Brandt BST551ESW Manuel D'instructions page 43

Troubleshooting
Warning! If there is any anomaly, unplug your appliance. Only a qualified electrician or
competent person may carry out troubleshooting.
If there is any anomaly during operation, check the following points before calling our approved
after sales service or a qualified professional.
Problem
The light is blinking
once
The light is blinking
three times
Appliance does not
work.
Appliance freezes
or cools too much.
Food is not frozen
enough.
Heavy build-up of
frost on the door
seal.
Water on the floor.
Appliance surfaces
are hot when in
use.
Unusual noises
Possible cause
Thermostat failure (button)
Door does not close properly
The temperature knob is set
to "0".
The power cord is not
plugged in or is loose.
Fuse has blown or is
defective.
Outlet is defective.
Temperature is set too cold
Temperature is not properly
set.
Door was open for an
extended period.
A large quantity of warm food
was placed in the appliance
within the last 24 hours.
The appliance is near a heat
source.
The door seal is not sealing.
Water drain hole is blocked.
This is normal. Heat
exchanger parts are located
in the sidewalls.
The appliance is not level.
The appliance is touching the
wall or other objects.
A component, e.g. a pipe, on
the rear of the appliance is
touching another part of the
appliance or the wall.
Solution
Contact a technician as soon as possible for
assistance.
Check that no food is blocking the door from
closing. If the error persists, contact a
technician as soon as possible for
assistance.
Set the knob to a different position to switch
the appliance on.
Connect the power cord.
Check fuse, replace if necessary.
Electrical malfunctions need to be repaired
by an electrician.
Turn the thermostat to a warmer setting
temporarily.
Please refer to the section on
setting the temperature.
Only open the door when necessary.
Turn the thermostat to a colder setting
temporarily.
Please refer to the installation location
section
Carefully warm the leaking sections of the
door seal with a hair dryer (on a cool
setting). At the same time, handle the
heated door seal with your hands to ensure
that the appliance seals.
Please refer to the "Care and cleaning"
section.
Wear gloves when touching the sidewalls if
necessary.
Readjust the feet.
Move the appliance slightly.
If necessary, carefully bend the component
out of the way.