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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.
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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'
∙ 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.