Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapy
water at regular intervals. Dry throughly before
replacing.
SOMETHING NOT WORKING
Freezer
Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or
When the frost has reached a thickness of up to 4mm itinstallation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee.
can be removed using the ice scraper provided with
Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, check the following points:
the appliance. During this operation it is not necessary
to disconnect the appliance from the mains and
remove the food. Never use metal tools for this
SymptomSolution
operation.
For complete defrosting (once or twice a year) proceedNo power to the applianceCheck there is power at the socket.
as follows:
Check there is not a power cut by checking the
- turn the thermostat control knob to the �OFFE
household lights.
position (O) or disconnect the appliance from the
mains.Check the fuse has not blown.
- Remove any food from inside the freezer and
The light does not come on Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted.
fridge, wrap it in several sheets of newspaper and
store in a cool,dry place.
Replace the bulb if it has blown.
- Leave the door open and insert the ice scraper
under the channel in the centre of the lower part ofCheck the door light switch is not jammed.
the appliance; place a low-sided container beneath
the scraper to collect the water (see fig.).The temperature in the fridge or freezer section isCheck the thermostat control knob in the fridge is
too highturned to the correct setting relative to ambient
- Clean and dry thoroughly.D068/2
conditions.
- Replace the scraper in one of the drawers .
Check the ambient temperature is within the
- Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset the
applianceOs operating limits of 10!C to 32!C.
thermostat control knob to a functioning position.
Relocate the appliance if necessary.
- After letting the appliance run for at least half an
The freezer door will not openHas door just been opened? If so leave for a few
hour, replace the previously removed food into the
minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise.
compartment.
The compressor runs continouslyAdjust the thermostat control knob to give correct
temperature control. See OSetting the temperature�.
Important
Check that the doors are closed.
When defrosting the freezer, the fridge is also
controlled by the thermostat and will not be operationalLarge quantities of food have recently been placed in
during this period. A temperature rise of the frozen foodthe cabinet and/or door is frequently opened.
packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe
storage life.
Check that air ventilation is not obstructed.
Excessive frost and ice has built upEnsure the doors are not left open.
Important
In the event of a power failure causing theCheck that nothing is preventing the doors from
closing.
temperature within your freezer to rise, do not re-
freeze the food without checking its condition. TheIs the door gasket intact and clean.
following guidelines should assist you.
Has advised periodic defrosting been carried out.
Ice-cream: once thawed should be discarded.
Fruits & Vegetables: if soft should be cooked and
used up.NoiseRefer to normal operating sounds.
Breads & Cakes: can be re-frozen without danger.
Water under the salad binCheck the drain hole is not blocked. (see
Shellfish: should be refrigerated and used up quickly.
Maintenance and Cleaning).
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be refrigerated
and used up.
Low room operation
Large Pieces of Meat: can be re-frozen providing
there are still ice crystals remaining within them.During prolonged periods of low room temperatures,ie;10!C and lower, the compressor on single compressor
Small Joints: should be cooked and can then be re-fridge freezer can remain inoperative during this time .
frozen as cooked dishes.
This is due to the air temperature within the refrigerator compartment being maintained at 6!C or under thus not
Chicken: should also be cooked and re-frozen as a
calling the thermostat to energise the compressor .
cooked dish.
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