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Defrosting the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evapo
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rator of the refrigerator compartment every time
the motor compressor stops, during normal use.
The defrost water drains out through a drain hole
into a special container at the back of the appli
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ance, over the motor compressor, where it evapo
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rates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator
compartment channel to prevent the water over
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flowing and dripping onto the food inside.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:
1.
disconnect the appliance from electricity supply
2.
remove all food
3.
defrost and clean the appliance and all accessories
4.
leave the door/doors open to prevent unpleasant smells.
If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food
inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.
WHAT TO DO IF…
During operation of the appliance some smaller but annoying trouble can often occur,
which does not require calling a technician out. In the following chart information is given
about them to avoid unnecessary charges on service.
The operation of the appliance goes with certain sounds (compressor and circulating
sound). This not means a trouble, but a normal operation.
The appliance operates discontinuously, so the stopping of compressor does not mean be
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ing no current. That is why you must not touch the electrical parts of the appliance before
breaking the circuit.
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The appliance is noisy.
The appliance is not supported
properly.
Check if the appliance stands sta
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ble (all feet and wheels should be
on the floor). Refer to "Levelling".
The buzzer sounds. The
Alarm icon flashing.
The door is not closed correctly.
Refer to "Door open alarm".
What to do if…
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