Amica FK293.3 F, Operating Manual

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TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Problems Possible causes Remedies
The appliance
does not work
The electric circuit is disrupted - check whether the plug is properly inserted
into the socket
- check whether the power cable of the ap-
pliance is not damaged
- check whether there is voltage in the
socket, by plugging another appliance, e.g.
a night lamp
- check whether the appliance is switched
on by setting the thermostat to a position
above 0.
The lighting inside
the chamber does
not work
The bulb is loose or fused (only applian-
ces with bulb lightning type)
- fit the bulb correctly or replace it (see section
above “Replacing the interior light bulb)
Temperature inside
the appliance is not
low enough
Incorrect setting of the adjustment knob - reset the knob to a higher position
The ambient temperature is higher or
lower than the climate range from table
with technical specification
- the appliance is adapted to operation in
the climate range from table with technical
specification.
The appliance is located in a sunlit place
or near heat sources
- move the appliance to another place. Obse -
rve the guidelines contained in the manual
Too much warm food loaded at a time - wait 72 hours until the food becomes cool
(freezes) and the required temperature is
reached inside the chamber
Internal air circulation obstructed - place the food and containers in such a
way that they do not touch the rear wall of
the fridge
The air circulation at the back of the
appliance is obstructed
- move the appliance min. 30 mm away from
the wall
The door of the frid- ge/freezer is ope-
ned too often and/or remains open for
too long
- reduce the frequency of opening the door
and/or shorten the time when door remains
open
The door does not close completely - place the food and containers so that they
would not interfere with door closed
The compressor is switched on too
rarely
- check whether the ambient temperature is
not lower than climate class
Door gasket inserted incorrectly - press the gasket in
The appliance
works continuously
Incorrect setting of the adjustment knob - reset the knob to a lower position
See. ”Temperature inside the appliance
is not low enough for description of
other possible causes
See. ”Temperature inside the appliance
is not low enough for description of other
possible remedies
Water collects in
the lower part of
the appliance
The water discharge opening is clogged
(depending on the model)
- clean the discharge opening (see the ope-
rating manual – chapter entitled ”Defrosting
the fridge”)
Internal air circulation obstructed - place the food and containers in such a
way as that they do not touch the rear wall
of the fridge
The appliance
generates unusual
noise
Incorrect levelling of the appliance - level the appliance properly
The appliance is touching furniture and/
or other objects
- place the appliance at a location that
ensures proper clearances around it
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