User manual SMEG FC33A

[. . . ] Upright Refrigerator - Freezer Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will successfully serve the purpose for many years. Upright Refrigerator - Freezer is a houshold appliance and it consists of the refrigerator (the upper part) and freezer (the lower part). Refrigerator is for domestic use only and is used for storing fresh foods at the temperature of 0°C and higher. Freezer is for domestic use and is used for freezing fresh foods and storing frozen foods (up to one year, depending on the kind of food you store). Before Putting Into Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] We recommend meduim setting of the thermostat, that is the position between max (7) and min (1). Settings towards max (7) are recommended only in case you want to accelerate cooling, as for example before loading smaller amounts of fresh foods or when the operation mode shall correspond to the ambient temperature. Thermostat settings towards min (1) help you save energy provided that the freezer is loaded with smaller amount of frozen foods. Changes of the ambient temperature affects temperature in the interior of the appliance. Choose correct setting of the thermostat knob. Continuous operation ­ yellow light is on ("super" function) The cooling system operates continuously. This mode is selected when you want to freeze large amounts of fresh foods and in case you want to deep freeze already frozen foods. Automatic operation - the yellow light is off. The interior temperature is controlled by the thermostat which turns the cooling system on and off. The frequency of switching the cooling system on and off depends on: - the thermostat knob position (thermostat setting), - how often you open the door; and - ambient temperature. Instructions for Use 61 External Temperature Meter (5) The meter shows approximate temperature in the interior of the freezer. The most convenient temperature for long term storing of frozen foods is -18°C or colder. Optimum storage conditions depend on the thermostat setting, ambient temperature, how loaded the appliance is and how often you open the door. Don't forget, temperature changes are noted on the meter some 48 hours after the thermostat position was changed. 62 Instructions for Use Use Switching On the Empty Freezer Switch the freezer on. Sound alarm is on because of inappropriate temperature. It may be switched off by pressing the alarm button . Put the mode selection switch to the continuous operation position. Place fresh food into the freezer several hours after the red signal lamp goes off. · There is no need to set the switch to the position for continuous operation if you intend to freeze smaller amount of fresh foods (1-2 kg). Storing Frozen Foods Packages of frozen foods are stored in baskets. If you remove the baskets, you can store frozen packages directly on the cooling shelves. Freezing Fresh Foods Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and taking into account hygienic precautions will substantially influence the quality of freezing the food or storing of the frozen foodstuffs. · Carefully select food to be frozen: it should be of adequate quality and suitable for freezing. · Choose correct packaging for each kind of food and pack it correctly. - The packaging should be air tight and well sealed without leaking since this could cause substantial vitamin loss and dehydration. - Foils and bags should be soft enough to tightly wrap around the food. · Mark packages with following data: kind and amount of foods and the date of loading. · It is most important that the food is frozen as quickly as possible. We therefore recommend the size of the package not to be too large and to be cooled before loading into the freezer. [. . . ] · Perhaps you have overloaded the appliance with fresh foods. · The reason may be inadequate ventilation of the compressor and condenser (assure adequate air circulation and wipe off the condenser). Ice Formation on the Inner Rear Wall As long as the defrost water runs to the channel and through the opening to the drain pan on the compressor, automatic defrosting of the appliance is assured. In case the ice formation on the inner back wall is increased (3-5 mm), ice should be manually defrosted. Set the thermostat knob to STOP (0) position and leave the door open. [. . . ]