User manual SMEG SP71VML-5

[. . . ] Freezer is used in households for freezing fresh food and storage of frozen food for up to one year (depending on the type of food). Before first operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Changing the Direction of Opening the Door . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] When you press one of temperature setting buttons, the digital display starts flashing and indicates the last selected temperature. Temperature setting is changed by short sequence pressing of the button in steps of 1°C. During the setting procedure all other buttons are void. Around 5 seconds after the release of the button, the display automatically indicates the actual temperature in the refrigerator and in the freezer. Other settings Continuous sound - opened refrigerator door - alarm If the refrigerator door is open for more than one minute, the sound signal (continuous tone) starts and red LED (H) appears. Alarm goes off by closing the door, or by pressing the alarm off button (G). Intermittent sound - refrigerator/freezer temperature too high - alarm Elevated temperature within the appliance is signaled by the sound alarm (intermittent tone), and the temperature flashing on the display. · Alarm is switched off by pressing the alarm off button (G). The appliance operation is controlled by turning the thermostat (temperature selecting button) located within the refrigerator cabinet from the position STOP (0) to the position 7 and back. Temperature setting · The higher the position of the temperature selector (towards position 7) the lower is the temperature (cooler) within the cabinet of the appliance. Interior temperature in the refrigerator may even fall below 0°C. Higher position settings are to be used on in case of recommended low cooling temperature, or if the ambient temperature is below 16°C. In case of standard ambient temperature we recommend the medium setting. Freezer compartments: - freezing, storage of frozen food (see section Freezing and storage of frozen food). Storage of food in the refrigerator Important precautions and hints · Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and hygienic precautions produce substantial impact on the quality of stored food. · Always respect the best before date, printed on the packaging. · Food to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly packed as to prevent emission and/or reception of moisture and odors. · Never store inflammable, volatile or explosive substances. · Beverages with high alcohol percentage shall be stored in tightly sealed bottles in vertical position. · Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon or orange peel, acids in butter etc. can cause damage in prolonged contact with plastic surfaces or gaskets for longer period of time they can cause accelerated aging of the plastic material. · Unpleasant odor inside the refrigerator is a sign that something is wrong with food or that your refrigerator needs cleaning (see chapter Cleaning). · If you plan a longer absence, make sure you removed quickly perishable articles of food from the appliance before you leave. Recommended periods of storing fresh food in the refrigerator Food eggs, marinades, smoked meat, cheese carrots, etc. . . butter cake, fruit, TV-dinner dishes, raw chunks of meat fish, raw minced meat, seafood Storage period up to 10 days up to 10 days up to 8 days up to 7 days up to 2 days up to 1 day Storage periods 181300 16 Storage of food in the FRESH ZONE The FRESH ZONE drawer provides storage of wide selection of fresh food longer than in the traditional refrigerator. [. . . ] · Food or dish is touching the rear interior panel of the refrigerator. · Bad door sealing; clean or replace the gasket if dirty or damaged. Water dripping from the appliance: · Drain outlet is clogged, drain water drips past the collection groove. · Clean the clogged outlet using plastic straw. [. . . ]