21ENGLISHWarning! Refer to Safety chapters.General warningsCaution! Unplug the appliance beforecarrying out anyThis appliance contains hydrocarbonsin its cooling unit; maintenance andrecharging must therefore only becarried out by authorized technicians.The accessories and parts of theappliance are not suitable for washing ina dishwasher.Cleaning the interiorBefore using the appliance for the first time,the interior and all internal accessories shouldbe washed with lukewarm water and someneutral soap to remove the typical smell of abrand-new product, then dried thoroughly.Caution! Do not use detergents orabrasive powders, as these will damagethe finish.Initial power onCaution! Before inserting the powerplug in to the outlet and switching onthe cabinet for the first time, leave theappliance standing upright for at least4 hours. This will assure a sufficientamount of time for the oil to returnto the compressor. Otherwise thecompressor or electronic componentsmay sustain damage.Periodic cleaningCaution! Do not pull, move or damageany pipes and/or cables inside thecabinet.Caution! Take care of not to damage thecooling system.Caution! When moving the cabinet, lift itby the front edge to avoid scratching thefloor.The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:1. Clean the inside and accessories withlukewarm water and some neutral soap.2. Regularly check the door seals and wipeclean to ensure they are clean and freefrom debris.3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.4. If accessible, clean the condenser and thecompressor at the back of the appliancewith a brush. This operation will improvethe performance of the appliance and saveelectricity consumption.Care and CleaningWarning! Refer to Safety chapters.What to do if...Problem Possible Cause SolutionThe appliance doesnot operate.The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance.The mains plug is not connected to themains socket correctly.Connect the mains plug to the mainssocket correctly.There is no voltage in the mainssocket.Connect a different electrical applianceto the mains socket. Contact a qualifiedelectrician.The appliance isnoisy.The appliance is not supportedproperly.Check if the appliance standsstable.Trouble Shooting