User manual SMEG CR312APSX1

[. . . ] 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. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it. SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT 1. Packing The packaging material is 100% recyclable and carries the recycling symbol. Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc. ) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous. [. . . ] · The ambient temperature, frequency of door opening and position of the appliance can affect the temperatures inside the two compartments. Take these factors into consideration when setting the thermostat knobs. · The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment must be unobstructed to allow circulation of air. · Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. · Storing vegetables with a high water content can cause condensation to form: this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance. 19 How to use the refrigerator compartment Position the food as shown in the figure. A Cooked food B Fish, meat C Fruit and vegetables D Bottles E Butter F Dairy products, cheese Temperature Adjustment The temperature is factory-set at +5 °C (display 7). To change the temperature setting, press the buttons (8) or (9) on the control panel until obtaining the required value. Temperature selection limit: · +2 °C coldest temperature · +8 °C warmest temperature Switching off the refrigerator Press the button (5) for more than 2 seconds. The temperature shown on the display (7) turns off, the green light (6) comes on and the yellow light (14) of the Meat & Fish box turns off (if the Meat & Fish function has been activated). To reactivate refrigerator operation, press the same button (5) again for more than 2 seconds. Refrigerator compartment alarms The acoustic alarm is activated when the door has been left open for more than 1 minute. Press the button (15); The yellow light (14) switches on. °C Fig. 3B 21 HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT The freezer compartment has star rating. This compartment can be used to store frozen foods for the period of time indicated on packaging. This can occur in the following cases: · after switching on the appliance; · when the appliance is switched on again after defrosting and cleaning; · when too much food is placed in the freezer; · when the freezer door does not close perfectly. The red light (10) will automatically go off when optimum temperature conditions are reached. Power failure alarm If a blinking temperature value appears on the freezer display (4), the acoustic signal is active and the temperature adjustment buttons are locked, this means a power failure has occurred for a period long enough not to guarantee maintaining of the correct preservation temperature. The value shown on the display gives the highest temperature reached by the freezer compartment. To disable the alarm and unlock the temperature adjustment buttons, press the Acoustic Alarm button (11) and check the state of the food because the internal temperature has risen above -9 °C (temperature limit for optimum food preservation). Note: The freezer compartment can maintain the appropriate temperature for preserving food, even in case of a power failure. However, it is advisable to avoid opening the compartment door during such periods. Important: The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods. [. . . ] "Power failure" alarm (red light on, acoustic signal activated and freezer display flashing) · The appliance has undergone a power failure (see chapter "How to operate the freezer compartment") 3. "Faulty freezer sensor" alarm (red light on, acoustic signal activated and the letter C is present on the freezer display) · The freezer compartment temperature sensor is faulty, however the appliance continues to work with an emergency procedure. "Faulty refrigerator sensor" alarm (red light on, acoustic signal activated and the letter C or E is present on the refrigerator display) · A refrigerator compartment temperature sensor is faulty, however the appliance continues to work with an emergency procedure. Call assistance Notes: · The front edge of the appliance may be hot. [. . . ]