Troubleshooting - Brandt BFU8620NW Instruction Manual

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freezer door open (
Leave the
appliance to recover the water from defrosting. You can also speed up this process by placing a
bowl of hot water inside the compartment.
• Once defrosting is complete, dry the inside properly.
• Plug the power cord back in to return the appliance to service.
• Wait until the freezer has reached the recommended temperature before putting the food back
in it.
Refreezing a thawed product encourages the spread of bacteria. This may become a health
hazard if the bacteria that spreads are pathogens, as these may cause more or less serious
food poisoning depending on the type of bacteria involved. If in doubt, cook the food
involved.

Troubleshooting

Warning! If there is any anomaly, unplug your appliance. Only a qualified electrician
or competent person may carry out troubleshooting.
If there is any anomaly during operation, check the following points before calling our approved after
sales service or a qualified professional.
Problem Possible cause
Appliance does The power cord is not plugged in
not work. or is loose.
Fuse has blown or is defective.
Outlet is defective.
Appliance Temperature is set too cold
freezes or
cools too
much.
Food is not Temperature is not properly set.
frozen enough.
Door was open for an extended
period.
A large quantity of warm food was
placed in the appliance within the
last 24 hours.
The appliance is near a heat
source.
Heavy build-up The door seal is not sealing.
of frost on the
door seal.
Water on the Water drain hole is blocked.
floor.
Appliance This is normal. Heat exchanger
surfaces are parts are located in the sidewalls.
hot when in
use.
Unusual noises The appliance is not level.
The appliance is touching the wall
or other objects.
A component, e.g. a pipe, on the
rear of the appliance is touching
NB: leave the refrigerator door closed) and
Solution
Connect the power cord.
Check fuse, replace if necessary.
Electrical malfunctions need to be repaired
by an electrician.
Turn the thermostat to a warmer setting
temporarily.
Please refer to the section on
setting the temperature.
Only open the door when necessary.
Turn the thermostat to a colder setting
temporarily.
Please refer to the installation location
section
Carefully warm the leaking sections of the
door seal with a hair dryer (on a cool
setting). At the same time, handle the
heated door seal with your hands to ensure
that the appliance seals.
Please refer to the "Care and cleaning"
section.
Wear gloves when touching the sidewalls if
necessary.
Readjust the feet.
Move the appliance slightly.
If necessary, carefully bend the component
out of the way.
place a basin under the