User manual SMEG SW86-1

[. . . ] The upper part is freezer and is used for freezing fresh foods and storing frozen foods for longer periods of time (up to one year, depending on the kind of foods you store). The compartment is marked with four stars. Before Putting Into Use Placing and Installation Description of the Appliance Operation Control Use Maintenance and Cleaning Trouble-Shooting Guide Instructions for Use 56-58 59 60-61 62 63-66 67-68 69-70 55 Before Putting Into Use · Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, place it on the location where it will later on be installed and leave it for about 2 hours, which will reduce a possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system due to transport handling. · Clean the appliance, and be thorough, especially in the interior (See Cleaning and Maintenance). · In case the interior accessories are not correctly placed, rearrange them as described in chapter "Description of the Appliance". Instructions for Use These instructions for use are intended for the user. [. . . ] Temperature in the interior of the appliance may even drop below 0°C. When the ambient temperature is normal, we recommend medium setting. · Changes of the ambient temprature affect temperature in the interior of the appliance (choose correct setting of the thermostat knob). · In STOP (0) position the appliance does not operate (the cooling system is switched off), yet power supply is not interrupted (the light is on, when you open the refrigerator door). · Temperature in the refrigerator and in freezing compartment depends on the frequency of opening the door as well. 62 Instructions for Use Use Storing Fresh Foods Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and taking into account hygienic precautions will substantially influence the quality of the food stored. · Foods to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly packed as to prevent mixing various moisture degrees and odors (in polyethylene bags or sheet, aluminium foil, wax paper, or stored in covered containers or bottles). · Before storing food in the refrigerator, remove the excessive packaging (like yoghurt in multi-package). · Pack systematically and make sure that foodstuffs do not touch each other (various odours may mix). Assure adequate air circulation around packages. · Never store inflammable, volatile or explosive substances. · Beverages with high alcohol percentage shall be stored in tightly sealed bottles in vertical position. If the loaded amount is too large, the quality of freezing is reduced which affects the quality of frozen foods. Freezing Procedure · 24 hours before loading the freezer with fresh foods to be frozen, set the thermostat to position 4-6. Put packages on the shelf and let them freeze. 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. It usually takes 2-6 hours (depends on which model of refrigerator you have). With smaller refrigerators we recommend you make a stock of ice cubes (store them in a separate plastic box). The easiest way to empty the ice tray is to turn the tray around, pour it with cold water and slightly twist it (bend it). 66 Instructions for Use Maintenance and Cleaning Automatic Defrosting of the Refrigerator There is no need to defrost the refrigerator, because ice depositing on the inner back wall is defrosted automatically. Ice is depositing on the inner back wall during the compressor operation; later on, when the compressor is not operating ice is defrosting and water drops collect and drain through the outlet in the inner back wall into the drain pan situated above the compressor, from where it evaporates. Manual Defrosting of the Frezing Compartment When the frost and ice layer in the frezing compartment is 3-5 mm thick, you should clean the freezer. · Turn the thermostat knob to STOP (0) position, and disconnect the power supply. Empty the compartment and take care that the packages remain frozen. · Put a suitable vessel under the frezing compartment to collect the defrost water. [. . . ] · Unscrew the upper rail, replace it to the opposite side of the appliance and fix it. · Remove the washer from the lower hinge and unscrew (rotate it in clockwise) the fastener on the lower hinge. · Replace the fastener and the washer in reverse order into the opening of the lower hinge on the opposite side of the appliance. · Take off all door corners and interchange them (instead of the corner with a hole insert the one without the hole and vice versa). [. . . ]