Smeg FR132A1 manual When purchasing frozen food products, Making ice cubes

HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT

If installed, the star low temperature compartment may be used to store frozen products for the time indicated on the packaging.

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.

•Place the items in the low temperature compartment as soon as you get home.

•If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it. Consume within 24 hours.

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

•Always observe the storage information on the package.

Making ice cubes

•Fill the ice-tray 3/4 full of water and place it in the bottom of the low temperaturecompartment.

If the ice-tray sticks to the bottom, do not use pointed or sharp instruments to detach it.

HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE LOW TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT

For optimum performance, we recommend to defrost the low temperature compartment twice a year, or when the ice on the walls reaches a thickness of about 3 mm

If possible, defrost the freezer when it is nearly empty.

1.Remove the food from the freezer, wrap in newspaper and group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler.

2.Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply.

3.Leave the door open to allow the frost/ice to melt.

4.Remove the defrost water with a sponge.

5.Clean the freezer compartment using a sponge dampened in a solution of warm water and neutral detergent. Do not use abrasive products.

6.Rinse and dry carefully.

•Note: Do not use sharp or pointed metal instruments to scrape off ice; do not heat the low temperature compartment artificially.

16