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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 plug properly inserted in the mains ?Are the pipes at the back touching or
socket?vibrating?
?Is the double-pole switch on?
5. Water collects at the bottom of the
?Has the fuse blown?refrigerator compartment.
?Is the power cord in perfect condition??Is the defrost water drain blocked?
?Is the thermostat set to 0/Off?6. Ice forms at the rear of the refrigerator.
2. Temperature inside the compartments is
not low enough.?Has food been placed against the rear wall?
7. Excessive frost build-up in the freezer
?Is the door shut properly?compartment.
?Is food obstructing proper door closure??Is the door shut properly?
?Is the appliance installed near a heat source?
?Is the thermostat knob set to the correct ?Is food obstructing proper door closure?
The following situations, meanwhile, are
position?entirely normal:
?Are the air circulation vents blocked?
3. Temperature inside the refrigerator ? The front edge of the appliance is hot (it is
compartment is too low.designed to heat up in order to prevent the
?Is the thermostat setting correct?formation of condensation on the outside).
? The appliance makes gurgling or creaking
noises: this is caused by the circulation of the
refrigerant fluid.
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Before contacting After-Sales Service:3. If the problem persists after this course of
action, contact After-sales Service.
1. See if you can solve the problem yourself with
the help of the Trouble-shooting guide.Specify:
2. Switch the appliance on again to see if the ?the nature of the problem
problem has been solved. ?the model
If it has not, disconnect the appliance from the ?the Service number (the number after the
power supply and wait for about an hour before word SERVICE on the data plate on the inside
switching on again.of the appliance)
?your full address
?your telephone number and area code.
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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