User manual SMEG GP61X9

[. . . ] 3 HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Thermostat Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FOOD STORAGE IN THE APPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] · If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or service agent or appointed person. Warning: Do not use mechanical devices or other artificial means to accelerate the defrosting process. Do not use electrical appliances in the food storage of the appliance. Keep the appliance ventilation openings free. Do not damage the refrigerator's refrigerant circuit. Switching On the Appliance · Before switching on, place the appliance on upright position and wait at least three hours without moving the appliance. This will give the refrigerant circuit time to settle and operate efficiently. · Clean the appliance thoroughly, especially in the interior, before use (See Cleaning and Maintenance). · Installation of the appliance and electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified technician, in accordance with the Installation Manual and local regulations. · Installation procedure into the kitchen unit is given in the Installation Manual. This product is intended to be used in proper kitchen units only. · The appliance must be connected with a properly installed fused socket. Power light: Lights green automatically, when the appliance is connected to the power supply. Alarm light: Lights red, when the temperature rises to a critical point in side the freeze. FOOD STORAGE IN THE APPLIANCE · Freezer is used for freezing fresh foods and for storing frozen foods for the period of time indicated on packaging, and for making ice cubes. · For freezing fresh food; wrap and seal fresh food properly, that is the packaging should be air tight and shouldn't leak. Special freezer bags, aluminum foil (heavy grade, in doubt double wrap), polythene bags and plastic containers are ideal. While freezing food ; Maximum amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance label. · For optimum appliance performance to reach maximum freezing capacity , turn knob to the fast freeze position when placing fresh food in the freezer. · After placing fresh food in the freezer , 24 hours on fast freeze function is generally sufficient, After 24 hours, deactivate the fast freeze function. · Attention; In order to save energy, W hen freezing small amounts of food, the fast freeze function can be deactivated. · Do not allow the fresh food to be frozen to come into contact with the already frozen food. · Always mark the date and the content on the pack and do not exceed the stated storage time. [. . . ] After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When the cleaning operations have been completed, reconnect the plug with dry hands. Defrosting the Freezer WARNING: Never use sharp metal tools, unless recommended by manufacturer, for this operation as they can damage the refrigeration circuit. After a period of time, frost will build up in certain areas in the freezer compartment. The frost, accumulated in the freezer, should be removed periodically (use the plastic scraper if available). [. . . ]