User manual SMEG FF354LX

[. . . ] Gebruik‐ saanwijzing User Manual Notice d'utili‐ sation Benutzerin‐ formation Vriezer Freezer Congélateur Gefriergerät FF354LX 15 CONTENTS Safety information Safety instructions Operation Daily use Hints and tips 15 16 18 20 21 Care and cleaning Troubleshooting Installation Technical data 22 22 25 26 Subject to change without notice. SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference. Children and vulnerable people safety • • • • This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and by persons with reduced capabilities provided that they have been given instruction and/or supervision regarding the safe use of the appliance and understand the potential hazards involved. Do not let children play with the appliance. [. . . ] When normal conditions are restored (door closed), the alarm will stop. The buzzer can also be switched off by pressing any button. High temperature alarm An increase in the temperature in the freezer compartment (for example due to an earlier power failure) is indicated by flashing the alarm icon and freezer temperature indicators, and sounding of buzzer. The freezer temperature indicator shows the highest temperature reached for a few seconds, then displays the set temperature again. The alarm indicator continues to flash until the normal conditions are restored. ChildLock function Activate the ChildLock function to lock the buttons from unintentional operation. Press Mode until the corresponding icon appears. To deactivate the ChildLock function, repeat the procedure until the ChildLock indicator goes off. DrinksChill function The DrinksChill function is to be used to set an acoustic alarm at the preferred time, useful for example when a recipe requires to cool down food products for a certain period of time. It is also useful when a reminder is needed in order not to forget the bottles placed in the freezer for fast cooling. Press Mode until the corresponding icon appears. The Timer shows the set value (30 minutes) for a few seconds. Press the Timer regulator to change the Timer set value from 1 to 90 minutes. At the end of the countdown the DrinksChill indicator flashes and an audible alarm sounds. Press OK to switch off the sound and terminate the function. To switch off the function repeat the procedure until the DrinksChill goes off. FastFreeze function The FastFreeze function accelerates the freezing of fresh food and, at the same time, protects foodstuffs already stored from undesirable warming. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears. This function stops automatically after 28 hours. To switch off the function before its automatic end repeat the procedure until the FastFreeze indicator goes off. The function switches off by selecting a different set temperature. Door open alarm An acoustic alarm will sound if the door is left open for a few minutes. The door open alarm conditions are indicated by: • a flashing Alarm indicator; 20 It is possible to change the time at any time during the countdown and at the end by pressing the Temperature colder button and the Temperature warmer button. DAILY USE WARNING!Refer to Safety chapters. Storage of frozen food When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings. In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooling). Cleaning the interior Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal accessories should be washed with lukewarm water and some neutral soap to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dried thoroughly. Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, chlorine or oil-based cleaners as they will damage the finish. Freezing fresh food The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time. To freeze fresh food activate the FastFreeze function and place the food to be frozen in the freezer compartment. [. . . ] Make sure that there is cold air circulation in the appliance. dEMo appears on the display. The appliance is in demonstration mode. The temperature in the appliance is too low/too high. The temperature regulator is not set correctly. The food products' temperature is too high. There is no cold air circulation in the appliance. If the advice does not lead to the desired result, contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre. Closing the door 1. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets. [. . . ]