Operating instructions

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Operating noises
Completely normal noises
Droning
Motors are running (e.g. refrigeration units, fan).
Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises
Refrigerant flowing through the pipes.
Clicking
Motor, switches or solenoid valves are switching on/off.
Cracking
Automatic defrosting is running.
Preventing noises
The appliance is not level
Align the installation cavity with a water level. To do this,
use the height-adjustable feet of the cavity or place
something underneath.
Containers or storage areas wobble or stick
Check which parts are removable and, if necessary, re-
insert them correctly.
Containers are touching
Move the containers slightly apart.
Rectifying minor faults yourself
Before you call customer service:
Check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information.
Customer service will charge you for advice – even if the appliance is still under guarantee!
Fault Possible cause Remedial action
Temperature differs greatly
from the set value.
In certain cases it may be enough to switch off
the appliance for 5 minutes.
If the temperature is too high, wait a few hours
and check whether the temperature has
approached the set value.
If the temperature is too low, check the tempera-
ture again the next day.
Displays do not illuminate. Power cut;
the fuse has tripped; the mains plug
has not been inserted properly.
Connect the mains plug. Check whether the
power is on, and check the fuses.
Temperature display indi-
cates “E..”.
Electronics have detected a fault. Call customer service.
Warning signal sounds,
alarm button 5 lights up.
The freezer compartment is
too warm!
Frozen food is at risk!
To switch off the warning signal, press the alarm
button 5.
Appliance is open. Close the appliance.
Ventilation openings have been cov-
ered.
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation.
Large quantities of fresh food are
being frozen.
Freeze less fresh food.
When the fault has been eliminated, the alarm
button 5 goes out shortly afterwards.
Temperature display freezer
compartment 4 flashes.
Warning signal sounds
The alarm button 5 is lit.
The freezer compartment is
too warm!
Frozen food is at risk!
To switch off the warning signal, press the alarm
button 5.
Appliance is open. Close the appliance.
Ventilation openings have been cov-
ered.
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation.
Large quantities of fresh food are
being frozen.
Freeze less fresh food.
When the fault has been eliminated, the alarm
display goes out shortly afterwards.