User manual SMEG CR328APZD

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS INSTALLATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF FRIDGE AND FREEZER OPERATION HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT HOW TO USE THE MEAT & FISH BOX HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT APPLIANCE PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER SALES SERVICE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 16 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE · Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use For best use of your appliance, carefully read the user's handbook which contains a description of the appliance and advice on storing and preserving food. Keep this handbook for future consultation. After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is undamaged and that the door closes perfectly tight. Any damage must be reported to your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance. [. . . ] Temperature selection limit: · -17 °C least cold temperature · -24 °C coldest temperature Fast freeze function (13) (also called: "Extra Load" or "Super" or "Fast Freezing") When loading a considerable amount of fresh food in the freezer, make sure to activate the fast freezing function by pressing the button (13) on the control panel 24 hours before introducing fresh food; in this way, the maximum freezing declared on the rating plate can be obtained. The function is activated when the yellow light (12) is on. The extra load function is automatically deactivated after 48 hours. In any case the function can be manually inhibited by pressing the same button again (the yellow light (12) goes off). Important · Wrap and seal the fresh food to be frozen in: aluminium foil, transparent film, waterproof plastic wrap, polyethylene containers with lids, freezer containers provided they are suitable for the food to be frozen. · Arrange the food to be frozen in the top drawer, leaving sufficient space around the packs for the air to circulate freely. Switching off the appliance (refrigerator and freezer) Press button (1) for 3 seconds. Although connected to the power supply, the appliance is effectively deactivated, with the interior light switched off and all LEDs off except the Vacation LED (6) and displays (4) and (7) that will show "- -" "- -". To reactivate appliance operation, press the same button again for 3 seconds. 22 Freezer compartment alarms Freezer compartment temperature alarm When the appliance is working or during the freezing phase the red warning light (10) may come on at the same as an acoustic signal indicating that the freezer compartment temperature is not optimum for preserving food. This can occur in the following cases: · after switching on the appliance; · when the appliance is switched on again after defrosting and cleaning; · when too much food is placed in the freezer; · when the freezer door does not close perfectly. To deactivate the acoustic signal press button (11). The red light (10) will automatically go off when optimum temperature conditions are reached. Power failure alarm If a blinking temperature value appears on the freezer display (4), the acoustic signal is active and the temperature adjustment buttons are locked, this means a power failure has occurred for a period long enough not to guarantee maintaining of the correct preservation temperature. The value shown on the display gives the highest temperature reached by the freezer compartment. To disable the alarm and unlock the temperature adjustment buttons, press the Acoustic Alarm button (11) and check the state of the food because the internal temperature has risen above -9 °C (temperature limit for optimum food preservation). Note: The freezer compartment can maintain the appropriate temperature for preserving food, even in case of a power failure. However, it is advisable to avoid opening the compartment door during such periods. Important: The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods. When purchasing frozen food products: · Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may have already begun. · When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag. · On returning home, immediately place the frozen food in the freezer compartment. [. . . ] Rating plate (at the side of crisper drawer) Fan (if provided) Least cold zone Intermediate temperature zone Coldest zone B. Freezer Compartment 12. Upper basket (area for freezing) Compartment for storing frozen/deep frozen foods Ice cube tray (inside the basket) Freezer compartment inner door Notes: The number of shelves and type of accessories may vary, depending on the model. All shelves, door trays and racks are removable. Note: Refrigerator accessories must not be washed in a dishwasher. [. . . ]