De Dietrich DRS1332J refrigerator Troubleshooting guide

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Before first operation .................................................. 4
Environmental protection ........................................... 5
Description of the appliance ...................................... 6
Installation and connections ...................................... 7
Changing the Direction of Opening the Door ........... 9
Control panel - appliance with
electronical regulation .............................................. 10
Control panel - appliance with
mechanical regulation............................................... 12
Refrigerator accessories .......................................... 13
Storage of food in the refrigerator ........................... 14
Storing food in the ZERO’N’FRESH
compartment .............................................................. 15
Food safety ................................................................ 17
Defrosting the appliance........................................... 18
Cleaning the appliance ............................................. 19
Troubleshooting guide .............................................. 20
Noise level .................................................................. 21
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Refrigerator (hereinafter: the appliance) is used in households for storage of fresh food at
temperatures above 0°C.
Before first operation
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
• Before connecting the appliance read these instructions carefully. They describe the appliance
and provide instructions for its safe and correct use. The instructions are prepared for
different types and models of the appliance so they may contain descriptions of functions and
components your appliance may not have.
• Remove the wrapping protecting the appliance during transport.
• Wrappings contain environmentally friendly materials which can be recycled, recovered or
disposed off without threat to the environment.
• On the door corners (on freestanding appliances) or on the housing of the appliances (on built-in
appliances) the spacers are installed, which should be removed and replaced with the attached
spacer-plugs.
• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, leave it in upright position for about 2
hours. This will reduce possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system resulting from prior
transport and handling.
• The appliance must be connected to the mains supply in accordance with the standing
regulations and local requirements.
• The appliance must not be used in open air or exposed to weather precipitation.
• Always disconnect the appliance from power supply (pull the power cord from wall socket) before
cleaning and before replacing the light bulb.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, in order to avoid hazard it must be replaced by the service
or by qualified personnel.
• In case of longer disuse first turn the appliance off with the ON/OFF button and disconnect it
from mains supply. Empty the appliance, clean the interior and leave the door ajar.
• For the protection of environment deliver the obsolete appliance to the authorized scrap
appliance dealers.
• Never let the children play with the appliance.
• Self closing shear door hinge pulls the door to the cabinet just before closing, thereby preventing
the door to remain ajar. Equally it limits the door opening angle and prevents damage to adjacent
elements.
• Rating plate with basic information is located in the interior of the appliance. If the sticker plate is
not suitable for your language, replace it with the attached one.
• Warning: Ventilation slots on the appliance or built-in element should always be kept clean and
unobstructed.
• Warning: Do not use any mechanical accessories when thawing the refrigerator, except for
those explicitly recommended by the manufacturer.
• Warning: To prevent any pollution be careful not to damage the insulation or refrigeration tubes
at the rear wall during the installation, cleaning and disposal of the appliance.
• Warning: Do not use any electrical devices inside the appliance, except for those explicitly
recommended by the manufacturer.
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Environmental protection
This appliance’s packaging material is recyclable. Help recycle it and protect the environment by
dropping it off in the municipal receptacles provided for this purpose.
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Your appliance also contains a great amount of recyclable material. It is marked with
this label to indicate that in countries that are a members of the European Union the
used appliances should not be mixed with other waste. This way, the appliance
recycling organised by your manufacturer will be done under the best possible
conditions, in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment. Contact your town hall or your retailer for the used appliance
collection points closest to your home.
We thank you doing your part to protect the environment.
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Description of the appliance
Interior equipment of the appliance will typically vary according to the specific model.
