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Changing the light bulb
¥ Should the interior light fail to work, first switch off
the appliance and disconnect from the electricity
supply, then replace the bulb as follows:
1. unscrew the light cover securing screws.
2. unhook the moving part by pressing it as shown
in the figure.
3. Replace the bulb by other with another with the
same charcteristics.
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Cleaning
Never use metal objects for cleaning your
appliance as it may get damaged.
NEVER use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products or wax
polishes to clean the interior as these will
damage the surface and leave a strong
odour.
Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of
soda. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
To guarantee a safe operation of the fridge, once a
year remove the ventilation grille at the base and
clean the air channels with a vacuum cleaner.
When the appliance is not in use
Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply.
Empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the
doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
Something not Working
Problems may be due to causes which can easily be solved before calling the Technical Service. Please
follow these instructions:
Level properly the appliances if it is not well levelled.
Weight surpasses the storage limit of the door shelf so spread weight more evenly or
take some products out.
Readjust the
door if it is not properly aligned.
Set a lower temperature.
Distribute the food products to allow cold air to circulate around them.
Make sure that the door is completely closed and that the insulating strip is complete
and clean.
The temperature where the cabinet is placed is above normal room temperature.
Set a warmer temperature.
Turn the thermostat knob to a lower number.
The temperature where the cabinet is placed is above normal room temperature.
Check that the ventilation is sufficient and that the ventilation openings are
unobstructed.
The cause could be the introduction of large quantities of food and/or frequent
opening/closing of the door.
Sometimes is normal. During automatic defrosting frost thaws on the cooling plate.
Place the drain hose at the back of the cabinet above the drain bowl.
Sometimes this is normal. Temperature control may cause clicking sounds when the
system is connected or disconnected.
The injected cooling gas may produce a gurgling sound while passing through the
tubes.
The motor may cause a humming noise and/or slight bumping.
The insulation material used has a tendency to slighly increase noise levels, how ever it
allows for much better insulation and a lower energy consumption.
Door does not close
It is too warm inside the refrigerator
It is too cold inside the refrigerator.
The compressor works continuously.
There is water inside/outside the refrigerator.
Water comes out on the floor.
Noises
SYMPTOM
SOLUTION
