User manual SMEG CV100A

[. . . ] If instructions are not adhered to, you may lose your right to service at no charge during the warranty period. Please keep this manual in a safe place and pass it on to later users if applicable. · Do not connect your appliance to the power supply until all packing and transit protectors have been removed. · Leave to stand upright for at least 4 hours before switching on to allow the system to settle if transported horizontally. [. . . ] Remove or destroy snap or latch locks before disposing of the appliance. In this manner you prevent children from locking themselves in and endangering their lives. Appliance setup · Do not operate your appliance in a room where the temperature is likely to fall below 10 °C at night and/or especially in winter. At lower temperatures the appliance may not operate, resulting in a reduction in the storage life of the food. · The climate class rate of your appliance is given on the rating label located inside the appliance. It specifies the appropriate operating ambient temperatures as explained below. Climatic class Ambient temperatures SN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +10 °C to 32 °C N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +16 °C to 32 °C ST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +18 °C to 38 °C T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +18 °C to 43 °C SN-ST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +10 °C to 38 °C SN-T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +10 °C to 43 °C 2 en Electrical connections Warning This appliance must be grounded. · Check whether the power type and voltage in your region corresponds to the one stated on the rating label inside the appliance. · The electrical safety of the appliance is only assured when the grounding system in the house is installed in accordance with regulations. · When placing the appliance, do not let the power cable get stuck under it; otherwise the cable will be damaged. · Ensure that the plug remains readily accessible. Do not use a multiple adapter bar or an extension cable. IMPORTANT: When you press the fast freeze switch, there may be a short delay before the compressor starts to operate. This is normal and does not indicate a compressor fault. 1 = Lowest cooling setting (Warmest setting) 4 = Highest cooling setting (Coldest setting) (Or) Min. = Lowest cooling setting (Warmest setting) Max. = Highest cooling setting (Coldest setting) Please choose the setting according to the desired temperature. The interior temperature also depends on ambient temperature, the frequency with which the door is opened and the amount of food kept inside. Frequently opening the door causes the interior temperature to rise. For this reason, it is recommended to close the door again as soon as possible after use. The normal storage temperature of your appliance should be -18 °C (0 °F). If the thermostat knob is turned counter clockwise from position 1, the appliance will be switched off and "click" sound will be heard. Lower temperatures can be obtained by adjusting the thermostat knob towards Position 4. We recommend checking the temperature with a thermometer to ensure that the storage compartments are kept to the desired temperature. [. . . ] · Do not freeze liquids in tightly closed bottles or containers. The bottles/containers may burst at low temperatures. · Carry pre-frozen food in suitable bags and place it in your freezer as soon as possible. Always defrost food in the fridge compartment. Normal operating noises Various functional noises are completely normal due to the operation of the cooling system of your appliance; · Gurgling, hissing, boiling or bubbling noises are caused by the refrigerant, circulating inside the cooling system. [. . . ]