resolving failures yourself
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Breakdown
Cause
Solution
Appliance does not do anything;
indicator light does not light up
Plug not in socket.
Insert the plug into the socket.
The appliance is not on.
The thermostat knob is off .
Turn the thermostat knob to a position,
such as ECO.
Temperature in the freezer is
too high or too low
Incorrect thermostat setting.
Set the thermostat to the correct position.
Ventilation holes are blocked
Clean the ventilation holes.
Appliance makes noise
Is the appliance properly
installed?
Check the installation.
Does the rear of the freezer
make contact with something?
Check this and move the freezer forward.
The fast freeze function is active and the indicator light for fast freeze is on.
The cover does not close
properly
Is the freezer too full?
Check the contents of the freezer and place
it differently, if necessary.
The compressor continuous
to run for a long time.
In the summer, during hot
periods, it is normal for
the compressor to run for
a longer time.
Do not place too much food in the freezer
at once.
Do not place warm food in the freezer,
wait until it is cooled sufficiently.
Open the cover less often.
The layer of ice/frost in the
freezer is too thick.
Defrost the freezer in order to remove the ice
layer and clean the freezer.
Note:
bubbling and expansion noises in the cooling circuit are normal.
cleaning and maintenance
7
Before cleaning the appliance, switch it off by setting the thermostat knob to the OFF position and remove the plug from
the socket.
Regularly clean the interior of the appliance. Use warm soapy water with, for instance, washing-up liquid, all-purpose cleaner
or soda in order to prevent nasty smells. Wipe the inside of the appliance after cleaning with clean water and properly wipe
everything dry. Leave the appliance to dry for 1 to 2 hours.
Clean the outside of the appliance and the rubbers with a soft damp cloth.
For areas in the appliance that are difficult to clean, such as small openings or corners, it is recommended wiping them clean
regularly with a soft cloth or brush. If necessary, a tool can be used, such as thin sticks (cocktail sticks, for example), to make
sure no contamination can occur in these areas.
Clean the back of the appliance and the floor on which it stands at least once a year with a vacuum cleaner, so that the
ventilation holes remain clean and the appliance is able to function optimally.
Do not use hard brushes, steel wool, abrasives (such as toothpaste), organic solvents (such as alcohol, acetone, oil, etc.),
boiling water, acid or alkaline product to clean the appliance, as this could damage the surface and interior of the appliance.
Boiling water and benzene could deform or damage plastic components.
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