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Operating noise
∙ Certain typical sounds can be heard when the appliance is
switched on. These sounds are:
∙ caused by the electrical
motor within the
compressor assembly;
during compressor
start-up the sound level
will be slightly higher for
a limited period of time.
∙ caused by the cooling
agent fl owing through the circuit.
Problem
The appliance is not working at all.
The inside temperature is not low
enough.
The normal operating sound changes
or becomes louder.
Excessive build-up of frost inside the
freezer compartment.
Reversible door
∙ If required, the door may be reversed, i.e. from right-hinged
(default installation) to left.
∙ To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the unit,
two people are needed to reverse the door.
∙ Warning: Always disconnect the unit from the mains before
any maintenance or repair work is carried out.
∙ Before you start, please note the following:
∙ Always ensure that the correct number of washers is used
on all hinge bolts and screws.
∙ So that the doors can close tightly against the frame, take
the utmost care that they are properly aligned during re-
assembly.
Diagram similar!
1. Open the freezer door.
2. Remove the four covers C from the housing and inside of
the door.
3. Replace the extension of the 2-part cover, turned through
180, on the opposite side.
Possible cause and solution
∙ The temperature control is set to '0'. → Use a higher temperature setting.
∙ The wall socket is defective. → Check the fuse. If necessary, have the wall outlet
checked by a qualifi ed electrician.
∙ Too much food has been stored in the appliance. → Do not store excessive food (see
product data sheet).
∙ The doors are not properly closed. → Ensure that the doors are properly closed.
∙ The door seals are defective. → Check the door seals and contact our Customer
Service if necessary.
∙ There is too much dust on the condenser. → Clean the condenser regularly.
∙ Insuffi cient ventilation: the unit is too close to a wall or other structure or object. →
see section 'Ventilation'.
∙ The temperature control is set too low. → Use a higher setting.
∙ The unit is not fi rmly set on the fl oor. → Use the adjustable front feet to align the unit
properly.
∙ Adjacent furniture or objects are affected by the running of the cooling unit (i.e. causing
them to vibrate). → Keep the stated clearances.
∙ Any objects on top of the unit might be vibrating → Remove such objects.
∙ It is necessary to de-frost the freezer compartment manually. → See 'De-frosting and
cleaning'
Trouble-shooting
The following table lists possible malfunctions and their
probable causes and solutions. In the event of operational
p roblems, check fi rst whether a solution can be found using this
table. If the problem persists, disconnect the appliance from the
mains power and contact our Customer Service Department.
4. Unscrew the hinge bolt on the inside of the door in the
area C/6. Caution: Support the door.
5. Take off the freezer door and place it on a soft surface.
Remove the hinge support from the underside of the door
and fi t the hinge support provided on the opposite side.
6. Take out the fi xing screws and remove the upper bracket
6. Note the small plastic plate underneath the bracket.
7. Turn the bracket 6 including the small plastic plate through
180° and replace it on the other side of the cabinet
freezer, using the two screw holes adjacent to each other.
8. Remove the lower panel 1 by lifting it up slightly.
9. Take out the fi xing screws and remove the bracket 2 with
its hinge bolt.
10. Unscrew the hinge bolt, together with the serrated lock
washers, from the bracket, and fi t it into the corresponding
opening on the opposite side of the bracket.
11. Remove the bracket 7 and replace it with the holding
bracket 2 with its hinge bolt.
12. Now install the holding bracket 7 in the previous position
of the bracket 2.
13. Place the freezer door onto the hinge bolt on holding
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