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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1. The appliance is not working.4. The appliance is excessively noisy.
? Is there a power failure?? Has the appliance been installed correctly?
? Is the power cord in perfect condition?? Are the pipes at the back touching
? Is the plug properly inserted in the socketor vib?rating?
? Has the fuse blown?5. Water collects at the bottom of the
refrigerator compartment.
? Is the thermostat sez (Stop) ort to
? Is the thermostat setting correct?
(defrost)?
2. Temperature inside the compartments 6is. The inside light is not working
not low enough.? Is there a power failure?
? Is the door shut properly?? If not, unplug the appliance from
? Is there an excessive frost build-up in tthe mains, remove the he low cover and check the
temperature compartment ?bulb has not come loose. If necessary, replace
the bulb with a new one (max 15 W).
? Is the appliance installed near a heat source?
Notes:
? Is the thermostat setting correct?
? Gurgling and hissing noises due to
? Are the air circulation vents blocked?expansion in the refrigerant circuit
3. Temperature inside the refrigerator are normal.
compartment is too low.?
?
? Is the thermostat setting correct?
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Before contacting After-Sales Service:Specify:
1. See if you can solve the problem yourself ?The nature of the problem.
with the help of the ?Troubleshooting Guid?The mode?.el.
2. Switch the appliance on again to see if the
?The Service number (the number after the
problem has been solved. If it has not, word SERVICE on the data plate on the
disconnect the appliance from the power
inside of the appliance).
supply and wait for about an hour before
switching on again.
3. If the problem persists after this course of
action, contact After-sales Service.
?Your full address.
?Your telephone number and area code.
INSTALLATION
? Install the appliance away from heat souElectrical connectionrces.
Installation in a hot environment, direct? Electrical connections must be made in
exposure to the sun or installation neaccordance with lar heat ocal regulations.
sources (heaters, radiators, cookers) will
? Voltage and power consumption are
increase power consumption and should
indicated on the rating plate inside the
therefore be avoided.
appliance at the bottom left hand side, at the
? Leave at least 5 cm clearance above thside e of the crisper drawer.
appliance and ensure any adjacent units
? Regulations require that the appliance is
allow sufficient space for air circulation.
earthed. The manufacturer declines all
? Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated liability for injury to persons or animals
place, and ensure it is level, using thand for e front damage to property resulting from
adjustment foot if necessary.failure to observe the above procedures
? Ensure the air circulation grille on tand reminders.op of the
appliance is unobstructed in order to? If the plug and socket are not of the same
guarantee circulation of air.
type, have the socket replaced by a qualified
? Clean the interior and fit the accessorieelects rician.
supplied.
Do not use extension leads or adaptors.
? Fill the ice cube tray (if provided) with water
and place it in the low temperature
compartment.
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