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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1. The appliance is not working.?Is the thermostat set correctly?
?Is there a power failure?5. The appliance is excessively noisy.
?Is the plug properly inserted in the socket??Is the appliance in contact with other furniture or
?Is the double-pole switch on?objects?
?Has the fuse blown??Are the pipes at the back touching or vibrating?
?Is the power cord in perfect condition?6. The inside light is not working.
?Are the thermostat knobs set to OFF?
Perform the checks for problem 1, and then:
2. Temperature inside the compartments is not ?Disconnect the appliance from the mains power
low enough.supply.
?Are the doors closed properly??Remove the bulb cover and unscrew the bulb.
?Is the appliance installed near a heat source??Check the bulb and if necessary replace it.
?Is the thermostat set correctly?Replace using maximum 15W bulb.
?Are the air circulation grilles blocked?7. The red LED remains alight.
?Is the condenser clean?See: ?How to operate the freezer compartment?.
3. Temperature inside the refrigerator Notes:
compartment is too low.? The front edge of the appliance may be hot.
?Is the thermostat set correctly?This prevents the formation of condensation
and is not a defect.
4. Water collects at the bottom of the
refrigerator compartment.? Gurgling and hissing noises due to expansion in
the refrigerant circuit are normal.
?Is the defrost water drain blocked?
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Before contacting After-Sales Service:Specify:
1.See if you can solve the problem yourself with the ? the nature of the problem,
help of the ?Troubleshooting guide?).? the model,
2.Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem ? the Service number (the number after the word
has been solved. If it has not, disconnect the SERVICE on the data plate on the inside of the
appliance),
appliance from the power supply and wait for about
an hour before switching on again.? your full address,
3.If the problem persists after this course of action, ? your telephone number and area code.
contact After-sales Service.
Note:
The direction of door opening can be changed. If
this operation is performed by After-sales Service
it is not covered by the warranty.
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