What can I do if my cooling unit trips the RCD?

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Question

What can I do if my cooling unit trips the Residual-current device (RCD)?

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Answer

⚠️Disconnect your cooling unit from the mains first!
Test the socket with another appliance against it. If the Residual-current device (RCD) is still tripped only by the fridge-freezer, a test by a service technician is required.

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The information in this article refers to:

• Refrigerators / Fridge-freezers
• Freezers
• Wine cabinets
• Drinks refrigerators

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• 2024-10-28 / Version 2.0
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Review Date: 2025-04-28