Electrolux A 40100 GS - Manual (Page 21)

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What to do if ...
Correcting Malfunctions
A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can rectify
yourself using the following instructions. Do not perform any other work on
the appliance if the following information does not provide assistance in your
specific case.
Important! Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by
competent service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant
hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your
specialist dealer or your local Service Force Centre.
If the freezer system has stopped working and the freezer is full, the reservein
the deep frozen food itself will give the food a hold overtime of about 18
hours.
Important: regularly check on the red temperature pilot light and tem-
perature display to establish that the storage temperature is being
maintained.
Symptom
No power to the appliance
The temperature in the
appliance is too high.
The temperature in the
appliance is too low
Excessive frost and ice has
built up
The appliance is noisy.
Possible Cause
No power at the socket.
There is a power cut.
The fuse has blown.
Thermostat control knob
is set at „0“.
The appliance is located in
an unsuitable position.
The thermostat control is
set too low.
The thermostat control
knob is set too high.
The door has been left
open.
Something is obstructing
the door.
The door gasket is dirty.
The appliance is not level.
Remedy
Check there is power at the
socket.
Check there is not a power
cut by checking the
household lights.
Check the fuse has not
blown.
Check the thermostat
control knob setting.
Check the ambient
temperature is within the
appliances operating limits
of 16°C to 32°C
Check that the thermostat
control knob is turned to
the correct setting relative
to ambient conditions.
Set the thermostat control
knob to a lower position.
Check the door has not
been left open.
Check nothing is
preventing the door from
closing.
Check the door gasket is
intact and clean.
Check if the appliance
stands stable (all four feet
should be on the floor).