User manual SMEG VR105B

[. . . ] Ensure that the cable is not trapped or damaged during the installation. Never pull the cable or the appliance to remove the plug from the socket. Do not touch the internal cooling elements, especially if your hands are wet, since you could burn or hurt yourself. [. . . ] 1 d b c Setting up tour appliance ATTENTION After transport stand the appliance upright and wait at least 3 hours before plugging the appliance into the mains to ensure proper performance. Use these average temperature settings to ensure optimum performance and save energy. Once the appliance has been connected to the mains, ensure that the green light is on and turn the yellow light on as well. When the red light is off, turn off the yellow light: the appliance is now ready for use. GB 10 Using your freezer Freezing - Remember that you should never re-freeze products you have allowed to thaw, even if only partially: cook the food, then either eat (within 24 hours) or re-freeze it. - When freezing fresh foods, remember that they should not touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods. Place the food that you wish to freeze in the top compartment where the temperature will fall below -18°C, ideal for freezing food properly. Remember that proper conservation depends on the speed of freezing. - Do not open the freezer door during freezing. - Freeze only the quantities (in kg) shown on the data plate. Important: never freeze more than the nominal amount of food . indicated on the rating plate at one time. - If a large amount of food is introduced for freezing at one time, the freezer temperature may momentarily increase inside the compartment (red light on). Since this is just a transient situation, the foods already stored in the freezer will not be harmed. - After 24 hours, freezing will be completed, turn off the yellow light. Important: . Remember to carry out this last step in order to save energy. - For the best conservation and defrosting, remember to freeze small portions; this will ensure rapid and uniform freezing. Mark the freezing date and description of the contents on the package, as shown in the table. [. . . ] When these operations have been completed, turn on the green light and set the thermostat knob to the appropriate operating position. After 2 or 3 hours, the appliance will once again be ready for preserving frozen and deep-frozen foods. Trouble shooting Green Light Off Check that: · there is no power failure · the general switch or circuit breaker in your home is not disconnected The appliance is noisy. Check that: · The appliance is perfectly level; · The appliance has been installed between cabinets or other items that vibrate or are noisy. · Remember that the refrigerating gas in the cooling circuit causes a slight bubbling sound, even when the compressor is not running (this is quite normal). Red Light always On Check that: · the door is shut properly and that the door seals are not damaged; · the thermostat temperature knob is on the correct setting; · there is not too much frost on the inside walls. Compressor operates continuously Check that: · the yellow light is not on (continuous operating function); · the thermostat is in the correct position. If after making these checks you still find your appliance doesn't work properly, call a Service Centre, and describe the problem. [. . . ]