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

Problem solving guide

Repair work to electrical appliances
must 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 appliance 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 whether the mains fuse has
tripped or whether the fridge freezer,
mains voltage or another appliance is
faulty.
If this is the case, contact a qualified
electrician or Miele.
^ Check the temperature settings.
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator
or freezer is too low.
^ Increase the temperature.
^ Switch off the SuperFreeze or
SuperCool function if it is switched
on.
^ Check that the appliance doors are
closed properly.
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^ Has a large amount of fresh food
been put in at the same time for
freezing?
This makes the compressor run for
longer, causing the temperature to
fall automatically.
. . . the door 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 door is
preventing the door from opening.
Wait a few minutes and then try
again. It should now open without
force.
. . . the compressor is switching on
too frequently and for too long.
^ Check whether the ventilation gaps in
the plinth have been covered over or
become too dusty.
^ The doors have been opened too
frequently, or a large amount of fresh
food has been put in at once for
freezing.
^ Check that the appliance doors are
closed properly.
. . . the compressor runs
continuously.
To save energy, the compressor runs at
a lower speed when less cooling is
required. In this case, the compressor
runs for longer.