Smeg FC326PNF Instructions For Use Manual

Upright refrigerator - freezer

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Instructions for use
Upright refrigerator - freezer

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  • Page 1 Instructions for use Upright refrigerator - freezer...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for your confi dence in buying our appliance and congratulations on the excellent choice. We hope it will successfully serve its purpose for many years. Upright refrigerator - freezer (hereinafter: the appliance) is combined from two parts: top part is refrigerator and bottom part is upright freezer.
  • Page 3: Before Fi Rst Operation

    Before fi rst operation • The appliance is manufactured in compliance with all relevant safety standards; however, it is recommended that persons with impaired physical, motional, or mental abilities, or persons with inadequate experience and knowledge, do not use the appliance without due supervision. The same recommendation applies to minors using the appliance.
  • Page 4 The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of thisproduct.
  • Page 5: Description Of The Appliance

    Appliance description (equipment may vary with model) • Interior accessories of the appliance may vary according to the model. • Drawers are protected against accidental extraction. To extract the drawer from the appliance, open it and lift front part upwards, then pull it out. Certain models are fi tted with pull-out slide guides which facilitate opening.
  • Page 6 • Interior accessories of the appliance may vary according to the model. • Drawers are protected against accidental extraction. To extract the drawer from the appliance, open it and lift front part upwards, then pull it out. Certain models are fi tted with pull-out slide guides which facilitate opening.
  • Page 7: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Selecting the location Selecting the location Positioning the Positioning the appliance appliance • Place the appliance in dry and well aired room. The appliance operates best at temperature ranges indicated in the chart below. Relevant class of the appliance is indicated on the rating plate.
  • Page 8 Connecting to power Connecting to power supply supply Remark: * Applies to OLD TIMER appliances (in the model marking …O…). • Use the power cord to connect the appliance to the mains power. Wall outlet must be fi tted with ground terminal (safety socket).
  • Page 9: Reverse Door Swing

    Reverse door swing Required tools: socket spanner nr. 8, screwdriver, torx 25. Caution! After unscrewing of before fi xing hinges, hold the door to prevent it from falling and damaging. 1. Remove upper hinge cover (save it for eventual later use), remove also the cover on the opposite side of the upper hinge cover (on the opposite side you will insert the attached cover during the assembly), and remove the cover on the opposite...
  • Page 10: Control Panel - Appliance With Electronical Regulation

    Control panel - appliance with electronical regulation Model with knobs Model without knobs A Temperature selector and ON/OFF button B Green LED: illuminated when the appliance is in operation* C Freezer alarm off button* D Red LED: fl ashing with freezer alarm* E Fast freeze button* F Orange LED: on during fast freezing procedure* * Certain models only.
  • Page 11 The ON/OFF button The ON/OFF button Setting freezer Setting freezer temperature temperature Rapid freeze function Rapid freeze function The appliance is switched on by turning the button A towards Max. Green LED is on (certain models only). The appliance is switched off when the arrow on the button points to the ON/OFF mark (the appliance, however, is still under mains power).
  • Page 12: Freezer Alarm

    Freezer Alarm Freezer Alarm (certain models only) (certain models only) Appliance with the valve and temperature display A Refrigerator/freezer selector switch B Green light lit: appliance is in operation. C Freezer sound alarm switch off button. D Red light fl ashing: freezer temperature excessively high E ON/OFF button and temperature setting F Orange light lit: Intensive freezing option is on G Digital temperature display: indicates actual refrigerator temperature from +1°C to + 9°C, for...
  • Page 13: Temperature Selector

    Refrigerator/freezer Refrigerator/freezer selector selector ON/OFF button and ON/OFF button and temperature selector temperature selector Use the rotating switch A to select the appliance section whose temperature you wish to see on the display, and whose temperature you may set by using the knob E. ON/OFF button Use the knob A to select the freezer, and switch the appliance on with a 3-second long press of the knob E.
  • Page 14 High temperature freezer High temperature freezer alarm alarm Digital display Digital display Sound alarm starts in case of excessively high temperature of the freezer (intermittent beep), red light (D) is fl ashing. • Alarm is switched of by pressing the knob C. Red light goes off automatically when the freezer is cooled suffi...
  • Page 15 Appliance with two compressors Valve and no frost system appliance A Freezer ON/OFF button B Green signal lamp: indicates freezer operation C Refrigerator ON/OFF button D Green signal lamp: indicates refrigerator operation E Intensive freezing ON/OFF button F Orange signal lamp: intensive freezing in operation G Intensive cooling ON/OFF button H Orange signal lamp: intensive cooling in operation I Sound alarm and child lock ON/OFF button...
  • Page 16: Temperature Setting

