Troubleshooting
Your appliance is designed and manufactured for a long life and reliable operation.
If a problem occurs during operation, check whether it is due to an operating error. Please note that even during the warranty period, some repair costs may be your responsibility.
You may be able to correct the following faults by checking the possible causes yourself:
Problem | Possible Cause and Remedy |
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Appliance does not work; | - Is the appliance turned on properly? |
display is off | - Is the power cord properly inserted in the outlet? |
| - Is the circuit breaker or fuse in operating condition? |
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Loud running noise | - Is the appliance placed firmly on the floor, or does the compressor |
| cause nearby items of furniture or objects to vibrate? |
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Motor seems to | - Is the ambient temperature too hot? See Safety Regulations. |
run too long | - Has the appliance been opened too often or left open too long? |
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The temperature is | - Is the temperature setting correct? See Setting the Temperature. |
not cold enough | - Has an excessive amount of fresh food been placed in the appliance? |
| - Does a separately installed thermometer show the correct reading? |
| - Is the ventilation system working properly? |
| - Is the appliance set up too close to a heat source? |
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F3, F4 or HE appears in | The appliance has a fault. Contact your nearest customer service rep- |
the display | resentative, indicate the type of appliance, index and appliance/serial |
| number. |
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Ad appears in the display | Manually activate the defrost function once. See section entitled |
| “Activating the defrost function manually” - page 13. |
| If Ad continues to be displayed once defrosting has finished, the |
| appliance has a fault. In this case, contact the customer service |
| representative. |
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Customer Service
If none of the above possible causes apply, and you cannot rectify the fault yourself, contact your nearest customer service representative. Indicate the type (1) of appliance, service number (2) and the appliance/serial number (3) as indicated on the model plate. The model plate is located on the left- hand inside wall.
Appliance Information
Record this information when the appliance is installed.
Type Designation:_ _________________________
Service Number:___________________________
Appliance/Serial Number:____________________
Date of Purchase:__________________________
Where Purchased:_________________________
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