Malfunction
uSwitch off the appliance.
uPull out the power plug or switch off the fuse.*
uTake hold of the lamp cover.
uAs shown in the diagram, press open the lamp cover on the inside at the front, and pull it off to the side.
uReplace the lamp.
uPut on the lamp cover again and snap it into place.
6.4 Customer service
First check whether you can correct the fault yourself by refer- ence to the list (see Malfunction). If this is not the case, please contact the customer service whose address is given in the enclosed customer service list.
WARNING
Risk of injury if repair work is not carried out professionally!
u Have any repairs and action - not expressly specified - on the appliance and mains cable carried out by service personnel only. (see Maintenance)
u Read the appliance designation
Fig. 8 (1), service No. Fig. 8 (2) and serial No. Fig. 8 (3) off the type plate located inside the appliance on the left- hand side.
Fig. 8 u Notify the customer service, specifying the fault, appliance designation Fig. 8 (1), service No. Fig. 8 (2) and serial No.
Fig. 8 (3).
w This will help us to provide you with a faster and more accu- rate service.
u Keep the appliance closed until the customer service arrives.
w The food will stay cool longer.
u Pull out the mains plug (not by pulling the connecting cable) or switch off the fuse.
7 Malfunction
Your appliance is designed and manufactured for a long life span and reliable operation. If a malfunction nonetheless occurs during operation, check whether it is due to a handling error. In this case you will have to be charged for the costs incurred, even during the warranty period. You may be able to rectify the following faults yourself:
Appliance does not work. | |
→ | The appliance is not switched on. |
u | Switch on the appliance. |
→ | The power plug is not properly inserted in the wall socket. |
u | Check power plug. |
→ | The fuse of the wall socket is not in order. |
uCheck fuse.
The compressor runs for a long time.
→ The compressor switches to a low speed when little cold is needed. Although the running time is increased as a result, energy is saved.
u This is normal in
A LED on the bottom rear of the appliance (at the compressor) flashes regularly every 15 seconds*. → The inverter is equipped with a diagnostic LED. u The flashing is normal.
Excessive noise.
→
u The sound is normal.
A bubbling and gurgling noise.
→ This noise comes from the refrigerant flowing in the refriger- ation circuit.
u The sound is normal.
A quiet clicking noise.
→ The noise is produced whenever the refrigeration unit (motor) automatically switches on or off.
u The sound is normal.
A hum. It is briefly a little louder when the refrigeration unit (the motor) switches on.
→ The refrigeration increases automatically when fresh food has just been placed in the appliance or the door has been left open for a while.
u The sound is normal.
→ The ambient temperature is too high. u Solution: (see 1.2)
Vibratory noise.
→ The appliance is not fixed to the ground. The running of the cooling unit therefore makes objects and adjacent furniture vibrate.
u Adjust appliance via the
The outside surfaces of the appliance are warm.
→ The heat of the refrigeration circuit is used to prevent condensate from forming.
u This is normal.
The temperature is not cold enough.
→ The door of the appliance is not properly closed. u Close the door of the appliance.
→ Insufficient ventilation.
u | Clear ventilation grilles. |
→ | The ambient temperature is too high. |
u | Solution: (see 1.2) . |
→ | The appliance was opened too frequently or for too long. |
u | Wait until the appliance reaches the required temperature |
| itself. If not, contact the customer service. (see Mainte- |
→ | nance). |
The appliance is too close to a source of heat (stove, heater | |
| etc). |
u Change the position of the appliance or the source of heat. | |
The interior light is not on. | |
→ | The appliance is not switched on. |
u | Switch on the appliance. |
→ | The illuminant (delivery with LED illuminant) is defective. |
WARNING
Risk of injury from LED light!
The light intensity of the LED lighting corresponds to laser class 1/1M.
If the cover is removed:
u Do not look directly into the light at close quarters through optical lenses. Doing so may damage your eyes.
uReplace the illuminant. (see Maintenance)
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