Troubleshooting - Electrolux EN3700MFX User Manual

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5.4 Defrosting the freezer
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.
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. Switch off the appliance, or pull out
the electrical plug from the wall
socket.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in
several layers of newspaper and put
it in a cool place.

6. TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1 What to do if...
Problem
The appliance is noisy.
The lamp does not work.
3. Leave the door open and protect the
4. When defrosting is complete, dry the
5. Switch on the appliance.
Wait at least 3 hours before putting the
food back into the freezer compartment.
5.5 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. Defrost (if necessary) and clean the
4. Clean the appliance and all
5. Leave the door/doors open to
Possible cause
The appliance is not sup‐
ported properly.
The lamp is in stand-by
mode.
The lamp is defective.
WARNING!
Do not touch frozen food
with wet hands. Hands
can freeze to the goods.
floor from the defrosting water e.g.
with a cloth or a flat vessel.
In order to speed up the defrosting
process, place a pot of warm water in
the freezer compartment. In addition,
remove pieces of ice with an ice
scraper before defrosting is
complete.
interior thoroughly and keep the
scraper for future use.
electricity supply.
appliance and all accessories.
accessories.
prevent unpleasant smells.
Solution
Check if the appliance
stands stable.
Close and open the door.
Refer to "Replacing the
lamp".