Smeg CO140, CO200, CO170, CO100 manual Before Using the Appliance, Freezing Food, Food Storage

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE	2. Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance
Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use	on in order to ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully
	efficient.
and for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making
ice cubes.	3. Installation of the appliance and electrical connections
Regulations require that the appliance is earthed.	must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in
	accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and
The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to
	local safety regulations.
persons or animals and for damage to property
	4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
resulting from failure to observe the above procedures
and reminders.	• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply,
1. After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is	ensure that the voltage corresponds to that given on the
	rating plate located on the rear of the appliance.
undamaged and that the lid closes perfectly tight.
	• Electrical connections must be made in accordance
Any damage must be reported to your dealer within
	with local regulations.
24 hours after delivery of the appliance.

FREEZING FOOD

Preparation of fresh food for freezing

•Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic bags, polyethylene containers with lids, provided they are suitable for freezing foods.

•Food must be fresh, mature and of prime quality in order to obtain high quality frozen food.

•Fresh vegetables and fruit should preferably be frozen as soon as they are picked to maintain the full original nutritional value, consistency, colour and flavour.

•Always leave hot food to cool before placing in the appliance.

Freezing fresh food

•Place foods to be frozen in direct contact with the walls of appliance:

A)- foods to be frozen,

B)- foods already frozen.

•Avoid placing foods to be frozen

in direct contact with food	A
already frozen.	B
• For best and fastest freezing,
foods should be split into small
portions; this will also be useful
when the frozen items are to be
used.

1.At least 24 hours before storing fresh food in the appliance, press the fast freeze button. For appliances without this button, turn the thermostat to .

2.Place the food to be frozen and keep the lid of the appliance closed for 24 hours. At the end of this period, switch off the fast freeze button (if provided).

FOOD STORAGE

Refer to the table on the appliance (if provided). Classification of frozen foods

Put the frozen	MONTHS	FOOD
products into the
appliance and classify
them; The storage
date should be
indicated on the packs,
to allow use within
expiry dates.

Advice for storing frozen food

When purchasing frozen food products:

•Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may have already begun.

•When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag.

•Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the appliance.

•Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum. Respect the best-before date on the package.

•Always observe the storage information on the package.

Note:

Eat fully or partially defrosted foods immediately. Do not refreeze unless the food is cooked after it has thawed. Once cooked, the thawed food can be refrozen.

If there is a long power failure:

•Do not open the appliance lid except to place ice packs (if provided) over the frozen foods on the right and left of the appliance. This will slow down the rise in temperature.