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ping onto the food inside. Use the spe-
cial cleaner provided, which you will find
already inserted into the drain hole.
7.3 Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for
long periods, take the following precau-
tions:
• disconnect the appliance from elec-
tricity supply
8. WHAT TO DO IF...
WARNING!
Before troubleshooting, discon-
nect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
Only a qualified electrician or
competent person must do the
troubleshooting that is not in this
manual.
Problem
The appliance does
not operate. The
lamp does not oper-
ate.
The lamp does not
work.
The compressor op-
erates continually.
• remove all food
• defrost (if foreseen) and clean the ap-
• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent
If the cabinet will be kept on, ask some-
body to check it once in a while to pre-
vent the food inside from spoiling in
case of a power failure.
Possible cause
The appliance is switched
off.
The mains plug is not
connected to the mains
socket correctly.
The appliance has no
power. There is no volt-
age in the mains socket.
The lamp is in stand-by.
The lamp is defective.
The temperature is not
set correctly.
The door is not closed
correctly.
The door has been
opened too frequently.
pliance and all accessories
unpleasant smells.
There are some sounds during
normal use (compressor, refriger-
ant circulation).
Solution
Switch on the appliance.
Connect the mains plug to
the mains socket correctly.
Connect a different electri-
cal appliance to the mains
socket.
Contact a qualified electri-
cian.
Close and open the door.
Refer to "Replacing the
lamp".
Set a higher temperature.
Refer to "Closing the
door".
Do not keep the door
open longer than necessa-
ry.