Troubleshooting table
Page GB-19
Troubleshooting table
Malfunctions can occur in all electrical appliances. This does not necessarily mean
there is a defect in the appliance. For this reason, please check the tables to see if you
can correct the malfunction.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock in case of improper repair!
Never try to repair a defective or suspected defective appliance yourself. You can put
your own and future users’ lives in danger. Only authorised specialists are allowed to
carry out this repair work.
Problem
Possible cause
Solutions, tips
Compressor off,
interior light off.
No electricity to socket.
Check by connecting another appliance.
Mains plug is loose.
Check the tightness of the mains plug.
Compressor off,
interior light on.
Desired temperature has
been reached.
Further cooling not required. When the in-
side temperature rises, the compressor au-
tomatically turns on.
Appliance cools
too quickly.
Thermostat control is set at
too cold a setting.
Turn down the thermostat control (see
„Operation“ on page GB-11).
The appliance
doesn’t cool suffi-
ciently.
Incorrect temperature select-
ed.
Turn the thermostat control to a higher cool-
ing position (see „Operation“ on page GB-11).
Door not tightly closed or
door seal is not completely
tight.
See „Check and clean the cover seals“ on
page GB-16.
The appliance is near a heat
source.
Change location.
Food has been put in warm. Only put in cooled foods.
Too many goods loaded.
See “Freezing capacity” on page GB-23.
Thick ice layer in the freezer
area.
Defrost the freezer area
(see „Defrosting and cleaning the chest
freezer“ on page GB-17).
Ambient temperature too low
or too high.
Adjust the ambient temperature to the
climate category
(see „Product fiche concerning Regulation
(EU) Nr. 1060/2010“ on page GB-23).
Compressor seems defec-
tive.
Set the thermostat control to the highest
level. If the compressor does not switch on
within an hour, please contact our service
centre (see page GB-21).
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