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Remove the mains plug from the wall socket, open the door and remove all the food to a cool
place. Defrost using a plastic scraper, or let the temperature rise naturally until the frost melts.
Then wipe away the remaining ice and water, after this plug the freezer back into the mains
supply.
Cleaning your freezer
Before you start to clean your freezer remove the mains plug from the power supply.
Use lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda.
Clean with a cloth soaked in this solution and then dry with a soft cloth.
Before calling for service
Please check the following points:
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The freezer is not working
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Check the plug is inserted correctly into the wall socket
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Check there is power to the wall socket by plugging in another appliance.
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Check the fuse in freezer plug.
The freezer is noisy when running
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Check the freezer is level and it is not in contact with another appliance or kitchen
furniture.
The freezer does not cool sufficiently
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If the door has been opened too often, or it has been left open for a while it will take time
for the freezer to reach its set temperature.
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Check the airflow the rear of the freezer has not been reduced due to insufficient clearance.
The following characteristics should not be looked upon as a problem.
- A gentle tricking sound caused by coolant flowing the pipe.
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Compressor operating at high temperature.
