Amica FC209.3 User manual

Refrigerator
FC209.3
IO-REF-0605
(03.2019)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EN

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EN - Table of contents
GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE 5
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE 8
INSTALLATION BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME 8
MINIMUM DISTANCES FROM THE HEAT SOURCES 8
MAINS CONNECTION 9
DISCONNECTING THE MAINS 9
CLIMATE RANGE 9
UNPACKING 10
DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE 11
CONTROLS 12
APPLIANCE CONTROLS 12
ADJUST TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE APPLIANCE 12
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TEMPERATURE 13
LIGHTING 13
REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB 13
OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS 14
STORAGE OF FOOD IN THE FRIDGE-FREEZER 14
FREEZING FOOD** 14
USING THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLY 16
PRACTICAL EVERYDAY TIPS 16
UNDERSTANDING THE STARS 16
PRACTICAL TIPS 17
FOOD THAT SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN A REFRIGERATOR 17
DEFROSTING, WASHING AND MAINTENANCE 18
DEFROSTING THE FRIDGE*** 18
DEFROSTING THE FREEZER** 18
DEFROST THE FREEZER CHAMBER FOLLOWING STEPS:** 19
AUTOMATIC FRIDGE DEFROSTING**** 19
AUTOMATIC FRIDGE DEFROSTING**** 19
WASHING THE FRIDGE AND FREEZER CHAMBERS MANUALLY**** 19
TAKING OUT AND PUTTING IN THE SHELVES***** 19
TAKING OUT AND PUTTING IN THE DOOR SHELF***** 19
TROUBLE-SHOOTING 20
WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE 22
WARRANTY 22

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Dear customer,
From now on, your daily housework will be easier
than ever before. Your appliance is excepon-
ally easy to use and extremely ecient. Aer reading
these Operang Instrucons, operang the appliance
will be easy.
Before being packaged and leaving the manufacturer,
the appliance was thoroughly checked with regard to
safety and funconality.
Before using the appliance, please carefully read
these Operang Instrucons. By following these
instrucons carefully you will be able to avoid any
problems in using the appliance. It is important to
keep these Operang Instrucons and store them in a
safe place so that they can be consulted at any me.
Follow these instrucons carefully in order to avoid
possible accidents.
Sincerely,

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GUIDELINES CONCERNING
THE SAFETY OF USE
• The appliance is intended for household use only.
• The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce
changes which do not aect the operation of the
appliance.
• Some provisions in this user manual are unied
for refrigerating products of dierent types (for a
refrigerator, refrigerator-freezer or freezer)
• The Manufacturer shall not be held liable for
damage arising from the failure to observe the
instructions contained in this manual.
• Keep this manual for future reference, or to pass
it over to the next user.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with limited physical or men-
tal capabilities and persons who lack experience
or familiarity with the appliance.
• Do not allow children to use the appliance. Do
not allow them to play with the appliance. They
must not climb inside the drawers and swing on
the doors.
• The appliance operates properly at the ambient
temperature (see product che). Do not use it in
the cellar, unheated summer cottage during au-
tumn and winter.
• When placing, moving, lifting the appliance, do
not hold the door handles, do not pull the con-
denser at the rear part of the refrigerator and do
not touch the compressor unit.
• When transporting, moving or positioning the
fridge-freezer do not tilt it by more than 40°
from the vertical position. Should such a situa-
tion occur, the appliance should be switched on
after minimum 2 hours from its replacement in
the right position (g.2).

