Defrost the freezer when the frost layer
reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.
1.
Switch off the appliance, or pull out
electrical plug from the wall socket.
2.
Remove any stored food, wrap it in
several layers of newspaper and put it
in a cool place.
WARNING!
Do not touch frozen
goods with wet hands.
Hands can freeze to the
goods.
3.
Leave the door open.
In order to speed up the defrosting
process, place a pot of warm water in
the freezer compartment. In addition,
remove pieces of ice that break away
before defrosting is complete.
4.
When defrosting is completed, dry the
interior thoroughly.
5.
Switch on the appliance.
After three hours reload the previously
removed food into the freezer
compartment.
7.6
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 (if necessary) and clean the
appliance and all accessories.
4.
Leave the door/doors open to prevent
unpleasant smells.
WARNING!
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.
8.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
8.1
What to do if...
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The appliance does not op-
erate.
The appliance is switched
off.
Switch on the appliance.
The mains plug is not con-
nected to the mains socket
correctly.
Connect the mains plug to
the mains socket correctly.
There is no voltage in the
mains socket.
Connect a different electri-
cal appliance to the mains
socket. Contact a qualified
electrician.
The appliance is noisy.
The appliance is not sup-
ported properly.
Check if the appliance
stands stable.
Audible or visual alarm is
on.
The cabinet has been re-
cently switched on or the
temperature is still too high.
Refer to "Door Open
Alarm"or "High Tempera-
ture Alarm".
The temperature in the ap-
pliance is too high.
Refer to "Door Open
Alarm"or "High Tempera-
ture Alarm".
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