
The best time to defrost the freezer when
it contains no or only a little food.
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in
several layers of newspaper and put it
in a cool place.
3. Leave the lid open until ice starts
melting. Use a scraper to remove ice
quickly.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry the
interior thoroughly. Close the lid.
5. Switch on the appliance.
6. Set the temperature regulator to
obtain the maximum coldness and run
the appliance for two or three hours
using this setting.
7. Reload the previously removed food
into the compartment.
7.3 Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
1. Switch off the appliance and
disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply.
2. Remove all food
3. Defrost and clean the appliance and
all accessories.
4. Leave the lid open to prevent
unpleasant smells.
If the cabinet will be kept on,
ask somebody to check it
once in a while to prevent the
food inside from spoiling in
case of a power failure.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
8.1 What to do if...
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance does not op-
erate.
The appliance is switched
off.
Switch on the appliance.
The mains plug is not con-
nected to the mains socket
correctly.
Connect the mains plug to
the mains socket correctly.
There is no voltage in the
mains socket.
Connect a different electri-
cal appliance to the mains
socket. Contact a qualified
electrician.
The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not sup-
ported properly.
Check if the appliance
stands stable.
The cushion spacers loca-
ted between the back of the
cabinet and the pipes come
loose.
Put them back in place
again.
The lid doesn't close com-
pletely.
The lid gaskets are dirty or
sticky.
Clean the lid gaskets.
There is excessive frost. Eliminate excess frost.
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