Smeg CV10B User Manual

Instructions for Use

Upright Freezer

Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will
successfully serve the purpose for many years.

The upright freezer for domestic use is intended for freezing fresh
food and for long-term storing of frozen food (up to one year),
depending on the kind of food.

Before putting into use 60-62

Placing and installation 63-64

Description of the appliance 65-66

Operation control 67-68

Use 69-70

Maintenance and cleaning 71

Changing the direction
of opening the door 72-73

Trouble shooting guide 74-75

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Before Putting Into Use

• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, leave it for
about 2 hours to stand in place where it will later on be installed. This
will reduce the possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system that
might have occurred due to transport handling.

• Clean the appliance thoroughly, especially the interior (see Cleaning
and Maintenance).

Instructions for Use

These instructions for use were prepared for the user. They describe
the appliance and its correct and safe use. They were prepared for
various types/models of appliances therefore you might find in it some
functions that do not apply to your appliance.

We Care for the Environment

• Our products use environmentally friendly packaging, which can be
either recycled or disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
To this end, individual packaging materials are clearly marked.

• These instructions are printed either on recycled paper or chlorine
free bleached paper.

• When your appliance finally wears out, please try not to burden the
environment with it; call your nearest authorised service agent. (See
Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance)

Tips for Energy Saving

• Try not to open the door too often, especially when the weather is
wet and hot. Once you open the door, mind to close it as soon as
possible. This is especially important if you have an upright model.

• Every now and then check if the appliance is sufficiently ventilated
(adequate air circulation behind the appliance).

• Turn the thermostat knob from higher to lower setting as soon as
possible.

• Never use continuous operation unless unnecessarily required;
switch the operation mode selection switch to the setting for
automatic operation whenever possible.

• Before freezing packages of fresh foods, make sure they are cooled
to ambient temperature.

• Ice and frost layer increase energy consumption, so do clean the
appliance as soon as the layer is 3-5 mm thick.

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• If the gasket is damaged or if it turns out that the sealing is poor, the
energy consumption is substantially higher. To restore efficiency,
replace the gasket.

• The condenser on the rear wall should be always clean, free of dust
or any impurities.

• Always consider instructions stated in sections Positioning and
Energy Saving Tips, otherwise the energy consumption is
substantially higher.

Important

• If you've bought this appliance to replace an old one equipped with a
lock that cannot be opened from inside (lock, bolt), make sure that
the lock is broken. This will make it impossible for the children to
lock themselves in the appliance and suffocate.

• Mind to connect the appliance correctly to the mains supply (see
Connection to the Mains Supply).

• Do not touch the cooled surfaces while the appliance operates,
especially not with wet hands, because the skin might stick to the
cold surfaces.

• Do not freeze bottled drinks, especially not fizzy ones such as
mineral water, sparkling wine, beer, cola etc., because liquid
expands during freezing and the glass bottle is very likely to blow
up.

• Avoid eating frozen food (bread, fruit, vegetables), because you may
get frostbites.

• Carefully check the foods for color and smell and if you are in doubt
about their quality, throw them away because they may be spoiled
and therefore dangerous to eat.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains before repairing (only a
qualified technician should repair it) and before cleaning.

• For the sake of environment protection - be careful not to damage
the rear wall of the appliance (the condenser unit or the tubes - for
example when moving the appliance) or any part of the refrigerating
system inside the appliance. Do not use sharp object for defrosting
the appliance. Use only enclosed tools or tools recommended by the
manufacturer.

• The refrigerating system of the appliance is filled with refrigerant and
oil, so when the appliance is damaged, handle it with care and
dispose it of in compliance with environmental protecting
precautions. (See We Care for the Environment).

• Heating element incorporated in the appliance, all around the rim, is
controlled by the operation of the compressor and it prevents the
door gasket to freeze on to the freezer housing.

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• When activating the Super function, the red light may turn on. This is
normal condition and there is no need for warning.

• The rating plate is in the interior wall or on the back of the appliance.

Storing Time During Power Supply Interruption

Avoidopeningthe freezer in case of failure or power supply interruption!
In case the interruption is extended over longer period of time 14
hours, take food out of the freezer and use it, or make sure that it
remains frozen (if you have and additional appliance).

Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance

• When your appliance finally wears out, dispose it of. If the appliance
has a lock, break it, in order to prevent eventual accidents (danger
of children get locked inside the appliance).

• The refrigerating system of the appliance is filled with refrigerant and
insulating substances which should be separately treated and
processed. Call your nearest authorised service agent or specialised
servicing centre. If you don't find one, contact your local authorities
or your distributor. Be careful not to damage the tubes on the rear
wall of the appliance (danger of pollution).

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Placing and Installation

Choosing the Right Place

Place the appliance in dry and regulary ventilated room. Allowed
ambient temperature depends on the model (class) of the appliance
and is stated on the rating plate of the appliance.

Class Ambient temparature

SN (sub-normal) from + 10°C to + 32°C
N (normal) from + 16°C to + 32°C
ST (sub-tropical) from + 18°C to + 38°C
T (tropical) from + 18°C to + 43°C

Never place the appliance near heat emitting devices (e.g. cooker,
radiator, water heater and similar devices) and do not expose it to
direct sunlight.
The appliance should be positioned at least 3 cm away from the
electric or gas cooker and at least 30 cm away from the oil or coal
stove. If this is not possible, use an appropriate insulation.
Behind the appliance there should be free space at least 200 cm
and above the appliance the high kitchen units should be at least 5 cm
away from the appliance in order to assure adequate ventilation of the
condenser unit.

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Location

• Place the appliance horizontally and

• The appliance is supplied with air

firmly on a solid base. Level the
appliance with two adjustable feet
located on the front of the appliance.

cirxulation grid. Built it in the working top
exactly above the appliance.

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Connection to Power Supply

Connect the appliance with the cable and plug to the power supply
socket outlet with a ground terminal (safety socket).
Required nominal voltage and frequency are indicated in the rating
plate.
The connection to the mains supply and earthing have to be made
according to current standards and regulations.
The appliance resists temporary voltage tolerance up to -15 to +10 %.

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