User manual SMEG C3172NP

[. . . ] • Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy. • Wait at least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply. • Do not install the appliance close to radiators or cookers, oven or hobs. • Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight. Electrical connection WARNING! [. . . ] The symbol on the side wall of the appliance indicates the coldest area in the refrigerator. 42 If “OK” is displayed (A), put fresh food into area indicated by symbol, if not (B), adjust the temperature controller to a colder setting and wait 12 hours before checking the temperature indicator again. A Fan function The fan function let food cool quickly and a more uniform temperature in the compartment. The green light (B) comes on. OK OK After putting fresh food into the appliance or after opening the door repeatedly or for a long period, it is normal for the indicator not to show "OK"; wait at least 12 hours before readjusting the temperature controller. B A B Ice-cube production This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice-cubes. When you switch off the appliance remember to turn off the fan by pressing (A). The green light (B) comes off. Frozen Food Calendar Cold accumulators The freezer contains at least one cold accumulator which increases storage time in the event of a power cut or breakdown. The symbols show different types of frozen goods. The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and treating before freezing. Thawing Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation. Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer. 43 HINTS AND TIPS Normal operating sounds The following sounds are normal during operation: • A faint gurgling and bubbling sound from coils sound when refrigerant is pumped. • A whirring and pulsating sound from the compressor when refrigerant is pumped. • A sudden cracking noise from inside appliance caused by thermic dilatation (a natural and not dangerous physical phenomenon). • A faint click noise from the temperature regulator when the compressor switches on or off. wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible. • Bottles: these need a cap and should be stored on the door bottle shelf, or (if equipped) on the bottle rack. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption. General warnings CAUTION!This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians. The accessories and parts of the appliance are not suitable for washing in a dishwasher. Defrosting of the refrigerator Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor compressor, where it evaporates. It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator compartment channel to prevent the water overflowing and dripping onto the food inside. Periodic cleaning CAUTION!Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet. When moving the cabinet, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor. Clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap. Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris. If accessible, clean the condenser and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush. Defrosting the freezer The freezer compartment is frost free. [. . . ] Open the appliance door and the kitchen furniture door at an angle of 90°. Put together the appliance door and the furniture door and mark the holes. 51 8 mm Ha Hb Hb 22. Remove the brackets and mark a distance of 8 mm from the outer edge of the door where the nail must be fitted (K). 8 mm 25. Press the part (Hd) on the part (Hb). Hb K Ha Hd Do a final check to make sure that: • All screws are tightened. [. . . ]