9
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation,
unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect
the electrical power supply.
Periodically clean the appliance with a cloth and a
solution of lukewarm water and neutral detergent
specifically for refrigerator interiors.
Never use detergents or abrasives. Never clean
refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes
can create a fire hazard or explosion.
Clean the outside of the appliance and the door seal
with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use steam cleaners.
Clean the condenser using a vacuum cleaner,
proceeding as follows: remove the front plinth (see
installation manual) and proceed to clean the
condenser
Important:
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The buttons and control panel display must
not be cleaned with alcohol or alcohol-derived
substances, but with a dry cloth.
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The refrigeration system pipes are located
near the defrost pan and can become hot.
Periodically clean them with a vacuum cleaner.
REPLACING THE BULB
Always disconnect the appliance from the
power supply before replacing any light bulbs.
How to replace the refrigerator compartment bulb.
1.
In some models a special bulb is used
2.
The bulb should not exceed
15W
3.
Bulb change instruction is put in the chart
(PRODUCT SHEET)
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Before contacting After-sales Service....
Performance problems often result from little
things you can find and fix yourself without tools of
any kind.
Noises coming from your appliances are
normal since it has a number of fans and
engines to regulate performances that switch
on and off automatically.
Some of the functional noises can be reduced
through
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Levelling the appliance and installing it on an
even surface
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Separating and avoiding contact between the
appliance and furniture.
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Checking if the internal components are
correctly placed.
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Checking if bottles and containers are not in
contact with each other.
Some of the functional noises you might hear:
A hissing sound when switching on the
appliance for the first time or after a long
pause.
A gurgling sound when refrigerant fluid enters
into the pipes.
Buzzing sound when water valve or fan start
working.
A cracking sound when compressor starts or
when ready ice drops into ice box Abrupt
clicks when compressor switches on and off.
Automatic Ice maker noises (on some
models):
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Since your appliance has an automatic ice
maker, you may hear buzzing (from the water
valve), trickling water and the clatter of the ice
falling into the bucket.
The appliance is not working:
•
Is the power cable plugged into a live socket with
the proper voltage?
•
Have you checked the protection devices and
fuses of the electrical system in your home?
If your automatic ice maker does not work (on
some models):
•
Has the freezer had enough time to become
cold? With a new appliance this may take
overnight.
•
Is the automatic ice maker ON/OFF button set
to ON?
•
Make sure the lever of the automatic ice maker,
inside the freezer compartment, is not turned to
OFF, i.e. in the horizontal position (on some
models).
•
Is the water turned on? Is water getting to the
automatic ice maker?
•
Is there a water filter installed on the appliance
(on some models)? This filter may be clogged or
installed incorrectly. First, check the filter
installation instructions to ensure that the filter
was installed correctly and is not clogged. If
installation or clogging is not a problem, call a
qualified person or a technician.
If there is water in the defrost pan:
•
This is normal in hot, damp weather. The pan can
even be half full. Make sure the appliance is level
so that the water does not overflow
If the edges of the appliance cabinet, which
come in contact with the door seal, are warm
to the touch:
•
This is normal in hot weather and when the
compressor is running.
If the light does not work:
•
Have you checked the protection devices and
fuses of the electrical system in your home?
•
Is the power cable plugged into a live socket with
the proper voltage?
•
Has the light bulb burnt out?
In the case of burnt-out bulbs:
1.
Always unplug the appliance from the mains.
2.
See chapter “Maintenance and Cleaning”.
If the motor seems to run too much:
•
Is the condenser free of dust and fluff?
•
Are the doors properly closed?
•
Are the door seals properly fitted?
•
On hot days or if the room is warm, the motor
naturally runs longer.
•
If the appliance door has been left open for a
while or if large amounts of food have been
stored, the motor will run longer in order to cool
down the interior of the appliance.
