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Pull out the mains plug (not by pulling the connecting cable)
or switch off the fuse.
7 Malfunction
Your appliance is designed and manufactured for a long life span
and reliable operation. If a malfunction nonetheless occurs dur-
ing operation, check whether it is due to a handling error. In this
case you will have to be charged for the costs incurred, even
during the warranty period. You may be able to rectify the follow-
ing faults yourself:
Appliance does not work.
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The appliance is not switched on.
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Switch on the appliance.
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The power plug is not properly inserted in the wall socket.
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Check power plug.
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The fuse of the wall socket is not in order.
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Check fuse.
The compressor runs for a long time.
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The compressor switches to a low speed when little cold is
needed. Although the running time is increased as a result,
energy is saved.
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This is normal in energy-saving models.
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SuperFrost is activated.
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The compressor runs for longer in order to rapidly cool the
food. This is normal.
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SuperCool is activated.
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The compressor runs for longer in order to rapidly cool the
food. This is normal.
A bubbling and gurgling noise
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This noise comes from the refrigerant flowing in the refriger-
ation circuit.
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The sound is normal.
A quiet clicking noise
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The noise is produced whenever the refrigeration unit (motor)
automatically switches on or off.
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The sound is normal.
A hum. It is briefly a little louder when the refrigeration unit
(the motor) switches on.
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The refrigeration increases automatically when the Super-
Frost, function is activated, fresh food has just been placed
in the appliance or the door has been left open for a while.
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The sound is normal.
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The refrigeration increases automatically when the Super-
Cool function is activated, fresh food has just been placed in
the appliance or the door has been left open for a while.
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The sound is normal.
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The ambient temperature is too high.
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Solution: (see 1.1)
Vibratory noise
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The appliance is not standing firmly on the floor. As a result,
adjoining units or objects are set into vibration by the running
refrigeration unit.
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Move bottles and containers apart.
Flow sound at the soft stop mechanism.
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The noise is produced when the door is opened and closed.
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The sound is normal.
The temperature display indicates: F0 to F5.
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There is a fault.
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Contact the customer service (see Maintenance).
The temperature display indicates: nA
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The freezer temperature rose too high over the last hours or
days due to a power failure or power interruption. When the
power interruption is over, the appliance will continue to op-
erate in the last temperature setting.
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alarm button
Fig. 2 (1)
Press
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The warmest temperature reached during the power failure
will appear in the temperature display for about 60 s. After that,
the actual temperature in the freezer will re-appear.
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To prematurely cancel the display of the warmest tempera-
ture: press alarm button
Fig. 2 (1)
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Check the quality of the food. Do not consume spoiled food.
Do not re-freeze thawed food.
The IceMaker cannot be switched on. *
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The appliance and therefore the IceMaker are not connected.
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Connect the appliance. (see Putting into operation).
The IceMaker does not make any ice cubes.*
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The IceMaker is not switched on.
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Switch on the IceMaker.
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The drawer of the IceMaker is not properly closed.
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Close the drawer properly.
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The water connection is not open.
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Open the water connection.
The temperature is not cold enough.
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The door of the appliance is not properly closed.
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Close the door of the appliance.
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Insufficient ventilation.
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Clear ventilation grilles.
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The ambient temperature is too high.
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Solution: (see 1.1) .
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The appliance was opened too frequently or for too long.
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Wait until the appliance reaches the required temperature it-
self. If not, contact the customer service. (see Mainte-
nance).
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Too much fresh food was placed inside without SuperFrost.
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Solution: (see 5.8.4)
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The temperature is incorrectly set.
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Set to a colder temperature and check after 24 h.
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The appliance is too close to a heat source.
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Solution: (see Putting into operation).
The interior light is not on.
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The appliance is not switched on.
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Switch on the appliance.
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The door was open longer than 15 min.
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The interior light automatically switches off if the door has
been open for about 15 min.
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The LED interior lighting is faulty or the cover is damaged:
WARNING
Risk of injury due to electric shock!
Live parts are located under the cover.
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Have the LED interior light changed or repaired only by the
customer service or by specialized personnel trained for the
purpose.
WARNING
Danger of injury due to laser radiation, class 1M.
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Do not look inside when the cover is open.
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The LED freezer compartment lighting does not shine.*
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You can change the light unit yourself. The spare part is avail-
able from the customer service (see Maintenance).*
Malfunction
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