User manual SMEG FD270B

[. . . ] DO NOT DAMAGE THE PIPES to avoid an uncontrolled leakage of coolant into the atmosphere. 1 ENGLISH INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS Allow air to circulate behind the refrigerator. Do not cover the front grill or top of the refrigerator with any object. If the refrigerator is placed underneath a cupboard, leave a space for air to circulate. As far as possible avoid locating near to heat sources. If the refrigerator needs to be laid down for unpacking or to change the direction of the doors, ONLY LAY IT DOWN ON THE REAR SECTION. NOTE: The door hinges are on the right. If this is inconvenient the hinges can be changed to the other side. [. . . ] Green vegetables should be cooked without defrosting. Pre-cooked and ready prepared food can generally be cooked without defrosting. Meat and fish should be slowly defrosted in the refrigerator over several hours. If you have a microwave oven, defrosting can to a large extent be accelerated. MAKING ICE CUBES 1 2 3 Fill the trays inside the freezer three quarters full of water. Place the trays in the freezer, preferably in the top section. Once frozen, the ice cubes can be removed by gently twisting the trays. 8 USING THE FREEZER DEFROSTING AND CLEANING A layer of ice or frost will in time form on the walls of the freezer. This will lead to an increased power consumption. In order to avoid this, the layer of ice should be removed at least twice each year. 1 2 Move the thermostat control to the STOP position and the freezer will be turned off. A scraper can be used to help remove the ice, or a container of hot water can be placed inside. Do not use sharp objects or electric heating devices. Collect the water which forms with an absorbent cloth and clean and dry the inside thoroughly. Move the thermostat control to the normal operating position. Two hours later the frozen food can be replaced in the freezer. STOP 3 4 5 MED 9 ENGLISH USING THE REFRIGERATOR FOOD LEAST COLD AREA INTERMEDIATE AREA COLDEST AREA ATTENTION · The temperature inside the refrigerator can be selected by turning the thermostat control. · Remenber that the temperature is not totally uniform within the interior as a whole and different sections are more suitable for different types of food (as shown in the diagram). · The temperature inside the refrigerator can be affected by the ambient temperature, the location of the refrigerator and the frequency with which the door is opened. In the event of very high room temperatures, midrange setting of the thermostat will generate the best results. · Do not place uncovered liquids or hot food in the refrigerator. · NEVER place volatile, inflammable or explosive liquids in the refrigerator, such as solvents, alcohols, acetone or petrol as there will be a risk of explosion. · Meat and fish should be wrapped to avoid smells developing. 4 USING THE REFRIGERATOR DEFROSTING The refrigerator has an automatic defrosting system and it is not therefore necessary to take any action. The back wall of the refrigerator is normally covered with drops of water or ice. This is completely NORMAL and is part of the automatic defrosting process. Ensure that foods does not touch the back wall. The trays have a limit point for this purpose which should not be exceeded. 5 ENGLISH USING THE FREEZER FREEZING FRESH FOOD NOTE All the baskets in the freezer section of this refrigerator are in the 4 star category and up to 4 kg of fresh food can be frozen in 24 hours. ADVICE · Wrap products to be frozen in aluminium foil or place them in sealed containers. · Prepare foods in single consumption portions. [. . . ] The bulb has blown. Connect the plug. Change the fuse or reset the automatic circuit breaker. The refrigerator light does not come on Insert properly. Change the bulb as indicated in this manual. Level the refrigerator as indicated in the Installation section of this manual. Do not worry -this is completely normal. [. . . ]