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Interiorlight
light
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Controlpanel
panel
22 Control
33 Adjustable
Adjustableglass
glassshelves
shelves
44 Removable
Removablesnack
snacktray
tray
Pull-outglass
glassshelf
shelf(adjustable
(adjustableheight)
height)
55 Pull-out
Egg rackegg rack
66 Foldable
7a(closed
Storage
- 6compartment
eggs, open - 12 eggs)
7bStorage
ZERO’N’FRESH
pan
7a
compartment
8 ZERO’N’FRESH
Refrigerator doorpan
pans
7b
(options: deep,
8 Refrigerator
doorshallow;
pans covered or no
(options:
cover) deep, shallow; covered or no cover)
Doorbottle
bottlerack
rackwith
withsafety
safetyholder
holder
99 Door
10Legs
Legs
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11 Fan
12 Bottle rack
Installation and connections
Positioning the
appliance
• Place the appliance in dry and well aired room. The
appliance operates best at temperature ranges indicated in
the chart below. Relevant class of the appliance is indicated
on the rating plate.
Class
Ambient temperature
SN (subnormal)
from + 10°C to + 32°C
N (normal)
from + 16°C to + 32°C
ST (subtropical)
from + 16°C to + 38°C
T (tropical)
from + 16°C to + 43°C
Positioning the appliance requires two persons in order to avoid
injuries or damage to the appliance.
• Place the appliance flatly and firmly on a solid base. The
appliance is fitted with adjustable feet on the front side, used
to level the appliance (certain models only).
• Avoid exposing the appliance to direct sunlight or heat
sources. If this is not feasible, install insulation plate between
the appliance and adjacent heat source.
• The appliance may stand independently or you may
incorporate it into the kitchen cabinet. Be sure to leave
enough space for cooling of condenser (distance from the
wall or the opening should be 200 cm2). Distance to the
cabinet above the appliance should be at least 5 cm.
After the installation, the appliance mains plug should be
accessible!
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Selecting the location
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• The appliance is fitted with spacers to be mounted on the top
edge of the condenser. They prevent the rear of the appliance
to be pushed too close to the wall. Spacers are fabricated
universally regarding the different distance of the condenser
from the cabinet, so make sure to position them properly.
Connecting to power
supply
• Use the power cord to connect the appliance to the mains
power. Wall outlet must be fitted with ground terminal (safety
socket). Required nominal voltage and frequency are indicated
on the relevant label or rating plate of the appliance.
• Mains power connection and grounding must be made in line
with standing regulations and local requirements.
The appliance is able to accommodate minor temporary voltage
tolerances, but they may not exceed -6% to +6%.
Your appliance is compliant with European Directives as well as
their modifications.
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Changing the Direction of Opening the Door
Freestanding appliance
Necessary tools: ring spanner No.8, screwdriver, torque 25
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Tilt the appliance so that the bottom hinge can be unscrewed and proceed with disassembling as
shown in the Figure 3. Then fix the assembly parts again in the opposite turn. Use the attached
opposite hinge insert piece. The door should be ajar before the middle (upper) hinge is attached.
Use the bungs, which have been pulled out, on the opposite side. Check the door seal. In case that
it does not rest well, take it off and turn it by 180°.
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Control panel - appliance with electronical regulation
CONTROL UNIT I
CONTROL UNIT II
A Digital temperature display (certain models only) of the refrigerator indicates actual
temperatures during the operation from +1°C to +9°C
B ON/OFF and temperature setting button
C Orange LED: illuminated during fan operation (knob D)
D Fast freeze fan activation knob
ON/OFF button
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The appliance is switched on by turning the button (B) towards
Maxi, and accordingly switched off when the arrow (small
(the
triangle) on the button points to the ON/OFF mark
appliance, however, is still under mains power).
Refrigerator temperature
setting
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Temperature of the appliance is set by turning the button (B) to
the position between the Mini and Maxi span.
Recommended setting of the thermostat knob is to Eco position.
If the room temperature, in which the appliance is installed, is
lower than 16°C, the recommended setting of the thermostat
knob is to the Maxi.
In case of exceptionally higher ambient temperatures it is
recommended to switch the fan operation at high speed by
pressing button (D) – only for models featuring control panel I.
