Trouble-shooting
∙ Certain typical sounds can be heard when the appliance
is switched on. These sounds are:
∙ Sounds of the electric motor of the working
compressor. When the compressor starts to operate,
the noise is slightly louder for a short time.
∙ Caused by the cooling agent flowing through the
circuit.
Problem
The unit is not working.
The unit seems to generate
insufficient cooling power.
The normal operating sound changes
or becomes louder.
Transporting the appliance
∙ To prevent damage to the unit during transport, ensure
that all accessories and components inside and around
the appliance are securely fastened.
∙ The unit must only be transported in its vertical position;
do not tilt any more than 30°.
∙ After installation, wait 60 minutes before connecting the
appliance to the mains.
∙ If you have transported the appliance at an incline of
more than 30°, please wait 6 hours before connecting
the appliance to the power supply.
Disposal
Devices marked with this symbol must be
disposed of separately from your household
waste, as they contain valuable materials which
can be recycled. Proper disposal protects the
environment and human health. Your local authority or
retailer can provide information on the matter. The
refrigerant and the chemical agent in the insulation foam
must be disposed of through a competent agency. Take
special care not to damage the cooling circuit before the
unit is handed over for competent disposal.
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∙ The following table lists the possible malfunctions,
Possible cause and solution
Check that
∙ power is supplied.
∙ the switch in your home installation fuse box is switched on.
∙ the wall socket is working. This can be done by connecting another electrical
device to the socket and checking for function.
Check whether
∙ too much food has been stored in the unit.
∙ Maybe the thermostat is set to a position that is too low (in this case, set the
thermostat to a suitable higher value).
∙ the door is not properly closed.
∙ there is too much dust on the condenser.
∙ the unit is too close to a wall or other object at the rear or to the sides.
Check whether
∙ the unit has been properly positioned.
∙ any objects or obstructions are touching the rear of the unit.
∙ there are any objects on top of the unit which might be vibrating.
Information needed by the Customer Service
Should repairs to the appliance become necessary, please
contact our Customer Service, providing a detailed fault
description and quoting the article number GB ... on the
rating plate of the appliance. This information will help us to
handle your request efficiently.
their probable causes and solutions. In the event of
operational problems, check first whether a solution
can be found using this table. If the problem persists,
disconnect the appliance from the mains power and
contact our Customer Service Department.