Eliminating Minor Faults Yourself - Siemens KI 38 FA 40 Gebrauchsanleitung

Eliminating minor faults yourself

Before you call customer service:
Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following
information.
Customer service will charge you for advice, even if the appliance is still under
guarantee!
Fault
Possible cause
Interior light does not The bulb is defective.
function.
Light switch is sticking.
Fig. e/A
The frozen food is frozen
solid.
There is a thick layer
of frost in the freezer
compartment.
The bottom of the fridge The condensation outlet
is wet.
pipes are blocked.
The refrigerating unit Appliance door opened
is switching on more frequently.
frequently and for longer.
Large quantities of fresh
food are being frozen.
The ventilation openings
have been covered.
Refrigerator has Appliance has been
no cooling capacity. switched off
Remedial action
Change the bulb Fig e/B
1. Pull out the mains plug or disconnect
the fuse.
2. Slide cover grille forwards and remove.
3. Change the bulb.
(Replacement bulb, 220-240 V a.c.,
E14 bulb holder, see defective bulb for
wattage)
Check whether it can be moved.
Loosen frozen food with a blunt object.
Do not use a knife or pointed object. You
could damage the refrigerant tubing or
the plastic surface.
Defrosting the freezer compartment (see
Defrosting). Always ensure that the freezer
compartment door is closed properly.
Freezer compartment door must click" shut.
Clean the condensation channel and the
outlet (see Cleaning the appliance)
Do not open the door unnecessarily.
Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.
Remove obstacles.
Press the main switch, Fig. 2/1
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