Smeg FAB40P - Manual (Page 8)

Instructions for the User
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6.3.1 SUPER function
This function provides rapid freezing and must be activated at least 4 hours before the food is placed in
the freezer compartment.
To start this function press the button
for at least 2 seconds as described in point “5. DESCRIPTION
OF CONTROL PANEL”.
The yellow light
turns on to indicate that the function has been activated.
When this function is set the refrigeration system operates continuously and allows rapid freezing of
large amounts of fresh foods. Small amounts of fresh foods (up to about 2 kg) can be frozen even
without activating the rapid freezing function.
To avoid wasting electricity, do not keep this function activated for a long time. The rapid freezing switch
should be turned on the first time the freezer is turned on, and whenever it is turned on after a period out
of use, to lower the temperature in the relative compartment more quickly. Do not place fresh or frozen
foods into the freezer compartment before the alarm light (“6.4 Alarm light”) switches off.
The rapid freezing function stays on for around 27 hours, but it can be turned off at any time by holding
down button for at least a second, until the light turns off.
6.4 Alarm light
The indicator light shown in point “5. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL PANEL” turns on when the
temperature inside the refrigeration cell is too high.
The alarm status can also be due to the following causes:
- the appliance is connected for the first time or after a long power failure, and it stays on until the
freezer compartment has reached a suitable temperature;
- the freezer compartment door has been left open for too long, thus losing the cold inside it;
- too much food has been placed in the freezer compartment (see nameplate for maximum food
quantity);
- the temperature set in the freezer compartment is not suitable for the amount of food placed in it;
- there is an operating fault.
6.5 Acoustic alarm
When the indicator light comes on, the acoustic alarm will be activated as well. To stop the acoustic
alarm, press briefly button . If after two hours the alarm is not reset, the acoustic alarm is once again
activated.
If the acoustic alarm is activated three times in a row, consult chapter “8. Troubleshooting Guide”.
6.5.1 Acoustic alarm “doors not closed”
The acoustic alarm is activated when one of the doors or both doors failed to close for more than 3
minutes.
To deactivate the acoustic alarm press briefly button
or close the doors.
6.6 Storing frozen foods
When purchasing frozen foods, always take care that the pack is not damaged, that the product is not past
its sell-by date and that the thermometer of the freezer in which the products are displayed for sale does not
show a temperature above -18°C. Also note the temperature advice, storage period and modes of
consumption stated by the producer. Purchased foods should also be protected using suitable insulated
containers during transportation to eliminate the risk of thawing. An increase in temperature might reduce
their storage life and adversely affect their quality.
Do not purchase frozen foods which have too much frost on them: they may have already been thawed and
refrozen.