INDEx BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE ............4 General warnings ..................... 4 Old and out-of-order fridges or freezer ............. 7 Safety warnings ....................7 Installing and operating your fridge freezer ............8 Before Using your Fridge ................. 9 THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES ......... 10 Information about New Generation Cooling Technology ........
PART - 1. BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE General warnings This appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance. 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, other than those recommended by the manufacturer, to accelerate the defrosting process.
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• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar environments such as: - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments - farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments - bed and breakfast type environments - catering and similar non-retail applications •...
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• A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be used with a specially grounded socket of 16 amperes. If there is no such socket in your house, please have it installed by a qualified electrician.
Old and out-of-order fridges or freezer • If your old fridge or freezer 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 cans in the ice-making compartment as they will burst when the contents freeze. • Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge. Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically in the fridge compartment and make sure their tops are tightly closed.
• Before using your fridge freezer, wipe all parts with a solution of warm water and a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate. Then, rinse with clean water and dry. Return all parts to the fridge freezer after cleaning. If your refrigerator includes a fan condenser The condenser of your fridge is placed at the bottom of cabinet.
PART - 2. THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES Information about New Generation Cooling Technology Fridges with new-generation cooling technology have a different operating system to static fridges. Other (static) fridges may experience a build up of ice in the freezer compartment due to door openings and humidity in the food.
Display and Control Panel Using the Control Panel 1. Enables the setting of the freezer. 2. Enables the setting of the cooler. 3. Freezer set value screen. 4. Cooler set value screen. 5. Economy mode symbol. 6. Super freeze symbol. 7.
Super Freeze Mode Purpose • To freeze a large quantity of food that cannot fit on the fast freeze shelf. • To freeze prepared foods. • To freeze fresh food quickly to retain freshness. How to use To enable the super freeze mode, press and hold the freezer temperature setting button for 3 seconds.
Warnings about Temperature Adjustments • Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings and the quantity of food kept inside the fridge. • This fridge is designed to work in all ambient temperature. In the ambient temperatures colder than -5 C, preserving food in the refrigerator compartment isn’t suggested because the foods that you put into refrigerator compartment, will have a temperature...
Accessories The Icematic (In some models) • Pull the lever towards you and remove the ice maker tray • Fill with water to the marked level • Hold the left end of the lever and set the ice-tray on the icebox •...
The Fresh Dial (In some models) Fresh dial If the crisper is full, the fresh dial located in front of the crisper should be opened. This allows the air in the crisper and the humidity rate to be controlled, to increase the life of food within.
PART - 3. ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE Refrigerator Compartment It is sufficient to set the fridge thermostat to position ‘2’ or ‘3’ for normal operatingconditions. • To reduce humidity and avoid the consequent formation of frost, always store liquids in sealed containers in the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT NOTES: Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrigerator. Cooked dishes must remain covered when they are kept in the fridge. Place them in the fridge when they are cool, otherwise the temperature/humidity inside the fridge will increases, reducing the fridge’s efficiency.
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• Do not purchase frozen food if the packaging shows signs of humidity and abnormal swelling. It is probable that it has been stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have deteriorated. • The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperature, the thermostat setting, how often the door is opened, the type of food, and the length of time required to transport the product from the shop to your home.
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• The storage time of food is dependent on the type of oil used. Suitable oils are margarine, calf fat, olive oil and butter. Unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat. • Food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic cups and other food should be frozen in plastic folios or bags.
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Maximum storage time Vegetables and Fruits Preparation (months) Cabbage Clean and boil in water 6 - 8 Carrot Clean, cut into slices and boil in water Cut the stem, cut into two pieces, remove the Pepper 8 - 10 core and boil in water Spinach Wash and boil in water 6 - 9...
PART - 4. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning. Do not wash your appliance by pouring water on it. Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps for cleaning the appliance. After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When you have finished cleaning, reconnect the plug to the mains supply with dry hands.
Replacing LED Lighting Freezer compartment Depending on the model, one LED strip in the freezer LED strip light compartment and two LED strips in the cooler compartment are used to illuminate the interior of your appliance. To replace any of the LEDs, please contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre.
PART - 6. BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE Errors Your fridge will warn you if the temperatures for the cooler and freezer are at improper levels or if a problem occurs with the appliance. Warning codes are displayed in the freezer and cooler indicators.
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ERROR TYPE MEANING WHAT TO DO 1. Set the fridge temperature to a colder value or set Super Cool. This should remove the error code once the required temperature has been reached. Keep doors closed to improve Likely to occur after: time taken to reach the correct - Long term power failure.
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Clicking noise occurs: When the thermostat switches the compressor on/off. Motor noise: Indicates the compressor is operating normally. The compressor may cause more noise for a short time when it is first activated. Bubbling noise and splashing occurs: Due to the flow of the refrigerant in the tubes of the system.
Tips for saving energy 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. 2. Allow warm food and drinks to cool before placing them inside the appliance. 3.
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. A. Freezer compartment B. Refrigerator compartment 10. Levelling feet 1.
The original spare parts for some specific components are available for a minimum of 7 or 10 years, based on the type of component, from the placing on the market of the last unit of the model. Visit our website to: Get User manuals: https://www.smeg.com/info/download-manuals Get Service information: https://www.smeg.com/services/customer-service EN -29-...
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