24Symptom
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
electrician.
The food is too warm.
Temperature is set too
cold.
Temperature is not
properly adjusted.
Turn the thermostat knob
to a warmer setting tem-
porarily.
Please look in the “Initial
Start Up” section.
Remedy
Switch on the appliance.
Insert mains plug.
Check fuse, replace if nec-
essary.
Light bulb is defective.
Interior lighting does not
work.
Heavy build up of frost,
possibly also on the door
seal.
The compressor runs con-
tinuously.
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.
Door seal is not airtight
(possibly after reversing
the door).
Carefully warm the leaking
sections of the door seal
with a hair dryer (on a
cool setting). At the same
time shape the warmed
door seal by hand such
that it sits correctly.
Do not leave the door open
any longer than necessary.
Turn the thermostat knob
to a colder setting tem-
porarily.
Please look in the
“Installation location” section.
Please look in the “Changing
the Light Bulb” section.
The compressor does not
start immediately after
changing the temperature
setting.
This normal, no error has
occurred.
Water in the bottom of the
cabinet.
Water drain hole is
blocked.
See the “Cleaning and
Care” section.
The compressor starts after
a period of time.