User manual SMEG SLB1201FT

[. . . ] Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the electricity (by pulling out the plug orturning off the general switch in your home). Before disposing of your old appliance, remember to break or remove the lock as a safety measure to protect children who might lock themselves inside the appliance when playing. If your appliance is not operating properly, before calling your after-sales service read the chapter on "Trouble Shooting" which might help you resolve the problem. Do not attempt to repair the fault by intervening on the internal components. [. . . ] During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance. Insufficient power? The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper. Before making the electrical connection . . . After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the vertical upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions properly. Away from Heat Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly exposed to sunlight or near an oven, cook top or the like. Electrical Connection and Earthing Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located within the freezer, corresponds to the mains voltage in your home and that the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in accordance with safety standards for 46/90 systems. If the For English Market only The appliance is fitted with a continental 2-èin plug for factory testing. Before installation the plug should be cut off. The appliance is designed to be installed in a switched spur outlet fused at 13 Ampere. If the installation requires a 13 Ampere plug type to be fitted it should be conform to BSI 1363. 7 GB For English Market only Electrical connection Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug that can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use. Before using the appliance please read the instructions below. WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. Replacing the fuse: When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse cover refitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked "E" or or coloured Green or Green & Yellow. Connect Brown wire to terminal marked "L" or coloured Red. Connect Blue wire to terminal marked "N" or coloured Black. - After 24 hours, freezing will be completed, turn off the yellow light. Important: . Remember to carry out this last step in order to save energy. - For the best conservation and defrosting, remember to freeze small portions; this will ensure rapid and uniform freezing. Mark the freezing date and description of the contents on the package, as shown in the table. - In the case of power failure or breakdown, do not open the freezer door. This will help maintain the temperature inside the freezer ensuring that foods are conserved for at least 9-14 hours. - Do not store full bottles in the freezer since they could explode when they freeze. (Remember that liquids increase in volume when frozen). - Fill the ice trays so that they are no more than 3/4 full. Preservation of Foodstuffs To preserve frozen and deep-frozen foods well, never set the thermostat below 1, no matter what the room temperature is. For room temperatures from 25°C to 27°C the knob should be set between 1 and 2 while for room temperatures of up to 32°C, set between 2 and 3. The maximum storage times for frozen foods are indicated in the tables "Guide for using the freezer. [. . . ] Never use sharp metal objects to remove frost because they could pierce the cooling circuit and damage the freezer beyong repair. Use the plastic scraper provided for this purpose. To defrost the appliance completely (this should be done once or twice a year), turn off the green light and leave the door open until the frost has completely thawed. Cleaning and maintenance The refrigerator should be cleaned periodically with a solution of bicarbonate of soda and warm water. Never use abrasives, detergents or soaps; after washing, rinse with clean water and dry with care. [. . . ]