CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Built-in appliances x Regularly clean the air vents using a vacuum cleaner or brush (see figure ). x Clean the exterior with a soft cloth.
a
Free-standing appliances x Regularly clean the condenser at the rear of the appliance using a vacuum cleaner or brush (see figure ).
b
a b
PROLONGED DISUSE 1. Empty the refrigerator and freezer compartments. 2. Unplug from the mains. 3. Defrost the freezer compartment and clean and dry the interior of both compartments. 4. Leave the doors open to prevent the formation of unpleasant odours.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1. The appliance does not work x Is there a power failure? x Is the plug properly inserted in the socket? x Is the two-pole circuit breaker connected x Has the fuse blown? x Is the power cable damaged? x Is the thermostat set on position x? 2. The temperature inside the compartments is not cold enough Do the doors close properly? x
x x x
4. Water collects in the bottom of the refrigerator compartment x Is the defrost water run-off clogged? 5. The internal light does not work
x x x
Refer to point 1 and then: Unplug the appliance from the mains. Follow the instructions and drawing in the enclosed table to gain access to the bulb. Check the bulb and, if necessary, replace. Do not use a bulb which exceeds 15 W.
Is the appliance installed near a heat source? Is the thermostat correctly set? Is air circulation inhibited?
3. The refrigerator compartment temperature is too cold
x
Is the thermostat correctly set?
Note: x The edge of the refrigerator door may be hot. This is not a fault but is intended to prevent the formation of condensation. x Gurgling noises etc. inside the refrigerating circuit are quite normal.
