ETNA EKV1802WIT, Instructions For Use Manual

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What to do if…
Defrosting in frozen-food storage
compartment
Problem Possible cause Solution
Appliance does not
work.
Appliance cools too
much.
Appliance is not switched on.
Mains plug is not plugged in or
is loose.
Fuse has blown or is defective.
Socket is defective.
Temperature is set too cold.
Switch on the appliance.
Insert mains plug.
Check fuse, replace if necessary.
Mains malfunctions are to be
corrected by an electrician.
Turn the temperature regulator to
a warmer setting temporarily.
Defrosting in freezer chamber is operated
manually. Before defrosting, take the food
out.
Take the ice tray and drawers out or put
them into the fresh food compartment
temporarily.
Set the knob of the temperature regulator
to position “0”(where the compressor will
stop working) and leave the door of the
refrigerator open until ice and frost
dissolve thoroughly and accumulation at
the bottom of the freezer chamber. Wipe
off the water with soft cloth.
In the case of speeding up the process of
defrosting, you may put a bowl of warm
water (about 50°C) into the freezer
chamber, and scrape away the ice and
frost with a defrosting spatula. After doing
so,be sure to set the knob of the
temperature regulator to the original
position.
It is not advisable to heat the freezer
chamber directly with hot water or hair
d r y e r w h i l e d e f r o s t i n g t o a v o i d
deformation of the inner case.
It is also not advisable to scrape off ice
and frost or separate food from the
containers which have been congealed
together with the food with sharp tools or
wooden bars, so as not to damage the
inner casing or the surface of the
evaporator.
Warning! Switching off the appliance before
defrosting, turn the temperature regulator to
position “0”.
Important! The fridge should be defrosted
at least every one month. During the using
process, if the door was opened frequently
or using the appliance in the extreme
humidity, we advise the user to defrost every
two weeks.
Go out of use for a long time
Remove all refrigerated packages.
Switch off the appliance by turning the
temperature regulator to position “0”.
Remove the mains plug or switch off or
disconnect the electricity supply.
Clean thoroughly (see section: Cleaning
and Care)
Leave the door open to avoid the build up
of odors.
Note: If the appliance contains freezer
compartment
Warning! Before trouble shooting,
disconnect the power supply. Only a
qualified electrician of competent
person must carry out the trouble shooting
that is not in the manual.
Important! There are some sounds during
no rma l us e( co mpr es s o r, re f rig e r an t
circulation)
Important!
Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only
be performed by competent service
engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to
significant hazards for the user. If your
appliance needs repairing, please contact
your specialist dealer or your local Service
Force Center.
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