Refrigerator Atlant (Atlant) – malfunctions, causes

Despite many years of work, equipment can sometimes break down. Faults in the Atlant refrigerator can be both small and large, and they need to be repaired. Sometimes the reasons that the equipment has broken down are not the fault of the manufacturers and marriage, but improper use.

Why did the Atlant refrigerator stop working?

Possible malfunctions include breakdowns that are easy to fix with your own hands. For example:

• during operation, the refrigerator hums and vibrates strongly;
• products are not cooled well;
• problems with the lighting lamp;
• bad smell in the chamber.

The main malfunctions that require the intervention of a wizard are listed below:

• compressor malfunctions;
• the growth of snow and ice on the walls of the chamber;
• one of the refrigerator chambers does not work;
• body is energized.

Frequent breakdowns can occur due to network problems. Thus, the display may show in case of malfunction F5, which indicates that the voltage is exceeded by 10%. In this case, it is recommended to install a voltage stabilizer.

There are other breakdowns as well. Let us consider in more detail each malfunction that is typical for Atlant refrigeration equipment (CW).

Atlant refrigerator not working

When a red light is on on the refrigerator panel, this is an alarm signal. The most harmless thing that can happen is that after loading the chamber with products, the system did not have time to cool everything to the set temperature. Therefore, the indicator may light up.

But if after a few hours the light does not go out, the reason may be in the breakdown. First you need to check if the door of the device is broken:

1. See how tightly the door fits to the body. Perhaps the hinges were skewed or the seal was worn out. When warm air enters the chamber, the refrigerator does not turn off, it works without stopping. Since the system, compensating for the increase in temperature, catches up with cold.
2. If the motor does not turn off for “rest”, the reason may be a breakdown of the thermostat or temperature sensor. As a result, the main module does not receive information about the temperature in the chamber, therefore it does not give a command to turn off the motor.
3. Evaporator capillary blockage. You will need the help of an expert for cleaning.
4. Freon gas leakage also leads to constant operation of the equipment. It is necessary to find and eliminate the place of leakage, as well as fill the system with refrigerant.
5. When the set temperature is not reached, attention should be paid to the operation of the motor. When the compressor wears out, it does not have enough power to create pressure in the tube. The temperature does not rise, the red indicator on the panel is on.

The display in the refrigerator does not work, and the light in the chamber does not light up? It’s the control module. You need to diagnose the electronic board, flash it or replace it.

Of course, the reason for the lack of light could be a light bulb that burned out. You can replace it yourself. Don’t forget to disconnect the XO from the network.

If you notice snow and ice on the walls of the Atlant refrigerator compartment, the reason may be the No Frost malfunction. What could be broken:

• Evaporator heater that turns on during defrost. Thus, the frost melts, droplets of moisture flow into the drainage hole and are removed from the system. If the heater is broken, there is no defrost, so you need to check and replace the defective element.
• Thermoregulator in refrigerators with mechanical control. Maybe it’s set to “Maximum” so the cooling doesn’t stop.

• The drainage system is clogged. Then the drops of moisture during defrosting have nowhere to drain, so there is ice freezing on the walls. It is necessary to defrost and clean the hole.
• A refrigerant leak is also accompanied by snow buildup on the evaporator or at the site of mechanical damage to the chamber.

The problem of the formation of a snow “coat” may be different. For example, you put hot dishes on the shelves, set the wrong temperature in the chamber.

Malfunctions of the two-chamber refrigerator “Atlant”

Sometimes in refrigerators there are problems with the operation of one of the chambers. Why does the refrigerator compartment not work, while the freezer cools properly? Need to figure it out.

The causes of the problem may differ – depending on whether there are 2 compressors in your refrigerator or 1. Perhaps there is no breakdown – you just need to check the correct operation of the equipment. For one- and two-compressor refrigerators, you need to check:

• Door tightness. Maybe the dishes are interfering from the inside or the shelves are overflowing with food. If the door seal is dirty, clean it, otherwise it will not fit snugly to the body.

• Fan operation. In No Frost systems, a fan accelerates cold air through the compartment. If its blades are overgrown with ice and do not rotate, defrost the equipment for 10 hours.

In single compressor models, the temperature controller is also checked. In the hot season, you can not set the regulator to the maximum. Since the freezer is cooling first, the motor does not have enough power for the refrigerator compartment. Adjust readings.

The freezer works, but the refrigerator does not – in single-compressor models

Pay attention to the operation of the refrigerator.

1. After defrosting, the fan did not start. Fan motor defective. This could happen as a result of moisture ingress when the part freezes. A complete replacement of the elements is carried out.
2. The fan does not rotate, there is snow and ice on the walls of the compartment, especially at the location of the evaporator. The evaporator heater is broken. The defrost does not turn on, the evaporator is covered with ice, which prevents the rotation of the fan. The heater needs a replacement.
3. The freezer is covered with frost, the motor runs non-stop. The thermostat or evaporator sensor has failed. There is no signal to the control board.
4. The upper refrigerator does not work. There are rust stains on the freezer. As a result of corrosion, the steel circuit is damaged, the refrigerant is released. When the drain hole becomes clogged, moisture drops onto the steel circuit, which leads to corrosion. It is necessary to fix the problem and fill the system with freon.
5. Have you accidentally damaged the wall of the compartment? Refrigerant may leak through the damage. Call the master to restore the tightness.
6. When the wall is swollen, gas also flows out, only into the inner part. You will have to completely open the wall to fix the problem.

The refrigerator does not cool, and the freezer works in a two-compressor model

The fan is again inspected and the equipment is defrosted.

Possible breakdowns:

1. Motor-compressor. In this case, the engine starts for a short time and turns off. The department does not freeze. Diagnostics is carried out, and then repair or replacement of the motor.
2. Freon leak. Signs are the same as in the previous case.

Noisy equipment

Is the refrigerator loud and noisy? Check the mountings of the compressor, as well as its shock absorbers. When the fasteners are loosened, the vibration during operation is not suppressed.

Take a look at the refrigerator compartments. Is the crockery positioned correctly? The pots should not be in contact with each other, otherwise the appliance will hum and vibrate. The body is being leveled. It is important that the refrigerator does not stand close to walls and furniture.

XO body is shocked

This is a serious problem that needs to be addressed immediately. In case of damage to the insulation of the mains cable, it must be replaced. The reason may be in the wiring or other electronics parts. To check everything and diagnose the problem, it is better to contact the master.

How long should an Atlant refrigerator work?

Serviceable refrigeration equipment works for 15-20 minutes. Within an hour, the motor should turn off several times. In order to accurately calculate the coefficient of work of your model, you need to record the time the compressor is running, as well as record the total time when the motor is running and resting. If the indicators are above or below the norm (0,2 – 0,9), then a breakdown has occurred.

Having decided on the possible malfunctions of the Atlant equipment, you now know what to do in the event of a breakdown. Do not delay the repair, because one problem will pull another. Then you will have to spend more time and money on repairing the refrigerator.

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