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Problem
The lid is difficult to
open.
The lamp does not
work.
It is too warm in the
freezer.
It is too cold inside
the freezer.
The appliance does
not work at all. Nei-
ther cooling nor
lighting works.
Possible cause
The lid gaskets are dirty or
sticky.
Food packages are block-
ing the lid.
The lid gaskets are dirty or
sticky.
The valve is blocked.
The lamp is defective.
The temperature is not set
correctly.
The lid does not close
tightly or it is not shut
properly.
Before freezing the appli-
ance was not precooled
sufficiently.
Large quantities of food to
be frozen were put in at
the same time.
Food placed in the appli-
ance was too warm.
Products to be frozen are
placed too closely to each
other.
The lid has been opened
often.
The lid has been opened
for a long time.
The temperature is not set
correctly.
Plug is not connected to
the mains socket properly.
Power does not reach the
appliance.
The appliance is not
switched on.
Solution
Clean the lid gaskets.
Arrange the packages in
the right way, see the stick-
er in the appliance.
Clean the lid gaskets.
Check the valve.
Refer to "Replacing the
lamp".
Set a lower temperature.
Check if the lid closes well
and the gasket is undam-
aged and clean.
Pre-cool the appliance for
enough time.
Wait some hours and then
check the temperature
again. Next time insert
smaller quantities of food to
be frozen at any one time.
Allow food to cool to room
temperature before storing.
Place the products in a way
so that cold air could circu-
late among them.
Try to not open the lid of-
ten.
Do not leave the lid open
longer than necessary.
Set a warmer temperature.
Connect the mains plug
properly.
Try connecting another
electrical device to the
power outlet.
Switch on the appliance.