User manual SMEG FR230SE

[. . . ] Any damage must be reported to your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance. Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on in order to ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient. Installation of the appliance and electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and local safety regulations 4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it. SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT 1. [. . . ] The refrigerator can operate at ambient temperatures between +10°C and +38°C. Optimal performance is obtained at temperatures between +16°C and +32°C. Switching on the refrigerator for the first time Insert the plug into the mains socket. The thermostat is used to adjust the temperature of both compartments: refrigerator and freezer. How to adjust the temperature of the compartments: 1. For correct operation and optimum storage of food, follow instructions given in the enclosed product sheet for thermostat adjustment. To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment, turn the thermostat control knob: · lowest/MIN numbers for the LEAST COLD internal temperatures; · highest/MAX numbers for the COLDEST internal temperatures. Thermostat set to : no operation, no light. Note: The ambient air temperature, frequency of door opening and the position of the appliance can affect internal temperatures. These factors must be taken into account when setting the thermostat. How to use the refrigerator compartment Position the food as illustrated in the figure. If possible, defrost the freezer when it is nearly empty. Remove the food from the freezer, wrap in a newspaper and group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler. Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply. Leave the door open to allow the frost to melt. Remove the defrost water from the compartment bottom. Clean the interior using a sponge dampened in a solution of warm water and neutral detergent. Note: Do not use sharp or pointed metal instruments to scrape off ice; do not heat the freezer compartment artificially. HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Periodically clean the inside of the refrigerator compartment. Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. Droplets of water on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment indicate that the periodic automatic defrost cycle is in progress. The defrost water is automatically routed to a drain outlet and into a container from which it evaporates. Clean the defrost water drain outlet regularly using the tool supplied with the appliance in order to ensure defrost water is removed correctly. [. . . ] Notes: · The front edge of the appliance may be hot. This prevents the formation of condensation and is not a defect. · Gurgling and hissing noises due to expansion in the refrigerant circuit are normal. 18 AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: 1. See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help of the "Troubleshooting guide"). [. . . ]