User manual SINGER 569U3100

[. . . ] Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the electricity (by pulling out the plug orturning off the general switch in your home); it is not sufficient to place the temperature regulation knob on to cut off the power. Before disposing of your old appliance, remember to break or remove the lock as a safety measure to protect children who might lock themselves inside the appliance when playing. If your appliance is not operating properly, before calling your after-sales service read the chapter on “Trouble Shooting” which might help you resolve the problem. Do not attempt to repair the fault by intervening on the internal components. [. . . ] During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance. For proper ventilation of the appliance, you must leave: - a space of at least 10 cm between the top part and any cabinets above it; - a space of at least 5 cm between the sides of the appliance and any adjacent cabinets/walls. The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper. Before making the electrical connection . After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the vertical upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions properly. Away from Heat Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly exposed to sunlight or near an oven, cook top or the like. If the floor is not level, the adjustable foot located in front can be used to level the appliance. GB 6 A closer look Temperature regulation knob Use this knob to regulate the temperature of the refrigerator. The following settings are available: refrigerator OFF; 1 minimum cold temperature; 5 maximum cold temperature Adjustable Feet Fruit and Vegetable Srawer Removable, Height-adjustable Shelves Defrosting Drip Tray Ice Unit Compartment You can position the knob on any of the settings from 1 - 5 as required. Remember that you can turn off your refrigerator by setting the knob to . Door Shelf with Egg Compartment A Door Shelf for Food Products Door Shelf for Bottles I H G B C F D A E I H G B C F D E 7 GB Setting up Your Appliance ATTENTION After transport stand the appliance upright and wait at least 3 hours before plugging the appliance into the mains to ensure proper performance. - Check the Seal on the Door Keep the seal clean and soft so that it fits tightly against the door to ensure that no cold air is lost. - Do Not Overfill Your Appliance Remember that proper storage of food requires good air circulation. Overfilling your appliance will hamper proper air circulation and overwork the compressor. - Never Put Food in the Refrigeror while Still Hot A container of hot food in the refrigerator will increase the temperature significantly; allow food to cool to room temperature before storing. Caring for Your Appliance Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning off the general switch in your home). cleaning and Maintenance - Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic , odourless materials. To preserve these characteristics, always use sealed containers to store foods in order to prevent spills, stains and the formation of difficult to remove odours. - Only use a water and bicarbonate solution to clean the applianc. Clean the internal and exterior of your appliance with a sponge soaked in a warm water and sodium bicarbonate solution, which is also a good disinfectant. If you do not have any sodium bicarbonate at home, use a neutral soap. - What not to use: Do not use abrasive detergents, bleach or detergents containing ammonia. [. . . ] As a rule the appliance should be defrosted at least once every three months. To defrost the evaporator completely, turn the thermostat knob to “ ”. Remove the plug that is in the back part of the tray and put a container under the opening in order to collect defrosting water (fig. Then dry the tray and put it back to its normal position. [. . . ]