Smeg American Style Fridge Freezer FA550X - Manual (Page 4)

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Use the refrigerator compartment only for
storing fresh food and beverages and use
the freezer compartment only for storing
frozen food, freezing fresh food and
making ice cubes.
• After installation, make sure that the
appliance is not standing on the power
supply cable.
• Do not store glass containers with liquids
in the freezer since they may burst.
• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies
immediately after taking them out of the
freezer since they may cause cold burns.
• Before carrying out any maintenance or
cleaning, always unplug the appliance or
disconnect the power supply.
• Make sure that your appliance is not near
a heat source.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapours and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance. The
fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
• To ensure proper ventilation, leave a gap
on both sides and above the appliance.
• Ensure that the vent outlets on the
appliance casing or housing unit are
unobstructed in order to allow correct air
circulation.
• All appliances equipped with an ice maker
or water dispenser must be connected to
a mains water supply that delivers potable
water only (with water pressure between
1.7 and 8.1 bar (25 and 117 PSI)). Ice
makers and/ or water dispensers not
directly connected to a mains water
supply must be filled with potable water
only.
• Install and level the appliance on a floor
strong enough to take its weight and in an
area suitable for its size and use.
• Install the appliance in a dry and well-
ventilated place The appliance is set for
operation at specific ambient temperature
ranges, according to the climatic class
indicated on the data plate: The appliance
may not work properly if it is left for a long
period at a temperature above or below
the indicated range.
• Be careful not to damage the floors when
you move the appliance (e.g. parquet
flooring).
• Do not use mechanical devices or any
means other than those recommended by
the manufacturer to speed up the
defrosting process.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the
freezer compartments, unless such
appliances are specifically recommended
by the manufacturer.
• This appliance is not designed for use by
young children or the infirm.
• To avoid the risk of children being trapped
and therefore suffocating, do not allow
them to play or hide inside the appliance.
• The power cable may only be replaced by
an authorized person.
• Do not use extension leads or adapters.
• It must be possible to disconnect the
appliance from the mains by unplugging it
or by means of a two-pole switch fitted
upline of the socket.
• Ensure that the voltage indicated on the
appliance data plate corresponds to the
domestic supply voltage
• Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of
the ice packs (if provided).
Climatic class Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)
SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90
N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90
ST From 18 to 38 From 64 to 100
T From 18 to 43 From 64 to 110
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