User manual SMEG SM804A

[. . . ] Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal, remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent children who might play in or around the appliance from being locked inside. Before calling for service/assistance in the case of malfunction, consult the chapter entitled "Is There a Problem?to determine whether it is possible to eliminate the problem. do not try to repair the problem by trying to access the internal components of the appliance. [. . . ] Avoid placing refrigerator in direct sunlight, or next to an electric stove or similar appliance. Areas not adequately ventilated are not suitable for this appliance. During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance. 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. 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. 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 at the bottom left near the vegetable crisper, 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 socket is not fitted with an earthing wire, the manufacturer will not be held liability for any damages and or injuries arising out of the use of the appliance. Do not use multiple sockets or adapters. GB 6 A closer look Temperature regulation knob Use this knob to regulate the temperature of the refrigerator. The following settings are available: refrigerator OFF; 1 minimum cold temperature; 5 maximum cold temperature You can position the knob on any of the settings from 1 - 5 as required. Remember that you can turn off your refrigerator by setting the knob to . D Door Shelf with egg tray Door Shelf for Food Products Door Shelf for Holding Bottles Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Removable fruit/vegetable drawer cover Removable Shelves Ice Unit Compartment Container with Lid for Butter A B I H G F E C D Setting up Your Appliance ATTENTION After transport stand the appliance upright and wait at least 3 hours before plugging the appliance into the mains to ensure proper performance. Use these average temperature settings to ensure optimum performance and to save energy. - What not to use: Do not use abrasive detergents, bleach or detergents containing ammonia. - All removable parts can be cleaned by soaking them in hot soapy water or detergent. Remember to dry them thoroughly before replacing them. - Discontinued use of the appliance: If the appliance is not in use for any length of time, remember to clean the interior and dry thoroughly, leaving the door open to prevent the formation of odours and mould. The bulb for lighting the interior of the appliance is located at the back of the thermostat box. Unscrew the burned out bulb and replace it with another bulb with a wattage no higher than 15 Watt, follow the instructions illustrated in fig. Before carrying out this operation, disconnect the appliance from the electricity (to do so, turn off the general switch in the house or remove the plug for the appliance from the socket). . Defrosting Do not use mechanical devices or instruments other than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up the defrosting process. It is advisable now and then to remove the frost which forms on the evaporator. Take care to not use sharp objects for this purpose since they could pierce the refrigeration circuit and permanently damage the appliance. Proper cleaning is very important in order to guarantee that the refrigerator operates efficiently and does not consume excess energy needlessly. [. . . ] Proper cleaning is very important in order to guarantee that the refrigerator operates efficiently and does not consume excess energy needlessly. To defrost the evaporator completely, turn the thermostat knob to " " (fig. The water from the frost will collect in the special tray. When finished, dry the tray and put it back in place. [. . . ]