Smeg FAB28MCUS - Manual (Page 12)

Instructions for the user
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5.4 Freezing compartment use
5.4.1 Refrigerator without intensive cooling switch
24 hours before freezing a large amount of fresh foods turn the thermostat to a setting between 5 and 7.
After the 24 hours have passed, store the fresh foods and turn the thermostat knob to the setting of your
choice
5.4.2 Refrigerator with intensive cooling switch
• 24 hours before freezing a large amount of fresh foods, turn on
the switch on the thermostat regulator box. The function is
enabled by putting the switch in the “
”, position, and is turned
off by putting it back on the symbol 0.
• After turning on the intensive cooling function, turn the thermostat
to a setting between 5 and 7.
• After the 24 hours have passed, store the fresh foods, turn off the switch and turn the thermostat
knob to the setting of your choice.
• This procedure should be used the first time the refrigerator is turned on, and whenever it is turned on
after a period out of use, to lower the temperature in the freezer compartment more quickly.
NOTE: Cooling fan and intensive freezing cannot operate at the same time.
5.4.3 Rapid freezing
• To activate this function press switch . When this function is set, the refrigerator operates
continuously, allowing rapid freezing of fresh foods. Small amount of fresh foods (up to about 4,4lb /
2Kg.), can be frozen even without activating the rapid freezing function.
• To avoid wasting electricity, do not keep this function activated, unless absolutely necessary. The
rapid freezing switch should used the first time the freezer is switched on, and after a period of more
than 7 days in which it wasn’t used.
NOTE: Do not place fresh or frozen foods inside the freezing compartment until the red light – which
indicates that the rapid freezing process is going on – has gone off.
5.5 Thawing frozen foods
• Partially thawed foods should be eaten as soon as possible. Low temperatures preserve foods but
they do not destroy the micro-organisms which are activated after thawing, which may cause the
stored foods to deteriorate. If thawed foods smell and look normal, they can be cooked and if required
re-frozen once they have cooled.
• Depending on their type and intended use, frozen foods can be thawed correctly at room
temperature, in the refrigerator, in an electric oven (conventional or fan), or in a microwave oven using
the relevant function.
CAUTION: Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely