User manual SMEG S3C172FP

[. . . ] This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: – Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments – By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and other residential type environments Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. General Safety • • 39 • • • • • • • Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. [. . . ] Positioning the door shelves To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different heights. Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free. Ice-cube production This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice-cubes. Freezing fresh food The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time. To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change the medium setting. Thawing Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation. 43 Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer. Fan function The fan function let food cool quickly and a more uniform temperature in the compartment. A B When you switch off the appliance remember to turn off the fan by pressing (A). HINTS AND TIPS Normal operating sounds The following sounds are normal during operation: • A faint gurgling and bubbling sound from coils sound when refrigerant is pumped. € A whirring and pulsating sound from the compressor when refrigerant is pumped. € A sudden cracking noise from inside appliance caused by thermic dilatation (a natural and not dangerous physical phenomenon). € A faint click noise from the temperature regulator when the compressor switches on or off. Hints for refrigeration Useful hints: • Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer. € Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided. € Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible. € Bottles: these need a cap and should be stored on the door bottle shelf, or (if equipped) on the bottle rack. € Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator. Hints for energy saving • Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary. In order to speed up the defrosting process, place a pot of warm water in the freezer compartment. In addition, remove pieces of ice that break away before defrosting is complete. Set the temperature regulator to obtain the maximum coldness and run the appliance for two or three hours using this setting. [. . . ] Put together the appliance door and the furniture door and mark the holes. Remove the small squares and drill holes with ø 2 mm at 8 mm from the outer edge of the door. Place the small square on the guide again and fix it with the screws supplied. Align the kitchen furniture door and the appliance door by adjusting the part (Hb). [. . . ]