User manual SMEG FA100A

[. . . ] It contains important information on how to use your new appliance. 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. [. . . ] Do not use a multiple adapter bar or an extension cable. · The electrical specifications of your appliance is given on the rating label located inside the appliance. · Route power cable to allow easy connection and disconnection after installation. · A contact separator should be used if the power cable is not accessible. (for built-in models) en Prior to startup Before you start operating your appliance, the following points should be re-checked for safety: · Is the appliance, standing level on the floor?· Is there sufficient space for good air circulation?(Also see the section "Cleaning and care") · Set the thermostat knob half way between 1 and 5 or Min. · Now connect the appliance to the mains. · The compressor is turned on; the interior light comes on when the door is opened. Do not place foodstuff into the refrigerator until the temperature has reached the desired level. Setting the operating temperature (Fig. 4) The operating temperature is regulated by the temperature control. Warm Cold 2 3 4 5 Max. In order to maintain the quality of the food, the freezing must be effected as rapidly as possible. Thus, the freezing capacity will not be exceeded, and the temperature inside the freezer will not rise. Attention Keep the already deep-frozen food always separated with freshly placed food. When deep-freezing hot food, the cooling compressor will work until the food is completely frozen. This can temporarily cause excessive cooling of the refrigeration compartment. If you find the freezer door difficult to open just after you have closed it, don't worry. This is due to the pressure difference which will equalize and allow the door to open normally after a few minutes. You will hear a vacuum sound just after closing the door. This is quite normal. Storing frozen food The frozen food compartment is marked with symbol. The frozen food compartment is suitable for the storage of pre-frozen food. The recommendation for storage, as stated on the food packaging, should be observed at all times. Defrosting of the appliance Excessive build-up of ice will affect the freezing performance of your device. [. . . ] Collecting container (Pan): Make sure that the pan at the back of the appliance is always clean. Gently release the snap of the pan from the compressor by pushing it using a tool (like screwdriver), so that the pan can be removed. en en Examples of Use White wine, beer and mineral water Bananas Fish or offal Cheese Melons Raw meat and poultry chill before use do not store in a fridge store in polyethylene bags only use airtight containers or polyethylene bags; for best results, take out from the fridge an hour before consumption. store only for a short period of time, use airtight packaging/wrapping do not store together with delicate food such as cooked food or milk 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. These noises can still be heard for a short period of time after the compressor shuts off. [. . . ]