The information can be found on the rating plate. Warning / Caution-Safety information General information and tips Environmental information VISIT OUR WEBSITE: To get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service and repair information: www.smeg.com/services/customer-service CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION.................21 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................23 3. INSTALLATION....................25 4. CONTROL PANEL..................28 5.
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1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years • and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the – refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food. 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 •...
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• Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight. The appliance contains flammable gas, • Do not install this appliance in areas that isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with a high are too humid or too cold. level of environmental compatibility. Be •...
signal information about the operational discontinued: thermostats, temperature status of the appliance. They are not sensors, printed circuit boards, light intended to be used in other applications sources, door handles, door hinges, trays and are not suitable for household room and baskets.
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3.1 Dimensions ² the height, width and depth of the appliance including the handle, plus the space Overall dimensions ¹ necessary for free circulation of the cooling 1772 Overall space required in use ³ H3 (A+B) 1816 ¹ the height, width and depth of the appliance without the handle 1068 Space required in use ²...
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3.2 Location To ensure appliance's best functionality, you should not install the appliance in the nearby of the heat source (oven, stoves, radiators, cookers or hobs) or in a place with direct sunlight. Make sure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet. This appliance should be installed in a dry, well ventilated indoor position.
CAUTION! min. min. 200 cm 2 38 mm Refer to the installation instructions for the installation. 3.5 Door reversibility Please refer to the separate document with instructions on installation and door reversal. CAUTION! At every stage of reversing the door protect the floor from scratching with a durable material.
4.4 FastFreeze function 4.5 Door open alarm The FastFreeze function is used to perform If the fridge door is left open for pre-freezing and fast freezing in sequence in approximately 5 minutes, the alarm light the freezer compartment. This function flashes and the sound is on.
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5.2 Movable shelves 5.5 Freezing fresh food The walls of the refrigerator are equipped The freezer compartment is suitable for with a series of runners so that the shelves freezing fresh food and storing frozen and can be positioned as desired. deep-frozen food for a long time.
5.7 Thawing Do not use metallic instruments to Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being remove the trays from the freezer. consumed, can be thawed in the refrigerator or inside a plastic bag under cold water. 1. Fill these trays with water. This operation depends on the time available 2.
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Higher temperature setting inside the package is swollen or wet, it might have appliance may lead to shorter shelf life. not been stored in the optimal conditions • The whole freezer compartment is suitable and defrosting may have already started. for storage of frozen food products.
6.6 Hints for fresh food refrigeration • Meat (all types): wrap in a suitable packaging and place it on the glass shelf • Good temperature setting that ensures above the vegetable drawer. Store meat preservation of fresh food is a temperature for at most 1-2 days.
at the back of the appliance, over the motor 1. Switch off the appliance or pull out compressor, where it evaporates. electrical plug from the wall socket. 2. Remove any stored food and put it in a It is important to periodically clean the defrost cool place.
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8.1 What to do if... Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance does not operate. The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance. The mains plug is not connected Connect the mains plug to the to the mains socket correctly. mains socket correctly.
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Problem Possible cause Solution There is too much frost and ice. The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door" sec‐ tion. The gasket is deformed or dirty. Refer to "Closing the door" sec‐ tion. Food products are not wrapped Wrap the food products better.
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Problem Possible cause Solution The food products' temperature is Let the food products tempera‐ too high. ture decrease to room tempera‐ ture before storage. Many food products are stored at Store less food products at the the same time. same time. The thickness of the frost is Defrost the appliance.
9. NOISES SSSRRR! BRRR! CLICK! HISSS! BLUBB! 10. TECHNICAL DATA The technical information is situated in the information related to the performance of the rating plate on the internal side of the appliance. Keep the energy label for appliance and on the energy label. reference together with the user manual and all other documents provided with this The QR code on the energy label supplied...
12. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS appliances marked with the symbol with Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the the household waste. Return the product to packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. your local recycling facility or contact your Help protect the environment and human municipal office.
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