Neue IFF552W, User Manual

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Defrosting the freezer
Caution! Never use sharp metal tools to
scrape off frost from the evaporator as
you could damage it. Do not use a
mechanical device or any artificial means
to speed up the thawing process other
than those recommended by the
manufacturer. A temperature rise of the
frozen food packs, during defrosting,
may shorten their safe storage life.
About 12 hours prior to defrosting, set a
lower temperature, in order to build up
sufficient chill reserve for the interruption
in operation.
A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer
shelves and around the top compartment.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a
thickness of about 3-5 mm.
1. Switch off the appliance, or pull out electrical plug
from the wall socket.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers
of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
Warning! Do not touch frozen
goods with wet hands. Hands can
freeze to the goods.
3. Leave the door open.
In order to speed up the defrosting process, place a
pot of warm water in the freezer compartment. In
addition, remove pieces of ice that break away
before defrosting is complete.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly and keep the scraper for future use.
5. Switch on the appliance.
After three hours reload the previously removed food
into the freezer compartment.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take
the following precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from electricity supply.
2. Remove all food.
3. Defrost (if necessary) and clean the appliance and
all accessories.
4. Clean the appliance and all accessories.
5. Leave the door/doors open to prevent unpleasant
smells.
Warning! If you want to keep the
appliance switched on, ask somebody to
check it once in a while to prevent the
food inside from spoiling in case of a
power failure.
Troubleshooting
Warning! Refer to Safety chapters.
What to do if...
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance does not operate. The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance.
The mains plug is not connected
to the mains socket correctly. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket correctly.
There is no voltage in the mains
socket. Connect a different electrical appliance
to the mains socket. Contact a quali-
fied electrician.
The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not supported
properly. Check if the appliance stands stable.
The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door.
The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
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