Troubleshooting - Electrolux ERN3001FOW User Manual

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6.4 Defrosting the freezer
CAUTION!
Never use sharp metal tools
to scrape off frost from the
evaporator as you could
damage it.
A temperature rise of the
frozen food packs, during
defrosting, may shorten their
safe storage life.
Do not use a mechanical
device or any artificial
means to speed up the
thawing process other than
those recommended by the
manufacturer.
A certain amount of frost will always form
on the freezer shelves and around the
top compartment.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer
reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.
1. Pull out the plug from the wall socket
or switch off the appliance.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in
several layers of newspaper and put
it in a cool place
CAUTION!
Do not touch frozen
goods with wet hands.
Hands can freeze to the
goods.

7. TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
7.1 What to do if...
Problem
The appliance does not
operate.
3. Open the door.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry
5. Switch on the appliance.
6. Set the temperature regulator to
7. Reload the previously removed food
6.5 Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
• Disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply
• Remove all food
• Defrost (if foreseen) and clean the
appliance and all accessories
• Leave the door/doors open to prevent
unpleasant smells.
Possible cause
The appliance is switch‐
ed off.
The mains plug is not
connected to the mains
socket correctly.
In order to speed up the defrosting
process, place a pot of warm water in
the freezer compartment. In addition,
remove pieces of ice that break away
before defrosting is complete.
the interior thoroughly.
obtain the maximum coldness and
run the appliance for two or three
hours using this setting.
into the compartment.
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.