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• Pull the plug out from the mains socket before
each maintenance activity. Do not pull on the
cord, but hold the body of the plug instead.
• The “cracking” sound, which the appliance may
emit is caused by the expansion and contraction
of parts as a result of temperature variations.
• For safety reasons do not repair the appliance
yourself. Repairs carried out by persons who do
not have the required qualications may result in
serious danger for the user of the appliance.
• Air the room in which the appliance is placed for
a few minutes (the size of the room for a product
containing isobuthane/R600a must be at least
4m3) to avoid damage to the cooling system.
• Do not refreeze partly thawed products.
• Do not store beverages in bottles and cans, espe-
cially carbonated beverages, in the freezer cham-
ber. The cans and the bottles may explode.
• Do not put frozen products, taken out directly
from the freezer (lollies, ice cubes, etc.) into your
mouth, their low temperature may cause severe
frostbite.
• Make sure you do not damage the cooling sys-
tem, by puncturing the refrigerant pipes in the
evaporator or breaking the pipes. The refrigerant
is ammable. If the refrigerant makes contact
with the eyes, rinse them with clean water and
call for medical assistance immediately.
• If the power wire gets broken, it should be re-
placed with a new one in a specialist repair shop.
• This appliance is intended for food storage, do
not use it for other purposes.
• When performing activities, such as cleaning,
maintenance or moving, the appliance must be
completely disconnected from power supply (by
pulling the plug out from the socket)
• This appliance can be used by children aged 8
years and older or by persons with physical, men-

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tal or sensory handicaps, or by those who are
inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance,
provided they are supervised or have been in-
structed how to safely use the appliance and are
familiar with risks associated with the use of the
appliance. Ensure that children do not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance of the
appliance should not be performed by children
unless they are 8 years or older and are super-
vised by a competent person.
• In order to obtain more space in the freezer, you
can remove the drawers and place the food di-
rectly on the shelves. This has no eect on the
product mechanical properties and cooling per-
formance. Declared freezer capacity was calcu-
lated with the drawers removed.

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INSTALLATION AND OPER-
ATING CONDITIONS OF THE
APPLIANCE
Installation before using the appliance for the rst time
• Take the product out of the package, remove the scotch tape protect-
ing the door and the equipment. Any remaining adhesive stains may
be removed with a mild washing agent.
• Do not throw away the polystyrene elements of the packaging. If it is
necessary to transport the fridge-freezer, pack it in the polystyrene
elements and lm as well as protect ing it with scotch tape
• Clean the interior surface of the fridge- freezer and the elements of
the equipment with a washing agent dissolved in lukewarm water,
then wipe it dry.
• Place the fridge-freezer on an even, at and stable surface, in dry,
aired and shaded room, far from the heat sources such as: oven,
hob, central heating radiators, central heating pipes, hot water in-
stallation, etc.
• On the exterior surface of the product may be a protective foil, this
foils should be removed.
• Make sure the appliance is placed in a horizontal position by screwing
in the 2 adjustable front legs (g. 3)
• To ensure that the door opens freely, the distance between the side
of the appliance (on door hinges side) and the wall is shown on gure
5.*
• Ensure adequate ventilation of the room and free air circulation from
all sides of the appliance (g. 6).*
Minimum distances from the heat sources
• from the electric gas and other ovens - 30 mm,
• from oil or coal red ovens - 300 mm,
• from built-in ovens - 50 mm
If there is no possibility of ensuring the above- mentioned distances,
provide an appropriate insulation board.
Warning:
• The rear wall of the refrigerator, in particular, the condenser and oth-
er elements of the cooling system must not contact other elements,
which may damage them, (e.g. central heating pipes and the water
supply pipes).
• It is forbidden to readjust or modify any parts of the unit. It is crucial
not to damage the capillary tube visible in the compressor recess.
The tube may not be bent, straightened or wound.
• If the capillary tube is damaged by the user the guarantee will be
void (g. 8).
• In some models the handle is put into the appliance, You should
screw it with Your own screwdriver,

