Problem Solving Guide - Miele KF 1801 Vi Operating And Installation Manual

Problem solving guide

Repairs to electrical appliances
should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with
current local and national safety
regulations. Repairs and other work
by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
What to do if . . .
. . . the refrigerator section or freezer
section does not get cold.
^ Check whether the appliance has
been switched on. If it is switched on,
the access sensor will light up in the
display.
^ Check that the plug is correctly
inserted into the socket and switched
on.
^ Check that the fuse is not defective
and that the mains fuse has not
tripped. If it has, contact the Miele
Service Department.
^ Check the temperature settings.
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator
section or freezer section is too low.
^ Increase the temperature.
^ Switch off the Super freeze or Super
cool functions if these are switched
on.
^ Check that the refrigerator door and
freezer drawer have been closed
properly.
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^ Has a large amount of fresh food
been frozen at the same time?
This makes the compressor run for
longer, causing the temperature in
the refrigerator section to fall
automatically.
. . . the freezer drawer will not open
because it has been opened and
closed too many times in
succession.
^ This is not a fault. The suction caused
by opening and closing the drawer is
preventing the drawer from opening.
Wait a few minutes and then try
again. It should now open without
force.
. . . the compressor is switching in
too frequently and for too long.
^ Check whether the ventilation gaps in
the plinth and in the housing unit at
the top have been covered over or
become too dusty.
^ The refrigerator door or the freezer
drawer has been opened too
frequently, or a large amount of fresh
food has been put in at once for
freezing.
^ Check that the refrigerator door and
freezer drawer have been closed
properly.
. . . the compressor runs
continuously.
To save energy, the compressor runs at
a lower speed, but for longer, when
less cooling is required. In this case,
the motor runs for longer.