User manual SMEG FL227P

[. . . ] Refrigerator - Freezer EN 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. 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). [. . . ] can cause damages when in contact with plastic surfaces or gaskets for longer period of time. · Foods should be cooled down before storing. · 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 · 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 Storing Frozen Foods Frozen foods can be stored on the bottom of the appliance or on the shelf. 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 35 Instructions for Use 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 + 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 9 + 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°. [. . . ]