User manual SMEG FL130PK1

[. . . ] If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a service technician or other adequately trained person. If the appliance will be out of use for a prolonged period of time, switch it off using the relevant button, and unplug the appliance from the power mains. To protect the environment, take the obsolete appliance to an authorized home appliance collection center. Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without any hazard to the environment. 543158 5 Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. [. . . ] Set the appliance height before installing it in the opening in the kitchen cabinetry. Appliance height should be set so that the upper edge of the appliance is just under the worktop (see Installation Instructions) • Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight and do not place it near sources of heat. If this cannot be avoided, install an insulation panel. CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE • Connect the appliance to the power mains using a connection cable. The wall outlet should be fitted with a ground contact (safety socket). Nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the rating plate/label with basic information on the appliance. • The appliance must be connected to the power mains and grounded in compliance with the effective standards and regulations. The appliance will withstand short-term deviations from the nominal voltage, but not more than +/- 6%. 543158 10 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE A Temperature setting and on/off knob TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF Turn on: rotate the thermostat knob clockwise towards position 7. Turn off: rotate the knob back to position STOP (0). 11 543158 SETTING THE TEMPERATURE Higher settings (towards 7) selected with the knob correspond to lower (cooler) temperatures. Only use higher settings when a lower temperature is desired and recommended or when environment temperature is lower than 16°C. When the environment temperature is normal, a medium setting is recommended. • A change in the environment temperature affects the temperature in the appliance. • When the thermostat knob is set to position STOP (0), the appliance will not operate (cooling system is off ); however, the appliance is still powered (a light will illuminate the interior when the refrigerator door is opened). 543158 12 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT (* Equipment depends on the model) SHELF The shelf may be adjusted to your liking using the guides in the refrigerator interior. Approximately 24 hours after inserting the fresh food into the appliance, rotate the thermostat knob to normal operating temperature (see section Selecting the temperature). Make sure the fresh food is not in contact with the food that is already frozen. • To freeze smaller amounts of food (up to 1 kg), adjusting the thermostat knob setting is not necessary (observe the instructions in the section Choosing the Temperature). IMPORTANT WARNINGS ON FREEZING FRESH FOOD Only freeze the food that is suitable for freezing in the freezer. Packaging should not be permeable to humidity; it should be airtight to prevent the food from drying out and loss of vitamins. Label the food; indicate the type of food, amount, and date of freezing. • 24 hours before defrosting, activate the super freeze function to additionally cool the food (see section »Freezing Process«). After this period, remove the food from the freezer and protect them from defrosting. • Switch off the appliance (see chapter Switching the appliance on/off) and unplug the power cord. • Do not use any defrosting sprays as they may melt the plastic parts or harm your health. • Do not use a knife or any other sharp object to remove the frost, because you may damage a pipe of the cooling system. • To speed up the defrosting process, place a pot of hot water on the glass shelf. [. . . ] Replace the bulb with a new one (E14, same power rating as the one provided by the manufacturer) and replace the cover. • The bulb is considered a consumable and is excluded from any warranty!• Bulb lamps used in this appliance are special purpose lamps selected for household appliances use only. • Excessive dust on the condenser unit is signalled by a sound alarm heard whenever appliance door is opened until the default is removed. [. . . ]