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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Built-in appliances
x
Regularly clean the air vents using a vacuum
cleaner or brush (see figure
a
).
x
Clean the exterior with a soft cloth.
Free-standing appliances
x
Regularly clean the condenser at the rear of
the appliance using a vacuum cleaner or
brush (see figure
b
).
PROLONGED DISUSE
1.
Empty the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
2.
Unplug from the mains.
3.
Defrost the freezer compartment and clean
and dry the interior of both compartments.
4.
Leave the doors open to prevent the
formation of unpleasant odours.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1. The appliance does not work
x
Is there a power failure?
x
Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?
x
Is the two-pole circuit breaker connected
x
Has the fuse blown?
x
Is the power cable damaged?
x
Is the thermostat set on position
x
?
2. The temperature inside the
compartments is not cold enough
x
Do the doors close properly?
x
Is the appliance installed near a heat source?
x
Is the thermostat correctly set?
x
Is air circulation inhibited?
3. The refrigerator compartment
temperature is too cold
x
Is the thermostat correctly set?
4. Water collects in the bottom of the
refrigerator compartment
x
Is the defrost water run-off clogged?
5. The internal light does not work
Refer to point 1 and then:
x
Unplug the appliance from the mains.
x
Follow the instructions and drawing in the
enclosed table to gain access to the bulb.
x
Check the bulb and, if necessary, replace.
Do not use a bulb which exceeds 15 W.
Note:
x
The edge of the refrigerator door may
be hot. This is not a fault but is intended
to prevent the formation of
condensation.
x
Gurgling noises etc. inside the
refrigerating circuit are quite normal.
a
b
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