User manual INDESIT SAN400

[. . . ] In addition, if the appliance is a new one with a lock, keeo the key out of the reach of small children. If your appliance is not operating properly, read the chapter entitled, "Trouble Shooting", which might help you resolve the problem, before calling an after-sales service centre. Do not attempt to repair the appliance by tampering with the internal components. If the power supply cord must be replaced, please contact one of our Customer Service Centers. [. . . ] After a couple of hours, you can place fresh food in the refrigerator. How to use the refrigerator compartment. . . The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside the appliance = less cold = colder It is recommended that a medium setting be used. To increase the amount of space, optimize arrangement and improve appearance, this appliance has a "cooling area" located within the back panel of the refrigerator compartment. When the appliance is operating, this panel may be covered with frost or droplets of water depending on whether the compressor is operating or not at a given time. If the thermostat knob is positioned on higher settings while the refrigerator is heavily filled and the ambient temperature high, the appliance may run continuously, resulting in the formation of frost on the back cooling area. To avoid this situation, just turn the thermostat knob to a lower setting so that the appliance defrosts automatically. Storing Food in the Refrigerator Compartment Food Wrapped meat and cleaned fish (use plastic wrap or pack in plastic bags) Fresh cheese Eggs Butter, margarine Cooked or precooked food (placer in air-tight containers and when cool store in refrigerator) Sausages, salami, sandwich meats in general, fresh pasta, custards, puddings, chocolates, cream pastries, bread, dry pastries, red tomatoes Bottled products, milk, drinks, yoghurt Fruits and legumes 3 or 4 days Storage Time 2 or 3 days 3 or 4 days 1 month Location in the Refrigerator On the shelf above the vegetable crisper (which is the coldest area). On any shelf. 3 or 4 days On any shelf. On special door shelves. In vegetable crisper. What Not to Store in the Refrigerator Garlic (transmits odour), onions and leeks. Potatoes and root vegetables (store in dark, dry places). GB 4 - Air in the refrigerator circulates naturally so that colder, heavier air tends to descend towards the bottom. - Remember to follow our instructions on the storage life of different foods: If not stored correctly, even the freshest food will deteriorate quite quickly. - Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not keep longer than fresh food. - Remember to cool hot food before storing, otherwise the temperature inside the appliance will increase, causing the compressor to work harder and use more energy. - Correct temperature settings Set the refrigerator or freezer temperature knob to one of the medium settings. Very low temperatures will not only consume a great deal of energy but will neither improve or lengthen the storage life of the food. Excessively low temperature may in fact spoil vegetables, cold meats and cheese. - Do not overfill your appliance Remember that proper storage of food requires good air circulation. Overfilling your appliance will prevent this circulation and overwork the compressor. - Shut the doors Open your appliance only when strictly necessary; remember that every time you open the door most of the cold air will be lost. The motor will have to run, and consume energy, to restore the correct temperature. - Check the door seals keep the gaskets clean and soft so that they fit closely against the door to ensure that no cold air is lost. - Never store hot foods A container of hot food in the refrigerator will increase the temperature significantly; allow food to cool to room temperature before storing. - Check your appliance for build up of ice Remember to check the walls of the freezer for frost; when the frost becomes too thick, defrost the freezer immediately (See "Maintenance Instructions"). GB 6 Guide to Using the Freezer Meat and Fish Food Wrapping Tenderising (days) 2/3 1/2 1 1 Storage (months) 9 / 10 6 6 8 Thawing Time Beef Roast Lamb Pork Roast Veal Roast Tinfoil Tinfoil Tinfoil Tinfoil Not required. Not required. Veal/Pork Chops Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices) 6 Not required. Veal/Lamb Cutlets Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices) 6 Not required. Minced Meat In aluminium containers covered with cling wrap. [. . . ] Do not use mechanical devices or other tools to speed up the defrosting process, unless they have been recommended by the manufacturer. How to defrost the refrigerator compartment This appliance features automatic defrosting; condensed water flows to the back of the appliance through a drain (see Fig. 4) where the heat produced by the compressor causes it to evaporate to the exterior. The only precaution you need take, is to ensure the drain hole behind the crisper is cleaned regularly, so that the water can drain freely. Fig. [. . . ]