Precautions And Trips - Hotpoint Ariston RMBA 1167 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

Precautions and trips

If the appliance does not work, before calling for Service cente r (see Service certificate),
check for a solution from the following list.
ATTENTION
Green LED does not light up
! Before placing your new appliance into operation please
Have you checked whether:
read these operating instructions carefully. They contain
The main switch for the power supply to the apartment
important information for safe use, for installation and for
or home has been turned off;
care of the appliance.
The plug is properly inserted in the outlet;
! Please keep these operating instructions for future
The outlet is adequate; try inserting the plug into another
reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the
outlet in the room.
appliance.
The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool
properly.
1. This appliance is designed to be used indoors and under
Have you checked whether:
no circumstances should it be installed outside even if
The doors do not close well or the seals are faulty;
protected by a roof. Leaving the appliance exposed to the
The doors are left open too long;
rain and whether is exceedingly dangerous.
The thermostat knob is not on the proper setting;
2. The appliance should be used only by adults and
The refrigerator or freezer is overfilled.
exclusively for storing foodstuffs in compliance with
The food in the refrigerator becomes too cold.
the instructions provided in this manual. Under no
Have you checked whether:
circumstances should children be allowed to operate, or
The thermostat knob is on the proper setting;
tamper with, this product.
The motor runs continuously.
3. The appliance is not intended for use by people
Have you checked whether
(including children) with low physical, sensory or mental
The doors are not closed well or have remained open
abilities or if they don't have life experience or knowledge
too long;
unless they are kept under control or have been instructed
The ambient temperature is too high;
by the person responsible for their safety how to use the
The thermostat knob is not on the proper setting.
appliance. Children should be controlled to avoid playing
with the appliance.
4. It is highly recommended that you do not operate
this appliance by connecting it to the power supply with
extensions or multiple socket plugs. If the refrigerator
has been installed between two cabinets, make sure that
the supply cord is not dangerously crimped or trapped
beneath a heavy object.
5. Never pull the cable or the appliance to remove the plug
from the socket; this is exceedingly dangerous.
6. Do not touch the internal cooling elements, especially
if your hands are wet, since you could burn or hurt
yourself.
7. Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance
from the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning off
the general switch in your home).
8. Before disposing of your old appliance, remember to
break or remove the lock as a safety measure to protect
children who might lock themselves inside the appliance
when playing. In addition, if the appliance is a new one with
a lock, keep the key out of the reach of small children.
9. If your appliance is not operating properly, read the
chapter entitled, "Trouble Shooting", which might help
you to resolve the problem, before calling an after­sales
service center. Do not attempt to repair the appliance by
tampering with the internal components.
10. If the power supply cord must be replaced, please
contact one of our Customer Service Centers. In some
cases, the connections are made using special terminals
and in others a special tool must be used to access the
connections.
11. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment
for food storage, if these are not those recommended by
the manufacturer.
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12. At the end of the functional life of your appliance
The appliance makes too much noise.
The gas refrigerant produces a slight noise even when containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam the
the compressor is not running (this is not a defect). latter should made safe before being sent to the dump.
Have you checked whether:
For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local
The refrigerator is level.
Organization in charge of waste disposal.
The appliance was installed between cabinets or
objects that vibrate and make noise.
If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate
or the problem persists, call the nearest Service Centre
and inform them of: the type of problem, the
abbreviation of the model name (Mod.) and the relative
numbers (S/N) written on the rating plate located at the
bottom left next to the vegetable crisper (see examples
The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical
in the figures below).
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old
household electrical appliances must not be disposed
of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old
appliances must be collected separately in order to
Never call on unauthorized technicians and always
optimize the recovery and recycling of the materials they
refuse spare parts, which are not originals.
contain and reduce the impact on human health and the
environment. The crossed out "wheeled bin" symbol on
the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you
dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected.
Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer
for information concerning the correct disposal of their old
appliance.
CAUTION!
There is small quantity of refrigerant (R600a) in the
refrigerator, it is isobutane natural gas which doesn't cause
damage to environment, but is flammable. It's necessary
to transport and install the refrigerator with care so that not
to damage any refrigerant circuit parts.
Nevertheless if the refrigerant circuit has been damaged
please avoid any types of open flame or potential
inflammation sources and air the room carefully.
To avoid formation of flammable mix of gas and air in
case of refrigerant leakage, the size of the room where
the refrigerator is should correspond to the quantity of
the refrigerant used in the refrigerator. The room volume
should be 1mі for each 8g of R600a refrigerant in the
appliance. The quantity of the refrigerant contained in
your particular refrigerator is specified on the ratings label
inside the refrigerator.
Never plug in the refrigerator having signs of damage. If
you have any doubts of the appliance operable condition,
please apply to the authorized service center.
CAUTION! Don't use any electric devices inside the
refrigerator.
CAUTION! Don't block up vent holes that are located
in the appliance body or in the build-in construction.
CAUTION! Avoid damaging of the refrigerant circuit.
CAUTION! Don't use mechanical devices or other
means to speed up defrosting process except those
that are recommended by the manufacturer.
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