User manual SMEG CH500

[. . . ] CH300, CH400, CH500 UK DE FR Instructions for use. Bedienungsanleitung Mode d'emploi DK NO NL Brugsanvisning Bruksanvisning Genruiksaanwijzing GB Warning In case this appliance contains hydrocarbon refrigerant please refer to guidelines listed below. As the appliance contains a flammable refrigerant, it is essential to ensure that the refrigerant pipes are not damaged. Standard EN378 specifies that the room in which you install your appliance must have a volume of 1m³ per 8 g of hydrocarbon refrigerant used in the appliances. [. . . ] ages as possible to prevent the surfaces of the items from drying out. Items to be frozen should be placed in the freezing compartment or evenly distributed along the inner walls of the freezer. Always remember to write the date, content and quantity on the packages before placing them in the freezer. It is a good idea to group items within the freezer. Keep vegetables in one place, meat in another, and so on. There must be at least 5 mm clearance between the lid and items stored in the freezer. Items stored in the baskets are highly visible and easily accessible (fig. 5). Freezing To keep food at its best, items must be frozen to ­18 °C as quickly as possible. The freezing capacity of the freezer is stated on the nameplate in kg/24 hours (see page 12). Activating the Super Freeze function reduces freezer temperature to ­25 °C. If items weighing 3 kg or more are to be frozen, the Super Freeze button should be activated about 24 hours in advance. To freeze smaller quantities, it is sufficient to activate Super Freeze just a couple of hours in advance, or even at the same time as items are placed in the freezer. There is no need to use Super Freeze when pre-frozen items are placed in the freezer or when small, single items are involved. Only freeze high-quality fresh products. Meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, fruit, dairy products and ready-made meals are suitable for freezing. lettuce, radishes, grapes, apples, pears and cucumbers, are not suitable for freezing. Pack items to be frozen in airtight containers, freezer bags or similar. Do not freeze vegetables or meat in portions larger than 2. 5 kg. Keep packages dry to prevent them from freezing together. To ensure rapid freezing, make sure, as far as possible, that items placed in the freezer are not touching each other. Ensure that there is as little air in the pack- fig. 5 Thawing Frozen vegetables and fruit require no thawing before use and can be immersed in boiling water directly from the freezer. [. . . ] The lid is touching items stored in the freezer. The freezer produces large quantities of frost. Air humidity in the room is high. Items placed in the freezer are giving off moisture. There is underpressure in freezer. The appliance is not on a level surface. Baskets or partition are loose. 11 GB Warranty, spare parts and service Warranty disclaimer Faults and damage caused directly or indirectly by incorrect operation, misuse, insufficient maintenance, incorrect building, installation or mains connection. Fire, accident, lightening, voltage variation or other electrical interference, including defective fuses or faults in mains installations are not covered by the warranty. [. . . ]