Index BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE ..............2 General warnings ......................2 Old and out-of-order fridges ..................4 Safety warnings ......................4 Installing and operating your fridge ................5 Before Using your Fridge ....................5 THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES ..........6 Information about NO FROST technology ..............6 Thermostat Setting .......................6 Warnings about Temperature Adjustments ..............7 Accessories ........................7...
PART - 1. BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE General warnings WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
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- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other resi- dential type environments - bed and breakfast type environments; - catering and similar non-retail applications • If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Old and out-of-order fridges • If your old fridge has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident. • Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges.
• Do not place glass bottles or beverage cans in the freezer department. Bottles or cans may explode. • Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge for your safety. Place drinks with higher alcohol amount vertically and by closing their necks tightly in the fridge department.
PART - 2. THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES Information about NO FROST technology No-Frost fridges differ from other static fridges in their operating principle. In normal fridges, the humidity entering the fridge in the door openings and the humidity of the food causes freezing in the freezer compartment. To defrost the snow and ice in the freezer compartment, you should turn off the fridge, take the food that needs to be kept in a constant temperature off the fridge, and remove the ice gathered in the freezer...
Warnings about Temperature Adjustments • It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10°C in terms of its efficiency. • Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings and the quantity of food kept inside the fridge. •...
Chiller Shelves sliding part Keeping food in the Chiller compartment instead of the freezer or refrigerator compartment allows food retain freshness and flavour longer, while preserving its fresh appearance. When chiller tray becomes dirty, remove it and wash it with water. (Water freezes at 0°C, but foods containing salt or sugar freeze at temperature lower than that) Normally people use the chiller compartment for raw fish, lightly pickled, rice, etc...
PART - 3. ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE Refrigerator Compartment • To set the refrigerator compartment to 2-3 graphic bar will be enough for normal condi- tions. • To reduce humidity and consequent increase of frost never place liquids in unsealed containers in the refrigerator.
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• Frozen foods should be transported in appopriate containers to maintain the quality of the food and should be returned to the freezing surfaces of the unit in the shortest possible time. • If a package of frozen food shows the sign of humidity and abnormal swelling it is probable that it has been previously stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have deteriorated.
PART - 4. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE • Make sure to unplug the fridge before starting to clean it. • Do not wash your fridge by pouring water. • You can wipe the inner and outer sides with a soft cloth or a sponge using warm and soapy water.
Replacing The Refrigerator and Freezer Light Bulb 1. Unplug the unit from the power supply, 2. Remove the refrigerator light cover with a minus screw driver, and take out the cover.(A) 3. Change the present light bulb with a new one of not more than 15 W.(B) 4.
TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF PART - 5. INSTALLATION POSITION Transportation and Changing of Installation Position • Original package and foam may be kept for re-transportation (optionally). • You should fasten your fridge with thick package, bands or strong cords and follow the instructions for transportation on the package for re-transportation.
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Compressor noise • Normal motor noise: This noise means that the compressor operates normally • Compressor may cause more noise for a short time when it is activated. Bubbling noise and splash: This noise is caused by the flow of the refrigerant in the tubes of the system.
Conformity Information • This appliance is designed for use at an ambient temperature within the 16°C - 43°C range. • The appliance is designed in compliance with the EN62552, IEC60335-1 / IEC60335- 2-24, 2004/108/EC standards. Tips for saving energy 1– Install the appliance in a cool, well ventilated room , but not in direct sunlight and not near heat source (radiator, cooker..
THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE PART - 7. COMPARTMENTS This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance. Parts may vary according to the appliance model. 1) Fast freezing shelf * 7) Freezer lamp box / cover 13) Crisper 2) Ice maker * 8) Chiller shelves *...
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PRODUCT FICHE Brand SMEG FD481MN4 Model FD48PXNF4 Product category 7 (Freezer-Refrigerator) Energy class Annual energy consumption* 388 kWh Total gross volume 484 l Total net volume 457 l Refrigerator gross volume 367 l Refrigerator net volume 362 l Freezer gross volume...