Smeg CV24A manual

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    Instructions for Use 47 Upright Freezer Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will successfully serve the purpose for many years. The upright freezer for domestic use is intended for freezing fresh food and for long-term storing of frozen food (up to one year, depending on the kind of food). Before Putting Into Use ....[...]

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    Instructions for Use 48 Before Putting Into Use • Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, leave it stand for about 2 hours which will reduce the possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system that might have occurred due to transport handling. • Clean the appliance thoroughly, especially the interior (see Cleaning and Maintenanc[...]

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    Instructions for Use 49 Important • If you've bought this appliance to replace an old one equipped with a lock that cannot be opened from inside (lock, bolt), make sure that the lock is broken. This will make it impossible for the children to lock themselves in the appliance and suffocate. • Mind to connect the appliance correctly to the m[...]

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    Instructions for Use 50 Placing and Installation Choosing the Right Place Place the appliance in dry and well ventilated room. Allowed ambient temperature depends on the model (class) of the appliance and is stated on the rating plate of the appliance. Never place the appliance near heat emitting devices (e.g. cooker, radiator, water heater and sim[...]

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    Instructions for Use 51 Description of the Appliance Freezing Compartment (1) is used for freezing fresh foods. Storing Basket (2) is used for storing packages of frozen foods. Control Panel (3) See Operation Controls Defrost Water Outlet (4) (See Cleaning and Maintenance). Cold accumulators (5) (some models only) In the upper part of the freezing [...]

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    Instructions for Use 52 Operation Control The freezer is controlled with two switches and thermostat knob incorporated in the interior of the freezer. Control panel 1 ON/OFF button 4 Temperature selector 2 Mode selection button 5 External thermometer 3 Sound alarm button, red light ON/OFF Switch (1) The appliance is switched on - the green light is[...]

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    Instructions for Use 53 External Temperature Meter (5) The meter shows approximate temperature in the interior of the freezer. The most convenient temperature for long term storing of frozen foods is -18°C or colder. Optimum storage conditions depend on the thermostat setting, ambient temperature, how loaded the appliance is and how often you open[...]

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    Instructions for Use 54 Use Switching On the Empty Freezer Switch the freezer on. Sound alarm is on because of inappropriate temperature. It may be switched off by pressing the alarm button . Put the mode selection switch to the continuous operation position. All three signal lamps are on. Place fresh food into the freezer several hours after the r[...]

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    Instructions for Use 55 Approximate Storage Time of Frozen Foods Food Storage time (in months) 123456789 1 0 1 1 1 2 Vegetable + + + Fruit +++ Braed, Pastries + Milk + Redy -m ade m eals + Meat: Beef +++ Veal + + + Pork + + + Poultry + + + Game + + + Minced meat + Smoked sausages + Fish: lean + fat + Offal + Defrosting of Frozen Food Partially thaw[...]

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    Instructions for Use 56 Maintenance and Cleaning Freezer Defrosting Frost and ice layer, depositing on the inner walls of the freezer should be defrosted when 3-5 mm thick. • 24 hours before defrosting set the switch to continuous operation (the yellow light is on) so that the food packages are well cooled. After that empty the freezer and take c[...]

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    Instructions for Use 57 Changing the Direction of Opening the Door If you find the direction of opening the door on your appliance inconvenient, you can change it. Holes on the opposite side have already been prepared in the factory. • Unscrew the kick-plate and remove it by pushing downwards. • Unscrew the lower hinge and take off the door tog[...]

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    Instructions for Use 58 Trouble Shooting Guide During the service, you can come across some troubles that in most cases result from improper handling of the appliance and can easy be eliminated. The Appliance Fails to Operate After Connecting to the Mains Supply • Check the supply in the outlet socket and make sure the appliance is switched on (t[...]

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    Instructions for Use 59 Bulb Replacement (models with interior illumination only) Before replacing the light bulb, disconnect the appliance form the power supply. Remove the plastic cover with the screwdriver and replace the bulb with a new one (E14, max. 15 W). Don't forget: the old bulb does not belong to organic waste. Light bulb is consumn[...]