WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG?
Before contacting your local Tricity Bendix ServiceLow ambient operation
Centre, check the following points:During prolonged periods of low ambient tempera-
tures ie: +10°C and lower, the compressor on a single
The appliance does not work...
compressor fridge freezer can remain inoperative dur-
Check that:ing this time. This is due to the air temperature within
the refrigerator compartment remaining at 6°C or un-
a There is power at the socket.
a Ensure that there is not a power cut by checkingder thus not calling the thermostat to energise the
the household lights.compressor.
a The fuse has not blown.On frost free units this situation can then lead to the
food in the freezer compartment defrosting because
a The air circulation passages are not covered.there is no longer a circulation of cold air around the
a The thermostat dial is in the correct position.food.
Unlike a traditional freezer there is no build up of ice
Vibration or abnormal noises...within the unit which can prolong the storage of food
a You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling soundsduring these periods of low ambient.
when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils of
tubing at the rear, to the cooling plate/evaporator.
When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is beingIf, after the above checks, there is still a fault, call your
pumped round, and you will hear a whirring or pul-local Tricity Bendix Service Centre. Please make sure
sating noise from the compressor.you give the model and serial number of the appli-
A thermostat controls the compressor, and you willance. This information can be found on the rating
hear a faint Oclick� when the thermostat cuts in andplate inside the fridge compartment on the left side
out.behind the vegetable drawer, or on the guarantee cer-
tiŢcate.
Traces of water on the bottom of the fridge com-Original spare parts can be purchased from Tricity
partment...Bendix Service Centres.
Check that:In-guarantee customers should ensure that the
a The defrost water discharge hole is not obstructed.above checks have been made as the engineer will
make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or
The light does not come on...electrical breakdown.
Check that:Please note that proof of purchase is required for
any in-guarantee service calls.
a The bulb is Ţtted correctly.
a Replace the bulb if it has blown.
Fridge does not defrost...
Check that:
a The thermostat setting is not too high (see
page 11).
Other points to check...
Check that:
a Have you turned the thermostat to the correct set-
ting?
a Have doors been left open causing the temperature
to rise?
a Sometimes the freezer door will be difŢcult to open
shortly after you have closed it. DonOt worry this is
due to pressure difference which will quickly equal-
ise and allow the door to open normally.
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