User manual SMEG FCA375

[. . . ] Refrigerator - Freezer Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will successfully serve the purpose for many years. GB Refrigerator with freezer is for domestic use only. The upper part of the appliance is refrigerator and is used for storing fresh foods at the temperature of 0°C and higher. The lower part is freezer and is used for freezing fresh foods and storing frozen foods for longer periods of time (up to one year, depending on the kind of foods you store). The compartment is marked with four stars. Refrigerator - Freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The rack may carry 9 bottles of 0, 75 l or more at the maximum (total weight max. 13 kg) ­ note the label underneath the thermostat box inside the appliance. 12 Instructions for Use Defrost Water Outlet (2) The interior of the refrigerator is cooled with cooling plate incorporated in the rear wall. Under the plate there is a channel and an outlet for defrost water. Regularly check the defrost water outlet and the channel, because they should never be clogged (as for example with food rests). If clogged, use a plastic straw and clean it. Door Liner The door liner consists of various shelves or holders used for storing eggs, cheese, butter and yogurt as well as other smaller packages, tubes, cans etc. 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. Fruit and Vegetable Container (3) The container is on the bottom under the glass shelf and is used mainly for storing fruits and vegetables. It provides adequate humidity which has favourable effect on food stored (less dehydration). Freezer (B) Freezer is used for freezing fresh foods and for storing already frozen foods. The fan (certain models only) The fan distributes evenly the inside temperature and reduces dew on storage shelf surfaces. When the refrigerator door is opened, the fan stops operating. It is recommended to switch the fan on: when the ambient temperature in the room is increased (above 30°C), in case of increased humidity (during summer season). Switching the fan on/off ON = OFF = Freezing Compartment (4) is used for freezing fresh foods. Storing Compartment (5) is used for storing packages of frozen foods. Defrost Water Outlet (6) (See Cleaning and Maintenance). NOTE: The appliance can be equipped with various accesories, depending on the model of the appliance. Various accesories (spice container, tube holder or additional shelves) can be bought in authorized centres. 0 Note: Energy consumption is increased during fan operation. 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. interrupted (the light is on, when you open the refrigerator door). Temperature readings are most reliable few hour after steady state is reached. Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon or orange peel, acid in butter etc. can cause damage and when in contact with plastic surfaces or gaskets for longer period of time they can cause accelerated ageing of the plastic material. Unpleasant odor inside the refrigerator is a sign that something is wrong with foods or that your refrigerator needs cleaning. Unpleasant odor can be eliminated or reduced by washing the interior of the refrigerator with a mild solution of water and vinegar. We also recommend using activated carbon filters to clean the air or to neutralize odors. If you plan a longer journey, make sure to remove quickly perishable articles of food out of the appliance before you leave. Fresh Food Storage Time in the Refrigerator Fresh Food Storage Butter Eggs Meat: fresh uncut chopped smoked Fish Marinade Root Cheese Sweets Fruit Prepared dishes Legend: 1 + + + + + + + + + + + + 2 + + + = + = + + + + + + 3 + + = + + + + = = = 4 + + 5 + + Storage time (days) 6 7 8 9 + + = = + + + + 10 = + 11 = = 12 = = 13 = 14 = + + + + = = = + + + = = = + + + = = = + + + = = + + + = = + + = = = + + = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = + recommended storage time = possible storage time Freezing Fresh Foods Carefully select food you intend to freeze; it should be of adequate quality and suitable for freezing. Use correct packaging and wrap it right. The packaging should be air tight and shouldn't leak since this could cause substantial vitamin loss and dehydration of foods. [. . . ] This is a normal condition and it has no influence whatsoever on the lifetime of the appliance. After starting the appliance, the operation of the compressor and the refrigerant flow may be louder, which does not mean that something is wrong with the appliance and it has no influence on the lifetime of the appliance. Sometimes unusual and stronger noise is heard, which is rather unusual for the appliance. This noise is often a consequence of inadequate placing. [. . . ]