User manual SMEG MV35NA

[. . . ] Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient. Installation and the electrical connection must be carried out by a qualified technician according to the manufacturer's instructions and in compliance with the local safety regulations. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it. SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT 1. Packing The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears the recycling symbol. [. . . ] · During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable. · Make sure the appliance is not near a heat source. · To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space on both sides and above the appliance and follow the installation instructions. · Keep the appliance ventilation openings free. · Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit pipes. · Install and level the appliance on a floor strong enough to take its weight and in a place suitable for its size and use. · Install the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated place. The appliance is arranged for operation in places where the temperature comes within the following ranges, according to the climatic class given on the rating plate. The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long time at a temperature outside the specified range. (°F) From 10 to 32 From 16 to 32 From 16 to 38 From 16 to 43 From 50 to 90 From 61 to 90 From 61 to 100 From 61 to 110 SAFETY · Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or gas in the vicinity of this or other electrical appliances. The fumes can cause fires or explosions. This will prevent the formation of mould and bad odours. IN CASE OF POWER FAILURES Keep the doors of the appliance closed. In this way the stored food will stay cold as long as possible. Do not refreeze partially thawed food, consume it within 24 hours. OPERATION OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER COMPARTMENT · If the refrigerator compartment of your appliance is fitted with a thermostat box and an external panel, the temperature of both compartments is adjusted using the thermostat knob as shown in figure 1. Move the knob to the position to switch the whole appliance off. · If in addition to the internal thermostat box your appliance also has an external control panel with an adjustment knob, the temperatures of the two compartments must be adjusted separately. The knob of the thermostat inside the refrigerator compartment is used for adjusting the temperature of the refrigerator compartment only (see fig. 1), while the external panel is used to adjust the temperature of the freezer compartment (see the quick guide). The refrigerator and the freezer compartments can be switched off separately by moving the corresponding knobs to . Note: The ambient temperature, frequency of door opening and position of the appliance can affect the temperatures inside the two compartments. These factors must be taken into consideration when setting the thermostat. · · A. D. Thermostat control knob Light button Thermostat position setting notch Light bulb (see instructions near the light bulb) Thermostat on 1/MIN: Low refrigeration level Thermostat on 3-5/MED: Medium refrigeration Thermostat on 7/MAX: Maximum refrigeration Thermostat on : Both refrigeration and illumination are switched off. [. . . ] Ensure that after placing the food on the racks, the freezer door closes properly. Making ice cubes (if provided) Fill the ice cube tray up to 2/3 with water and place in the freezer compartment. Do not use sharp or pointed objects to detach the tray. DEFROSTING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT The freezer should be defrosted once or twice a year or when excessive frost is present (3 mm thickness). The amount and rate at which frost accumulates depends on room conditions and how often the door is open. [. . . ]