Troubleshooting Guide - Whirlpool ARC 103 AP Gebrauchsanweisung

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

When you hear these noises
1. The appliance is not working.
Is there a power failure?
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Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?
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Is the double-pole switch on?
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Has the fuse blown?
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Is the power cord damaged?
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Is the thermostat set to
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2. Temperature inside the
compartments is not low enough.
Is the door shut properly?
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Is food obstructing proper door closure?
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Is the appliance installed near a heat source?
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Is the thermostat setting correct?
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Are the air circulation vents blocked?
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3. Temperature inside the refrigerator
compartment is too low.
Is the thermostat setting correct?
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4. The appliance is excessively noisy.
Has the appliance been installed correctly?
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Are the pipes at the back touching or
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(Stop)? vibrating?
5. Water collects at the bottom of the
refrigerator compartment.
Is the defrost water drain blocked?
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6. Excessive frost build-up in the low
temperature compartment.
Is the door shut properly?
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Is food obstructing proper door closure?
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Notes:
Gurgling and hissing noises due to
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expansion in the refrigerant circuit are
normal.
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