    Temperature setting Temperature setting Other settings Other settings temperature in a respective compartment actually falls below these values. • Valve and no frost system appliance - Switch the appliance on/off by pressing the button A for 3 seconds. Both the refrigerator and the freezer are started, green signal lamps B and D are on.
  • Page 17 is cooled enough for safe storage of food. During the fi rst start of the appliance there is a 24 hour delay of the temperature alarm to avoid unnecessary alarm operation.. Intermittent alarm sound - power failure signal If the temperature of the refrigerator or freezer is raised too much as a consequence of power failure, sound alarm is activated (intermittent tone), red signal lamp is on, and the display fl...
  • Page 18: Control Panel - Appliance With Mechanical Regulation

    Control panel - appliance with mechanical regulation Model without fan Model with fan A Temperature setting and ON/OFF button B Illumination ON/OFF push-button CONTROL UNIT V...
  • Page 19 ON/OFF button Temperature setting Temperature setting (only with some models) (only with some models) The appliance is switched on by turning the button A in clockwise direction, towards Max. The appliance is switched off when the dot is positioned against (the appliance is still powered).
  • Page 20: Recommended Distribution Of Food

    Recommended distribution of food Recommended Recommended distribution of food distribution of food When the fan is on, a red dot is indicated on the switch. Note: When the fan is activated, power consumption is increased and temperature in the refrigerator drops. Hence, we recommend resetting the temperature in the appliance: - when the fan is activated: between “Min”...
  • Page 21: Storing Fresh Food

    Storing fresh food Important precautions for storing fresh food Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and hygienic precautions have substantial impact on the quality of stored food. Always respect the best before date, printed on the packaging.
  • Page 22 Interior accessories and Interior accessories and space distribution space distribution Storage time of fresh Storage time of fresh foods foods Equipment depends on the model. • Shelves can be optionally placed on the guides inside the appliance. They are protected against pulling out completely by accident.
  • Page 23: Storage Of Food In The Cool´n´fresh

    Storage of food in the COOL´N´FRESH Freezing and storage of frozen food Freezing procedure Freezing procedure The COOL´N´FRESH drawer provides storage of wide selection of fresh food longer than in the traditional refrigerator. Food remains fresh for long time and it preserves its taste and nutritive ingredients.
  • Page 24 Important precautions Important precautions for freezing of fresh food for freezing of fresh food Storing commercially Storing commercially frozen food frozen food Approximate storage Approximate storage time of frozen foods time of frozen foods Freeze only such food which is suitable for freezing and can sustain low temperatures.
  • Page 25: Defrosting The Appliance

    Defrosting frozen food Defrosting frozen food Making ice Making ice Defrosting the appliance Automatic defrosting of Automatic defrosting of the refrigerator the refrigerator Defrosting traditional Defrosting traditional freezer freezer Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as possible.
  • Page 26: Cleaning

    Defrosting traditional Defrosting traditional freezer freezer Cleaning • Clean the interior of the appliance and wipe it dry (see chapter Cleaning). • Before reloading food into the freezer switch the appliance on. • Defrosting of NO FROST freezer is automatic. Periodic appearance of frost layer eventually disappears automatically.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Fault: The appliance does not operate after connection to the mains: Cooling system operates continuously without intermittent stoppages: Excessive ice formation at the rear interior wall of the refrigerator: Water dripping from the appliance: Red light is fl ashing (freezer compartment only): Diffi...
  • Page 28: Noise Level

    Fault: Bulb replacement: Green LED is fl ashing: Troubleshooting helpful hints: Noise level Cooling of refrigerator-freezer appliances is provided by compressor cooling system (for certain appliances also the fan). Operation of this system results in certain noise, the intensity of which depends upon the installation, correct use, and age of the appliance.

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