Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The compressor operates
continually.
The temperature is not set cor-
rectly.
Set a warmer temperature.
The lid has been opened too fre-
quently.
Do not leave the lid open longer
than necessary.
The lid is not closed properly.
Check if the lid closes well and the
gaskets are undamaged and
clean.
Large quantities of food to be fro-
zen were put in at the same time.
Wait some hours and then check
the temperature again.
Food placed in the appliance was
too warm.
Allow food to cool to room tem-
perature before storing.
The temperature of the room that
contains the appliance is too high
for efficient operation.
Try to reduce the temperature in
the room where the appliance
stands.
The High temperature
alarm light is on.
It is too warm inside the freezer.
Refer to "High Temperature
Alarm".
The cabinet has been recently
switched on and the temperature
is still too high.
Refer to "High Temperature
Alarm".
There is too much frost
and ice.
Products are not wrapped prop-
erly.
Wrap the products better.
The lid is not shut properly or do
not close tightly.
Check if the lid closes well and the
gaskets are undamaged and
clean.
The temperature is not set cor-
rectly.
Set a warmer temperature.
The water drainage plug is not
correctly positioned.
Position the water drainage plug in
the correct way.
The lid doesn't close
completely.
There is excessive frost.
Eliminate excess frost.
The lid gaskets are dirty or sticky. Clean the lid gaskets.
Food packages are blocking the
lid.
Arrange the packages in the right
way, see the sticker in the appli-
ance.
The lid is difficult to open.
The lid gaskets are dirty or sticky. Clean the lid gaskets.
The valve is blocked.
Check the valve.
The lamp does not work.
The lamp is defective.
Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
It is too warm in the freez-
er.
The temperature is not set cor-
rectly.
Set a lower temperature.
The lid does not close tightly or it
is not shut properly.
Check if the lid closes well and the
gasket is undamaged and clean.
Before freezing the appliance was
not precooled sufficiently.
Pre-cool the appliance for enough
time.
Large quantities of food to be fro-
zen were put in at the same time.
Wait some hours and then check
the temperature again. Next time
insert smaller quantities of food to
be frozen at any one time.
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