User manual SMEG FC40AL3

[. . . ] If instructions are not adhered to, you may lose your right to service at no charge during the warranty period. Please keep this manual in a safe place and pass it on to later users if applicable. · Do not connect your appliance to the power supply until all packing and transit protectors have been removed. · Leave to stand upright for at least 4 hours before switching on to allow the system to settle if transported horizontally. [. . . ] Then take out the ice-bowl to serve the ice. If you wish, you can leave the ice in the bowl for a while. The ice-bowl is only meant for collecting ice. If you put water in, it will break. 3 en en Prior to startup Before you begin operating your device, the following points should be re-checked for safety: · Is the device standing properly on the floor?· Is there sufficient space for good air circulation?(Also see the section "Cleaning and care") · Set the thermostat knob half way between 1 and 5 or Min. · Now connect the device to the mains. The compressor is turned on; the interior light comes on when the door is opened. Do not place foodstuff into the refrigerator until the temperature has reached the desired level. Setting the operating temperature (Fig. 2) The operating temperature is regulated by the temperature control. Warm 1 (Or) Min. Cold 1 = Lowest cooling setting (Warmest setting) 5 = Highest cooling setting (Coldest setting) (Or) Min. Please refer to the recommendations given on the packaging of your food. Attention Do not freeze fizzy drinks, as the bottle may burst when the liquid in it is frozen. Be careful with frozen products such as coloured ice-cubes. Do not exceed the freezing capacity of your appliance in 24 hours. In order to maintain the quality of the food, the freezing must be effected as rapidly as possible. Thus, the freezing capacity will not be exceeded, and the temperature inside the freezer will not rise. Attention Keep the already deep-frozen food always separated with freshly placed food. When deep-freezing hot food, the cooling compressor will work until the food is completely frozen. This can temporarily cause excessive cooling of the refrigeration compartment. If you find the freezer door difficult to open just after you have closed it, don't worry. This is due to the pressure difference which will equalize and allow the door to open normally after a few minutes. [. . . ] · Carry pre-frozen food in suitable bags and place it in your freezer as soon as possible. Always defrost food in the fridge compartment. 8 en en Examples of Use White wine, beer and mineral water Bananas Fish or offal Cheese Melons Raw meat and poultry chill before use do not store in a fridge store in polyethylene bags only use airtight containers or polyethylene bags; for best results, take out from the fridge an hour before consumption. store only for a short period of time, use airtight packaging/wrapping do not store together with delicate food such as cooked food or milk Normal operating noises Various functional noises are completely normal due to the operation of the cooling system of your appliance; · Gurgling, hissing, boiling or bubbling noises are caused by the refrigerant, circulating inside the cooling system. These noises can still be heard for a short period of time after the compressor shuts off. [. . . ]