Candy
Short Circuit or Ground Fault
Refrigerator starts but stops after a few seconds; display may flicker; breaker may trip.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Shorted compressor winding, Damaged wiring harness touching chassis, Shorted defrost heater, Faulty main PCB component
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the refrigerator immediately if the breaker trips or you suspect a short. Do not repeatedly reset the breaker.
- Visual inspection: Look for burnt smells, scorch marks, or melted insulation at the rear and inside panels.
- Isolate components: A technician can disconnect components (compressor, heater, fans) one by one to identify the shorted part.
- Replace faulty part: Once identified, replace the shorted component (e.g., defrost heater or compressor) with a Candy-approved part.
- Professional service: Due to shock and fire risk, this type of fault is best handled by a qualified appliance technician.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
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