2.
Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers
of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
3.
Leave the door open.
4.
When defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly and refit the plug.
5.
Switch on the appliance.
6.
Set the temperature regulator to obtain the maxi-
mum coldness and run the appliance for two or
three hours using this setting.
7.
Reload the previously removed food into the com-
partment.
Important! Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off
frost from the evaporator as you could damage it. Do
not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to
speed up the thawing process other than those
What to do if...
Warning! Before troubleshooting, disconnect 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 oper-
ate. The lamp does not oper-
ate.
The lamp does not work.
The compressor operates
continually.
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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 voltage 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 fre-
quently.
The product temperature is too high.
The room temperature is too high.
recommended by the manufacturer. A temperature rise
of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may
shorten their safe storage life.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take
the following precautions:
• disconnect the appliance from electricity supply
• remove all food
• defrost (if foreseen) and clean the appliance and all
accessories
• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent unpleasant
smells.
If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it
once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling
in case of a power failure.
Important! There are some sounds during normal use
(compressor, refrigerant circulation).
Switch on the appliance.
Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket correctly.
Connect a different electrical appli-
ance to the mains socket.
Contact a qualified electrician.
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
necessary.
Let the product temperature decrease
to room temperature before storage.
Decrease the room temperature.
Solution