Instruction for Use

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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 double-pole switch on?
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Has the fuse blown?
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Is the power cord in perfect condition?
2. Temperature inside the compartments is
not low enough.
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Are the doors closed properly?
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Is the appliance installed near a heat source?
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Are the air circulation vents blocked?
3. Water collects at the bottom of the
refrigerator compartment.
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Is the defrost water drain blocked?
4. The inside light is not working
Perform the checks for problem 1), and then:
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Disconnect the appliance from the mains
power supply. To replace the bulb (max 25 W),
refer to the instructions and illustration on the
product description sheet.
5. Excessive frost build-up in the freezer
compartment.
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Is the door shut properly?
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Is food obstructing proper door closure?
Gurgling and hissing noises due to expansion
in the refrigerant circuit are normal.
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the
appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical
power supply.
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Periodically clean the inside of the refrigerator compartment
with a sponge dampened in warm water and/or neutral
detergent. Rinse the interior and dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive products.
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The separators must not be washed with water but cleaned
with a slightly damp sponge.
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Clean the inside of the freezer compartment when defrosting.
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Periodically clean air vents and the condenser at the rear of the
appliance with a vacuum cleaner or a brush.
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Clean the outside with a soft damp cloth. Do not use abrasive
products, scourers or stain-removers (e.g. trichlorethylene
acetone) or vinegar.
Prolonged disuse
1.
Empty the refrigerator.
2.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
3.
Defrost and clean the interior.
4.
Clean the appliance.
Leave the doors open to prevent the formation of mould, odours
and oxidation.
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