Operating and Installation Instructions

Problem Possible cause Remedy
The compressor is
switching on more
frequently and for
longer periods.
The ventilation gaps in the
housing unit have been
covered or become too
dusty.
^
Do not block the
ventilation slits.
^
Clean the ventilation gaps
on a regular basis.
The doors have been
opened too frequently, or a
large amount of fresh food
has been put in at once for
refrigerating or freezing.
^
Only open the doors when
necessary and for as
short a time as possible.
After a while the
temperature will return to
normal by itself.
The appliance doors are not
closed properly.
A thick layer of ice may
have formed in the freezer
section.
^ Close the doors.
After a while the
temperature will return to
normal by itself.
If a thick layer of ice has
formed, it will decrease the
cooling performance and
increase the energy
consumption.
^
Defrost the freezer section
and clean it.
The room is too warm.
The higher the room
temperature, the longer the
compressor has to run.
^
See "Installation advice -
Location".
The appliance was not
properly installed in the
niche.
^
See "Installation advice"
and "Installation".
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