User manual SMEG CV10B

[. . . ] (See Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance) Tips for Energy Saving · Try not to open the door too often, especially when the weather is wet and hot. Once you open the door, mind to close it as soon as possible. This is especially important if you have an upright model. · Every now and then check if the appliance is sufficiently ventilated (adequate air circulation behind the appliance). [. . . ] 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. Behind the appliance there should be free space at least 200 cm2 wide and above the appliance the high kitchen units should be at least 5 cm away from the appliance in order to assure adequate ventilation of the condenser unit. Location · Place the appliance horizontally and firmly on a solid base. Level the appliance with two adjustable feet located on the front of the appliance. · The appliance is supplied with air cirxulation grid. Built it in the working top exactly above the appliance. Instructions for Use 63 Connection to Power Supply Connect the appliance with the cable and plug to the power supply socket outlet with a ground terminal (safety socket). Required nominal voltage and frequency are indicated in the rating plate. The connection to the mains supply and earthing have to be made according to current standards and regulations. The appliance resists temporary voltage tolerance up to -15 to +10 %. 64 Instructions for Use Description of the Appliance Freezing Compartment (1) is used for freezing fresh foods. Storing Compartment (2) is used for storing packages of frozen foods. Control Panel (3) See Operation Controls Instructions for Use 65 Indicating Pointers (4) On the front side of the basket and on the freezing compartment door there are movable pointers, that will help you keep order in the appliance. Use two pointers of the same colour - one for the kind of food and the other for the months the package was loaded into the appliance. Defrost Water Outlet (5) (See Cleaning and Maintenance). 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. 66 Instructions for Use Operation Control The freezer is controlled with the thermostat knob. 1. Thermostat knob Mode of Operation Continuous operation - the yellow light is on. The cooling system operates continuously - the Super function. This mode is selected when you want to freeze large amounts of fresh foods and in case you want to deep freeze already frozen foods. Automatic operation - the yellow light is off. The interior temperature is controlled by the thermostat which turns the cooling system on and off. The frequency of switching the cooling system on and off depends on: - the thermostat knob position (thermostat setting), - how often you open the door; and - ambient temperature. Temperature Selection When the freezer operates automatically, the interior temperature is controlled by the thermostat. The most suitable thermostat position is in the middle between max and min. We recommend setting the thermostat on positions towards max only in case you want to accelerate cooling, as for example before loading smaller amounts of fresh foods or when the operation mode shall correspond to the ambient temperature. Instructions for Use 67 Thermostat settings towards min help you save energy provided that the freezer is loaded with smaller amount of frozen foods. Changes of the ambient temperature affects temperature in the interior of the appliance. Choose correct setting of the thermostat knob. Red Control Light The red light is on when there is something wrong with the temperature in the freezer (See Trouble Shooting Guide). 68 Instructions for Use Use Switching on the Empty Freezer Switch the appliance on and set the thermostat knob to the position for continuous operation. When the red light goes off, wait for a couple of hours and load the freezer with packages of fresh foods. Freezing Fresh Foods Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and taking into account hygienic precautions will substantially influence the quality of freezing the food or storing of the frozen foodstuffs. · Carefully select foods 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. [. . . ] The reason why this happens is, that when you open the door, warm air gets into the appliance and when it is cooling, the underpressure seals the door. After few minutes (5-10), the door can easily be opened. Noise Cooling in refrigerating-freezing appliances is enabled by the refrigerating system with compressor, which produces noise. How noisy the appliance is depends on where it is placed, how it is used and how old the appliance is. · During the operation of the compressor the noise of liquid is heard and when the compressor is not operating, the refrigerant flow is heard. [. . . ]