Smeg FAB28UOR Owners Manual - Page 18

Instructions for the user PROBLEM Temperature inside freezer not low enough to freeze foods properly - - Too much condensation forming in refrigerator section - - Temperature inside refrigerator section too cold - fresh foods are freezing: POSSIBLE CAUSE inside temperature setting thermostat set too low; door opened often or for long periods; door not closing with an airtight seal; too much sugar in foods for freezing check that the door gaskets are providing an airtight seal on the refrigerator; door opened often or for long periods; too much fresh food (fruit and vegetables) placed on the shelves. Foods not properly covered or stored in airtight containers cooling temperature regulator device set too high (meaning lower temperature inside the appliance) - - - PROBABLE SOLUTION Turn the regulator to an intermediate setting (4-5). open the door less often and for as short a time as possible; check that the foods are arranged on the shelves correctly, that the gasket is sealing properly and is not damaged, and that the refrigerator is well levelled on the floor; some foods can only be completely frozen at very low temperatures (ice-cream, concentrated fruit-juices) In case of cracks, try to soften the gasket by pulling it with one hand and sliding your closed fingers along the inside open the door less often and for shorter times, especially when the appliance is working in warm, humid conditions; place less food inside the refrigerator section; Cover the containers and seal foods. Turn the regulator to a lower setting (1-2). cover foods using suitable bags and containers; do not place fruit and vegetables inside when too wet do not place foods inside touching the back of the refrigerator. 20