Troubleshooting - Electrolux ENN2800BOW User Manual

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6.4 Defrosting the freezer
A certain amount of frost will always form
on the freezer shelves and around the top
compartment.

7. TROUBLESHOOTING

7.1 What to do if...
Problem
The appliance does not op-
erate.
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.
About 12 hours prior to
defrosting, set a lower
temperature, in order to build
up sufficient chill reserve for
the interruption in operation.
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer
reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.
1. Switch off the appliance, or pull out
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in
3. Switch on the appliance.
After three hours reload the previously
removed food into the freezer
compartment.
6.5 Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from
2. Remove all food.
3. Leave the door/doors open to prevent
Possible cause
The appliance is switched
off.
The mains plug is not
connected to the mains
socket correctly.
electrical plug from the wall socket.
several layers of newspaper and put it
in a cool place.
WARNING!
Do not touch frozen
goods with wet hands.
Hands can freeze to the
goods.
electricity supply.
unpleasant smells.
WARNING!
If the cabinet will be kept on,
ask somebody to check it
once in a while to prevent the
food inside from spoiling in
case of a power failure.
Solution
Switch on the appliance.
Connect the mains plug to
the mains socket correctly.