How To Save Energy; Defrosting; Operating Noises - Thermador t18id series Use & Care Manual

Empty the container and clean
q
with lukewarm water.
Thoroughly dry the container
q
and screw conveyor to prevent
new ice cubes from sticking.
To re insert push the ice cube
q
container all the way back onto
the supports until it locks into
position.
If the container cannot be
q
pushed all the way back, twist
the screw conveyor in the
container.
Childproof lock
To prevent against uninteded use
activate the childproof lock.
Press the LOCK OUT button on
q
the dispenser key panel for
3 seconds.
Re activate the dispenser buttons:
Press the LOCK OUT button for
q
3 seconds again.
How to save
energy
- Install the appliance in a dry,
ventilated room; do not expose
to direct sunlight and do not
place near a heat source
(e.g. radiator, cooker).
If required, use an insulating
plate.
- Allow warm food and drinks to
cool down before placing them
in the appliance.
- Defrost frozen food by placing it
in the refrigerator. The low
temperature of the frozen food
will refrigerate the food in the
refrigerator compartment.
- Open the appliance door as
briefly as possible!

Defrosting

The appliance is defrosted
automatically.
Operating
noises
Quite normal noises
Grumbling refrigerating unit is
running. Fans in the recirculating air
system are running.
Bubbling, humming or gurgling
noises refrigerant is flowing
through the tubes. Water is flowing
into the ice maker.
Clicking motor is switching on or
off. Solenoid valve on the water
connection is opening/closing.
Rumbling ice cubes are falling into
the ice cube container.
Rotating noises to prevent the ice
cubes from sticking together,
a metal rod in the ice cube container
rotates in periodical cycles (Agitation
function).
Noises which can
easily be eliminated
The appliance is not level
Level the appliance with the aid of
a spirit level.
Use the height adjustable feet or
place something underneath.
Drawers, baskets or storage
areas wobble or stick
Check the removable parts and,
if required, reinsert them.
Receptacles are touching each
other
Move receptacles away from each
other.
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