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leave the doors open. Air the room thoroughly to speed up the defrosting process.
CAUTION!
Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the freezer.
Wait until the interior is thoroughly dry before plugging
the appliance back into the mains power and switching it
on again.
Cleaning the door seals
Take care to keep the seals clean. Sticky food or drink can make the seals stick to the
cabinet when you open the door. Wash the seals with a neutral cleaning product and a little
warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly after cleaning.
CAUTION!
The appliance must not be switched on again until the seals
are completely dry.
Replacing the LED indicator:
Warning: The LED indicator must not be replaced by the
user! If the LED indicator is damaged, contact customer
support for assistance. To replace the LED indicator, you
can follow the steps below:
1. Unplug the appliance.
2. Remove the lamp cover by lifting it up and pulling on it.
3. Hold the LED cover with one hand and pull it out with
the other while pressing down on the connector clip.
4. Replace the LED indicator and snap it into place properly.
Problem Possible causes and solution
The appliance does
not work properly
Check that the power cord is correctly plugged into the mains.
Check if the "Power" function is activated by pressing the "POWER" button for 1 second.
Check the fuse or circuit of your power module, and replace them if necessary.
The ambient temperature is too low. Try setting the room temperature to a lower value to fix this problem.
In order to protect the compressor, it is normal that the freezer does not work during the automatic defrost
cycle or that it does not switch on immediately after turning on the appliance.
Bad odours in the
compartments
The interior may need to be cleaned.
Certain food, containers or packaging may be giving off bad odours.
Noises made by
the appliance
The sounds below are absolutely normal:
• Compressor noise
• Noise of the small fan motor in the freezer compartment or other compartments.
• Gurgling sound similar to the sound of boiling water.
• Crackling sound during automatic defrosting.
• Clicks before the compressor switches on.
Other unusual noises are caused for the reasons below and may require action to be taken:
• The cabinet is not level.
• The rear of the appliance is touching the wall.
• Bottles or containers have fallen over or are rolling.
The motor
is running
continuously
It is normal to hear the noise of the motor on a frequent basis; it will have to work at a higher rate in the
following circumstances:
• The temperature is set to a lower value than necessary
• A large quantity of food, that is still hot, has recently been placed in the appliance.
• The temperature outside the appliance is too high.
• The doors have been left open too often or for too long.
• Immediately after the appliance is installed or if it has been turned off for a long time.
A layer of frost
builds up in the
compartment Check that the air outlets of the appliance are not blocked by food and make sure that the food inside the
appliance is arranged so as to allow sufficient ventilation. Check that the door is properly closed. To remove
the frost, refer to the chapter on Cleaning and Maintenance.
The interior
temperature is
too high It may be that the doors have been opened for too long or too frequently; an obstacle may be preventing the
doors from closing; or there is not enough of a gap at the sides, back and top of the appliance.
If you have a problem with your appliance, or you think the appliance is not working
properly, there are a few simple checks you can do before calling for a technician. Please
read the information below.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. If the
problem persists after you have performed the checks listed
below, contact a qualified electrician, authorised service
technician or the store where you purchased the product.
Troubleshooting