User manual SMEG FAB32QRO

[. . . ] SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INTENDED USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3. 1 Choosing the site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] This precaution will: - conserve foods' fragrance, moisture and freshness; - prevent the cross-contamination of foods with different aromas and tastes; - prevent the humidity level inside the refrigerator becoming too high because of the normal breathing of food (especially fresh fruit and vegetables). In some operating conditions (rise in ambient temperature and humidity, more frequent opening of the door) this might cause condensation to form on the shelves. Use only containers approved for food storage. Always allow hot foods and drinks to cool to room temperature before placing them inside the refrigerator. Never store explosive substances in the appliance and only store high-alcohol drinks firmly sealed and vertical. 6. SETTING AND SELECTING THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE The knob in the top right-hand corner of the refrigerator is used to set the operating temperature both in the refrigerator and in the freezer (in case of the mod. FAB32 it controls the operating temperature in the refrigerator section only). When the knob is turned to 0 ("stop"), the appliance is switched off. There is no direct correspondence between the setting chosen and the temperature in the two sections of the appliance. Increasing the setting number reduces the temperature inside the appliance. Only use the highest settings (6-7) if absolutely necessary: with these settings, the temperatures inside the refrigerator compartment may be close to 0°C and electricity consumption will be higher. In normal operating conditions, a medium-low setting (2-3) is recommended. This will provide effective storage of the fresh foods in the refrigerator compartment and of the frozen foods in the freezer compartment. On models fitted with cooling fan, a slightly higher temperature should be set when the fan is on, since the air currents reduce the temperature inside the refrigerator. Important Changes in weather conditions (temperature and humidity) and the frequency with which the doors of the two separate compartments are opened may affect the refrigerator's operating temperatures. 9 Instructions for the user 7. SETTING AND SELECTING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE 7. 1 Refrigerator without intensive cooling switch 24 hours before freezing a large amount of fresh foods turn the thermostat to a setting between 5 and 7. After the 24 hours have passed, insert the fresh foods and turn the thermostat knob to the setting of your choice (see "Setting the Temperature"). Important Changes in weather conditions (temperature and humidity) and the frequency with which the door is opened affect the refrigerator's operating temperatures. 7. 2 Refrigerator with intensive cooling switch 24 hours before freezing a large amount of fresh foods, turn on the switch on the thermostat regulator box. The function is enabled by pressing the switch so that the coloured "I" sign is visible. The switch is off when the "O" sign is visible. After turning on the intensive cooling function, turn the thermostat to a setting between 5 and 7. After the 24 hours have passed, insert the fresh foods, turn off the switch and turn the thermostat knob to the setting of your choice. [. . . ] This noise is perfectly normal and does not mean that the appliance is malfunctioning. If it is over-loud, there may be other causes. In this case, check that: - the refrigerator is properly levelled on the floor and does not vibrate when the compressor is in operation: adjust the feet provided as appropriate; - The drawers, shelves and door boxes are correctly fitted and securely in place: fit correctly; - Bottles and containers on the various shelves are stable and not touching: the vibration due to operation of the compressor may generate some noise; - Do not place kitchen units or other appliances so that they are touching the refrigerator. 9. 7 Identifying and Dealing with Malfunctions Your new refrigerator is designed and built to strict quality standards. This section is intended to enable you to identify the origin of any malfunctions which may occur before contacting the Smeg After-Sales Service. 9. 8 Changing the inside light bulb Before changing the bulb, make sure that the light has not stopped working simply because the part inside the lamp socket has become loose. [. . . ]