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At least once a year use a brush to clean the condenser at the back of the appliance. You will increase
effi
ciency and lower the energy consumption.
Defrosting
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When defrosting, remove all the food from the refrigerator and set the thermostat dial to "OFF".
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Place a drip tray under the evaporator, which will collect the melted water.
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After the ice melts, pour away the melted water and wipe the interior of the refrigerator dry.
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You can switch the refrigerator on again by setting the thermostat to the desired temperature.
TROUBLESHOOTING
You can solve a number of common problems on your own. If the refrigerator is not working properly, check
the following points before calling a service technician:
Cause
Check
The refrigerator is not cooling.
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Is the refrigerator turned on?
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Is the power supply in order?
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Did the fuses of the outlet on a circuit in which the refrigerator is
plugged fail?
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Is the power cord plug correctly inserted in the outlet?
Low effi
ciency.
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Is the thermostat set in correct position?
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Is there enough of free space around the refrigerator?
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Is the door opened too frequently or for long periods?
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Is the refrigerator exposed to direct sunlight or placed too close to heat
sources?
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Are there too many foods inside?
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Do you put in foods, which are too warm?
Frozen foods inside the
refrigerator.
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Is the thermostat set in correct position?
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Are the foods too cramped?
Noisy operation.
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Is the refrigerator in a stable and horizontal position?
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Does the refrigerator touch other objects?
It does not automatically shut
off the compressor.
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Did you put in too many foods?
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Is the door opened too frequently or for long periods?
If the above mentioned tips do not solve the problem, contact the service centre immediately.
The following does not indicate a malfunction
The sound of running liquid:
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You can hear the sound of running liquid during a normal operation.
Exterior condensation:
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The condensation on the surface is a normal sign during high ambient humidity. You simply wipe off the
wet surface.
Achieving the desired temperature
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It takes some time before the temperature in the refrigerator decreases to the required level. When the
ambient temperature is high, the cooling takes longer time.
The surface of the compressor heats up.
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The surface of the compressor can become hot during normal operation. Do not touch it with bare hands.