Super position
- Super position stands for “Super frost” and indicates fast
freezing (certain models only).
• In apliances with digital display the indicator flashes during the
setting procedure, and the beep signals each change of preset
temperature. When flashing stops the final setting is stored in
memory.
• When the appliance is switched on, the display (A) will flash
for a few seconds – the set value will be indicated. After a
while, the actual or maximum value is indicated. This value
will remain on the display until the actual temperature in the
refrigerator compartment falls below the displayed level.
Start of fan assisted
cooling
Fan assisted fast cooling is started by pressing the button (D).
Orange LED is on. Fan eliminates minor temperature differences
between different cabinet spaces, and reduces dew formation on
the interior surface of the appliance.
In appliances with the ZERO’N’FRESH drawer, fan boost, or fan
assisted cooling, is automatically switched off after approximately
6 hours.
(control panel I)
The alarm sounds if the refrigerator door is left open for more
than 1 minute. When the door is closed again the alarm stops.
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Open refrigerator door
alarm
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Control panel - appliance with mechanical regulation
ON/OFF button
The appliance is switched on/off by turning the temperature
selector (see Fig.) to any position from 0 to 7.
The appliance operation is controlled by turning the thermostat
(temperature selecting button) located within the refrigerator
cabinet from the position STOP (0) to the position 7 and back.
Temperature setting
• The higher the position of the temperature selector (towards
position 7) the lower is the temperature (cooler) within the cabinet
of the appliance. Interior temperature in the refrigerator may even
fall below 0°C. Higher position settings are to be used on in case
of recommended low cooling temperature. In case of standard
ambient temperature we recommend the medium setting.
• Change in the ambient temperature affects the temperature of
the appliance, so the position of the temperature selector should
be adjusted accordingly.
• In the STOP (0) position the appliance is switched off (cooling
system is off). However, the appliance is still powered (light bulb
is turned on if you open the refrigerator door).
Fan (only with some
models)
• Operation of the fan results in more uniform distribution of
temperature, faster cooling, and reduced accumulation of
dew on the storage surface. The fan only operates when the
refrigerator door is closed.
• Activating the fan is recommended as an additional function in
the following conditions:
- increased temperature in the room (over 30°C),
- increased humidity (during summertime),
- when inserting larger quantities of food (fast cooling).
• Switching the fan on and off
Switch on =
Switch off =
0
Warning: When the fan is switched on, power consumption
increases and the temperature in the refrigerator drops.
Hence, it is recommended to reset the temperature in the
appliance interior.
• Recommended settings:
- when fan is activated: position 1-4,
- without the fan: position 4-7.
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Temperature setting for the refrigerator compartment also
indirectly affects the temperature in the freezer compartment.
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Refrigerator accessories
Shelf
• Shelves can be optionally placed on the guides inside the
appliance. To remove the shelf, first slide it out as far as the
guide allows it, then slightly lift it up and pull it out. Quickly
perishable food should be stored on the back i.e. the coldest
part of the shelves.
Adjustable glass shelf
If you need space to store higher objects (bottles, jars, jugs)
in the refrigerator you can remove the front part of the shelf,
relocate it to a lower level, and obtain the required space.
Horizontal bottle rack
It is protected against accidental slide out.
The rack can only be pulled out when it is empty. Lift the back
part of the rack and pull it towards yourself.
The rack should be placed in the appliance in such way to allow
unobstructed door closing.
Maximum capacity is 9 bottles of 0,75 l, or 13 kg of total mass.
Vegetable crisp pan
• Crisp tray below the glass shelf at the bottom of the
refrigerator is used for storage of fruit and vegetables. It
retains the right level of moisture and prevents drying out.
Refrigerator door lining
• The refrigerator door lining consists of various shelves or
holders used for storing cheese, butter, eggs, yogurt, and a
stock of other smaller packages, tubes, cans etc. The bottom
shelf is used for storing bottles.
