Brandt BFC3854NX Guide D'installation Et D'utilisation page 39

9. TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience a problem with your ap-
pliance or are concerned that the appliance
is not functioning correctly, you can carry out
some easy checks before calling for service,
please see below. You can carry out some
easy checks according to this section before
calling for service.
Problem
Appliance is not working
correctly
Odours from the compartments
Noise from the appliance
The motor runs continuously
Warning! Don't try to repair the appliance
yourself. If the problem persists after you
have made the checks mentioned below,
contact a qualifi ed electrician, authorized
service engineer or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Possible cause & Solution
Check whether the power cord is plugged into the
power outlet properly.
Check the fuse or circuit of your power supply,
replace if necessary.
The ambient temperature is too low. Try setting the
chamber temperature to a colder level to solve this
problem.
It is normal that the freezer is not operating during the
automatic defrost cycle, or for a short time after the
appliance is switched on to protect the compressor.
The interior may need to be cleaned
Some food, containers or wrapping cause odours.
The sounds below are quite normal:
• Compressor running noises.
• Air movement noise from the small fan motor in the
freezer compartment or other compartments.
• Gurgling sound similar to water boiling.
• Popping noise during automatic defrosting.
• Clicking noise before the compressor starts.
Other unusual noises are due to the reasons below
and may need you to check and take action:
The cabinet is not level.
The back of appliance touches the wall.
Bottles or containers fallen or rolling.
It is normal to frequently hear the sound of the motor,
it will need to run more when in following circums-
tances:
• Temperature setting is set colder than necessary
• Large quantity of warm food has recently been
stored within the appliance.
• The temperature outside the appliance is too high.
• Doors are kept open too long or too often.
• After your installing the appliance or it has been
switched off for a long time.
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