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Mains connection
• Prior to connection, it is recommended to set the temperature control
knob to an „OFF” or other position that disconnects the appliance
from the power supply (See page with the control description).
• This appliance should be connected to AC 220-240V 50Hz supply
socket. The socket must be tted properly, and must be supplied with
an earthing conduit and a 10A fuse.
• It is a legal requirement that the appliance is properly earthed. The
manufacturer will not be held liable for any damage or injury which
may result from the failure to full this requirement.
• Do not use adapters, multiple sockets and two-wire extension leads.
If it is necessary to use the extension lead, it must be equipped with
a protection ring and a single socket and must have a VDE/GS safety
certicate.
• If an extension lead is used (with a protection ring and safety certif-
icate), its socket must be located at a safe distance, away from the
sinks, and must not be in a place where it could be ooded by water
or waste water.
• See the type plate at the lower part of the internal wall of the appli-
ance for detailed specications**.
Disconnecting the mains
Make sure the appliance can be easily disconnected from the mains,
either by pulling the plug out of the mains socket, or by switching the
two-pole switch o (g. 9).
Climate range
The information about the climate range of the appliance is provided
on the rated plate. It indicates at which ambient temperature (that is,
room temperature, in which the appliance is working) the operation of
the appliance is optimal (proper).
Climate range Permissible ambient temperature
SN from +10°C to +32°C
N from +16°C to +32°C
ST from +16°C to +38°C
T from +16°C to +43°C
* Only free-standing appliances
** According to the model

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UNPACKING
During transportation, protective
packaging was used to protect the
appliance against any damage. Af-
ter unpacking, please dispose of all
elements of packaging in a way that
will not cause damage to the environ-
ment.
All materials used for packaging the appliance are
environmentally friendly; they are 100% recyclable
and are marked with the appropriate symbol.
Important! Packaging materials (bags, polyethyl-
ene, polystyrene, etc.) should be kept away from
children during unpacking.

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DISPOSAL OF OLD
APPLIANCE
In accordance with European Directive
2012/19/EU and local legislation re-
garding used electrical and electronic
goods, this appliance is marked with
the symbol of the crossed-out waste
container. This marking indicates that
the appliance must not be disposed
of together with other household waste after it has
been used.
The user is obliged to hand it over to waste collec-
tion centre collecting used electrical and electron-
ic goods. The collectors, including local collection
points, shops and local authority departments pro-
vide recycling schemes.
Proper handling of used electrical and electronic
goods helps avoid environmental and health haz-
ards resulting from the presence of dangerous com-
ponents and the inappropriate storage and process-
ing of such goods.

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CONTROLS
Appliance controls
The control panel is shown in gure 10. For reference it is also shown
below:
4
5
1
2
3
2
1
1 — Light
2 — Temperature control dial
Adjust temperature inside the appliance
Turn the dial to adjust the temperature in the appliance:
OFF/0/●position Appliance is o
Setting 1 The highest temperature inside the appliance
(warmer)
Settings 2-4 Medium temperature inside the appliance
Setting 5 The lowest temperature inside the appliance
(cooler)
Note:
• The temperature control dial in your appliance can be marked dif-
ferently than in this manual. The general principle of operation is
described above.
• If there is no position marked "OFF" or "0” on the dial, turn o your
appliance by unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet. Before
unplugging set the lowest setting on the temperature control dial.

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Additional information on the temperature
• The temperature inside the appliance is inuenced by many factors.
How you set the temperature control dial depends on the ambient
temperature, sun exposure, how often you open the door and the
amount of food stored. The middle setting of the dial is most optimal
in most cases.
• Do not put food into the fridge freezer before it has reached its oper-
ating temperature, which takes minimum 4 hours.
• Do not change the temperature settings due to the change in the
season of the year. The ambient temperature increase will be detect-
ed by the sensor and the compressor will be switched on automati-
cally for a longer period of time in order to maintain the temperature
set inside the chambers.
• The slight changes in temperature are perfectly normal and may oc-
cur, for instance during the storage of great quantities of fresh prod-
ucts in the fridge, or when the door is open for a longer period of
time. This will not aect the condition of the stored foodstu, and the
temperature will quickly return to its set value.
LIGHTING
This section applies to units factory equipped with incandescent lightbulb
and selected appliances equipped with LED lighting with E14 thread.
Replace the light bulb
• Set the knob to "OFF/0/ ●", then unplug the appliance.
• Remove the bulb cover (Fig. 18).
• Replace the bulb with one having identical parameters as the factory
installed bulb (E14 thread, 220-240V, maximum dimensions: 26 mm
diameter, 55 mm length).
• Replace the bulb cover.
• Bulbs of a higher or lower power should not be used, only use bulbs
of the specication given above.
Note:
• The light bulb must not be used for room illumination.
• If Figure 18 is not shown in this manual, light source can only be
replaced by a qualied service technician.
• If your refrigerator has LED lighting, contact the help desk as this
should be changed by authorized personnel only.

