Smeg FPD34AS - Page 20

Instructions for the User
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Too much condensation forming in
refrigerator section
- 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
- 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.
Temperature inside refrigerator
section too cold – fresh foods are
freezing:
- inside temperature setting
thermostat set on too low a
temperature;
- Increase the temperature using
the key as described in points
“8.1.3 Temperature regulator
buttons”;
- 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.
Too much ice forming on back wall of
refrigerator section (layer of frost
more than 1 cm thick):
- inside temperature setting
thermostat set on too low a
temperature;
- Increase the temperature using
the key as described in points
“8.1.3 Temperature regulator
buttons” ;
- check that the gaskets are
providing an airtight seal;
- open the door less often and for
shorter times;
- rise in atmospheric temperature
and humidity;
- do not place hot food or drinks
inside the refrigerator;
Too much ice forming in freezer - inside temperature setting
thermostat set on too low a
temperature;
- Increase the temperature using
the key as described in points
“9.1.5 Temperature regulator
buttons”;
- check that the gaskets are
providing an airtight seal: If they
are cracked, 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;
- rise in atmospheric temperature
and humidity;
- do not place hot food or drinks
inside the freezer;
Water in bottom of refrigerator
compartment:
- “Condensation drain” opening
blocked
- Clear the drain opening