Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
1.
Switch off the appliance.
2.
Disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
3.
Remove all food.
4.
Defrost and clean the appliance and all
accessories.
5.
Leave the lid open to prevent unpleas-
ant smells.
Important!
If the cabinet will be kept on,
ask somebody to check it once in a while to
prevent the food inside from spoiling in
case of a power failure.
WHAT TO DO IF…
Caution!
Before troubleshooting,
disconnect the power supply.
Only a qualified electrician or compe-
tent person must do the troubleshoot-
ing that is not in this manual.
Important!
There are some sounds during
normal use (compressor, refrigerant
circulation).
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The appliance is noisy
The appliance is not supported
properly
Check if the appliance stands sta-
ble (all the four feet should be on
the floor)
The compressor oper-
ates continually
The temperature is not set cor-
rectly.
Set a warmer temperature
The lid has been opened too fre-
quently
Do not leave the lid open longer
than necessary
The lid is not closed properly
Check if the lid closes well and
the gaskets are undamaged and
clean
Large quantities of food to be
frozen were put in at the same
time
Wait some hours and then check
the temperature again
Food placed in the appliance
was too warm
Allow food to cool to room tem-
perature before storing
The temperature of the room
that contains the appliance is
too high for efficient operation
Try to reduce the temperature in
the room where the appliance
stands
There is too much frost
and ice
Products are not wrapped prop-
erly
Wrap the products better
The lid is not shut properly or do
not close tightly
Check if the lid closes well and
the gaskets are undamaged and
clean
The temperature is not set cor-
rectly.
Set a warmer temperature
The lid doesn't close
completely
There is excessive frost
Eliminate excess frost
The lid gaskets are dirty or sticky
Clean the lid gaskets
Food packages are blocking the
lid
Arrange the packages in the right
way, see the sticker in the appli-
ance
The lid is difficult to open
The lid gaskets are dirty or sticky
Clean the lid gaskets
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