compartment. In addition, remove pieces of ice
that break away before defrosting is complete.
5. When defrosting is complete, dry the interior
thoroughly. .
6. Switch on the appliance and close the door.
7. Set the temperature regulator to obtain the
maximum coldness and run the appliance for
two or three hours using this setting.
Only after this time put the food back into the
freezer compartment.
PERIODS OF NON-OPERATION
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
take the following precautions:
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.
WHAT TO DO IF...
Problem
The appliance does not oper-
ate.
The lamp does not work.
The compressor operates con-
tinually.
1. Disconnect the appliance from electricity
supply.
2. Remove all food.
3. Defrost the appliance (if necessary).
4. Clean the appliance and all accessories.
5. Leave the door/doors open to prevent
unpleasant smells.
Possible cause
The appliance is switched
off.
The mains plug is not con-
nected to the mains socket
correctly.
There is no voltage in the
mains socket.
The lamp is in stand-by.
The lamp is defective.
Temperature is set incorrect-
ly.
Many food products were
put in at the same time.
The room temperature is too
high.
Food products placed in the
appliance were too warm.
The door is not closed cor-
rectly.
CAUTION! If you want to keep the
appliance switched on, ask somebody
to check it once in a while to prevent
the food inside from spoiling in case of
a power failure.
Solution
Switch on the appliance.
Connect the mains plug to the
mains socket correctly.
Connect a different electrical ap-
pliance to the mains socket.
Contact a qualified electrician.
Close and open the door.
Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
Refer to "Operation".
Wait few hours and then check
the temperature again.
Refer to climate class chart on
the rating plate.
Allow food products to cool to
room temperature before storing.
Refer to "Closing the door".
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