User manual SMEG FD43APXNF

[. . . ] INDEX BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation and Switching On The Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Before Switching On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] · Do not use in open air and shall not be exposed to the rain. · Place the refrigerator far from heat sources and in a well-ventilated position. The refrigerator should be at least 50 cm from radiators, gas or coal stoves and 5 cm far from electrical stoves. · Keep the top free for at least 15 cm. · Do not place heavy and lots of things on the appliance. · If the appliance is installed next to another refrigerator or freezer, observe a minimum distance of 2 cm to prevent condensation. · The appliance must be stand firmly and level on the floor Use the two front levelling-feet to compensate for an even floor. · In order to have air circulation under the appliance, the space under the appliance must be open. · The outside of the appliance and the accessories inside should be cleaned with a solution of water and liquid soap; the inside of the appliance with sodium bicarbonate dissolved in lukewarm water. After drying replace all the accessories. Before Switching On · Wait after 3 hours before plugging the appliance in to the main power to ensure proper performance. · There can be an odour when you first switch on the appliance. It will disappear after the appliance starts to cool. THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES Thermostat Setting FREEZER THERMOSTAT REFRIGERATOR THERMOSTAT Freezer and refrigerator thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the compartments. By rotating the knob from position 1 to 5, colder temperatures can be obtained. In cold seasons, you can set lower positions in order to decrease the energy consumption. Freezer Thermostat Setting; 1 ­ 2 : For short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob between minimum and medium position. 3 ­ 4 : For long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set knob medium position. After you get the cold condition you must position to its original position. Refrigerator Thermostat Setting; 1 ­ 2 : For less coldly conditions. 5 : For colder conditions. · Note that; the ambient temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened, affects the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer compartment. If required, change the temperature setting. · When you first switch on the appliance, for starting a suitable cooling, the appliance should work 24 hours continuously until it cools down to sufficient temperature. · In this time do not open the door so often and place a lot of food inside the appliance. [. . . ] · The storage life of frozen foods depends on the room temperature, thermostat setting, how often the door is opened, the type of food and the length of time required to transport the product from the shop to your home. Always follow the instructions printed on the package and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated. PART- 4. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE · Disconnect unit from the power supply before cleaning. · Do not clean the appliance by pouring water. · The refrigerator and freezer compartment should be cleaned periodically using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water · Clean the accessories separately with soap and water. [. . . ]