Repairs to electrical appliances
should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with
current local and national safety
regulations. Repairs and other work
by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
Some minor problems can be corrected
without contacting the Service
Department.
What to do if . . .
. . . the appliance does not get cool.
^
Make sure that the temperature dial is
not pointing to the "0" position.
^
Check that the plug is correctly
inserted in the socket and switched
on.
^
Check that the fuse is not defective
and that the mains fuse has not
blown. If it has, contact the Miele Ser-
vice Department.
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator
is too low.
^
Turn the temperature selector to a
setting closer to "0".
^
The Super cool function is still
switched on. Super cool only
switches itself off after 6 hours.
. . . the appliance is switching in too
frequently and for too long.
^
Check whether the ventilation gaps
have been covered over or become
too dusty.
^
Check whether, the metal grille (heat
exchanger) at the back of the
appliance has become too dusty.
^
The appliance door is being opened
frequently.
^
Check that the door has been closed
properly.
. . . the interior light in the refrigerator
is not working.
^
Make sure that the temperature dial is
not pointing to the "0" position.
If it is not pointing to the "0" position the
bulb is defective:
^
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the mains fuse or remove
the screw-out fuse in countries where
this is applicable.
^
Press the sides of the lamp cover
together
a
, disengage the cover and
unclip it at the rear
b
.
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