Users who have been operating Atlant dual-compartment refrigerators for a long time know that their service life depends on their proper use and installation. If you encounter technical malfunctions, you can determine the cause of the breakdown yourself, and then decide whether to call a specialist.
Typical problems with the Atlant refrigerator
Failures of the Atlant two-chamber refrigerator can be a serious problem requiring the intervention of a master. But there are other problems that the user can handle on their own. Let us consider each of them in more detail.
Minor damage:
- increased noise during operation;
- lack of light in the chamber;
- unpleasant odor in the compartment.
Noisy refrigerator operation
According to the manufacturer, the noise from the operation of the equipment does not exceed 55 dB, which is equivalent to a human voice. If you notice that the refrigeration equipment (HO) is working louder than usual, it makes strange noise, then check:
- Arrangement of dishes on the shelves. When the compartment is overloaded with pots and pans, when the dishes touch, it makes a rattling sound. To eliminate the cause of the noise, just place the dishes away from each other.
- XO installation. The case should not stand close to furniture or the wall, otherwise the sounds during the operation of the motor will be amplified.
- Relay Mounts Check if the thermal relay is normal to the housing.
- Shock mounts that damp engine vibration. Tighten the fasteners so that the shock absorbers fulfill their function.
Camera Lighting Problems
When the refrigerator door is opened, the light does not light, while the products are cooling normally, the compressor is working. It is necessary to replace the light bulb in the compartment. To do this, unplug the equipment from the network, unscrew the fixture. Unscrew the burned out bulb and install a new one.
Odor control
This problem is not a breakdown. Remove stale food in time, defrost and wash the refrigerator. After washing, let the equipment dry for several hours.
Red light is on
When the network light blinks on the panel, this indicates a violation in the compartment of the refrigerator. First of all, you should pay attention to the temperature in the chamber, check the thermostat. Look how tightly the door closes, if there are any gaps through which warm air passes. If the door seal is worn, you can replace it with your own hands.
You just loaded food into the compartment, how did the red light come on? This is normal, because the indicator responds to an increase in temperature in the chamber. As soon as the products have cooled, the display goes out.
But if after a few hours the bulb continues to light, the cause is a breakdown.
Serious malfunctions of the Atlas two-compressor refrigerator
Let's analyze the malfunctions of the Atlant refrigerator with 2 compressors:
- one of the cameras in the refrigerator does not work;
- fault code F5 is lit on the display;
- XO case is beating current.
Paying attention to the operation of the refrigerator, you can determine the cause of the breakdown.
The refrigerator does not work
If you notice that the refrigerator compartment is not freezing, immediately check the door closure and the position of the thermostat. The latter should not stand at maximum temperature, just set it to a division of 2.5.
Does the compartment still not drop in temperature? Perhaps the problem is a breakdown:
- The fan. If it does not rotate to disperse the cold through the chamber, the blades are covered with snow - you need to unfreeze the equipment for a day. The fan should start, and if not, then you need to install a new part.
- Heater Evaporator. The defrost system works so that the heater helps defrost the frost after cooling. Drops of moisture drain into the drain hole and are removed from the system. But when the heater breaks, snow and ice freeze on the evaporator, the back of the chamber, and the fan. It is necessary to replace the heater.
- Regulator freezer compartment. In this case, the walls of the freezer are covered with snow, the temperature becomes lower than set. This is because the module “considers” the temperature to be insufficient, so all the cold goes to the freezer.
- Refrigerant leak. To resume work, you need to call a wizard who will eliminate the leak and refuel the system with gas.
- Thermostat or air sensor in the upper chamber. After cooling the freezer, switching to the refrigerator compartment does not occur. Defective items are replaced.
No freezer freezer
Since we look less often at the freezer, we do not immediately find a breakdown. Why does the freezer compartment fail:
- The engine of the freezer has broken. You may notice that it tries to start for a few seconds, then stalls. Since there is a motor in the refrigeration section, there is normal cooling. Installation of a new part is required.
- If the freezer does not work, there are no additional signs, probably the reason is in the control module. The control board is replaced or flashed.
There could also be a breakdown in the temperature controller or air sensor. They do not give signals to the board, therefore, cooling is not received. When the refrigerant exits, you may not always be able to determine the problem, so it is better to consult a specialist.
DTC F5
A similar code is displayed during a voltage increase in the network. To verify this, look at the instructions and check what voltage is considered normal for your model. You can measure the voltage level with a voltmeter.
In such cases, you can wait until the normal electricity supply resumes. Experts recommend installing network stabilizers in order to keep the equipment in working condition.
The case is beating current
Do you feel a small discharge when touching the case? All wiring of a two-compressor refrigerator, a power cord is examined. Somewhere the bare wires are in contact with the housing, and this problem needs to be fixed immediately.
If you encounter such malfunctions, do not experiment. It is better to call a repair specialist.