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