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Troubleshooting
Malfunctions:
The green POWER indicator light does
not illuminate.
The motor does not start.
The indicator lights are on but the light
is dim.
a) The alarm sounds.
b) The alarm sounds and the two
yellow indicator lights flash.
c) The alarm sounds and the two
yellow indicator lights as well as the
green one flash.
The AQUA CARE LED flashes slowly
The blocked water is drained and the
AQUA CARE LED flashes quickly
The blocked water is drained, the
AQUA CARE LED is switched off and
the alarm sounds
The green POWER indicator light
flashes.
The refrigerator and the freezer do not
cool well.
The food inside the refrigerator is
beginning to freeze.
Possible causes / Solutions:
• The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or not far enough
to make contact, or there is no power in the house.
• The appliance comes with a motor protection control ( see Start-up and use ).
• Pull out and reverse the plug before putting it back in the socket.
a) The refrigerator door has remained open for more than two minutes (the
buzzer will stop sounding when you shut the door) or the correct
switching-off procedure was not followed ( see Maintenance ).
b) The temperature in the freezer is too high. Check the quality of the food
products and dispose if necessary.
c) The temperature in the freezer has reached a dangerous level. The food
must be disposed immediately.
b/c) In the first case the freezer will maintain a temperature of about 0°C so
that the food does not re-freeze. In the second case, however, the
temperature will remain at approximately -18°C.
To turn off the acoustic signal open and close the refrigerator door. To
restore normal operation bring the FREEZER OPERATION knob setting
to (off) and turn the appliance on again.
• The Aqua Care filter is about to wear out
• The Aqua Care filter is worn out and needs to be replaced (see
Maintenance and care)
• The Aqua Care safety blocking system has been activated due to
prolonged supply (5 consecutive minutes). To reset the alarm, simply
release the dispenser button. To silence the alarm, open and close the
door.
• The appliance is not operating correctly. Contact the Technical Assistance
Centre.
• The doors do not close properly or the seals are damaged.
• The doors are opened too frequently.
• The OPERATION knobs are not on the correct setting ( see Description ).
• The refrigerator or the freezer have been over-filled.
• The REFRIGERATOR OPERATION knob is not on the correct setting ( see
Description ).
• The food is in contact with the back inside wall of the refrigerator.
+ buzzer
Heating
danger
+ buzzer
Heating
is excessive