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Troubleshooting
Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Please read the
following instructions before calling the after-sales service.
Repairs may only be carried out by fully trained after-sales
service technicians. Incorrect repairs to your appliance may
present considerable risks for the user.
: Risk of electric shock!
■ Work on the appliance electronics may only be performed by
a specialist.
■ Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply
when work is carried out on the electronics. Switch off the
circuit breaker or remove the fuse from your household fuse
box.
Problem Possible cause Notes/remedy
The appliance does not work The plug is not plugged in Connect the appliance to the electricity
supply
Power cut Check whether other kitchen appliances
are working
Circuit-breaker faulty Check in the fuse box to make sure that
the circuit-breaker for the appliance is OK
Faulty operation Switch off the circuit-breaker for the appli-
ance in the fuse box and switch it back on
after approx. 10 seconds
The appliance cannot be started The appliance door is not fully closed Close the appliance door
The appliance is not switched off Turn the operating mode selector back to
the
Û position and switch on again.
The appliance cannot be started,
x and
‹‹:…‹ min appear in the clock display
Cleaning aid or descaling was cancelled
Turn the operating mode selector to the
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EasyClean® cleaning aid or
Í Descale,
and rinse the appliance twice (see the sec-
tion: Cancelling the cleaning aid or cancel-
ling descaling)
‹:‹‹ flashes in the clock display
Power cut Reset the clock (see section: Electronic
clock)
‹:‹‹ flashes in the clock display, §§§
appears in the temperature display
Power cut during cooking
Press the KJ clock function button, reset
the clock (see section: Electronic clock)
The appliance is not in operation. A cook-
ing time is shown in the clock display
The Start button was not pressed after the
setting had been made
Press the Start button or delete the setting
with the Stop button
‹‹‹ flashes in the temperature display
Automatic safety cut-out is active Turn the operating mode selector back to
Û and lock it in place
The appliance is not switched off Turn the operating mode selector back to
Û and lock it in place
The
Î indicator appears even though the
water tank is full
The water tank has not been inserted
properly
Push in the water tank until it locks into
place.
The detection system is not working Call the after-sales service
The
Î indicator appears even though the
water tank is not yet empty or the water
tank is empty, but the
Î indicator does
not appear
The water tank is dirty. The moving water
level indicators are jammed
Shake and clean the water tank. If the
parts cannot be freed, obtain a new water
tank from the after-sales service
The water tank empties for no discernible
reason. The evaporator dish overflows
The water tank was not closed properly Close the lid until you feel it lock into place
The tank lid seal is dirty Clean the seal
The tank lid seal is faulty Obtain a new water tank from the after-
sales service
The evaporator dish has boiled empty
even though the water tank is full.
The water tank has not been inserted
properly
Push in the water tank until it locks into
place
The feed line is blocked Descale the appliance. Check whether the
water hardness range is set correctly
The
Î indicator appears
The appliance has not been used for at
least two days and the water tank is full
Empty and clean the water tank. Always
empty the water tank after cooking
There is a "pop" noise during cooking Cold/warm effect with frozen food, caused
by the steam
This is normal
When you cook with steam, a lot of steam
is created
The appliance is being automatically cali-
brated
This is normal