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TROUBLESHOOTING
The refrigerator does not work at all or it does not chill
sufficiently
• Check that the power plug is properly connected.
• Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the
correct temperature? Try setting it to a lower temperature.
• Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat
source?
• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall?
The food in the refrigerator is frozen
• Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the
correct temperature? Try setting it to a warmer temperature.
• Is the temperature in the room too low?
• Did you store the food with a high water content in the cold-
est part of the refrigerator.
You can hear unusual noise or sounds
• Check that the floor is levelled and stable.
• Is the back of the refrigerator too near to the wall?
• Was anything dropped behind or under the refrigerator?
• A “ticking” sound may be heard from inside the refrigerator,
This is normal and occurs because various accessories
contract or expand.
The front corners and sides of the cabinet are hot; con-
densation occurs.
• Anti-condensation are installed in the front corners of the
refrigerator to prevent condensation.
• Condensation can occur when you leave the door open for
a long time.
Ice is not dispensed
• Did you stop the ice making function?
• Is there any ice in the ice storage unit?
• Is the water pipe connected and the shut-off valve open?
• Is the freezer temperature too warm?
(Set the temperature lower .)
• Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the water sup-
ply line before making ice?
You can hear water bubbling in the refrigerator
• The bubbling comes from the refrigerant circulating in the
refrigerator and is normal.
There is a bad smell in the refrigerator
• Wrap strong smelling food so that it is airtight.
Throw away any rotten food.
Frost forms on the wall of the freezer
• Is the air vent blocked?
• Allow sufficient space between the foods stored for efficient
air circulation.
• Is the door closed properly?
No water is supplied
• Is the water pipe connected and the shut-off valve open?
• Is the water supply pipe crushed?
• Is the water tank frozen because the refrigerator tempera-
ture is too low? Select a warmer setting on the display
panel.
When HomePAD
TM
does not Power On
• If the HomePAD
TM
does not power on,it's because the
battery is discharged or its power button has not been
pressed.
• Connect an adaptor to the HomePAD
TM
or set it in the dock-
ing station.
• The power LED lights up. If the power
LED does not light, check the power connection of the
adaptor the setting of the HomePAD
TM
in the docking sta-
tion.
• Press the power button.
• If the unit still doesn't come on, press and hold the Power
button for at least 6 seconds.
When the wireless communication between HomePAD
TM
and Home Station fails.
• ESSID may not match or WEP is set incorrectly.
• Press HomePAD
TM
properties Icon when HomePAD
TM
initial-
ization screen appears.
• Select NETWORK button. Press "Go" button in ESSID
Setup
within the Network Setup .
• Check ESSID number.
• The HomePAD
TM
ESSID must match the ESSID number
on the Home Station label. If the numbers do not match,
go to HomePAD
TM
Properties, then select NETWORK.
Next, go to ESSID Setup and enter the correct ESSID num-
ber.
• Restart the HomePAD
TM
.
• If the ESSID numbers match, press "Return to Network
Main" button.
• Press "Go" button in the HomePAD
TM
Encryption setup.
-.Check WEP to see if it is enabled
-.If WEP is Enabled, select Disable.
• Press "Go" button in the Home station Encryption setup
-.Check WEP to see if it is enabled
-.WEP is Enabled, select Disable.
-.If WEP setting screen of Home Station does not appear,
consult a service center.
When HomePAD
TM
UI (User Interface) functions do not
run
• Turn the power on after turning HomePAD
TM
off.
• If UI functions do not run, contact a Samsung service cen-
ter.
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