Troubleshooting - Electrolux TK140 User Manual

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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
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.
WARNING!
Do not touch frozen
goods with wet hands.
Hands can freeze to the
goods.
3. Leave the door open.
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.

8. TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
8.1 What to do if...
Problem
The appliance does not
operate.
The appliance is noisy.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry
5. Switch on the appliance.
After three hours reload the previously
removed food into the freezer
compartment.
7.5 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 switched
off.
The mains plug is not con‐
nected to the mains socket
correctly.
There is no voltage in the
mains socket.
The appliance is not sup‐
ported properly.
the interior thoroughly.
electricity supply.
appliance and all accessories.
accessories.
prevent 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.
Connect a different electri‐
cal appliance to the mains
socket. Contact a qualified
electrician.
Check if the appliance
stands stable.