User manual SMEG K401TL

[. . . ] · When your appliance finally wears out, please try not to burden the environment with it; call your nearest authorised service agent. (See Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance) · Turn the thermostat knob from higher to lower setting as soon as possible (depends on how loaded the appliance is, ambient temperature. . . ) · Never use continuous operation unless unnecessarily required; switch the operation mode selection switch to the setting for automatic operation as soon as possible. Instructions for Use 9 · Before freezing packages of fresh foods, make sure they are cooled to ambient temperature. · Ice and frost layer increase energy consumption, so do clean the appliance as soon as the layer is 3-5 mm thick. · If the gasket is damaged or if it turns out that the sealing is poor, the energy consumption is substantially higher. [. . . ] · The refrigerating system of the appliance is filled with refrigerant and insulating substances which should be separately treated and processed. Call your nearest authorised service agent or specialised servicing centre. If you don't find one, contact your local authorities or your distributor. Be careful not to damage the tubes on the rear wall of the appliance (danger of pollution). · To avoid pollution of the environment make sure not to damage the hose at the bottom of the appliance. Placing and Installation Choosing the Right Place Place the appliance in dry and well ventilated room. Allowed ambient temperature depends on the model (class) of the appliance and is stated on the rating plate of the appliance. Never place the appliance near heat emitting devices (e. g. cooker, radiator, water heater and similar devices) and do not expose it to direct sunlight. The appliance should be positioned at least 3 cm away from the electric or gas cooker and at least 30 cm away from the oil or coal stove. If this is not possible, use an appropriate insulation. Class SN (sub-normal) N (normal) Ambient temperature from + 10°C to + 32°C from + 16°C to + 32°C Connection to Power Supply Connect the appliance with the cable and plug to the power supply socket outlet with a ground terminal (safety socket). · 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. · The amount of the fresh foods that can be loaded in the freezer within 24 hours is stated on the rating plate. If the loaded amount is too large, the quality of freezing is reduced which affects the quality of frozen foods. Storage of frozen food Store the already frozen food in the storage compartment of the freezer. The bottom basin of the appliance is also intended for storage purposes. Storage baskets may be removed at random and food may be placed directly upon the cooling shelves. Storing Commercially Frozen Foods The storage time and recommended temperature for storing commercially frozen foods is indicated on the packaging. [. . . ] The reasons for this may be the following: · The door was frequently opened or it was left opened for too long. · The door is not properly closed (the door may sag, the gasket may be polluted or damaged). · Power supply has been interrupted for a longer period of time. · Perhaps you have overloaded the appliance with fresh foods. The Door is Hard to Open If you want to open the door that has just or recently been closed, you may find it hard to open. [. . . ]