IKEA ID5HHEXVS05 User Instructions - Page 9
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Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
The refrigerator will not operate
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is
working.
Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Replace
the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues,
call an electrician.
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Are controls on? Make sure the refrigerator controls are on.
See "Using the Controls."
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New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the
refrigerator to cool completely.
NOTE: Adjusting the temperature controls to coldest setting will
not cool either compartment more quickly.
The motor seems to run too much
Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to its
high-efficiency
compressor and fans. The refrigerator may run
even longer if the room is warm, a large food load is added, doors
are opened often, or if the doors have been left open.
The refrigerator
is noisy
Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this
reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new
refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are
listed some normal sounds with an explanation.
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Buzzing - heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice
maker
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Pulsating - fans/compressor
adjusting to optimize
performance
Rattling
- flow of refrigerant, water line, or from items placed
on top of the refrigerator
Sizzling/Gurgling
- water dripping on the heater during
defrost cycle
Popping - contraction/expansion
of inside walls, especially
during initial cool-down
Water running - may be heard when ice melts during the
defrost cycle and water runs into the drain pan
Creaking/Cracking
- occurs as ice is being ejected from the
ice maker mold
The doors will not close completely
•
Door blocked
open? Move food packages away from door.
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Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the correct
position.
The doors
are difficult
to open
Explosion
Hazard
Use nonflammable
cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
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Are the gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets with mild
soap and warm water.
The refrigerator rocks and is not stable
•
What do I do if the refrigerator rocks and is not stable?
To stabilize the refrigerator, remove the base grille and lower
the leveling feet until they touch the floor.
The lights do not work
•
Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out? See
"Changing the Light Bulbs."