Smeg FAB28MCUS important safety instructions Instructions for the User

Instructions for the User

	PROBLEM		POSSIBLE CAUSE					PROBABLE SOLUTION
Temperature inside freezer not low -			inside	temperature	setting		-	Turn the regulator to an
enough to freeze foods properly			thermostat set too low;					intermediate setting (4-5).
		-	door opened often or for long				-	open the door less often and for
			periods;					as short a time as possible;
		-	door not closing with an airtight				-	check that the foods are arranged
			seal;					on the shelves correctly, that the
								gasket is sealing properly and is
								not damaged, and that the
								refrigerator is well levelled on the
								floor;
		-	too much sugar in foods for				-	some foods can only be
			freezing					completely frozen at very low
								temperatures	(ice-cream,
								concentrated fruit-juices)
							-	In case of cracks, try to soften the
Too much condensation forming in -			check that the door gaskets are
refrigerator section			providing an airtight seal on the					gasket by pulling it with one hand
			refrigerator;					and sliding your closed fingers
								along the inside
		-	door opened often or for long				-	open the door less often and for
			periods;					shorter times, especially when the
								appliance is working in warm,
								humid conditions;
		-	too much fresh food (fruit and				-	place less food inside the
			vegetables) placed		on	the		refrigerator section;
			shelves.
		-	Foods not properly covered or				-	Cover the containers and seal
			stored in airtight containers					foods.
							-	Turn the regulator to a lower
Temperature	inside	refrigerator -	cooling	temperature	regulator
section too cold - fresh foods are			device set too high (meaning					setting (1-2).
freezing:			lower	temperature inside		the
			appliance)
							-	cover foods using suitable bags
								and containers;
							-	do not place fruit and vegetables
								inside when too wet
							-	do not place foods inside touching
								the back of the refrigerator.

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