User manual SINGER 246-5

[. . . ] Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. Electrical connections After transportation of the appliance, carefully place it in an upright position and wait at least 3 hours before connecting it to the electricity mains. Before inserting the plug into the electrical socket ensure the following: • The appliance is earthed and the plug is compliant with the law. € The socket can withstand the maximum power of the appliance (this is indicated on the data plate in the bottom left section of the refrigerator compartment), for example 150 W). [. . . ] € Protect foods (especially easily perishable substances and food that gives off a strong odour) by ensuring they do not come into contact with each other. Not only does this stop germs and bacteria from spreading, but it also prevents certain odours from lingering in the refrigerator. € Position foods so that air may circulate freely between them. € Keep the inside of the refrigerator clean but do not use oxidising or abrasive agents. € Throw away any food that has exceeded its use-by date. € To ensure they keep well, foods that spoil easily (cheese, raw fish, meat etc. ) should be placed in the coldest part of the refrigerator, above the vegetable compartment. Chiller system The appliance is fitted with the following chiller system: No Frost This system can be recognised by the aeration cells located on the back walls of each compartment. The No Frost system circulates cold air continuously to collect humidity and prevent ice and frost formation. The system maintains an optimal humidity level in the compartment, preserving the original quality of the food, preventing the food from sticking together and making defrosting a thing of the past. GB Ever Fresh system The Ever Fresh system is activated and deactivated by means of a button on the refrigerator shelf, an external button on the display and a knob on the cover of each container. If, after you have created a vacuum, the valve moves upward within three days, check the lid has been put on the container properly and/or that the container is intact. Check the storage status of the food before repeating the vacuum storage operation. see Activating and deactivating Ever Fresh. € The containers were designed to come into direct contact with food. € Do not use the containers for any type of cooking (in the microwave or oven, on an electric plate, over a flame, etc. € Do not put the containers in the freezer. € Do not clean the lids in a dishwasher. Vacuum storage • Pre-packed foods stored using the vacuum system must still be consumed before the use-by date. € Repeatedly storing these vacuum-packed foods does not change their natural tendency to spoil. € Do not store defrosted foods using the vacuum system unless they have been cooked already. € Stored food should be prepared while fresh (chopped, sliced, peeled, cooked) and should be in perfect condition. [. . . ] € The refrigerator door has been open for more than two minutes. The buzzer stops when the door is closed or when the RESET ALARM button is pressed. It could also be that the correct switching-off procedure was not followed (see Maintenance). € The temperature of the freezer is too high. [. . . ]