User manual SMEG FA100B

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] · 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 Get to know your appliance Warning Below information about accessories are supplied only for reference. Below accessories may not be exactly same as the accessories of your appliance. Fig. a. ) Freezing compartment & ice tray (for models) b. ) Frozen food compartment & ice tray (for models) 2. Defrost water collection channel - Drain tube 5. Top trim Do not place hot objects or any appliance that generates heat on the top trim otherwise the top trim may be damaged. 3 en 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. 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. Defrosting of the appliance Excessive build-up of ice will affect the freezing performance of your device. It is therefore recommended that you defrost your appliance at least twice a year, or whenever the ice build-up exceeds 7 mm. Defrost your device when there is only little or no food in it. Wrap the deepfrozen food in several layers of paper, or a blanket, and keep it in a cold place. Unplug the appliance or switch off the circuit breaker to start the defrosting process. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]