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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................23
2. INTENDED USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR .........................................................................23
3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION ....................................................................................24
3.1 Choosing the site ...........................................................................................................................................24
3.2 Positioning and levelling the appliance ..........................................................................................................24
3.3 Electrical connection ......................................................................................................................................24
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................25
4.1 FAB 28 ...........................................................................................................................................................25
4.2 FAB 30 - FA311X/XS - FAB310X/XS ...........................................................................................................25
4.3 FAB 32 ...........................................................................................................................................................26
4.4 Shelves ..........................................................................................................................................................26
4.5 Bottle shelf .....................................................................................................................................................26
4.6 Refrigerator compartment defrosting water drain ..........................................................................................26
4.7 Fruit and vegetable box .................................................................................................................................26
4.8 Door shelves and containers .........................................................................................................................26
4.9 Cheese box ....................................................................................................................................................27
4.10 Inside lighting ...............................................................................................................................................27
4.11 Fan (on some models only) .........................................................................................................................27
5. ARRANGING FOODS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT ............................28
6. SETTING AND SELECTING THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE .......................................28
TURE .....................................................................................................................................29
7.1 Refrigerator without intensive cooling switch .................................................................................................29
7.2 Refrigerator with intensive cooling switch ......................................................................................................29
7.3 Refrigerator with intensive freezing switch and cooling system. ....................................................................29
7.4 Refrigerator with rapid freezing function FAB32 ............................................................................................29
8. FREEZING FOODS ...............................................................................................................31
8.1 Storing frozen foods .......................................................................................................................................31
8.2 Thawing frozen foods ....................................................................................................................................32
8.3 Making ice-cubes ...........................................................................................................................................32
9. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING .........................................................................................33
9.1 Defrosting the refrigerator compartment ........................................................................................................33
9.2 Defrosting the freezer ....................................................................................................................................33
9.3 Cleaning the refrigerator ................................................................................................................................33
9.4 Switching off the refrigerator ..........................................................................................................................33
9.5 Practical advice for saving energy .................................................................................................................34
9.6 Operating noise .............................................................................................................................................34
9.7 Identifying and Dealing with Malfunctions ......................................................................................................34
9.8 Changing the inside light bulb ........................................................................................................................34
10. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .............................................................................................35
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these instructions contain user recommendations, description of the
commands and the correct procedures for cleaning and maintenance of the appliance.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are intended for the qualified technician who must
install the appliance, set it functioning and carry out an inspection test.
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Further information about the products can be found at www.smeg.com
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are intended for the qualified technician who must install the appliance, set it functioning and carry out an inspection test. Further information about the products can be found at www.smeg.com Table of Contents... -
Page 2: Safety Precautions
Before scrapping your refrigerator it is important to remove doors and leave shelves in position as for use, to ensure that children cannot accidentally become trapped inside during play. Also, cut the power supply lead and remove it and the plug. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Make sure that all repairs and servicing are only carried out by authorised engineers from the Smeg after-sales service. Always disconnect the appliance from the electrical mains in case of breakdown and maintenance, when changing light-bulbs or during cleaning. Never defrost using electrical devices or steam cleaners. -
Page 4: Installation And Connection
3.3 Electrical connection Before switching the refrigerator on for the first time, leave it vertical for at least two hours. Then connect the appliance's power supply lead to a mains socket with earth contact, installed in accordance with electrical safety regulations. -
Page 5: Product Description
Instructions for the User 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4.1 FAB 28 Refrigerator (A): compartment for storing fresh foods Freezer compartment (B): compartment for storing frozen foods and for freezing fresh foods. To open the door, pull the handle towards you. (see diagram... -
Page 6: Fab 32
4.7 Fruit and vegetable box this container (there are 2 in the model FAB 32) is at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment, which is fitted with a glass shelf to cover fresh foods that require constant humidity for optimum storage. -
Page 7: Cheese Box
When the refrigerator door is opened, the light comes on; it remains on until the door is completely closed again. The light comes on even if the refrigerator thermostat is set on "0" (stop), meaning that the refrigerator is switched off. -
Page 8: Arranging Foods Inside The Refrigerator Compartment
0°C and electricity consumption will be higher. In normal operating conditions, a medium-low setting (2-3) is recommended. This will provide effective storage of the fresh foods in the refrigerator compartment and of the frozen foods in the freezer compartment. -
Page 9: Setting And Selecting The Freezer Compartment Operating Temperature
This procedure should be used the first time the refrigerator is turned on, and whenever it is turned on after a period out of use, to lower the temperature in the freezer compartment more quickly. (See "Setting the Temperature”) 7.3 Refrigerator with intensive freezing switch and cooling system. - Page 10 Instructions for the user 7.4.2 Rapid freezing To activate this function press switch 3 described in section “7. Setting and selecting the freezer compartment operating temperature”. If the orange light is on, the function has been activated. When this function is set the refrigeration system operates continuously and allows rapid freezing of large amounts of fresh foods.
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Page 11: Freezing Foods
8. FREEZING FOODS For proper storage and freezing, fruit and vegetables should be packed in portions of not more than 1 kg and meat and fish up to a max. of 2 kg. Small packages of food freeze more quickly, giving better conservation of their nutrients and flavour, even after thawing and preparation. -
Page 12: Thawing Frozen Foods
Depending on their type and intended use, frozen foods can be thawed correctly at room temperature, in the refrigerator, in an electric oven (conventional or fan), or in a microwave oven using the relevant function. 8.3 Making ice-cubes Fill the tray provided 2/3 full of water or any other liquid you wish to freeze. -
Page 13: Maintenance And Cleaning
From here, it flows into the tray on the compressor, where it evaporates. -
Page 14: Practical Advice For Saving Energy
If the refrigerator is to be out of use for a long period, it is best to empty it and switch it off; Thaw frozen foods in the body of the refrigerator in order to exploit the cold stored in the frozen foods, which will be transferred to the refrigerator if this procedure is used. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide
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- Page 17 PROBLEM Too much ice forming on back wall of refrigerator section (layer of frost more than 1 cm thick): Too much ice forming in freezer Front of cabinet hot to the touch Doors misaligned (except FAB28) Instructions for the user...
- Page 18 TO SPEED UP THE SERVICE, PLEASE BE READY TO INFORM OUR CALL SERVICE OPERATORS OF THE MODEL OF THE PRODUCT YOU HAVE PURCHASED AND THE SERIAL NUMBER MARKED ON THE NAMEPLATE INSIDE THE BODY OF THE REFRIGERATOR. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE.