6. Set the temperature regulator to obtain the maximumcoldness and run the appliance for two or threehours using this setting.7. Reload the previously removed food into the com-partment.Important! Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frostas you could damage the appliance. Do not use amechanical device or any artificial means to speed up thethawing process other than those recommended by themanufacturer. A temperature rise of the frozen food packs,during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.Periods of non-operationWhen the appliance is not in use for long periods, take thefollowing precautions:1. Switch off the appliance.2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.3. Remove all food.4. Defrost and clean the appliance and all accessories.5. Leave the lid open to prevent unpleasant smells.Important! If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody tocheck it once in a while to prevent the food inside fromspoiling in case of a power failure.What to do if…Caution! Before troubleshooting, disconnect thepower supply.Only a qualified electrician or competent person must dothe troubleshooting that is not in this manual.Important! There are some sounds during normal use(compressor, refrigerant circulation).Problem Possible cause SolutionThe appliance is noisy. The appliance is not supported prop-erly.Check if the appliance stands stable (allthe four feet should be on the floor).The compressor operates contin-ually.The temperature is not set correctly. Set a warmer temperature.The lid has been opened too frequent-ly.Do not leave the lid open longer thannecessary.The lid is not closed properly. Check if the lid closes well and the gas-kets are undamaged and clean.Large quantities of food to be frozenwere put in at the same time.Wait some hours and then check thetemperature again.Food placed in the appliance was toowarm.Allow food to cool to room temperaturebefore storing.The temperature of the room that con-tains the appliance is too high for effi-cient operation.Try to reduce the temperature in theroom where the appliance stands.The High temperature alarm lightis on.It is too warm inside the freezer. Refer to "High Temperature Alarm".The cabinet has been recently switch-ed on and the temperature is still toohigh.Refer to "High Temperature Alarm".17