Eliminating minor faults yourself
Before you call customer service:
Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information.
Run an appliance self-test (see chapter "Appliance self-test").
Customer service will charge you for advice even if the appliance is still under guarantee!
Fault
Temperature differs greatly
from the set value.
Displays do not illuminate.
Display indicates "E..".
Warning signal sounds and
the temperature display on
the freezer compartment
flashes.
The freezer compartment is
too warm! Frozen food is at
risk!
The light does not work.
Appliance has no
refrigeration capacity.
The light does not work.
The display does not
illuminate.
The refrigerating unit
is switching on more
frequently and for longer.
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Possible cause
Power failure; the fuse has been
switched off; the mains plug
has not been inserted properly.
Electronics have detected a fault.
Freezer compartment door is open.
Ventilation openings have been
covered.
Too much food was placed in the
freezer at once.
The light is defective.
Power failure.
The fuse has been switched off.
The mains plug has not been inserted
properly.
Appliance opened frequently.
The ventilation openings have been
covered.
Large quantities of fresh food
are being frozen.
Remedial action
In some cases it is adequate to switch off
the appliance for 5 minutes.
If the temperature is too high wait a few hours
and check whether the temperature has approached
the set value.
If the temperature is too low check the temperature
again the next day.
Connect mains plug. Check whether the power
is on, check the fuses.
Call customer service.
To switch off the warning signal, press the "alarm/
lock" button.The display stops flashing.
The warmest temperature reached in the freezer
compartment is indicated on the temperature
display for 10 seconds.
Close the door.
Remove obstacles.
Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.
(See chapter "Light".)
Check whether the power is on.
Check the fuse.
Check whether the mains plug is secure.
Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.
Remove obstacles.
Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.