Fan
• Fan fixed under the ceiling or hidden behind the rear
refrigerator panel or within the freezer compartment improves
even distribution of temperature and decreases dew upon
storage racks.
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(Equipment depends on the model)
Removable snack tray
The tray is especially handy for cold cuts, cheese, etc ...
The drawer is pulled out by lifting the front part slightly and then
pulling out. The handle may be moved sideways along with the
drawer.
Recommended
distribution of food
Refrigerator compartments:
- top section: canned food, bread, wine, cake, etc.
- middle section: dairy products, readymade food, desserts,
juices, beer, TV-dinners, etc.
- bottom section: meat, meat products, delicatessen, etc.
- vegetable drawer: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, etc. In appliances
without the ZERO’N’FRESH compartment, root vegetables,
potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, tropical fruit, sauerkraut, turnip,
etc. should also be stored in the vegetable drawer.
- ZERO’N’FRESH COMPARTMENT: fresh meat, meat
products, fish, other seafood (shellfish), dairy products, salad,
fruit, vegetables, mayonnaise, sauces, etc.
Refrigerator door lining compartments:
- top/middle section: eggs, butter, cheese, …
- bottom section: beverages, cans, bottles, …
Storage of food in the refrigerator
Important precautions
and hints
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• Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct
temperature and hygienic precautions produce substantial
impact on the quality of stored food.
• Always respect the best before date, printed on the packaging.
• Food to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly packed
as to prevent emission and/or reception of moisture and odors.
• Never store inflammable, volatile or explosive substances.
• Beverages with high alcohol percentage shall be stored in
tightly sealed bottles in vertical position.
• Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon or orange
peel, acids in butter etc. can cause damage in prolonged
contact with plastic surfaces or gaskets for longer period of
time they can cause accelerated aging of the plastic material.
• Unpleasant odor inside the refrigerator is a sign that something
is wrong with food or that your refrigerator needs cleaning (see
chapter Cleaning).
• If you plan a longer absence, make sure you removed quickly
perishable articles of food from the appliance before you
leave.
Storage periods
Recommended periods of storing fresh food in the
refrigerator
Food
Storage period
eggs, marinades, smoked meat,
up to 10 days
cheese
up to 10 days
carrots, etc…
up to 8 days
butter
up to 7 days
cake, fruit, TV-dinner dishes, raw chunks
of meat
up to 2 days
fish, raw minced meat, seafood
up to 1 day
Storing food in the ZERO’N’FRESH compartment
• Moisture level in the drawer depends upon the moisture of stored
food, and on the frequency of opening the drawer.
• When you buy food check its freshness: quality and durability of
food depends on it.
• Store non-wrapped animal or vegetable food separately, or wrap
it in suitable packages. Be careful to prevent touching of different
types of meat. They should be packed and stored separately to
avoid bacterial decomposition in case meat turns foul.
• Approximately 30-60 minutes prior use remove food from the
drawer to let its aroma and taste develop at ambient temperature.
• Food sensitive to low temperatures is not suitable for storage
in the ZERO’N’FRESH drawer: pineapple, avocado, bananas,
olives, potato, eggplant, cucumber, beans, bell pepper, melons,
water melons, pumpkins,...
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The ZERO’N’FRESH drawer enables storing a variety of fresh
food for approximately three times as long as in a conventional
refrigerator. The food will remain fresh and retain its flavor and
nutrients for a longer period of time.
Storing food in the ZERO’N’FRESH drawer prevents decay
and loss of mass; thus, fruit and vegetables are more fresh and
natural. Storage temperature is preset to approximately 0 °C.
The temperature may vary from -2°C to +3°C, depending on the
temperature in the refrigerator. If the temperature of the environment
where the appliance is installed is lower than 16°C, we recommend
setting the refrigerator compartment temperature to 4°C or less.
For optimum operation, the drawer should be tightly closed.