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OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS
Storage of food in the fridge-freezer
• The products should be placed on plates, in containers or packed in
food wrap. Distribute them evenly over the shelves.
• If the food contacts the rear wall, it may cause frosting or wetting of
the products.
• Do not put dishes with hot food into the fridge
• Products which absorb avours easily such as butter, milk, white
cheese and products with intense avour, such as sh, smoked meat,
hard cheese must be placed on shelves, packed in food wrap or in
tightly sealed containers.
• The storage of vegetables containing signicant quantities of water
will cause the deposition of condensation on the vegetable contain-
ers, it does not impact on the proper functioning of the fridge.
• Before putting the vegetables into the fridge, dry them well.
• Excessive moisture shortens the shelf life of vegetables, especially
the leafed vegetables.
• Do not wash the vegetables before storing in the refrigerator. Wash-
ing removes the natural protection, therefore it is better to wash the
vegetables directly before consumption.
• It is recommended to place the products in freezer drawers 1, 2, 3*
up to natural loading capacity (Fig. 11a / 11b).**
1. Packed products
2. Shelf
3. Natural loading capacity
4.
!
• Stacking of products on the freezer shelves is acceptable.*
• It is acceptable to place products beyond the natural loading capacity
by 20-30 mm.**
• In order to increase the loading capacity of the freezer chamber and
allow the stacking of products on the freezer evaporator wire shelves
up to maximum height it is possible to remove drawers 1 and 2.*
Freezing food**
• Practically all the food products, except for vegetables consumed
raw, such as lettuce can be frozen.
• Only food products of the highest quality, divided into small portions
for single use, should be frozen.
• Products should be packed in materials that are odourless, resistant
to air and moisture penetration, and not susceptible to fat. Plastic
bags, polyethylene and aluminium sheets are the best wrapping ma-
terials.
• The packaging should be tight and should stick to the frozen prod-
ucts. Do not use glass containers.
• Keep fresh and warm foodstu at ambient temperature away from
the products, which have already been frozen.
• We advise you not to place more of fresh food at a time to the freezer
per day (see table witch technical specication).

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• In order to maintain optimum quality of the frozen food, reorganise
the food that is in the middle of the freezer, so that it does not touch
the products that are not yet frozen.
• It is recommended that you move the already frozen products to one
side and place the fresh products that are to be frozen on the oppo-
site side, as close to the rear and side walls as possible.
• To freezing products, use space marked
!
.
• Bear in mind that the temperature in the freezer is aected by sev-
eral factors, including the ambient temperature and the quantity of
food products in the chamber, the frequency of opening the door, the
amount of frost in the freezer, and the thermostat setting.
• If you cannot open the freezer door immediately after closing it, al-
low 1-2 minutes for the negative pressure to compensate, and try
again to open the door.
The storage time for frozen products depends on their quality before
freezing when fresh, and on the storage temperature. The following stor-
age periods are recommended when the temperature of -18°C or lower
is maintained:
Products Months
Beef 6-8
Veal 3-6
Giblets 1-2
Pork 3-6
Poultry 6-8
Eggs 3-6
Fish 3-6
Vegetables 10-12
Fruit 10-12
Do not store frozen food in rapid cooling chamber. Ice cubes can be pre-
pared and stored in this chamber.
* Applicable to appliances with a freezer compartment at the bottom of the appliance.
** Applicable to appliances with a freezer compartment
!
*** Not applicable to appliances with a freezer compartment marked
!

