Smeg FC32AP - Manual (Page 11)

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FREEZING OF FOOD STUFFS IN
THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
In the freezer compartment, the fast-freeze
section is marked with the symbol
.
Fresh foodstuffs prepared for freezing should
be placed in one or two layers in the fast-freeze
section. The thermostat knob should be set to 7.
After 24 hours, the frozen food products should
be replaces from the quick-freeze section to
the storage section drawer(s) (Fig. 1). When
the products are frozen, the thermostat wheel
should be set at its earlier position.
• DO NOT EXCEED THE INDICATED
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF FOOD FOR FREEZING:
FOR
MODELS FC32AP, FC35AP IT IS
12 KG PER 24 HOURS.
• Leave a gap of not less than 3 cm between
the foodstuffs being frozen and the upper
partition.
• Do not place unwrapped foodstuffs in the
freezer sections.
• Do not freeze carbonated beverages.
• Fresh food for freezing should not touch
already frozen foodstuffs.
• Do not freeze foodstuffs that are warmer
than the room temperature.
• Do not freeze liquid foodstuffs in glass
vessels or bottles.
• Strictly observe the frozen food product
validity dates indicated by the manufacturer on
the product packaging.
•
We recommend that frozen fish and sausage
should be stored in the freezer compartment not
longer than 6 months; cheese, poultry, pork,
lamb – not more than 8 months; beef, fruit and
vegetables – not longer than 12 months.
DEFROSTING THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
The freezer compartment should be thawed not
less than twice a year or when a layer of ice
thicker than 7 mm forms in it. Do the actions
below in the order they are listed:
WARNING! Turn the appliance off and
pull the plug out of the electrical socket.
•
Remove foodstuffs from freezer
compartment. The frozen foodstuffs will not
warm up too much while you are thawing the
freezer compartment if you cover them with a
thick cloth and keep them in a cool place.
• Pull out the melt water channel, turn it by
180° and hang it (Fig. 4). Place a vessel under
the melt water channel.
• Place a dish under the thaw water
channels.
• Leave door of freezer compartment open.
• When the ice melts, clean and wipe
dry the surfaces and fixtures of the freezer
compartment.
• Remove the melt water channel, turn it
by 180° again, and put it back in its original
place.
• Close the freezer compartment door.
• Plug in and turn on the appliance.
MAKING ICE-CUBES
Ice-cubes are prepared in a tray for making
ice-cubes 18 (Fig. 1). Fill each space in the
ice cube tray ¾ full of drinking water. Place
the ice-cube tray in the fast-freeze section.
When you want to remove the ice-cubes from
the ice-cube tray, leave it for 5 min at room
temperature and then shake the cubes into the
special dish for them.
CLEANING AND CARE
! REGULARLY CLEAN THE APPLIANCE.
! Remember that before defrosting
the freezer compartment and cleaning
the back part of the appliance body you
must disconnect the appliance from the
electrical energy supply socket by pulling
the plug out of the electricity outlet.
• Protect the appliance inner surfaces and
plastic parts from fats, acids and sauces. In
case of accidental spills – immediately clean with
warm soapy water or dishwashing detergent.
Wipe dry.
• Clean the appliance inner surfaces with
warm soapy water. Dishwashing detergent
may also be used.
• Wipe dry inner and outer surfaces.
• Regularly clean the hermetic gaskets of the
doors. Wipe dry.