User manual SMEG CWH521SD-1

[. . . ] The appliance should be professionally mounted by a qualified technician; mounting instructions are for his use only. 2 Instructions for Use • Turn the thermostat knob from higher to lower setting as soon as possible (depending on how loaded the appliance is, ambient temperature etc. ). • Never use continuous operation unless it is absolutely necessary; switch the operation mode selector switch to the setting for automatic operation as soon as possible. • Before freezing packages of fresh foods, make sure they are cooled to ambient temperature. • Ice and frost layer increase energy consumption, so do clean the appliance as soon as the layer is 3-5 mm thick. • If the gasket is damaged or if it turns out that the sealing is poor, the energy consumption is substantially higher. [. . . ] • The refrigeration system of the appliance is filled with refrigerant and lubricant. When the appliance is damaged, handle it with care and dispose it of in compliance with environmentprotection precautions (see We care for the environment). • Heating element integrated in the appliance, all around the rim, is controlled by the operation of the compressor and it prevents the door gasket to freeze onto the freezer housing. • If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or his service agent or a qualified person in order to avoid hazard. • The rating plate is located in the interior or on the rear wall of the appliance. Ventilation slots on the appliance or a built-in element must always be clean and unobstructed. Do not use mechanical devices or tools to defrost the refrigerator, nor any other methods except for those recommended by the manufacturer. Instructions for Use 3 • Warning!When installing, cleaning, or removing the appliance, make sure the insulation on the refrigeration system parts is not damaged. Do not use electric appliances in the refrigerator or freezer interior, except for those expressly allowed by the refrigerator-freezer manufacturer. • After the installation, the appliance mains plug should be accessible!The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. If this quantity is exceeded, freezing quality will deteriorate, as will the quality of the already frozen food. • When freezing smaller quantities of food (1-2 kilograms), activating the super freeze function is not required. • After the end of the freezing process, rotate the A dial back to the desired setting, even if the B signal light is not on (this means that sufficiently low temperature has already been reached. • If the freezer boost is not deactivated manually, it will be automatically switched off after approximately 2 days. Then the temperature of the freezer compartment returns to the most ). recently set value (knob position remains at Important warnings on freezing fresh food • The freezer should only be used for freezing food that is appropriate for freezing. • Choose an appropriate packaging for the food and package it correctly. • The packaging should be airtight and watertight to prevent loss of humidity or vitamins from the food. • Indicate the type of food, quantity, and freezing date on each food package. • It is important that the food is frozen as quickly as possible; therefore, smaller packages should be preferred. Before freezing, the food should be cooled. • Activate the super freeze function 24 hours before freezing fresh food: (signal light B − rotate the A button to the will light up) After 24 hours, place the fresh food in the freezing compartment, but not more than 5 kilograms to each compartment. [. . . ] • Door is not closed appropriately (there may be dirt between the door and the refrigerator, the door may be tilted, the seal should be checked, etc. ). Check the air circulation behind the appliance and clean the condenser. • Door not closed properly (particle between door gasket, sagged door, damaged gasket, etc. . . ). • If you wish to open freezer door immediately or shortly after closing it, you may feel rather strong resistance. [. . . ]