6 SHIPMENT AND
REPOSITIONING
6.1 Transportation and Changing
Positioning
• The original packaging and foam may be
kept for re-transportation (optional).
• Fasten your appliance with thick
packaging, bands or strong cords and
follow the instructions for transportation
on the packaging.
• Remove all movable parts or fix them
into the appliance against shocks
using bands when re-positioning or
transporting.
Always carry your appliance in the
upright position.
6.2 Repositioning the Door
• It is not possible to change the opening
direction of your appliance door if door
handles are installed on the front surface
of the appliance door.
• It is possible to change the opening
direction of the door on models with
handle on the side of the door or without
handles.
• If the door-opening direction of your
appliance can be changed, contact the
nearest Authorised Service Centre to
change the opening direction.
7 BEFORE CALLING AFTER-
SALES SERVICE
If you are experiencing a problem with
your appliance, please check the following
before contacting the after-sales service.
Your appliance is not operating
Check if:
• There is power
• The plug is correctly placed in the socket
• The plug fuse or the mains fuse has
blown
• The socket is defective. To check this,
plug another working appliance into the
same socket.
The appliance performs poorly
Check if:
• The appliance is overloaded
• The appliance door is closed properly
• There is any dust on the condenser
• There is enough space near the rear and
side walls.
Your appliance is operating noisily
Normal noises
Cracking noise occurs:
• During automatic defrosting
• When the appliance is cooled
or warmed (due to expansion of
appliance material).
Short cracking noise occurs: When
the thermostat switches the compressor
on/off.
Motor noise: Indicates the compressor
is operating normally. The compressor
may cause more noise for a short time
when it is first activated.
Bubbling noise and splash occurs:
Due to the flow of the refrigerant in the
tubes of the system.
Water flowing noise occurs: Due
to water flowing to the evaporation
container. This noise is normal during
defrosting.
Air blowing noise occurs: In some
models during normal operation of the
system due to the circulation of air.
The edges of the appliance in contact
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