User manual SMEG FC380A

[. . . ] Rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly (see cleaning instructions). If during transport the appliance has been laid down, or if it has been stored in cold surroundings (colder than +5°C), it must be allowed to stabilise in an upright position for at least an hour before being switched on. Warning As the refrigerant used in this appliance is a flammable gas (Isobutane R600a), special care must be taken to prevent damage to the refrigerant circuit and piping during transport and installation. If damage does occur, avoid sparks or naked flame in the vicinity of the appliance, ensure that the room is well ventilated, disconnect the power supply, and contact your supplier. The unit must only be serviced by qualified technicians from an approved service centre. Old appliances Old refrigerators and freezers are often fitted with complicated latches that can only be opened from the outside. [. . . ] This temperature reduction ensures that non-frozen items do not affect the temperature and thus the quality of frozen items already stored in the freezer. Super Freeze is switched off automatically after 24 hours. Temperature setting The temperature in the refrigerator section can be set from +2°C to +9°C by pressing the refrigerator button . The display shows the temperature setting. Press the button until the desired temperature setting is displayed. The temperature in the freezer section can be set from -24°C to -16°C by pressing the freezer button . The display shows the temperature setting. Press the button until the desired temperature setting is displayed. Note that the temperature in the freezer section should be -18°C or lower in order to prevent microorganisms from multiplying. A temperature setting of 4°C is recommended for the refrigerator section. Door-open alarm (fridge) If the door has been left open for longer than two minutes, an acoustic alarm is activated and the control lamp flashes red. Both these alarms are reset when the door is closed. On pressing the alarm button , only the acoustic alarm is switched off. High-temperature alarm Visual and acoustic alarms are activated if the freezer temperature has been higher than -10°C for more than 90 minutes. Ensure that there is as little air in the packages as possible to prevent the surfaces of the items from drying out. Always remember to write the date, content and quantity on the packages before placing them in the freezer. It is a good idea to group items within the freezer. Keep vegetables in one drawer, meat in another, and so on. Freezing To keep food at its best, items must be frozen to -18°C as quickly as possible. Activating the Super Freeze function reduces freezer temperature to -25°C. Pull out the drain spout at the bottom of the cabinet and place a bowl under it to collect defrost water (fig. If the spout is frozen in place, lay a cloth which has been soaked in hot water over it for a few minutes. Place them in the refrigerator or wrap them in newspaper to keep them as cold as possible. Place a bowl of hot (but not boiling) water in the freezer. To prevent the floor from becoming wet during defrosting, check progress from time to time and lay towels around the bowl on the floor to protect against ice and splashes. When all the frost and ice have melted, clean the inside of the cabinet with a mild detergent solution. [. . . ] Wait a few hours and then recheck the temperature. Distribute items within the cabinet to improve air circulation. Keep door closed. The appliance is not level. The appliance is resting against other kitchen elements. [. . . ]