Siemens GI81N Series, User Manual

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Troubleshooting
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Fault Cause Troubleshooting
The temperature differs
greatly from the setting. Different causes are pos-
sible.
1.
"Switch off the appliance."
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2.
"Switch the appliance back on after
five minutes."
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If the temperature is too
warm, check the temperature
again after a couple of hours.
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If the temperature is too cold,
check the temperature again
on the following day.
The appliance hums,
bubbles, buzzes, gargles,
clicks or crackles. Not a fault. A motor is run-
ning, e.g. refrigerating unit,
fan. Refrigerant flows
through the pipes. The mo-
tor, switches or solenoid
valves are switching on or
off. Automatic defrosting is
running. No action required.
The appliance makes
noises. Fittings wobble or stick.
▶
Check the removable fittings and, if
required, replace these.
Containers are touching.
▶
Move the containers apart.
Super freezing is switched
on. No action required.
The appliance has an un-
pleasant smell. Various causes are possible,
e. g. spoiled food or spilled li-
quids in the appliance.
1.
Dispose of all spoiled food.
2.
"Prepare the appliance for clean-
ing."
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3.
"Clean the appliance."
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4.
Clean all food packaging.
5.
To prevent odours from forming,
store strong smelling food in air-
tight containers.
6.
After 24 hours, check whether
odours are still forming.