Smeg Upright Freezer CV33B Instructions For Use Manual

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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.................................42

We Care for the Environment
Tips for Energy Saving

Important.......................................................43

Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance

Placing and Installation................................44

Choosing the Right Place
Placing the Appliance
Connection to Power Supply

Description of the Appliance........................45

Operation Control.........................................46

Control panel
ON/OFF Switch
Operation Mode Selection Switch

Red Control Light
External Temperature Meter

Use...................................................................47

Freezing Fresh Foods
Storing Frozen Foods
Defrosting of Frozen Food

Maintenance and Cleaning...........................49

Freezer Defrosting
Cleaning the Appliance
Switch Off the Appliance When Not in Use

Changing the Direction of Opening

the Door..........................................................50

Trouble Shooting Guide................................51

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Before Putting Into Use

• Before connecting the appliance to the mains

supply, leave it stand for about 2 hours which
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 description of some functions and
accesories 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

• 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 (depends on how
loaded the appliance is, ambient temperature...)

• Never use continuous operation unless

unnecessarily required; switch the operation
mode selection switch to the setting for
automatic operation as soon as possible.

• Before freezing packages of fresh foods, make

sure they are cooled to ambient temperature.
(except for the soup)

• Ice and frost layer increase energy

consumption, so do clean the appliance as
soon as the layer is 3-5 mm thick.

• 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.

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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.

• Never try to eat 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.

• Use only enclosed tools or tools recommended

by the manufacturer.

• 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.

• In the supply cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer or his service
agent or a qualified person in order to avoid
hazard.

• The rating plate is in the interior or on the rear

wall of the appliance.

Storing Time During Power Supply
Interruption

Avoid opening the freezer in case of failure or
power supply interruption! In case the interruption
is extended over longer period of time (16 hours),
take food out of the freezer and use it, or make
sure it remains well cooled (perhaps you have an
extra 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 well ventilated
room. Allowed ambient temperature depends on
the model (class) of the appliance and is stated
on the rating plate of the appliance. 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 cm² wide 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.

Class Ambient temperature

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

Placing the Appliance

• Place the appliance firmly on a solid base.

Some appliances have adjustable feet on the
front side; use them to level the appliance.

• Two spacers attached to the appliance must be

fitted onto the upper edge of the condenser,
thus preventing the appliance from being
installed too close to the wall. Spacers are
manufactured for all-purpose function
depending on the distance of the condenser
from the wall. Therefore turn spacers
correspondingly and fix them to the appliance.

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 on 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 %.