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Tips for reducing energy consumption
Avoid positioning the appliance close to cookers, radiators or other heat sources.
When the ambient temperature is high, the compressor always operates more fre-
quently and for longer.
Make sure the appliance is adequately ventilated. Keep its ventilation openings clear.
Allow hot food to cool before placing it in the appliance.
Place food to be thawed in the refrigerator compartment. In this way, the cold from
deep-frozen food helps to cool this compartment.
Open the door only for the amount of time strictly necessary.
Do not run the appliance at a temperature which is lower than necessary,.
Keep the condenser on the back of the appliance clean.
Troubleshooting
Very often, operating problems are due to minor causes which can be resolved by follow-
ing the instructions below. If the problem persists after having made these checks, do not
attempt any further remedies.
Warning! Any repairs to the appliance must be carried out only by trained and au-
thorized personnel. Repairs carried out by unskilled persons can cause injury to the
user. For repairs, contact your retailer or the authorized Technical Service Centre.
Problem
The appliance will not operate
The temperature in the refriger-
ator or freezer compartment is
not low enough
The appliance is cooling too
much
After first switching on or after
having changed the temperature
setting, the compressor does not
start to operate immediately.
The compressor operates
continuously
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Possible causes and remedies
– The appliance has not been switched on
– The plug has not been inserted in the socket or is
badly inserted.
– Faulty socket. Check it (by plugging in a table lamp
for example). If there is a fault in the domestic elec-
tricity supply system, call an electrician.
– The temperature setting is not correct (see section
"Temperature adjustment").
– Prolonged opening of the door or large quantities of
food placed in the appliance during the last 24 hours.
Turn the thermostat knob temporarily to a colder set-
ting. After a while, remember to return the knob to its
previous position!
– The appliance is positioned close to a heat source
(see section "Positioning").
– The temperature setting is too low. Turn the thermo-
stat knob to a warmer setting.
– This is normal; it is not a fault. The compressor will
start up in a short while.
– The temperature may be on too cold a setting. How-
ever, if the ambient temperature is very high, the
compressor may operate continuously (see section
"Starting-up – Temperature adjustment").
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