User manual SMEG FD260PS

[. . . ] GB Instructions for use Refrigerator-freezer We thank you for the confidence you have shown by purchasing our appliance. We wish you a lot of pleasure using the appliance. The refrigerator-freezer is intended for use in households. The lower part is the refrigerator compartment intended for storing fresh food at temperatures above 0°C. [. . . ] Changing the handle position: remove the covers, undo the screws, and attach the handle to the opposite side. Use the covers supplied in a bag to cover the slot where the handle was initially attached. Save the hinge E1 in case you need to change the direction of door opening again at a later time. 9 305888 Appliance operation CONTROL UNIT I A Temperature setting and on/off knob B Super Freeze switch Turning the appliance on/off Turn on: rotate the thermostat knob clockwise towards position 7. Turn off: rotate the knob back to position STOP (0). Setting the temperature · Higher settings (towards 7) selected with the knob correspond to lower (cooler) temperatures. The temperature in the refrigerator interior may drop below 0°C. Only use higher settings when a lower temperature is desired and recommended or when environment temperature is lower than 16°C. When the environment temperature is normal, a medium setting is recommended. · A change in the environment temperature affects the temperature in the appliance. Hence, the thermostat setting should be adjusted accordingly. · When the thermostat knob is set to position STOP (0), the appliance will not operate (cooling system is off); however, the appliance is still powered (a light will illuminate the interior when the refrigerator door is opened). 305888 10 CONTROL UNIT II Model without fan Model with fan A Temperature setting and on/off knob B Fan on/off switch (only with some models) Turning the appliance on/off Turn on: rotate the thermostat knob clockwise towards position 7. 11 305888 Turn off: rotate the knob back to position STOP (0) Setting the temperature · Higher settings (towards 7) selected with the knob correspond to lower (cooler) temperatures. Refrigerator door areas: - upper / medium part: eggs, butter, cheeses, etc. - lower part: beverages, cans, bottles, etc. Freezer parts: - upper shelf position: freezing - lower shelf position: storage - door lining: packed vegetables, ice-creams, ice, etc. 13 305888 Storing food in the refrigerator Important warnings on food storage Appropriate use of the appliance, appropriate food packaging, maintaining the appropriate temperature and observing the hygienic guidelines will affect decisively the quality of food storage. Observe the best before dates indicated on the product packaging. Food stored in the refrigerator should be placed in closed containers or otherwise suitably packed to prevent emitting scent and moisture. Do not store inflammable, volatile, and explosive substances in the refrigerator. Bottles with high alcohol content should be tightly sealed and stored in an upright position. Some organic solutions, essential oils in lemon and orange peel, butter acid, etc. may damage the plastic surfaces in case of a prolonged contact, causing premature ageing of these materials. Unpleasant smell warns of poor appliance cleanliness or deteriorated food (see Cleaning and Maintenance). Remove perishables from the refrigerator before a longer period of absence from home. Refrigerator interior equipment 14 The equipment depends on the models. · The shelves can be inserted to any of the shelf guides in the refrigerator interior. [. . . ] Check the air circulation behind the appliance and clean the condenser. Excessive build-up of ice on the back wall of refrigerator interior may result form the following: · Door is opened to often or it is left open too long. · Warm food was placed in the refrigerator. · Food or a container are in contact with the refrigerator interior back wall. [. . . ]