–the minimum storage temperature is no longer being maintained (fault);
–excessive amounts of fresh food are placed inside; or
–if the appliance door is open for too long.
☞Turn the thermostat control knob to the desired setting with the aid of a coin.
☞The compressor starts and then runs automatically. The green pilot light illuminates.
Important! Wait until the freezer compartment has reached a temper- ature of
Warning system
The warning system comprises of an optical warning light (red) and an acoustic warning tone. The red warning light and the warning tone signal an alarm
-if the appliance door is left open too long;
-if the temperature in the freezer compartment is too warm.
"Open Door" warning
The warning tone sounds if the door is left open for more than 60 seconds.
You can switch off the warning tone by closing the door.
Temperature Warning
The red warning light illuminates and the warning tone sounds if the temperature in the freezer compartment is warmer than
An increase in the temperature in the freezer compartment may be caused by
-frequent or extended opening of the door;
-storing large quantities of warm food;
-a high ambient temperature;
-a malfunction in the cooling system.
☞Switch off the warning tone by pressing the fast freeze button. The yellow fast freeze light illuminates. The red warning light remains illu- minated until the required temperature has been reached again.
☞After the storage temperature has been reached, press the fast freeze button again to switch off the fast freeze function. The yellow light goes out.
Note: when the appliance is switched on for the first time, the warn- ing light and the warning tone signal an alarm because the necessary storage temperature in the freezer compartment has not yet been reached.
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