What to do if ...
Correcting Malfunctions
A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can recti-
fy yourself using the following instructions. Do not perform any other
work on the appliance if the following information does not provide
assistance in your specific case.
Important! Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by
competent service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to signifi-
cant hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please
contact your specialist dealer or your local Service Force Centre.
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Symptom
Appliance does not work.
Possible Cause
Appliance is not switched
on.
Mains plug is not plugged
in or is loose.
Fuse has blown or is
defective
Socket is defective.
Mains malfunctions are to
be corrected by an electri-
cian.
Temperature is set too
cold.
Turn the temperature reg-
ulator to a warmer setting
temporarily.
Remedy
Switch on the appliance.
Insert mains plug.
Check fuse, replace if
necessary.
Appliance cools too much.
The food is too warm.
Temperature is not proper-
ly adjusted.
Please look in the “Starting
up and Temperatur regula-
tion” section.
Door was open for an
extended period.
A large quantity of warm
food was placed in the
appliance within the last
24 hours.
The appliance is near a
heat source.
Open the door only as long
as necessary.
Turn the temperature
regulator to a colder set-
ting temporarily.
Please look in the
“Installation location” section.
Light bulb is defective.
Interior lighting does not
work.
Please look in the “Changing
the light bulb” section.