Troubleshooting - IKEA FORKYLD Manual

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appliance for two or three hours using
this setting.
7. Reload the previously removed food into
the compartment.
Caution! Never use sharp metal
tools to scrape off frost from the
evaporator as you could damage
it. Do not use a mechanical
device or any artificial means to
speed up the thawing process
other than those recommended
by the manufacturer. A
temperature rise of the frozen
food packs, during defrosting,
may shorten their safe storage
life.
Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator compartment

Troubleshooting

Warning! Refer to Safety
chapters.
What to do if...
Problem
The appliance does not op-
erate.
every time the motor compressor stops,
during normal use. The defrost water drains
out through a trough into a special
container at the back of the appliance, over
the motor compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the
defrost water drain hole in the middle of the
refrigerator compartment channel to
prevent the water overflowing and dripping
onto the food inside.
For this purpose use the tube cleaner
provided in the accessory bag.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from electricity
2. Remove all food.
3. Defrost the appliance (if necessary).
4. Clean the appliance and all accessories.
5. Leave the door/doors open to prevent
Possible cause
The appliance is switched
off.
supply.
unpleasant smells.
Caution! If you want to keep the
appliance switched on, ask
somebody to check it once in a
while to prevent the food inside
from spoiling in case of a power
failure.
Switch on the appliance.
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Solution