8 Before calling after-sales service 9 Practical energy saving advice We advise you to read this manual carefully, as it contains all the instructions for maintai- ning the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities. For further information on the product: www.smeg.com...
Instructions 1 Instructions • Have qualified personnel carry out installation and assistance 1.1 General safety instructions interventions according to the Risk of personal injury standards in force. • Never touch the heating elemen- • Do not modify this appliance. ts during use. •...
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Instructions • Opening the door for long pe- • Do not use abrasive or corro- riods can cause a significant in- sive detergents (e.g. scouring crease of the temperature in the products, stain removers and compartments of the appliance. metallic sponges) on glass •...
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Instructions • If installed near another refri- • The appliance contains a small gerator or freezer, keep it at a quantity of isobutane (R600a), minimum distance of 2 cm. make sure not to damage the • Do not install/use the applian- cooling circuit during transport, ce outdoors.
Instructions 1.2 Manufacturer liability • The appliance is not designed to operate with external timers The manufacturer declines all or with remote-control systems. liability for damage to persons or property caused by: 1.4 Disposal • use of the appliance other than This appliance must be di- that specified;...
Instructions 1.7 How to read the user • If the appliance is replaced, manual remove the door and leave the This user manual uses the following shelves in their positions, in order reading conventions: to prevent children from being trapped inside. Warning Our appliances are packaged in Serious injury or death risk...
Description 2 Description of the appliance 2.1 General Description This presentation is only for 7) Fruit and vegetable drawer with information about the parts humidity regulator 8) Icemaker * of the appliance. Parts may 9) Upper drawer cover vary according to the ap- 10) Freezer drawers pliance model.
3 Using the appliance freezer and refrigerator compartmen- ts, therefore preventing the mixing of 3.1 Information about New odours. Generation Cooling As a result, your fridge, with new-ge- neration cooling technology, provides Technology you with ease of use as well as a huge Fridges with new-ge- volume and aesthetic appearance.
3.3 Operating your Fridge 3.3.2 Fridge Temperature Settings Freezer • The initial temperature value for the Once you have plugged in the pro- refrigerator setting indicator is +4 duct, all symbols will be displayed for °C. 2 seconds and the initial values will •...
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During Super Freeze Mode: Recommended Settings for the Fre- ezer and Refrigerator Compartment • The temperature of the Refrigerator Temperature may be adjusted. In this case, Super Freeze mode will continue. Refrige- Freezer • Economy mode cannot be selected. rator Compart- Remarks Com-...
3.4 Temperature Adjustment 3.5 Accessories Warnings 3.5.1 Manual ice maker (In some • It is not recommended that you models) operate your appliance in environ- ments colder than 10°C in terms of • Pull the lever towards you and remo- ve the icemaker tray its efficiency.
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3.5.2 Container with drawers 3.5.3 Super cold drawer (In some models) The freezer drawers allow food to be accessed more easily. Drawers Freezer boxes Super cold drawer Chiller shelf Removing the container with Keeping food in the super cold drawer, drawer: instead of the freezer or refrigerator •...
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To remove the shelf of the super cold The dial, located behind the shelf, must drawer proceed as follows: be opened if any condensation is seen on the glass shelf. 3.5.5 Natural Ion Tech (In some models) Natural Ion Tech spreads negative ions which neutralize particles of unpleasant •...
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3.5.6 Maxi-fresh preserver (If available) Maxi Fresh Preserver te- chnology helps to remove ethylene gas (a bioproduct released naturally from fre- sh foods) and unpleasant odors from the fruit and vegetable drawer. In this way, food stays fresh for a longer time.
4 Food storage • Store loose fruit and vegetable items in the suitable fruit and vegetable 4.1 Refrigerator compartment drawer . For normal operating conditions, set • Storing fruit and vegetables separa- the temperature of the refrigerator com- tely helps prevent ethylene-sensitive partment to +4 or +6 °C.
4.2 Freezer compartment Note: Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrige- For normal operating conditions, set rator. the temperature of the freezer compart- The table below is a quick guide ment to -18 or -20 °C. to show you the most efficient way •...
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Note: If you attempt to open the freezer bable that it has been stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the door immediately after closing it, you contents have deteriorated. will find that it will not open easily. This • The storage life of frozen food is normal.
