User manual SMEG GW4060

[. . . ] They were prepared for various types/models of refrigerators therefore you may find in it description of some functions and accesories that your appliance does not have. We Care for the Environment · Our products use environmentally friendly packaging, which can be either recycled or disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. · These instructions are printed either on recycled paper or chlorine free bleached paper. · When your appliance finally wears out, please try not to burden the environment with it; call your nearest authorised service agent. (See Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance) Tips for Energy Savings · Try not to open the door too often, especially when the weather is wet and hot. [. . . ] · The refrigerating system of the appliance is filled with refrigerant and oil, so when the appliance is damaged, handle it with care and dispose it of in compliance with environmental protecting precautions. · In the 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 inside the appliance or outside on the rear wall. Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance · When your appliance finally wears out, dispose it of. If the appliance has a lock, break it, in order to prevent eventual accidents (danger of children get locked inside the appliance). · The refrigerating system of the appliance is filled with refrigerant and insulating substances which should be separately treated and processed. Call your nearest authorised service agent or specialised servicing centre. If you don't find one, contact your local authorities or your distributor. Be careful not to damage the tubes on the rear wall of the appliance (danger of pollution). Instructions for Use 43 142306 Placing and Installation Choosing the Right Place Place the appliance in a dry and regularly ventilated room. Allowed ambient temperature depends on the model (class) of the appliance and is stated on the rating plate of the appliance. cooker, radiator, water heater or similar devices) and do not expose it to direct sunlight. · Changes of the ambient temprature affect temperature in the interior of the appliance (choose correct setting of the thermostat knob). 46 Instructions for Use 142306 Use Storing Fresh Foods Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and taking into account hygienic precautions will substantially influence the quality of the food stored. · Foods to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly packed as to prevent mixing various moisture degrees and odors (in polyethylene bags or sheet, aluminium foil, wax paper, or stored in covered containers or bottles). · Before storing food in the refrigerator, remove the excessive packaging (like yoghurt in multipackage). · Pack systematically and make sure that foodstuffs do not touch each other (various odours may mix). · Beverages with high alcohol percentage shall be stored in tightly sealed bottles in vertical position. · Crispy and delicate foods should be stored in the coldest parts of the refrigerator. · Set the thermostat to the setting where lowest temperatures are reached. Use a thermometer and measure the temperature in the individual compartments. Temperature readings are most reliable few hour after steady state is reached. · Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon and orange peel, acid in butter etc. can cause damages when in contact with plastic surfaces or gaskets for longer period of time. [. . . ] · During the operation of the compressor the noise of liquid is heard and when the compressor is not operating, the refrigerant flow is heard. This is a normal condition and it has no influence whatsoever on the lifetime of the appliance. · After starting the appliance, the operation of the compressor and the refrigerant flow may be louder, which does not mean that something is wrong with the appliance and it has no influence on the lifetime of the appliance. · Sometimes unusual and stronger noise is heard, which is rather unusual for the appliance. [. . . ]