DE DIETRICH DFN1324i - Manual (Page 21)

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the button or wait for it to be
disabled automatically.
• (4.1.1) or the red pilot light will come
on (4.1.2).
Checking the food preservation status.
On model, the following indications
may appear on the display:
The food has not thawed and it is safe
to keep it frozen.
The food has thawed partially. It will
not be safe unless you cook it.
The food has thawed and is not safe
to eat. You must throw it away.
For models, check the state of
preservation yourself and do whatever is
best.
4.3 Some other alarms that may appear are:
or This is a safeguard mode
for guaranteeing food preservation. It
starts up automatically, but you must
call the technical assistance service.
One of the freezer components is not
working correctly. There is no danger
for food preservation, but you must
call the technical assistance service.
In all models (except for FROST FREE)
which build up frost inside, do the
following every 6 months:
- Switch off the appliance.
- Remove the frost following the
recommendations in 3.
If you ignore the message, it will
disappear in 48 hours.
- Switch on the appliance according to
the instructions in 2.1.
4.4 Normal noises in the freezer.
Your freezer may make a number of quite
normal operating noises which should not
concern you.
• The refrigerant may make a gargling
noise as it passes through the circuits.
• The compressor may make a buzzing
and/or a slight knocking noise, above all
when it switches on.
• The dilation or contraction of the
materials used can make clicking or
creaking noises.
• The air moved by the freezer fan can
make a small background noise.
Do not tamper with your freezer in an
attempt to repair it. Call for service.
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Safety
• Keep the ventilation grills clear.
• Be careful not to damage the refrigeration
circuit.
• Do not use any electrical appliances inside
your freezer unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use any mechanical devices or
any other means to speed up defrosting
other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
people (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience or knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should
be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
• If the power lead is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, or by their after
sales service or a similar qualifi ed person to
prevent any risk.
Even if the display is switched off, there is
still voltage to the freezer.
• This appliance is designed for domestic and
similar uses, such as:
– staff kitchen facilities in shops, offi ces and
other workplace settings;
– rural guest houses and hotel guests,
motels and other residential type settings;
– bed and breakfast accommodation;
– restaurant services and similar non-retail
settings.
Do not store explosive substances
such as aerosol cans with infl ammable
propellant in the appliance.
Danger: Risk of children becoming
trapped. Before disposing of your old