Grundig GFN 13720 X [19/38] Troubleshooting

Freezer/User Manual

19 / 20 EN

Freezer/User Manual

Troubleshooting

There are noises coming from the refrigerator like liquid flowing, spraying, etc.

• Liquid and gas flows occur in accordance with the operating principles of your refrigerator.

>>>It is normal and not a fault.

Whistle comes from the refrigerator.

• Fans are used in order to cool the refrigerator. It is normal and not a fault.

Condensation on the inner walls of refrigerator.

• Hot and humid weather increases icing and condensation. It is normal and not a fault.

• Doors are opened frequently or left ajar for a long time. >>> Do not open the doors frequently.

Close them if they are open.

• Door is ajar. >>> Close the door completely.

Humidity occurs on the outside of the refrigerator or between the doors.

• There might be humidity in the air; this is quite normal in humid weather. >>> When the

humidity is less, condensation will disappear.

Bad odour inside the refrigerator.

• No regular cleaning is performed. >>> Clean the inside of the refrigerator regularly with a sponge,

lukewarm water or carbonate dissolved in water.

• Some containers or package materials may cause the smell. >>> Use a different container or

different brand packaging material.

• Food is put into the refrigerator in uncovered containers. >>> Keep the food in closed containers.

Microorganisms spreading out from uncovered containers can cause unpleasant odours.

• Remove the foods that have expired best before dates and spoiled from the refrigerator.

The door is not closing.

• Food packages are preventing the door from closing. >>> Replace the packages that are

obstructing the door.

• The refrigerator is not completely even on the floor. >>> Adjust the feet to balance the refrigerator.

• The floor is not level or strong. >>> Also make sure that the floor is level and strong enough to carry the

refrigerator.

Crispers are stuck.

• The food is touching the ceiling of the drawer. >>> Rearrange food in the drawer.

WARNING:If you cannot eliminate the problem although you follow the instructions in this

section, consult your dealer or the Authorised Service Agent. Never try to repair a non-

functional product yourself.