User manual SMEG FR278SE

[. . . ] Never touch the cooling components within the appliance, especially with wet hands because this could result in injury. Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into your mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause burns. Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. Turning the thermostat knob to the setting does not suffice to break all electrical contact with the mains. [. . . ] 1) which can be adjusted for height using the shelf guides. This allows you to place even large containers and foodstuffs in the refrigerator. Fig. 1 To preserve meat, place the cover as indicated in Fig. To preserve cheese, overturn the cover and place it as indicated in Fig. This box is not supplied with some models. A B Freezing Foods Properly - For the preparation of food to be frozen, please consult a specialized manual. - Food that has be thawed, even partially, must not be refrozen: you must cook it in order to consume it (within 24 hours) or to freeze it once again. - Fresh foods that you intend to freeze must not be placed in contact with those that are already frozen or those that have been fast-frozen. Rather, they must placed atop the grate in the freezer compartment, in contact with the walls of the compartment (back or side) if possible. Please keep in mind that proper conservation of frozen foods depends on the speed with which they are frozen. - During the freezing process, avoid opening the door of the freezer. - The maximum daily quantity of food that can be frozen is indicated on the rating plate located to the left of the vegetable crisper. - In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally, it is recommended that you divide food into small portions so that they freeze quickly and uniformly. The packages should be clearly marked with the content and the date they were frozen. - Do not open the freezer door in the event of a power failure or malfunction. This precaution will slow the rise in temperature within the compartment. If the door is not opened, frozen and fast-frozen foods will remain in their current state for approximately 9-14 hours. - Do not place full bottles in the freezer: they could easily burst because all liquids increase in volume when they freeze. - Fill the ice cube trays about 3/4 full. - If the ambient temperature remains below 14°C for an extended period of time, the temperature needed for extended storage of food in the freezer will not be reached, resulting in reduced storage life of the food. 13 GB Tips on Saving Energy - Install the Appliance Properly In other words, away from sources of heat and direct sunlight, in a well ventilated room complying with the minimum distances indicated in the paragraph entitled, " Installation/ Ventilation. " THE ACTUAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF THE APPLIANCE DEPENDS ON THE WAY THE SAME IS USED AND ON ITS LOCATION. The consumption tests were performed in 560mm deep column units, the most common installation setting for this appliance. - Use the Right Temperature Setting A setting which is too cold increases energy consumption. - Do not Overfill To conserve food properly, the cold air must circulate freely within the refrigerator. [. . . ] You can speed this process by placing containers of warm water in the compartment. Fig. 3 17 GB Is There a Problem? The refrigerator does not function. Have you checked whether: · The main switch for the electricity to the apartment or home has been turned off; · The plug is properly inserted in the outlet; · The outlet is adequate; try inserting the plug into another outlet in the room. If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or the problem persists, call the nearest Service Centre and inform them of: the type of problem, the abbreviation of the model name (Mod. ) and the relative numbers (S/N) written on the rating plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper (see examples in the figures below). The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool properly. Have you checked whether: · The doors do not close well or the seals are faulty; · The doors are left open too long; · The thermostat knob is not on the proper setting; · The refrigerator or freezer is overfilled. TK Cod. EDF 290. 3 X Max 15 w 220 - 240 V50 Hz 160 W W Fuse A 62 Total 287 Net Gross Gross Util Bruto Bruto Utile Brut Brut Compr. [. . . ]