User manual SMEG FI167B

[. . . ] 142019 Refrigerator - Freezer Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will successfully serve the purpose for many years. Refrigerator with freezer is for domestic use only. The lower part of the appliance is refrigerator and is used for storing fresh foods at the temperature of 0°C and higher. EN The upper 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. Before Putting Into Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Instructions for Use Mounting Instructions We Care for the Environment Tips for Energy Savings Operation Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Temperature Selection Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Storing Fresh Foods Freezing Fresh Foods Storing Frozen Foods How to make ice cubes Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance Placing and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Choosing the Right Place Connection to Power Supply Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Automatic Defrosting of the Refrigerator Manual Defrosting of the Frezing Compartment Cleaning the Appliance Switch Off the Appliance When Not In Use Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Refrigerator (A) Freezer (B) Opening the freezer door Trouble-Shooting Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Before Putting Into Use · Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, place it on the location where it will later on be installed and leave it for about 2 hours, which will reduce a possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system due to transport handling. [. . . ] · Foods should be cooled down before storing. Therefore we recommend the size of the package not to be too large and to be cooled before loading into the freezer. · The amount of fresh foods that can be loaded in the freezer within 24 hours is indicated on the rating plate (freezing capacity). If the loaded amount is too large, the quality of freezing is reduced which affects the quality of frozen foods. the switch, which has previously been engaged. The switch is ON when the marking (I)or colour marking is visible, and OFF when the marking (0) is visible or colour marking is not visible (depending on model). · The next time you want to freeze fresh foods, repeat the freezing procedure and be careful that packages with fresh foods do not touch frozen packages. · For freezing smaller amount of foods (up to 1 kg) there is no need to change the thermostat setting (see Temperature Selection). Freezing Procedure Storing Frozen Foods Frozen foods can be stored on the bottom of the appliance or on the shelf. · Before it starts freezing, set the thermostat to the position 3-6 for 24 hours. If you have a model with integrated switch for intensive cooling, turn ON the switch. After 24 hours load the appliance with fresh load packages. 24 hours from the time when fresh food was put in the appliance turn the thermostat dial to the operating temperature (see temperature selection). At the above mentioned model it is necessary to turn OFF Commercially Frozen Foods The storage time and the recommended temperature for storing commercially frozen foods are indicated on the packaging. For storing and using consider the manufacturer's instruction. When shopping, be careful and choose only adequately packed foods provided with complete data and stored in freezers 36 Instructions for Use 142019 where the temperature is not higher than -18°C. Do not buy packages of food covered with frost layer. This indicates that the package was thawed before at least once. Be careful that packages don't start to thaw, as the temperature raise reduces the quality of foods. Storage time (in months) 5 6 7 8 9 + + Approximate Storage Time for Frozen Foods Food 1 Vegetable Fruit Braed, Pastries Milk Redy-made meals Meat: Beef Veal Pork Poultry Game Minced meat Smoked sausages Fish: lean fat Offal 2 3 4 10 + + 11 + 12 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Defrosting Frozen Food Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as possible. Cold air preserves the food but it does not destroy microorganisms which rapidly activate after defrosting and make foods perishable. Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of foods, especially of fruits, vegetables and ready-made meals. how often you open the door. It usually takes 26 hours (depends on which model of refrigerator you have). With smaller refrigerators we recommend you make a stock of ice cubes (store them in a separate plastic box). The easiest way to empty the ice tray is to turn the tray around, pour it with cold water and slightly twist it (bend it). How to make ice cubes Recommended thermostat position for ice making is on the middle setting. Fill two thirds of the ice tray with cold water or any other liquid convenient for freezing. Insert the ice tray into the guides or on the cooling plate. Time required for the ice to form, largely depends on ambient temperature, thermostat setting and on Maintenance and Cleaning Automatic Defrosting of the Refrigerator There is no need to defrost the refrigerator, because ice depositing on the inner back wall is defrosted automatically. [. . . ] · Replace the slide guides to the opposite side of the door. · Plug the remaining holes with decorative caps. · Check the gasket, it shouldn't be creased and it should seal well. In case it does not fit perfectly, pull it out and rotate for 180°. [. . . ]