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USING THE REFRIGERATOR
EFFICIENTLY
Practical everyday tips
• Do not place fridges or freezers next to radiators, heaters, stoves or
in direct sunlight.
• Make sure that air vents are not covered up and clean the dust o
them once or twice a year.
• Select the right temperature: 6 to 8°C in your refrigerator and -18°C
in your freezer is sucient.
• When on holiday, turn up the temperature in your fridge.
• Only open your fridge or freezer when necessary. It helps if you know
what food each contains and where it is located. Return food to the
fridge or freezer as soon as possible after you have used it so that it
does not warm up too much.
• Wipe the inside of your fridge regularly with a cloth soaked in a mild
detergent. Appliances which are not self-defrosting will require regu-
lar defrosting. Do not allow frost layers thicker than 10 mm to form.
• Keep the seal around the door clean, otherwise it will not shut prop-
erly. Always replace broken seals.
Understanding the stars
$
Temperature is at least -6°C; sucient to store frozen food
for about a week. Drawers or compartments marked with
one star used to be a feature of (mostly) cheaper fridges.
#
Food can be stored at -12°C or below for 1-2 weeks without
losing its taste. Not suitable for freezing food.
@
This rating is mainly used to store foods at -18°C or below.
Can also be used to freeze up to 1 kilogram of fresh food.
!
This appliance is suitable for storing foods at -18°C or be-
low and freezing larger quantities of fresh foods.

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Practical tips
Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance, there are dif-
ferent temperature zones in the refrigerator chamber.
• The coldest area is directly above the vegetables drawers. Use this
area for all delicate and highly perishable food e.g.:
- Fish, meat, poultry
- Sausage products, ready meals
- Dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream
- Fresh dough, cake mixtures
- Pre-packed vegetable and other fresh food with a label stating it should
be kept at a temperature of approx 4OC.
• The warmest area is in the top section of the door. Use this for storing
butter and cheese.
Food that should not be stored in a refrigerator
• Not all food is suitable for storing in the refrigerator, particularly:
- Fruit and vegetables which are sensitive to cold, such as bananas,
avocado, papaya, passion fruit, aubergines, peppers, tomatoes and cu-
cumbers.
- Fruit which is not yet ripe
- Potatoes
Warning:
Example of storing the food - see gure 12.

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DEFROSTING, WASHING AND
MAINTENANCE
Never clean the product’s casing or plastic parts using solvents or strong,
abrasive detergents (e.g. washing powders or creams)! Use mild liquid
detergents and soft cloths only. Do not use sponges.
Defrosting the fridge***
• Frost settles on the rear wall of the fridge chamber. It is removed
automatically. During the defrosting, the condensate, which contains
contaminants may clog the opening in the through. Should it occur,
carefully unclog the opening with the cleaning plug (g. 13).
• The appliance operates in cycles: it refrigerates (then the frost set-
tles on the rear wall), and defrosts (water ows down the rear wall)
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains before cleaning by remov-
ing the plug from the mains socket or switching o the fuse. Prevent
water from penetrating the control panel or the light.
• Do not use defrosting aerosols. They may cause the formation of an
explosive mixture, or contain solvents which may damage the plastic
components of the appliance and even be harmful to health.
• Make sure the water used for cleaning does not ow into the evapo-
ration container through the discharge opening.
• The whole appliance, except for the door gasket must be cleaned
with a mild cleaning detergent. The door gasket should be cleaned
with water and wiped dry.
• Wash all the accessories (vegetable containers, door shelves, glass
shelves, etc.).
Defrosting the freezer**
• It is recommended to combine defrosting the appliance with washing
it.
• Excessive accumulation of ice on the freezing areas impairs the ap-
pliance’s freezing capacity and increases the energy consumption.
• Defrost the appliance at least once or twice a year. In case of a higher
ice build-up, defrosting must be carried out more frequently.
• If there is food in the freezer, set the knob to the max. position about
4 hours before the planned defrosting. This will ensure the possibility
of storing the food at the ambient temperature for a longer time.
• After taking the food out of the freezer, put it in a container, wrap it
with several layers of paper, a blanket and store it at a cool place.
• The defrosting operation should last as short as possible. Long stor-
age of food at the ambient temperature shortens their shelf life.

