Smeg FAB28MCUS Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

Smeg FAB28MCUS Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

Smeg refrigerator instructions for installation and use

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................. 4
2. PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR ................................................................ 5
3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................... 6
3.1 Unpack the Refrigerator .................................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Location requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Positioning and levelling the appliance ........................................................................................................... 8
3.4 Electrical requirements .................................................................................................................................... 9
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Intended use of the refrigerator ..................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Shelves ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Bottle shelf .................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.4 Refrigerator compartment defrosting water drain .......................................................................................... 11
4.5 Fruit and vegetable box ................................................................................................................................. 11
4.6 Door shelves and containers ......................................................................................................................... 11
4.7 Inside lighting ................................................................................................................................................ 11
4.8 Operating noise ............................................................................................................................................. 11
5. REFRIGERATOR USE .......................................................................................................... 12
5.1 Using the controls ......................................................................................................................................... 12
5.2 Storing fresh food .......................................................................................................................................... 12
5.3 Freezing food ................................................................................................................................................ 13
5.4 Freezing compartment use ........................................................................................................................... 14
5.5 Thawing frozen foods .................................................................................................................................... 14
5.6 Making ice-cubes .......................................................................................................................................... 15
6. REFRIGERATOR CARE ....................................................................................................... 16
6.1 Defrosting the refrigerator ............................................................................................................................. 16
6.2 Defrosting the freezer .................................................................................................................................... 16
6.3 Cleaning the refrigerator ............................................................................................................................... 16
6.4 Changing the inside light bulb ....................................................................................................................... 17
6.5 Power interruptions ....................................................................................................................................... 17
6.6 Vacation and moving care ............................................................................................................................. 18
7. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................... 19
8. WARRANTY AND SERVICE ................................................................................................. 22
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are intended for the qualified engineer who is able to
install, commission and test the appliance
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these provide recommendations for use, a description of the controls
and the correct procedures for cleaning and maintaining the appliance
CONSUMER SUPPORT: this provides useful details about warranty conditions and service information

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 4 2. PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR ... 5 3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ... 6 3.1 Unpack the Refrigerator ... 6 3.2 Location requirements ... 7 3.3 Positioning and levelling the appliance ... 8 3.4 Electrical requirements ... 9 4.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    • Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. • Do not climb, stand or hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. This could cause serious injury or result in damage to the refrigerator. • Never allow children to play with the refrigerator and use the drawers, shelves and others parts of the appliance only as described in this handbook.
  • Page 3: Proper Disposal Of Your Refrigerator

    Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. • Never allow children to play with the refrigerator. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this refrigerator, follow basic precautions, including the following: •...
  • Page 4: Installation Instructions

    Do not wiggle or “walk” the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur. 3.1.2 Clean Before Using After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in “6. REFRIGERATOR CARE.”...
  • Page 5: Location Requirements

    • If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave 12 ½" (5.08 cm) minimum on the hinge side (depending on your model) to allow for the door to swing open.
  • Page 6: Positioning And Levelling The Appliance

    ST (Subtropical) T (Tropical) • The refrigerator must be placed at least 1 1/6” from electric or gas cookers and at least 11 5/6” from combustion or radiation heating systems. • To allow proper cooling of the condenser, the refrigerator must not be positioned too close to the wall.
  • Page 7: Electrical Requirements

    Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. NOTE: Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection. •...
  • Page 8: Product Description

    4.2 Shelves Each refrigerator comes complete with several shelves which can be set at different heights by placing them on the runners provided. Each shelf has a safety fitting to prevent it from being pulled completely out or accidentally removed. To remove it from the appliance, lift it at the back and extract it. Then change the position of the shelves as you require.
  • Page 9: Refrigerator Compartment Defrosting Water Drain

    It is best to check and clean it regurarly using a piece of stiff wire. 4.5 Fruit and vegetable box This container 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 10: Refrigerator Use

    Changes in wheather conditions (temperature and humidity) and the frequency at which the two compartments’ door are opened may affect the refrigerator operating temperatures. • Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. •...
  • Page 11: Freezing Food

    FRESH FOOD STORAGE TIME IN THE REFRIGERATOR ARTICLE OF FOOD Butter Eggs Meat: fresch uncut Meat: chopped Meat: smoked Fish Marinade Root Cheese Sweets Fruits Prepared dishes reccomended storage time / = possible storage time 5.3 Freezing food WARNING NOTE: The maximum amount of fresh foods which can be frozen in a 24-hour period is indicated on the nameplate.
  • Page 12: Freezing Compartment Use

    • 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.
  • Page 13: Making Ice-Cubes

    Instructions for the User 5.6 Making ice-cubes Recommended thermostat setting for ice making is position between 3 and 5. Fill the ice cube tray (two thirds of it) with cold water or with any liquid suitable for freezing and insert the tray into the freezing compartment.
  • Page 14: Refrigerator Care

    From here, it flows into the tray on the compressor, where it evaporates.
  • Page 15: Changing The Inside Light Bulb

    3 Wash stainless steel and painted metal exateriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. To allow the refrigerator to operate at full efficiency, periodically clean the condenser on the rear with a brush or a vacuum cleaner (pic. 8).
  • Page 16: Vacation And Moving Care

    6.6.2 Moving When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move: 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

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  • Page 19 PROBLEM Too much ice forming on back wall of refrigerator section (layer of frost more than 3/8” - 1 cm thick): Too much ice forming in freezer Front of cabinet hot to the touch Instructions for the User POSSIBLE CAUSE...
  • Page 20: Warranty And Service

    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.

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