User manual SMEG FL281A

[. . . ] Instructions for Use Refrigerator - Freezer Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will successfully serve the purpose for many years. Refrigerator with freezer is for domestic use only. The lower part of the appliance is refrigerator and is used for storing fresh foods at the temperature of 0°C and higher. [. . . ] Use a thermometer and measure the temperature in the individual compartments. Place the thermostat in a glass vessel filled with water. Temperature readings are most reliable few hour after steady state is reached. · Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon or orange peel, acid in butter etc. can cause damages and when in contact with plastic surfaces or gaskets for longer period of time. After 24 hours load the freezer shelf with fresh food packages. Some 24 hours after loading, turn the thermostat knob to operating position if necessary (see "Temperature selection"), and then reload the frozen packages into the storage baskets. 66 Instructions for Use · If you have a model with integrated switch for intensive cooling, switch it on some 24 hours before loading the appliance with larger amounts of fresh foods and turn the thermostat knob to position 4-7. After 24 hours load the appliance with fresh food packages. After loading, wait for another 24 hours and switch off the switch and turn the thermostat knob to required position (see "Temperature selection"). The switch is ON when the marking I or colour marking is visible, and OFF when the marking 0 is visible or colour marking is not visible (depending on model). · The next time you want to freeze fresh foods, repeat the freezing procedure and be careful that packages with fresh foods do not touch frozen packages. · For freezing smaller amount of foods (up to 1 kg) there is no need to change the thermostat setting (see Temperature Selection). Storing Frozen Foods Frozen foods can be stored on the bottom of the appliance or on the grid. Commercially Frozen Foods The storage time and the recommended temperature for storing commercially frozen foods are indicated on the packaging. For storing and using consider the manufacturer's instruction. When shopping, be careful and choose only adequately packed foods provided with complete data and stored in freezers where the temperature is not higher than -18°C. Do not buy packages of food covered with frost layer. This indicates that the package was thawed before at least once. Be careful that packages don't start to thaw, as the temperature raise reduces the quality of foods. Instructions for Use 67 Approximate Storage Time for Frozen Foods Food 1 Vegetable Fruit Braed, Pastries Milk Redy-made meals Meat: Beef Veal Pork Poultry Game Minced meat Smoked sausages Fish: lean fat Offal 2 3 4 Storage time (in months) 5 6 7 8 9 + + 10 + + 11 + 12 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Defrosting Frozen Food Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as possible. Cold air preserves the food but it does not destroy microorganisms which rapidly activate after defrosting and make foods perishable. Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of foods, especially of fruits, vegetables and ready-made meals. How to make ice cubes Recommended thermostat position for ice making is on the middle setting. Fill two thirds of the ice tray with cold water or any other liquid convenient for freezing. Insert the ice tray into the guides or on the cooling plate. Time required for the ice to form, largely depends on ambient temperature, thermostat setting and on how often you open the door. [. . . ] · Put the refrigerator door on the lower hinge. · Rotate the middle hinge for 180°, replace it to the opposite side of the door and fix it. Put on the washer first and then the upper door. · Fix the upper hinge and cover it. [. . . ]