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Defrost the freezer chamber following steps:**
• Switch of the appliance using the control panel and pull the plug out
from the socket..
• Open the door and remove the food from the freezer.
• Depending on the model, pull out the drainage tube located in the
bottom of the freezer compartment and place a suitable vessel un-
derneath.
• Leave the door open, this will speed up the defrost process. Addi-
tionally, a pot with hot water (not boiling) may be placed inside the
freezer compartment.
• Wash the interior of the freezer and wipe it dry.
• Switch on the appliance as per the relevant point in the manual.
Automatic fridge defrosting****
The fridge chamber has been equipped with an automatic defrosting
function. However, frost may settle on the rear wall of the fridge cham-
ber. This happens usually, when large quantities of fresh food products
are stored in the fridge.
Automatic fridge defrosting****
The freezer chamber has been equipped with an automatic defrosting
function (no-frost). The food is frozen in the cooled circulation air, and
the moisture from the freezer chamber is discharged outside. As a result,
no ice and frost is produced in the freezer and the products do not freeze
on each other.
Washing the fridge and freezer chambers manually****
It is recommended to wash the fridge and freezer chambers at least once
a year. This prevents the formation of bacteria and bad odours. Switch
o the appliance, using button (1), remove the food from the chambers
and wash them using water with a mild detergent. Then, wipe the cham-
bers dry with a cloth.
Taking out and putting in the shelves*****
Slide the shelf out, then slide it in as much as possible so that its clamp
could t the guide groove (g. 15).
Taking out and putting in the door shelf*****
Lift the door shelf, remove it and put it back from the top into its required
position (g. 16).
WARNING! You must not put an electric heater, a heating fan or a hair
dryer into the freezer by any means.
** Applicable to appliances with a freezer compartment
!
Not applicable to appliances with a Frost-free System.
*** Applicable to appliances with a refrigerator compartment
Not applicable to appliances with a Frost-free System.
**** Applicable to appliances with a Frost-free System.
***** Does not apply to freezers

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TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Problems Possible causes Remedies
The appliance does not work The electric circuit is dis-
rupted
- check whether the plug is
properly inserted into the
socket
- check whether the power
cable of the appliance is not
damaged
- check whether there is
voltage in the socket, by
plugging another appliance,
e.g. a night lamp
- check whether the ap-
pliance is switched on by
setting the thermostat to a
position above 0.
The lighting inside the
chamber does not work
The bulb is loose or fused
(only appliances with bulb
lightning type)
- t the bulb correctly or
replace it (see section above
“Replacing the interior light
bulb)
The appliance works contin-
uously
Incorrect setting of the
adjustment knob
- reset the knob to a lower
position
See. ”Temperature inside
the appliance is not low
enough for description of
other possible causes
See. ”Temperature inside
the appliance is not low
enough for description of
other possible remedies
Water collects in the lower
part of the appliance
The water discharge open-
ing is clogged (depending
on the model)
- clean the discharge
opening (see the operating
manual – chapter entitled
”Defrosting the fridge”)
Internal air circulation ob-
structed
- place the food and con-
tainers in such a way as
that they do not touch the
rear wall of the fridge
The appliance generates
unusual noise
Incorrect levelling of the
appliance
- level the appliance prop-
erly
The appliance is touch-
ing furniture and/or other
objects
- place the appliance at a
location that ensures proper
clearances around it