What To Do If; Correcting Malfunctions - Electrolux Built-In Refrigerator Operating Instructions Manual

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Correcting Malfunctions

A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault
that you can rectify yourself using the following
instructions. Do not perform any other work on the
appliance if the following information does not provide
assistance in your specific case.
Malfunction
Appliance does not work.
Appliance cools too much.
The food is too warm.
Interior lighting does not work. Light bulb is defective.
Heavy build up of frost, possi-
bly also on the door seal.
The compressor does not start
immediately after changing the
temperature setting.
Water on the floor or on stor-
age shelves.
Possible Cause
Appliance is not switched on.
Mains plug is not plugged in or is
loose.
Fuse has blown or is defective.
Socket is defective.
Temperature is set too cold.
Temperature is not properly adjusted.
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.
Door seal is not air tight (possibly after
changing over the hinges).
This is normal, no error has occurred.
Water drain hole is blocked.
Warning! Repairs to refrigerators/freezers
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may only be performed by qualified service
engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to
significant hazards for the user. If your appli-
ance needs repairing, please contact your
specialist dealer or our Customer Service.
Switch on the appliance.
Insert mains plug.
Check fuse, replace if necessary.
Mains malfunctions are to be cor-
rected by an electrician.
Turn the temperature regulator to a
warmer setting temporarily.
Please look in the "Starting up - Set-
ting the temperature" section.
Open the door only as long as neces-
sary.
Turn the temperature regulator to a
colder setting temporarily.
Please look in the "Where to Install"
section.
Please look in the "Changing the Light
Bulb" section.
Carefully warm the leaking sections of
the door seal with a hair dryer (not
hotter than approx. 50 °C). At the
same time shape the warmed door
seal by hand such that it sits correctly.
The compressor starts after a period
of time.
See the "Cleaning and Maintenance"
section.
Remedy
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