Operation Manual

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Prolonged disuse
1.
Empty the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
2.
Unplug the appliance from the mains.
3.
Defrost and clean the interior of both
compartments.
4.
Leave the doors open to prevent the
formation of mould, odours and oxidation.
1. The appliance is not working.
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Is there a power failure?
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Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?
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Is the mains power switch set to ON?
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Has the fuse blown?
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Is the power cord in perfect condition?
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Is the thermostat knob on
position z (Stop)?
2. Temperature is not low enough.
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Are the doors closed properly?
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Is the appliance installed next to a heat
source?
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Is the thermostat setting correct?
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Are the air circulation grilles blocked?
3. Temperature is too low.
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Is the thermostat setting correct?
4. Water collects at bottom of refrigerator
compartment.
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Is the defrost water drain outlet blocked?
5. The interior light is not working.
Perform the checks for problem 1, and then:
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Unplug the appliance. To access the bulb,
refer to the instructions and illustration on
the attached product description sheet.
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Check the bulb and, if necessary, replace it
with an equivalent one (15 W max.).
6. Red LED on freezer control panel remains
lit / acoustic alarm sounds.
(see "How to use the freezer compartment")
•
Have you just loaded a large quantity of
fresh food?
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Freezer door properly closed?
Notes:
• The front edge of the appliance may be
hot. This prevents the formation of
condensation and is not a defect.
• Gurgling and hissing noises due to
expansion in the refrigerant circuit are
normal.
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