Operating Noises; Quite Normal Noises; Eliminating Minor Faults Yourself; Preventing Noises - Bosch KAN Serie Montage- Und Gebrauchsanleitung

Operating noises

Quite normal noises

Droning
Motors are running (e.g. refrigerating units, fan).
Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises
Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing.
Clicking
Motor, switches or solenoid valves are switching on/off.

Eliminating minor faults yourself

Before you call customer service:
Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information.
Run an appliance self-test (see chapter "Appliance self-test").
Customer service will charge you for advice even if the appliance is still under guarantee!
Fault
Temperature differs greatly
from the set value.
Displays do not illuminate.
The temperature display for
the freezer compartment flashes,
a warning signal sounds and
the "alarm off" button is lit.
The freezer compartment is too
warm!
Frozen food is at risk!
The light does not work.
Appliance has no refrigeration
capacity.
The light does not work.
The display does not illuminate.
The refrigerating unit
is switching on more frequently
and for longer.
Possible cause
Power failure; the fuse has been switched off;
the mains plug has not been inserted properly.
Appliance is open.
Ventilation openings have been covered.
Too much food was placed in the freezer at
once.
Light switch is jammed.
The light is defective.
Power failure.
The fuse has been switched off.
The mains plug has not been inserted properly. Check whether the mains plug is secure.
Appliance opened frequently.
The ventilation openings have been covered.
Large quantities of fresh food are being frozen. Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.

Preventing noises

The appliance is not level
Please align the appliance with a spirit level. Use
the height-adjustable feet or place packing underneath
them.
The appliance is not free-standing
Please move the appliance away from adjacent units
or appliances.
Containers or storage areas wobble or stick
Please check the removable parts and re-insert them
correctly if required.
Bottles or receptacles are touching each other
Move the bottles or receptacles slightly away
from each other.
Remedial action
In some cases it is adequate to switch off the appliance
for 5 minutes.
If the temperature is too high wait a few hours and check
whether the temperature has approached the set value.
If the temperature is too low check the temperature again
the next day.
Connect mains plug. Check whether the power is on, check
the fuses.
To switch off the warning signal, press the "alarm off" button.
Close the appliance.
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation.
Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.
When the fault has been eliminated, the alarm display goes out
shortly afterwards.
Check whether the light switch can move.
(See chapter "Light".)
Check whether the power is on.
Check the fuse.
Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.
Remove obstacles.
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