Rectifying Minor Faults Yourself - Bosch B1 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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Rectifying minor faults yourself

Before you call customer service:
Check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information.
Otherwise, you may be charged for a service repair as it would not be covered by the warranty.
Fault
Temperature differs greatly
from the set value.
The light does not work.
Controls have reduced lumi-
nosity.
Displays do not illuminate.
The temperature in
the freezer compartment is
too warm.
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Possible cause
Light switch is jammed.
The light is defective.
When the appliance is not used for
some time, the display on the fascia
switches to energy saving mode.
Power failure;
the fuse has been switched off;
the power cord plug has not been
inserted properly.
Appliance opened frequently.
The ventilation openings have been
covered.
Large quantities of fresh food are
being frozen.
Remedial action
In some cases it is adequate to switch off
the appliance for 5 minutes.
If the temperature is too high wait a few hours
and check whether the temperature has
approached the set value.
If the temperature is too low check
the temperature again the next day.
Check whether the light switch can move.
(See chapter "Light".)
As soon as the appliance is again used, e.g. the
door is opened, the display switches back to nor-
mal illumination.
Connect power cord plug. Check whether
the power is on, check the fuses.
Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.
Remove obstacles.
Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.