User manual SMEG UKFL164A

[. . . ] Instructions for Use Refrigerator Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will successfully serve the purpose for many years. Refrigerator is for domestic use only and is intended for storing fresh foods at the temperature higher than 0°C. Before Putting Into Use Placing and Installation Description of the Appliance Operation Controls Use Cleaning and Maintenance Trouble-Shooting Guide , QVWUXFWLRQV IRU 8VH 44-45 46 47-48 49 50-51 52 53-54 Before Putting Into Use · Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, leave it stand for about 2 hours, which will reduce a possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system due to transport handling. · Clean the appliance, and be thorough, especially in the interior (See Cleaning and Maintenance). [. . . ] When the ambient temperature is normal, we recommend medium setting. · Changes of the ambient temprature affect temperature in the interior of the appliance (choose correct setting of the thermostat knob). · In STOP (0) position the appliance does not operate (the cooling system is switched off), yet power supply is not interrupted (the light is on, when you open the refrigerator door). · Temperature in the refrigerator also depends on how often the door is opened. , QVWUXFWLRQV IRU 8VH Use Storing Fresh Foods Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and taking into account hygienic precautions will substantially influence the quality of the food stored. · Foods to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly packed as to prevent mixing various moisture degrees and odors (in polyethylene bags or sheet, aluminium foil, wax paper, or stored in covered containers or bottles). · Before storing food in the refrigerator, remove the excessive packaging (like yoghurt in multi-package). · Pack systematically and make sure that foodstuffs do not touch each other (various odours may mix). Assure adequate air circulation around packages. · Never store inflammable, volatile or explosive substances. · Beverages with high alcohol percentage should be stored in tightly sealed bottles in vertical position. · Food should not touch the rear wall of the refrigerator!· Foods should be cooled down before storing. · Crispy and delicate foods should be stored in the coldest parts of the refrigerator. · Try not to open the door too often. · Set the thermostat to the setting where lowest temperatures are reached. Set the thermostat gradually as to avoid freezing of the foods. Use a thermometer and measure the temperature in the individual compartments. Place the thermostat in a glass vessel filled with water. Temperature readings are most reliable few hour after steady state is reached. · Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon or orange peel, acid in butter etc. could cause damage and when in contact with plastic surfaces or gaskets for longer period of time they can even cause accelerated ageing of the plastic material. · Unpleasant odour inside the refrigerator is a sign that something is wrong with foods or that your refrigerator needs cleaning. [. . . ] · Put the door of the appliance on the lower hinge. · Fix the upper hinge and cover it. · Replace the slide guides to the opposite side of the door. · Plug the remaining holes with decorative caps. [. . . ]