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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Built-in appliances.
? Regularly clean the air vents using a vacuum
cleaner or brush (seeA figu). re
? Clean the exterior with a soft cloth.
Free-standing appliances
? Regularly clean the condenser at the rear of
the appliance using a vacuum cleaner or A
brush (see figBu).re
PROLONGED DISUSE
1. Empty the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
2. Unplug from the mains.
3. Defrost the freezer compartment and clean
and dry the interior of both compartments.
4. Leave the doors open to prevent the
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formation of unpleasant odours.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1. The appliance does not work4. Water collects in the bottom of the
? Is there a power failure?refrigerator compartment
? Is the defrost water run-off clogged?
? Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?
? Is the two-pole circuit breaker connected?5. The internal light does not work
Refer to point 1 and then:
? Has the fuse blown?
? Is the power cable damaged?? Unplug the appliance from the mains.
? Is the thermostat set on position z?? Follow the instructions and drawing in the
enclosed table to gain access to the bulb.
2. The temperature inside the compartments? Check the bulb and, if necessary, replace.
is not cold enoughDo not use a bulb which exceeds 15 W.
? Do the doors close properly?Note:
? Is the appliance installed near a heat
source?? The edge of the refrigerator door may be
hot. This is not a fault but is intended to
? Is the thermostat correctly set?prevent the formation of condensation.
? Is air circulation inhibited?? Gurgling noises etc. inside the
refrigerating circuit are quite normal.
3. The refrigerator compartment
temperature is too cold
? Is the thermostat correctly set?
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