User manual THOMSON KGT300NXI

[. . . ] 15 Please read these instructions carefully before use. Keep this manual for future reference 1 1. SAFETY INFORMATION AND GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS RECYCLING: INFORMATION FOR THE CORRECT DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES (RAEE) When the appliance reaches the end of its service life, you should not dispose of it with the general domestic waste. It can be taken free of charge to the local administrations’ specific selective collection centres, or to distributors who provide this service. [. . . ] The more lights on, the colder the freezer. 7 "Holiday Function" ¬ Used when you want the freezer to work normally and the refrigerator to be switched off when you do not plan to use it for a long period of time, such as, for example, during the holiday period. Before enabling this option, empty the refrigerator, clean it and close the door. Then activate this function to ensure that your refrigerator is maintained in optimum conditions to avoid generating unpleasant odours. When you come back from your holidays, simply deactivate the function and the temperature in the refrigerator will drop once again to pre-selected level. To activate or desactivate the holiday function: LED control panel Press the holiday function button and close the refrigerator door. Digital control panel Press the + or – button used for selecting the refrigerator temperature until the letter H (Holiday) appears on the refrigerator display. CORRECT USE OF THE APPLIANCE: REFRIGERATOR µ µ µ µ µ Leave enough space between food items to let air to flow around them. Do not leave the door open longer than necessary. Do not put hot food in the refrigerator. Do not obstruct the ventilation grilles. 4) To prevent foodstuffs stored from drying out, we recommend that you place them in an airtight container or wrapped them in aluminium foil or plastic food wrap. 4 Ventilation grilles MULTIFRESH SYSTEM If your refrigerator has a Multifresh compartment: µ This guarantees ideal conservation of fresh food such as meat and fish, and also vegetables, allowing these items to be conserved for longer periods of time without having to freeze them. µ This area has the coldest temperatures in the refrigerator and is also the area least affected by frequent opening. µ For meat and fish, an intermediate refrigerator temperature is recommended. µ For greater capacity in the refrigerator, remove the top rack and cover, and store directly on the tray. This area loses the benefits outlined above. 8 ENGLISH DOUBLE FRESH SYSTEM Your refrigerator is fitted with this system, the top rack covering the fruit and vegetable baskets has a membrane filter maintaining a high level of humidity in the baskets. The humidity level provided is ideal to ensure that vegetables do not dry, out, ensuring that they retain all their texture, flavour and nutritional properties. BIO FILTER Function The refrigerator may be equipped with a filter that absorbs any unpleasant smells produced by the food, and retains microorganisms (mould and bacteria) from the circulating air. Location The BIO FILTER is located on the inside of the reflector cover on the refrigerator light. Activation If your refrigerator has a BIO FILTER, the procedure for activating it is as follows: 1. [. . . ] The refrigerator or freezer is not very cold • Temperature selection is set too hot. €¢ The door is not properly closed or is opened very frequently. €¢ The space between the refrigerator and floor or the top of the refrigerator has been covered. • The refrigerator is exposed to direct sunlight or a heat source. [. . . ]