Smeg FAB28MCUS Refrigerator User Manual


 
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