Does the two-chamber refrigerator work properly, but does the “Attention” light on the panel light up? It is red and may be marked with an exclamation mark.
Why is this happening? There are several reasons, but the main one: the temperature in the refrigerator compartment is too high. If the icon on the panel is lit for a long time, this can lead to defrosting and spoilage of food.
Why the indicator is red
If you notice that on the panel of the refrigerator "Atlant", "Minsk" or "Biryusa" the lamp blinks or burns, wait a few minutes. Sometimes this happens after loading the camera. Frequent door opening, warm products destabilize the temperature in the compartment, so the icon lights up. Within 15-20 minutes it should go out.
What to do if the indicator does not go out? Try rebooting the system. Unplug the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes. Then plug in.
Chamber door is not tightly closed
Look, maybe some pan is preventing normal closure. If everything is in order with the dishes, check the rubber seal:
- It could become clogged, then it must be cleaned with a sponge with a soapy solution.
- Rubber leaked, deformed, cracks appeared. Warm air enters the chamber, which causes condensation to form on the walls and the refrigerator does not freeze properly. The motor-compressor, trying to restore the temperature difference, may fail.
Replace the seal simply with your own hands. To do this, remove the old one and buy a new item. Fasten it into the grooves with glue, mounting foam or screws.
In the Atlant refrigerator, the Warning sign may glow after defrosting. It takes 6-11 hours for the temperature to recover.
Thermostat malfunction
Check the thermostat. In the refrigerator section, the temperature should be + 5-6 ° С (three points), for the freezer: –19-17 ° С (third or fourth mode).
If you wish, you can replace the part with your own hands. If the freezer is on top and the refrigerator is on the bottom, the part is located inside the unit (Indesit, Atlant, Ariston).
- Remove the decorative cover by unscrewing one bolt.
- Behind it is the thermostat.
- Unscrew it from the evaporator and the panel. You can install a new item in reverse order.
Freon gas leak
A similar malfunction also provokes an increase in temperature, and the red light on the button lights up.
Freon is a cooling gas that circulates around the circuit. Leak Causes:
- Microcracks in the circuit.
- Bending in the system where the gas is moving.
- Mechanical damage.
- Corrosion.
To deal with the problem, it is better to call the wizard. He will not only find and fix the problem (special tools are needed for this), but also fill the system with freon.
Motor decompression
The motor does not create enough pressure to pump cold. This could be served by:
- Compressor wear.
- Clogged capillary.
- Incorrect connection.
- Deformation of motor valves.
It is necessary to find a breakdown or replace the motor.
Other light flashing
Sometimes users complain about the glow (blinking) of other indicators:
- Yellow. Indicates that the freeze mode is on. Everything is in order if you set the mode yourself. But if the bulb lights up for no reason - this is an occasion to beware and turn to the master.
- Green. Means the operation of the freezer department. Does the light go out? So the camera does not work or the power is turned off.
- The indicators on the panel do not light. Perhaps these are power outages. A serious malfunction is considered a malfunction of the control board. For diagnosis, it is better to call a specialist.
If you notice that the indication on the panel flashes, lights up with malfunctions, this is an occasion to contact a service center.