Tricity Bendix TBFF 73 - Manual (Page 10)

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SOMETHING NOT WORKING
Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or
installation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee.
Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, check the following points:
Low ambient operation
During prolonged periods of low ambient temperatures,ie;10¡C and lower, the compressor on single
compressor fridge freezers can remain inoperative during this time .
This is due to the air temperature within the refrigerator compartment being maintained at 6¡C or under thus not
calling the thermostat to energise the compressor .
Symptom
No power to the appliance
The light does not come on
The temperature in the fridge or freezer section is
too high
The freezer door will not open
The compressor runs continously
Excessive frost and ice has built up
Noise
Water under the salad bin
Solution
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.
Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted.
Replace the bulb if it has blown.
Check the door light switch is not jammed.
Check the thermostat control knob in the fridge is
turned to the correct setting relative to ambient
conditions.
Check the ambient temperature is within the
applianceÕs operating limits of 10¡C to 32¡C.
Relocate the appliance if necessary.
Has door just been opened? If so leave for a few
minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise.
Adjust the thermostat control knob to give correct
temperature control. See ÒSetting the temperatureÓ.
Check that the doors are closed.
Large quantities of food have recently been placed in
the cabinet and/or door is frequently opened.
Check that air ventilation is not obstructed.
Ensure the doors are not left open.
Check that nothing is preventing the doors from
closing.
Is the door gasket intact and clean.
Has advised periodic defrosting been carried out.
Refer to normal operating sounds.
Check the drain hole is not blocked. (see
Maintenance and Cleaning).
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 220-240 V / 50 Hz
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 160 W
AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY * 1.40 kWh
GROSS CAPACITY
Fridge 214 l
Freezer 68 l
NET CAPACITY
Fridge 210 l
Freezer 55 l
STAR RATING
* This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN 153.
Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.