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Troubleshooting

Malfunctions:

The

 green POWER indicator light does

not illuminate.

The motor does not start.

a) The alarm sounds.

b) The alarm sounds and the two

yellow indicator lights flash.

c) The alarm sounds and the two

yellow indicator lights as well as the

green one flash.

The green POWER indicator light

flashes.

The refrigerator and the freezer are not

cold enough.

The food inside the refrigerator is

beginning to freeze.

The motor runs continuously.

The appliance makes a lot of noise.

Possible causes / Solutions:

• The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or not far

enough to make contact, or the fuse has blown, or there is no power in
the house.

• The appliance comes with a motor protection control (

see Start-up and use).

a)

The refrigerator door has remained open for more than two minutes (the
buzzer will stop sounding when you shut the door) or the correct
switching-off procedure was not followed (

see Maintenance).

b)

The temperature in the freezer is too high. Check the quality of the food
products and dispose if necessary.

c)

The temperature in the freezer has reached a dangerous level. The
food must be disposed immediately.

b/c)

 

In both these cases the freezer will try to maintain a temperature of

about 0°C so that the food does not re-freeze.
To turn off the acoustic signal open and close the refrigerator door.
To restore normal operation bring the FREEZER OPERATION knob
setting to 

 (off) and turn the appliance on again.

• The appliance is not operating correctly. Contact the Technical

Assistance Centre.

• The doors do not close properly or the seals are damaged.
• The doors are opened too frequently.
• The OPERATION knobs are not on the correct setting (

see Description).

• The refrigerator or the freezer have been over-filled.

• The REFRIGERATOR OPERATION knob is not on the correct setting

(

see Description).

• The food is in contact with the back inside wall of the refrigerator.

• The SUPER FREEZE button has been pressed (rapid freezing): the

yellow SUPER FREEZE light is on or flashing (

see Description).

• The door is not closed properly or is continuously opened.
• The outside ambient temperature is very high.

• The appliance has not been installed on a level surface (

see

Installation).

• The appliance has been installed between cabinets that vibrate and

make noise.

• The internal refrigerant makes a slight noise even when the compressor

is off. This is not a defect, it is normal.

• Some noise from the air circulating fan is  normal

+ buzzer

Freezer is

dangerously

warm

+ buzzer

Freezer is

too warn

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Страница 2: ...een installed the power supply cable and the electrical socket must be easily accessible The cable must not be bent or compressed The cable must be checked regularly and replaced by authorised technic...

Страница 3: ...terminal marked L or coloured red or brown Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or coloured Black or Blue If a 13amp plug BS 1363 is used it must be fitted with a 13amp fuse A 15amp plug must be pr...

Страница 4: ...n the appliance is connected to the electricity network SUPER FREEZE button rapid freezing to freeze fresh food When it is pressed the SUPER FREEZE indicator light illuminates see Start up and use SUP...

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Страница 6: ...mately 8 minutes after the appliance is first switched on or after any power interruptions e g power failures 1 Set the FREEZER OPERATION knob on 2 Insert the plug into the socket and ensure that the...

Страница 7: ...is advisable not to obstruct the ventilation holes with food or containers Do not place glass bottles which contain liquids and which are corked or hermetically sealed in the freezer because they cou...

Страница 8: ...e is manufactured with hygienic materials which are odour free In order to maintain an odour free refrigerator and to prevent the formation of stains food must always be covered or sealed properly If...

Страница 9: ...cubes taken directly from the freezer into your mouth Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance Under no circumstance should they be allowed to sit on the bins or t...

Страница 10: ...y b c In both these cases the freezer will try to maintain a temperature of about 0 C so that the food does not re freeze To turn off the acoustic signal open and close the refrigerator door To restor...

Страница 11: ...Replacement of any consumable item or accessory These include but are not limited to plugs cables batteries light bulbs fluorescent tubes and starters covers and filters Replacement of any removable...

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