Malfunctioning during operation is often due to banal causes , whitch may nearly all be resolved without the
help of a specialised technician. Consequently, before getting in touch with a service centre, check the
following:
PROBLEM
The appliance does not start
The internal temperature is too high Check the termostat setting
The appliance is excessively noisy
There are unpleasant smells inside
the refrigerator
Some condensation is produced on
the appliance
Upon completion of the above checks, if the fault persists, contact an authorised service centre. Always indicate:
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the nature of the fault
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the model and the serial number that can be found on the technical feature plate, placed under the
appliance instrument panel.
WASTE STORAGE
At the end of the product life, avoid release to the environment. The doors should be removed before
disposal.
Temporary storage of special waste is permitted while waiting for disposal by treatment and/or final
collection. Dispose of special waste in accordance with the laws in force with regard to protection of
the environment in the country of the user.
PROCEDURE FOR ROUGH DISMANTLING THE APPLIANCE
All couintries have different legislation; provision laid down by the laws and the authorised bodies of
the countries where the demolition takes place are therefore to be observed.
A general rule is to deliver the appliance to specialised collection and demolition centres. Dismantle
the refrigerator grouping together the components according to their chemical nature. The
compressor contains lubricating oil and refrigerant, which may be recycled. The refrigerator
components are considered special waste, which can be assimilated with domestic waste.
Make the appliance totally unusable by removing the power cable and any door locking mechanisms
in order to avoid the risk of anyone being trapped inside.
DISMANTLING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
THE SAFE DISPOSAL OF WASTE FROM ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE
DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC)
Do not dump pollutant material in the environment. Dispose of it in compliance with the relevant laws.
Under the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive 2002/96/EC, when scrapping
equipment the user must dispose of it at the specific authorised disposal centres, or reconsign it, still
installed, to the original seller on purchase of new equipment.
MALFUNCTIONING
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Check that the plug is properly inserted into the socket.
Check that there is voltage at the socket
Check for a heat source in the vicinity
Check that the door closes properly
Check that the appliance is standing level. A lopsided appliance could
set off vibrations
Check that the appliance is not touching other appliances or parts
which could resonate
There are foodstuffs with a particularly strong smell (for example
cheese and melon), placed in non-sealed containers
Internal surfaces must be cleaned
Room humidity is very high
Doors are not well-closed
WASTE DISPOSAL AND DEMOLITION
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