Troubleshooting - Electrolux LTB1AE24W0 User Manual

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Defrost the freezer compartment when
the frost layer reaches a thickness of
about 3-5 mm.
To defrost freezer compartment:
1. Switch off the appliance or pull out
electrical plug from the wall socket.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in
several layers of newspaper and put
it in a cool place.
CAUTION!
A temperature rise of the
frozen food packs during
defrosting may shorten
their safe storage life.
Do not touch frozen
goods with wet hands.
Hands can freeze to the
goods.
3. Remove the ice tray.
4. Leave the door open. Protect the
floor from the defrosting water e.g.
with a cloth or a flat vessel.
5. In order to speed up the defrosting
process, place a pot of warm water in

8. TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
8.1 What to do if...
Problem
The appliance does not
operate.
The appliance is noisy.
The compressor operates
continually.
the freezer compartment. In addition,
remove pieces of ice that break away
before defrosting is complete.
6. When defrosting is complete, dry the
interior thoroughly.
7. Switch on the appliance and close
the door.
8. Set the temperature regulator to
obtain the maximum coldness and
run the appliance for three hours
using this setting.
Only after this time put the food back into
the freezer compartment.
7.5 Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply.
2. Remove all food.
3. Defrost (if necessary) and clean the
appliance and all accessories.
4. Leave the door/doors open to
prevent unpleasant smells.
Possible cause
The appliance is switched
off.
The mains plug is not con‐
nected to the mains socket
correctly.
There is no voltage in the
mains socket.
The appliance is not sup‐
ported properly.
Temperature is set incor‐
rectly.
Solution
Switch on the appliance.
Connect the mains plug to
the mains socket correctly.
Connect a different electri‐
cal appliance to the mains
socket. Contact a qualified
electrician.
Check if the appliance
stands stable.
Refer to "Operation" chap‐
ter.