User manual SMEG SX81VM-5

[. . . ] Any damage must be reported to your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance. Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on in order to ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient. Installation of the appliance and electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and local safety regulations 4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it. SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT 1. [. . . ] A Cooked food B Fish, meat C Fruit and vegetables D Bottles E Butter F Dairy products, cheese Notes: · The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment must be unobstructed to allow air circulation. · Do not place the food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. · Do not place hot food in the refrigerator. · Store liquids in closed containers. · Storage of vegetables with high water contents can lead to the formation of condensation: this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance. 16 HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT The appliance has a 4 star freezer compartment in which food can be stored for the time indicated on the packaging. The freezer can also be used to freeze fresh food by positioning it on the racks; place frozen food in the lower basket so that there is no contact with fresh food that has yet to be frozen. The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate. Freezing fresh food If your appliance is equipped with a single compressor: · Set the thermostat knob to 2-3. · If the appliance is equipped with a freeze button, press it to activate the function (the yellow indicator light will switch on). Also the red indicator light (models with control panel) may switch on. The red indicator light will switch off when the freezer compartment has reached the optimum temperature. · Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes. 18 HOW TO DEFROST THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the mains or disconnect the electricity supply. Defrost the freezer compartment once or twice a year or when the formation of ice on the racks is excessive. It is perfectly normal for ice to form on the racks. The amount and speed at which the ice forms depends on room air temperature and humidity and the frequency with which the door is opened. Ice formation is concentrated on the racks at the top of the freezer compartment. If possible, defrost the freezer compartment when it is nearly empty. · Remove the food from the freezer compartment, wrap in a newspaper and group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler. · Leave the freezer door open so that the ice can thaw. · Pull out the defrost water drain and place a tray below it. · Clean the interior of the freezer compartment with a sponge and warm water and/or neutral detergent. · Rinse the interior and dry thoroughly. [. . . ] Upper basket (for fast freezing of fresh food products) Storage area for frozen or deep-frozen food Ice cube tray (inside basket) Freezer compartment inner door panel Note: the number of shelves and the design of accessories may vary depending on the model. Shelves and door trays are all removable. Warning: refrigerator accessories are not dishwasher-resistant. D GB F NL E P I GR S N DK FIN CB 18 M/1c The fridge-freezer is switched on by means of the thermostat knob in the refrigerator compartment. [. . . ]