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that you have dry hands.
∙ Take care not to remove or damage the rating plate
during cleaning.
∙ To save energy, the compressor (at the rear) should be
cleaned carefully at least twice a year with a brush or a
vacuum cleaner.
Energy saving tips
∙ The appliance should be set up in a well-ventilated, dry
room.
∙ Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight, and
do not position it next to any heat sources (radiators,
cookers etc.). If this cannot be avoided, however,
suitable insulation must be installed between the heat
source and the unit.
∙ Do not cover the ventilation openings and grilles, and
ensure sufficient air circulation behind the unit.
∙ The compressor (at the rear) should be cleaned at
regular intervals. Accumulated dust causes an increase
in energy consumption.
∙ Warm food should be allowed to cool down before it is
stored inside.
∙ To prevent an increased build-up of ice, do not leave the
freezer door open for too long when loading or taking
out food.
Problem
The unit is not working.
The unit seems to generate
insufficient cooling power.
The normal operating sound changes
or becomes louder.
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∙ Frequent de-frosting helps to save energy. For detailed
∙ Do not set a lower-than-necessary temperature. For
Trouble-shooting
Certain typical sounds can be heard when the appliance is
switched on. These sounds are:
∙ Noise of the working compressor. When the compressor
∙ Caused by the cooling agent flowing through the circuit.
The following table lists the possible malfunctions, their
probable causes and solutions. In the event of operational
problems, check first whether a solution can be found using
this table. If the problem persists, disconnect the appliance
from the mains power and contact our Customer Service
Department.
Possible cause and solution
Check that
∙ power is supplied.
∙ the switch in your home installation fuse box is switched on.
∙ the wall socket is working. This can be done by connecting another electrical
device to the socket and checking for function.
Check whether
∙ too much food has been stored in the unit.
∙ the thermostat is set to position 1 or 2 (in this case, set it to a suitable higher
value).
∙ the door is not properly closed.
∙ there is too much dust on the condenser.
∙ the unit is too close to a wall or other object at the rear or to the sides.
Check whether
∙ the unit has been properly positioned.
∙ any objects or obstructions are touching the rear of the unit.
∙ there are any objects on top of the unit which might be vibrating.
information on cleaning the appliance, please refer to
the section De-frosting and cleaning.
detailed information on the temperature settings, please
refer to the section Temperature control.
starts to operate, the noise is slightly louder for a short
time.