normal to hear some noises when the refrigerator starts or stopsoperation.You hear a sound after thecompressor has shut down.● This is normal, and is often caused by refrigerant flowing back to thecompressor.You hear a sound after you haveopened or closed the door.● This is normal, and is due to the difference in air pressure between theinside and outside of the refrigerator.You hear the sound of air or waterflowing after you have opened thedoor.● This is caused by refrigerant flowing the internal pipework.You hear a clicking sound eachtime the refrigerator's power isturned on.● This is the sound made by the activation of the three-way valve, and isquite normal.You hear a continuous whiningsound.● This sound is heard while the fan for circulating the cold air is operating.● Has the refrigerator been set to the Super Freeze Mode?In the Super Freeze Mode, the fan for circulating the cold air runs at highspeed so it makes a loud noise.● Has the food been packed too tightly together or is the room temperaturehigh?In cases like these, the fan for circulating the cold air runs at high speedso it makes a loud noise.Sounds are heard from theautomatic ice maker.● These are the sounds of the ice dropping into the icebox.This is normal sound.The compressor is quite loud. ● Has the refrigerator been set to the Super Freeze Mode?In the Super Freeze Mode, the compressor runs at high speed so itmakes a loud noise.● Has the food been packed too tightly together or is the room temperaturehigh?In cases like these, the compressor runs at high speed so it’s normal forthe compressor to be louder.The compressor has been runningfor a long time.● When the power plug has been connected for the first time, thecompressor runs longer than usual in order to cool down the inside of therefrigerator until the set temperatures are reached.● Has the refrigerator been set to the Super Freeze Mode?● Have the doors been opened and closed frequently? Are the doorscompletely shut?● Have the food items been packed too tightly together or is the roomtemperature high?● When many food items are placed at a time, the compressor will need torun for a longer.Condensation forms on theoutside of the refrigerator.● Condensation may form when the humidity in the room is high and isnormal. Wipe it off using a dry cloth.The outside of the refrigeratorfeels hot to the touch.● Some heat is normal as the refrigerator incorporates a heat-dissipatingpipe to prevent condensation.