User manual SMEG B6040

[. . . ] The compartment is marked with four stars. Before putting into use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Instructions for use We care for the environment Tips for energy savings Operation control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Temperature selection Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Storing fresh foods Freezing fresh foods Storing frozen foods Ice making Important. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The lower shelf is used for storing bottles. Illumination in the Interior of the Refrigerator The light for illuminating the interior of the appliance is on, when the door is opened. The operation of the light does not depend on the position of the thermostat knob. NOTE: · The appliance can be equipped with various accesories, depending on the model of the appliance. · Door handles have various shapes, depending on the model. · Various accesories (spice container, tube holder or additional shelves) can be bought in authorized centres. 52 Instructions for Use Operation Control The appliance is controlled with thermostat knob, situated in the right upper part inside the refrigerator. Turn the knob clockwise from STOP (0) position towards 7 and backwards. Temperature Selection Higher settings on the knob (towards 7) mean lower temperatures (colder) in all compartments of the appliance. 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). Instructions for Use 53 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 multipackage). Some 24 hours after loading, turn the thermostat knob to operating position if necessary (see Temperature selection), and then reload the frozen packages into the storage baskets. · If you have a model with integrated switch for intensive cooling, switch it on some 24 hours before loading the appliance with larger amounts of fresh foods and turn the thermostat knob to position 5-7. After 24 hours load the appliance with fresh food packages. After loading, wait for another 24 hours and switch off the switch and turn the thermostat knob to required position (see Temperature selection). (I) or The switch is ON when the marking colour marking is visible, and OFF when the marking (0) is visible or colour marking is not visible (depending on model). If a condense appears on the ceiling of the refrigerator, turn-on the switch located inside the refrigerator (with models having such a switch). After the condense has vanished, turn the switch on again. · The next time you want to freeze fresh foods, repeat the freezing procedure and be careful that packages with fresh foods do not touch frozen packages. Instructions for Use 55 Approximate Storage Time for Frozen Foods Food 1 Vegetable Fruit Bread, pastries Milk Ready-made meals Meat: Beef Veal Pork Poultry Game Minced meat Smoked sausages Fish: lean fat Offal 2 3 4 Storage time (in months) 5 6 7 8 + 9 + 10 + + 11 + 12 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Defrosting Frozen Food Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as possible. Cold air preserves the food but it does not destroy microorganisms which rapidly activate after defrosting and make foods perishable. Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of foods, especially of fruits, vegetables and readymade meals. Ice Making Recommended thermostat position for ice making is on the middle setting. Fill two thirds of the ice tray with cold water or any other liquid convenient for freezing. Insert the ice tray into the guides or on the cooling plate. [. . . ] Leave the door slightly open. 58 Instructions for Use Trouble-Shooting Guide During the service, you can come across some troubles that in most cases result from improper handling of the appliance and can easy be eliminated. Water is Leaking From the Refrigerator In case the discharge water outlet is clogged, or the defrost water drips over the channel, water leaks from the refrigerator. · Clean the clogged opening, for example with a plastic straw. · Manually defrost the increased ice layer. See Ice Formation on the Inner Back Wall. The Appliance Fails to Operate After connecting to the Mains Supply · Check the supply in the outlet socket and make sure the appliance is switched on (thermostat in operating position). The Freezer 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. [. . . ]