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 appli-
ance to the mains socket. Contact a
qualified electrician.
The appliance is noisy.
The appliance is not supported
properly.
Check if the appliance stands sta-
ble.
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".
The compressor operates continual-
ly.
Temperature is set incorrectly.
Refer to "Operation" chapter.
Many food products to be frozen
were put in at the same time.
Wait a few hours and then check
the temperature again.
The room temperature is too high.
Refer to climate class chart on the
rating plate.
Food products placed in the appli-
ance were too warm.
Allow food products to cool to room
temperature before storing.
The door is not closed correctly.
Refer to "Closing the door".
There is too much frost and ice.
The door is not closed correctly or
the gasket is deformed/dirty.
Refer to "Closing the door".
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