Electrolux 3173-4GS Freezer User Manual


 
What to do if ...
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Large accumulation of
frost in the appliance,
perhaps also at the door
seal.
Door is not properly sealed
(perhaps after re-hanging
door).
Carefully warm the door
seal with a hand-held hair
dryer at those points which
are not airtight (no warmer
than approx. 50°C). At the
same time, shape the war-
med door seal by hand, so
that it is again properly
seated.
Unusual noises.
Appliance is not level.
Readjust the front levelling
feet.
Appliance is in contact
with wall or other objects.
Push appliance away a
short distance.
A part at the back of the
appliance, e.g. a tube, is in
contact with another
appliance part or the wall.
Bend this part away care-
fully if necessary.
The compressor does not
start immediately after
pressing the FREEZE but-
ton, or after changing the
temperature setting.
This is normal, no error has
occurred.
The compressor starts
after a period of time.
Compressor does not start
after appliance is switched
on.
Within the first 5 minutes
after switching the
appliance on, the electro-
nics initialise a self-test.
The compressor is started
automatically, after the
self-test has been comple-
ted.
Malfunction Possible cause Remedy