6 SHIPMENT AND
REPOSITIONING
6.1 Transportation and Changing
Positioning
• The original packaging and foam may be kept for re-transportation (optional).
• Fasten your appliance with thick packaging, bands or strong cords and follow the instructions for transportation on the packaging.
• Remove all movable parts (shelves, accessories, vegetable bins, and so on) or fix them into the appliance against shocks using bands when re-positioning or transporting.
Always carry your appliance in the upright position.
6.2 Repositioning the Door
• It is not possible to change the opening direction of your appliance door if door handles are installed on the front surface of the appliance door.
• It is possible to change the opening direction of the door on models without handles.
• If the door-opening direction of your appliance can be changed, contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre to change the opening direction.
7 BEFORE CALLING AFTER-
SALES SERVICE
If your refrigerator is not working properly, there may be a minor problem. Check the following.
The appliance does not operate
Check if:
• There is power
• The mains is connected
• The thermostat setting is on the “•” position
• The socket is defective. To check this, plug another working appliance into the same socket.
The appliance performs poorly
Check if:
• The appliance is overloaded
• The doors are closed properly
• There is any dust on the condenser
• There is enough space near the rear and side walls.
The appliance is noisy
The cooling gas which circulates in the refrigerator circuit may make a slight noise (bubbling sound) even when the compressor is not running. Do not worry, this is normal. If you hear a different sound, check whether:
• The appliance is level
• Anything is touching the rear of the appliance
• Objects in the appliance are vibrating.
There is water in the lower part of the refrigerator
Check if:
The drain hole for the water is not clogged
(use defrost drain plug to clean the drain hole).
Recommendations
• If the appliance is switched off or unplugged, wait at least 5 minutes before plugging the appliance in or restarting it in order to prevent damage to the compressor.
• The cooling unit of your refrigerator is located at the rear of the appliance.
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