Recommended
storage time in the
ZERO’N’FRESH* drawer
Type of food
Time
Sausages, cold cuts, beef, pork, venison,
raw meat
up to 7 days
poultry
up to 5 days
fish
up to 4 days
seafood
up to 3 days
Vegetables:
cabbage, garlic, carrots
up to 180 days
celery, herbs
up to 30 days
lettuce, cauliflower, radicchio, rhubarb
up to 21 days
broccoli, asparagus, savoy, Chinese cabbage
kohlrabi, radish
up to 14 days
onions, mushrooms, spinach, peas
up to 7 days
Fruit:
apples
up to 180 days
pears, kiwi
up to 120 days
grapes, quince
up to 90 days
peaches
up to 30 days
blackcurrant, gooseberry, plums
up to 21 days
apricots, blueberries, cherries
up to 14 days
raspberries, strawberries
up to 3-5 days
Other:
milk
butter
up to 30 days
cheese
up to 30 days
* depending on quality and freshness of food
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up to 7 days
Food safety
Temperature Indicator
The temperature indicator, situated in the coolest part of
refrigerator, helps to control correct temperatures of the
appliance. Adequate temperature is indicated with O.K. mark. If
this mark does not show, the temperature of this compartment
is too high. Use the thermostat to reduce the temperature in a
particular compartment (see chapter “Control of the appliance”).
Do not change the setting too often; before temperature checking
or when setting it anew, please, wait for 12 hours at least.
Remark! After the appliance has been loaded with fresh food,
or when the door is open too frequetnly or for a too long time,
the OK mark will not be visible. The coolest area of refrigerator,
which appears immediately above the shelf covering the crisper
pan, is about 20 cm in height.
Foor Arranging
Compartment
Freezing compartment
Food
Ice, frozen food,fresh food intended for freezing…
Refrigerator areas:
Cold area
Crisper pan
Top shelves
Door compartments
Fresh fruits, vegetable,…
Butter, cheese, eggs, yoghourth, beverages,…
Colder area
Middle shelves
Products of milk, sweets, prepared dishes (e.g. sauces and other
faty dishes),soft & fresh cheese, delicatessen, sweets,…
The Coldest area
Meat (especially poultry, venition, fish), delicatessen or
other prepared food, salads, short pastry based on eggs or
cream, fresh puff pastry, spongecake, yeats dough for pizzas,
fresh products and cheeses made of uncooked fresh milk,
vegetables ready and adequately wrapped or all fresh products,
the consumption date of which is conditioned by a saving
temperature which must be lower or equal to +4°C. Max. storing
time: 1-2 days
Remark:
Bananas, potato, garlic and anion are not kep in the refrigerator. Fermented cheeses are not kept
in refrigerator,except if we wish to stop its ripening. They must be well wrapped.
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Above the shelf covering the
crisper pan
Defrosting the appliance
Automatic defrosting of
the refrigerator
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Refrigerator needs no special defrosting procedure, because ice
deposited at the inner back wall is defrosted automatically.
Ice deposited on the inner back wall during the compressor
operation is defrosted when the compressor stops operating,
and condensed water drops are drained through the outlet in the
inner back wall into the drain pan situated above the compressor
where it evaporates. In case you should notice excessive ice
formation at the rear refrigerator panel (3-5 mm thick), switch the
appliance off and thaw it manually.
Cleaning the appliance
Prior any cleaning attempt disconnect the appliance from the
mains (see the control chapter for ON/OFF function), and pull the
power cord from the mains wall outlet.
Special antibacterial protection in top layer of inner walls prevents
multiplication of bacteria and maintains the interior clean and germ
free.
Make sure to remove traces of any cleansing agents you had been
using.
• Clean the exterior of the appliance with water and liquid detergent.
• Do not use abrasive or aggressive agents (such as stainless steel
cleansers) for cleaning of plastic and coated surfaces as you can
damage them.
