SEVERIN KS 9780 Instrucciones De Uso página 17

Use-by dates for frozen food are specifi ed (in months) in
the table below.
Do not exceed these storage times.
However, always observe the manufacturer's use-by dates for
the frozen food.
∙ If the unit remains switched off for an extended period (eg
during a power failure), the door should be kept closed;
this will help to maintain the lowest possible temperature
in the cabinet. The product data sheet contains detailed
information of the maximum safe storage time in case of
malfunction. Even a slight rise in the inside temperature will
shorten the storage life of the food.
Main cabinet
∙ Different areas of the refrigerator cabinet are affected
differently by the cooling effect. The warmest area is around
the door in the higher part of the cabinet, the coldest around
the rear wall and in the lower part of the cabinet.
∙ The food should therefore be stored as follows:
∙ On main cabinet shelves (from top to bottom): bakery items,
ready meals, dairy products, meat, fi sh and cold meats/
sausages.
∙ In the vegetable compartment: vegetables, salad and fruit.
∙ In the door (from top to bottom): butter, cheese, eggs, tubes
(eg mustard), small bottles, large bottles, milk and fruit-juice
tetra-packs.
∙ Initially, the temperature control should be set to position 4.
If the cooling effect is too strong, lower it to position 1-3; if it
is insuffi cient, raise it to 5-7.
If you notice frost on the rear wall, the most likely cause
is that the door has been left open for too long, or that
warm food has been placed inside the refrigerator or
that the temperature control has been set too high.
∙ Liquid or strong-smelling food, or food which is likely to
absorb strong odours (e.g. cheese, fi sh, butter), should be
stored separately or in hermetically sealed containers.
∙ Warm food should be left to cool down to room
temperature before being placed in the refrigerator.
∙ Always ensure that the door is properly closed and that the
seal is not obstructed by food stored inside the cabinet or
door.
Making ice cubes
A special ice-cube tray is provided for making ice cubes. Fill
the tray ¾ full with drinking water and place it in the freezer
compartment. The ice cubes are easier to remove from the tray
if the tray is left standing at room temperature for 5 minutes.
De-frosting and cleaning
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall socket before
cleaning.
∙ Do not pour water over or inside the unit.
∙ For frequent cleaning we recommend the use of warm water
with some mild detergent. To prevent any unpleasant odour
within the refrigerator, it should be cleaned about once a
month.
∙ Any accessories should be cleaned separately with soapy
water. Do not put them in a dishwasher.
∙ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions or any
cleaning agents that contain alcohol.
∙ After cleaning, thoroughly clean all surfaces with fresh water
before wiping them completely dry. When re-inserting the
plug into the wall socket ensure that you have dry hands.
∙ To save energy and to ensure optimum performance, the
condenser (at the rear) as well as the compressor should
be cleaned at least twice a year with a broom or a vacuum
cleaner.
∙ Take care not to remove or damage the rating plate inside
the cabinet during cleaning.
When de-frosting the freezer compartment
Once the build-up of ice inside the freezer compartment has
reached a thickness of 2-4 mm, it needs to be de-frosted. This
should be done at least twice a year.
∙ Ensure that the plug has been removed from the wall
socket.
∙ Remove all food from the compartment and store it in a
cool location, eg together with pre-frozen freezer-packs
in a closed plastic container. Note that, even with a slight
increase in temperature, the storage life will be shortened
and the food should be used as soon as possible.
∙ Keep the door open. To accelerate defrosting, one or several
containers with hot (but not boiling) water may be placed
inside the freezer compartment.
∙ Warning: do not use any external device or other means
(e.g. heaters or heating fans) to accelerate de-frosting.
∙ After cleaning, ensure that the freezer compartment is
thoroughly dried and set the temperature control to its
maximum position. After 24 hours. it may turned back to its
normal setting.
Defrosting the refrigerator cabinet :
The integral vapouriser is sealed in foam in the rear wall; you
may therefore notice a build-up of frost around the rear area.
This layer of frost will start melting when the compressor is not
working. Through a system of hoses, the melt-water drains
into the collection tray below the compressor, where it will be
absorbed into the surrounding air. The unit does not therefore
require de-frosting, but only proper cleaning instead.
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