MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING SOMETHING NOT WORKING
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carriedBefore contacting your local Service Force Centre, check the following points:
Changing the light bulb
out, DISCONNECT the appliance from theImportant: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or
ELECTRICITY supply.Should the interior light fail to work, first switch offinstallation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee.
the appliance and disconnect from the electricity
supply, then replace the bulb as follows;
Internal cleaning
SymptomSolution
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water
and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).
No power to the applianceCheck there is power at the socket.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVECheck there is not a power cut by checking the
POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMEDhousehold lights.
CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAX
Check the fuse has not blown.
POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS
THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND
The light does not come on Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted.
LEAVE A STRONG ODOUR.
Replace the bulb if it has blown.
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External cleaningCheck the door light switch is not jammed.
Unscrew the light cover and then pull it outward by
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Dopressing as shown in the figure. Unscrew the bulbThe temperature in the fridge or freezer section isCheck the temperature in the fridge is turned to the
NOT use abrasive products.and replace it with a new 15 watt bulb (availabletoo highcorrect setting relative to ambient conditions.
An accumulation of dust will affect the performancefrom your nearest Service Force Centre).Check the ambient temperature is within the
of the appliance and cause excessive electricityReplace the light cover by sliding it into its originalapplianceOs operating limits of 10!C to 32!C.
consumption.position and replacing the screw.Relocate the appliance if necessary.
You MUST ensure that the appliance is switched
The freezer door will not openHas door just been opened? If so leave for a few
OFF. Automatic Defrosting
minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise.
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill)
Your appliance has been designed to be frost free.The compressor runs continouslyAdjust the thermostat to give correct temperature
and the compressor at the back of the appliance,
This means there is no need to defrost yourcontrol. See OSetting the temperature�.
with a brush or vacuum cleaner, see figure.
appliance as this will be carried out automatically.
Check that the doors are closed.
Large quantities of food have recently been placed in
the cabinet/and or door is frequently opened.
Check that air vent is not obstructed.
CONDENSER
NoiseRefer to normal operating sounds.
DEFROST
TRAY
COMPRESSORIf, after the above checks, there is still a fault, call your local Service Force Centre.
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Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in-guarantee service calls.
When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all
foods and clean the appliance, leaving the doors ajar
to prevent unpleasant smells.
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