AEG AGS78800F0 user manual What To Do If…, Periods of non-operation

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Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it. Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe stor- age life.

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:

•disconnect the appliance from electricity supply

•remove all food

•defrost5) and clean the appliance and all accessories

•leave the door/doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.

If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.

WHAT TO DO IF…

WARNING!

Before troubleshooting, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual.

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
The appliance does not	The appliance is switched off.	Switch on the appliance.
operate. The Pilot light
does not flash.
	The mains plug is not connected	Connect the mains plug to the
	to the mains socket correctly.	mains socket correctly.
	The appliance has no power.	Connect a different electrical ap-
	There is no voltage in the mains	pliance to the mains socket.
	socket.	Contact a qualified electrician.
The Pilot light flashes.	The appliance is not working	Contact a qualified electrician.
	properly.
The Alarm light flashes.	The temperature in the freezer is	Refer to "High temperature
	too high.	alarm"
The compressor operates	The temperature is not set cor-	Set a higher temperature.
continually.	rectly.
	The door is not closed correctly.	Refer to "Closing the door".
	The door has been opened too	Do not keep the door open longer
	frequently.	than necessary.

5) If foreseen.