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The table below is a quick guide Clean and in a Shellfish 4 - 6 to show you the most efficient way to store the major food groups in In its packa- your freezer compartment. ging, or in an Caviar aluminium or 2 - 3 plastic contai-...
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Cut into pieces Maximum Eggplant of 2cm after 10 - 12 Vegetables storage washing Preparation and Fruits time (mon- Clean and ths) pack with its Corn 12 Add 10 % of stem or as Cooked sugar to the 12 sweet corn fruits ...
5 Cleaning and Maintenance Maxi- Dairy Prepara- mum sto- Storage 5.1 Defrosting products tion rage time conditions (months) Occasional presence of frost inside the freezer compartment Packet In its Pure Milk – (Homoge- 2 - 3 in its own is normal. nized) Milk ...
Cleaning and maintenance 5.2 Instructions 5.3 Cleaning the appliance A special antibacterial protection on Improper use the appliance's interior walls prevents Risk of damage to surfaces bacterial growth and keeps them cle- an. They must nevertheless be cleaned • Do not use steam jets to clean the regularly in order to keep them in good appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance 5.4 What to do if... • Door balconies and shelves can be removed. The appliance does not work: • Clean the accessories separately by • Make sure that the appliance is hand with soap and water. Do not plugged in and that the main switch wash accessories in a dish washer.
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Cleaning and maintenance The refrigerator compartment is not sufficiently cold: • The thermostat is set at too high a temperature. • The door is being opened too often or for too long. • The door is not closing/sealing properly. • The room temperature is too high. The temperature inside the refrigera- tor compartment is too cold and the foodstuffs are freezing:...
Installation 6 Installation Excessive ice has built up inside the freezer compartment: 6.1 Electrical connection • The thermostat is set at too low a temperature. Power voltage • The room temperature is too high. Danger of electrocution • The door is being opened too often •...
Installation 6.2 Positioning • Your appliance is designed to operate in the ambient temperature Heavy appliance (T/SN = 10°C - 43°C) intervals Crushing hazard stated in the standards, according • Position the appliance with the aid to the climate class displayed on of a second person.
Installation 6.3 Installation warnings ungrounded usage. • Place your appliance where it will Before using your appliance for the not be exposed to direct sunlight. first time, please pay attention to the • Your appliance must never be used following points: outdoors or exposed to rain.
Installation 6.4 During use: Old and Out-of-order Fridges • If your old fridge or freezer has • Do not connect your appliance to a lock, break or remove the lock the mains electricity supply using an before discarding it, because chil- extension lead.
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Installation Packaging and the Environment Positioning Position the appliance on a firm, level Packaging materials protect surface. your machine from damage The appliance has two small wheels on that may occur during transpor- the back to allow it to be moved and tation.
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Installation Level the appliance horizontally adju- In order for the freezer to be sting its feet. installed correctly, the door Lean the appliance slightly towards must be able to close properly. the rear part to facilitate proper door Ensure that the door seals close closure.
Shipment and repositioning 7 Shipment and repositio- 8 Before calling after-sales ning service 7.1 Transportation and Errors Changing Positioning Your appliance will warn you if the tem- peratures for the appliance and freezer • The original packaging and foam are at improper levels or if a problem may be kept for re-transportation occurs with the appliance.
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Before calling after-sales service ERROR MEA- WHY WHAT TO DO TYPE NING Sensor E01 Call Service for assistance as soon as possible. warning Sensor E02 Call Service for assistance as soon as possible. warning Sensor E03 Call Service for assistance as soon as possible. warning ...
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Before calling after-sales service ERROR MEANING WHY WHAT TO DO TYPE 1. Set the refrigerator temperature to a colder value or set Super Cool. This should remove the error code Likely to occur once the required temperature has been reached. after: ...
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Before calling after-sales service Bubbling noise and splashing occurs: The edges of the appliance in contact Due to the flow of the refrigerant in the with the door joint are warm tubes of the system. Especially during summer (warm we- Water flowing noise occurs: Due ather), the surfaces in contact with the to water flowing to the evaporation...
Practical energy saving advice 9 Practical energy saving advice 1. Install the appliance in a cool, well-ventilated room, but not in direct sunlight and not near a heat source (such as a radiator or oven) otherwise an insulating plate should be used.