Saving energy
Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room.
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The appliance must be installed out of direct sunlight
and away from heat sources (e.g. heating elements,
cooker).
Use an insulating plate if necessary.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool before placing
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them in the appliance.
Place frozen food in the fridge compartment to
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defrost and utilise the low temperature of the frozen
food to cool other food.
Only open the appliance door for as short a time as
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possible.
To prevent the food warming up quickly in the event
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of a power cut or a fault, place blocks of ice (if you
have one) on the food.
Make sure that the appliance door is always closed.
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The arrangement of the equipment parts shown in
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the section Getting to know the appliance requires
the least amount of energy. Any other arrangements
can result in higher energy consumption.
To prevent increased power consumption,
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occasionally clean the air vent with a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner.
Rectifying minor faults yourself
Before calling After-sales Service:
Check whether you can rectify the fault yourself by using the notes below.
You must pay the cost of the After-sales Service call out – even during the guarantee period.
Problem
Appliance is not cooling/
freezing.
The lighting is not working.
The refrigeration unit switches
on with increasing frequency
and for longer periods.
The fridge compartment/
freezer compartment is too
warm.
Possible cause
Power cut.
Circuit-breaker is switched off.
Power plug not properly plugged in.
The appliance door is being opened
frequently.
The ventilation openings are covered. Remove any obstructions.
Placing large quantities of food in the
appliance.
The temperature setting is too low.
The appliance is too close to a heat
source or the ambient temperature is
too warm.
The appliance door is being opened
frequently.
Placing large quantities of food in the
appliance.
The temperature setting is too high.
The appliance is too close to a heat
source or the ambient temperature is
too warm.
Operating noises
Completely normal noises
Humming
Motors running (e.g. refrigeration units, ventilator).
Bubbling, whirring or gurgling noises
Refrigerant circulating through the pipes.
Clicking
Motors, switches or solenoid valves are switching on/
off.
Preventing noises
The appliance is not standing straight
Make sure the appliance is exactly aligned by using a
spirit level. To adjust the position of the appliance, use
the adjustable feet or place something underneath.
The appliance is touching adjacent units or
appliances
Move the appliance away from adjacent furniture or
appliances.
Containers or shelves are wobbling or sticking
Check the removable parts and re-insert them if
necessary.
Containers are touching
Move the containers apart slightly.
Remedy
Check whether there is power to the
appliance.
Check circuit-breaker.
Check whether power plug is properly
plugged in.
Do not open the appliance door
unnecessarily.
Set a lower temperature.
Set a higher temperature.
See section headed Installing the appliance.
Do not open the appliance door
unnecessarily.
Set a lower temperature.
Set a lower temperature.
See section headed Installing the appliance.
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