• Clean coated and/or aluminum surfaces with soft cloth and
alcohol based cleansing agent (for example glass cleaners).
• Wash the interior of the appliance with liquid detergent and
lukewarm water, mixed with a little vinegar.
• Containers, shelves, and drawers with a decorative profile (metallic
appearance) are not dishwasher safe! They can only be cleaned
with a dissolved liquid detergent and a soft cloth. Do not rub them!
• Appliances without the ZERO’N’FRESH drawer: cooling surface
on the rear wall is periodically defrosted. The drain groove and the
outlet through which the water is discharged should not be clogged
(food residues).
Check them regularly and clean as required (e.g. with a plastic
straw).
• The condenser on the rear wall must always be clean and free of
dust or kitchen fumes deposits, therefore clean the dust periodically
with non-metallic brush or vacuum cleaner.
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• Clean also the drip pan above the compressor. If you removed
the pan, please make sure you replace it to the same position, and
check that it is in completely horizontal position!
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Troubleshooting guide
Fault:
Cause/Remedy
The appliance does not
• Check if there is power in the socket and if the appliance is
operate after connection to the switched on.
mains:
Cooling system operates
continuously without
intermittent stoppages:
• Ambient temperature too high.
• Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.
• Door not closed properly (particle between door gasket, sagged
door, check gasket sealing, etc...).
• Excessive quantity of fresh food inserted at once.
• Refrigerator probe (A) is clogged with fresh food. Relocate the
food to provide air circulation around the probe (certain models
only).
• Check air circulation for sufficient cooling of the compressor, and
clean the condenser.
Excessive ice formation at the • Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.
rear interior wall of the freezer: • Inserting hot food in the freezer.
• Food or dish is touching the rear interior panel of the refrigerator.
• Bad door sealing; clean or replace the gasket if dirty or damaged.
Water dripping from the
appliance:
• Drain outlet is clogged, drain water drips past the collection
groove.
• Clean the clogged outlet using plastic straw.
• Thaw thick ice deposits manually (see chapter Defrosting).
Bulb replacement:
• Before replacing the light bulb, disconnect the appliance form the
power supply (pull the power cord from the wall socket).
B – Insert the screwdriver into the cover slot, lift it and remove the
cover.
Replace the bulb with the equivalent new bulb (E 14, same
voltage as the original one) and replace the cover back to its
position.
• Don’t forget: the old bulb does not belong to organic waste.
• Light bulb is consumption material and is not covered by the
warranty!
Helpful hints
• If none of the above proves effective and you can not remove
the fault yourself, disconnect the appliance from the mains ( see
chapter regarding the ON/OFF function), pull the power cord from
the wall socket, wait for approximately 10 minutes and reconnect
the appliance.
If the fault persists call the nearest service center and tell them
the information from the rating plate: type of appliance, model and
serial number, located inside the appliance.
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Noise level
The refrigerator – freezer appliances are cooled by the
refrigeration system with a compressor (assisted by fan in certain
models) whose operation may produce certain noise. The level
of such noise depends upon the location, correct use and age of
the appliance.
• After starting the appliance, the operation of the compressor
(the refrigerant flow) may be somewhat louder. This does not
mean that something is wrong with the appliance, neither has
it any influence on the lifetime of the appliance. Gradually the
noise is reduced and eventually subsides.
• Sometimes the appliance produces unusual and stronger
noise which is rather unusual for the appliance. This noise
is often the consequence of inadequate positioning of the
appliance:
- The appliance should be placed and leveled firmly on solid
base.
- It should not touch the wall or adjacent kitchen units
standing next to it.
- Check whether the accessories in the interior of the
appliance are placed correctly in their positions; also check
the bottles, tins and other vessels that might touch each
other and rattle.
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THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
ALTER THE SPECIFICATIONS WITH NO IMPACT TO THE
FUNCTIONAL OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE.
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