User manual SMEG FC40PXNE3

[. . . ] Important • Thermostat adjustment (1) will depend on where the appliance is installed, ambient temperature and frequency of door opening. How to use the refrigerator compartment: Position the food as illustrated in the figure: 1. • Hot food must be allowed to cool properly before being placed in the refrigerator. • Make sure sufficient space is left for air to circulate around the food. [. . . ] Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. 11 HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT Only for or appliances: Appliances with the symbol can be used to store already frozen food. Appliances with the symbol can be used to store food for months and also to freeze food. The amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance rating plate (see paragraph “Product description”, point 6). • Arrange the food to be frozen centrally in the freezer compartment. • Avoid contact between already frozen food and food that has yet to be frozen (approx. • After 24 hours turn the thermostat knob (1) back to the normal position. Important: Wrap and seal the food in: • Aluminium foil, cling film, watertight plastic bags, polythene containers with lids or special freezer containers. When purchasing frozen food products: • Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may have already begun. If the problem persists after this course of action, contact After-sales Service. Specify: • the nature of the problem, • the model, • the Service number (the number after the word SERVICE on the rating plate on the inside of the appliance), • your full address, • your telephone number and area code. Note: The direction of door opening can be changed. If this operation is performed by After-sales Service it is not covered by the warranty. INSTALLATION Install the freezer away from heat sources. Installation in a hot environment, direct exposure to the sun or installation near heat sources (heaters, radiators, cookers) will increase power consumption and should therefore be avoided. If this is not possible, the following minimum distances must be respected: 30 cm from coal or paraffin stoves 3 cm from electric stoves. Clean the interior (see “How to defrost and clean the appliance”). Check the door seal is not damaged or deformed, especially after installation or reversal of door opening. • • • • Electrical connection • Ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance rating plate corresponds to the domestic supply voltage. The Manufacturer declines all liabilities for injury to persons or damage to property resulting from failure to observe these regulations. • If the plug and socket are not of the same type, have the socket replaced by a qualified electrician. [. . . ] The Manufacturer declines all liabilities for injury to persons or damage to property resulting from failure to observe these regulations. • If the plug and socket are not of the same type, have the socket replaced by a qualified electrician. • Do not use extension cables, multiple sockets or adapters. 15 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 1) For Great Britain only Warning - this appliance must be earthed Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A. S. T. A. [. . . ]