User manual FAGOR FIC-541

[. . . ] The upper part of the appliance is refrigerator and is used for storing fresh foods at the temperature of 0°C and higher. The lower part is freezer and is used for freezing fresh foods and storing frozen foods for longer periods of time (up to one year, depending on the kind of foods you store). Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, leave it stand for about 2 hours, which will reduce a possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system due to transport handling. ⷠClean the appliance, and be thorough, especially in the interior (See Cleaning and Maintenance). [. . . ] (in some models only) Bottle rack (number depends on model) is intended for storing the bottles. If you want to pull it out, simply lift its rear part and pull it towards you. The rack may carry 9 bottles of 0, 75 l or more at the maximum (total weight max. The door liner consists of various shelves or holders used for storing eggs, cheese, butter and yogurt as well as other smaller packages, tubes, cans etc. Freezer is used for freezing fresh foods and for storing already frozen foods. The light for illuminating the interior of the appliance is on, when the door is opened. The operation of the light does not depend on the position of the thermostat knob. The appliance can be equipped with various accesories, depending on the model of the appliance. ⷠVarious accesories (spice container, tube holder or additional shelves) can be bought in authorized centres. The appliance is controlled with thermostat knob, situated in the right upper part inside the refrigerator. Turn the knob clockwise from STOP (0) position towards 7 and backwards. ⷠWhen the fan is on (only for models with built-in fan), we recommend new setting of temperature in the appliance. Higher settings on the knob (towards 7) mean lower temperatures (colder) in all compartments of the appliance. At higher settings temperature in the interior of the appliance may even drop below 0°C. Changes of the ambient temprature affect temperature in the interior of the appliance (choose correct setting of the thermostat knob · In STOP (0) position the appliance does not operate (the cooling system is switched off), yet power supply is not Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and taking into account hygienic precautions will substantially influence the quality of the food stored. ⷠFoods to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly packed as to prevent mixing various moisture degrees and odors (in polyethylene bags or sheet, aluminium foil, wax paper), or stored in covered containers or bottles. ⷠBefore storing food in the refrigerator, remove the excessive packaging (like yoghurt in multi-package). ⷠPack systematically and make sure that foodstuffs do not touch each other (various odours may mix). Beverages with high alcohol percentage shall be stored in tightly sealed bottles in vertical position. ⷠFood should not touch the rear wall of the refrigerator! ⷠCrispy and delicate foods should be stored in the coldest parts of the refrigerator. ⷠSet the thermostat to the setting where lower temperatures are reached. [. . . ] During the service, you can come across some troubles that in most cases result from improper handling of the appliance and can easy be eliminated. - the door does not seal well (clean the gasket if it is contaminated, or replace it if it is damaged); - the door was frequently opened or it was left opened for too long; - the food stored in the refrigerator was warm; - the food or dish is touching the inner back wall. ⷠThe door is not properly closed (the door may sag, the gasket may be polluted or damaged). ⷠPerhaps you have overloaded the appliance with fresh foods. [. . . ]