Fridgemaster MC55240DE Freestanding Fridge Freezer - White

It is normal to frequently hear the sound of the compressor, it will need to run more when in following circumstances occur:

• Temperature setting is set colder than necessary.
• A large quantity of warm food has recently been stored within the appliance.
• The temperature outside the appliance is high.
• Doors are kept open too long or too often.
• After you have just installed the appliance, or it has been switched off for a long period of time.

If both areas are not cooling, try the following:

• Ensure there is the correct clearance around the appliance. This will be stated in your user manual.
• Ensure it is located in an area of a similar temperature between 10-32 degrees.
• Check that the door is closing properly and there is no debris in the seals.
• Avoid over-filling the appliance and ensure nothing is touching the back.
• Check that the fridge is on a setting between 3 and 4.
• Keep the appliance away from any heat sources.
• Check the power is coming on correctly and, if necessary, try an alternative mains socket and fuse.

If the freezer section is freezing too much, try the following:

• Ensure there is the correct clearance around the appliance. This will be stated in your user manual.
• Keep the appliance away from any heat sources.
• Check that the door is closing properly and there is no debris in the seals.
• Avoid over-filling the appliance and ensure nothing is touching the back.

If there is a smell coming from the appliance, try the following:

• Check the door seals and ensure they are clean.
• Empty and wipe out the drip tray at the back of the appliance above the compressor tank.
• Turn the appliance off, clean the inside with warm water and white vinegar. If necessary, leave a lemon inside the appliance for a few hours to help remove any smells.
• Check food has not leaked anywhere and keep on top of food maintenance.

If there is ice build-up in the fridge section, try the following:

• Ensure there is the correct clearance around the appliance. This will be stated in your user manual.
• Ensure it is located in an area of a similar temperature between 10-32 degrees.
• Check that the door is closing properly and there is no debris in the seals.
• Avoid over-filling the appliance and ensure nothing is touching the back.
• Check that the fridge is on a setting between 3 and 4.
• Keep the appliance away from any heat sources.

When you receive your fridge freezer, it is important to leave it to stand for 4 hours prior to plugging it in, this is to allow the compressor oil to settle within the appliance. You should then ideally wait 24 hours before putting food into it.

Please ensure you regulalry clean and defrost your freezer, this in most cases will prevent the build up of ice. Should you have left the door open for a prolonged amount of time, this will also cause a build up of ice. In this case, please follow the defrosting instructions from withion your instruction manual.

Please ensure that the drain hole is clear and free from obstructions such as food or packaging. If this does not resolve the issue, please contact the product helpline found on the right hand side of this page.