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.................17 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................19 3. INSTALLATION....................21 4. CONTROL PANEL..................23 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.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. • WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food • storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance. •...
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• Do not put soft drinks in the freezer WARNING! compartment. This will create pressure on the drink container. Do not use multi-plug adapters and • Do not store flammable gas and liquid in extension cables. the appliance. • Do not put flammable products or items •...
and baskets. Please note that some of • Cut off the mains cable and discard it. these spare parts are only available to • Remove the door to prevent children and professional repairers, and that not all pets to be closed inside of the appliance. spare parts are relevant for all models.
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Space required in use ² If you have any doubts regarding where to install the appliance, please turn to the vendor, to our customer service or to the nearest Authorised Service Centre. ² the height, width and depth of the appliance It must be possible to disconnect the including the handle, plus the space appliance from the mains power supply.
4. CONTROL PANEL Power indicator light Super switch and alarm reset switch Temperature regulator and On/Off switch Alarm light Super light 4.1 Switching on To operate the appliance: 1. Turn the temperature regulator clockwise 1. Insert the plug into the wall socket. to obtain a lower temperature inside the 2.
4.5 High temperature alarm 4.6 Door open alarm When there is a temperature increase in the An acoustic alarm sounds when the door is freezer compartment (e.g. due to a power left open for around 80 seconds. failure) the Alarm light is blinking and sound After closing the door, the acoustic alarm is on.
6. HINTS AND TIPS 6.1 Hints for energy saving • Do not eat ice cubes, water ices or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of • The internal configuration of the appliance the freezer. Risk of frostbites. is the one that ensures the most efficient •...
6.5 Shelf life Type of food Shelf life (months) Bread Fruits (except citrus) 6 - 12 Vegetables 8 - 10 Leftovers without meat 1 - 2 Dairy food: Butter 6 - 9 Soft cheese (e.g. mozzarella) 3 - 4 Hard cheese (e.g. parmesan, cheddar) Seafood: Fatty fish (e.g.
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2. Regularly check the door seals and wipe 5. When defrosting is complete, dry the them clean to ensure they are clean and interior thoroughly. Keep the ice scraper free from debris. for the future use. 3. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 6.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 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.
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Problem Possible cause Solution Door does not open easily. You attempted to re-open the Wait a few seconds between door immediately after closing. closing and re-opening of the door. There is too much frost and ice. The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door"...
Problem Possible cause Solution There is no cold air circulation in Make sure that there is cold air the appliance. circulation in the appliance. Refer to "Hints and tips" chapter. Power indicator light flashes. An error has occurred in measur‐ Contact a qualified electrician or ing the temperature.
10. TECHNICAL DATA The technical information is situated in the It is also possible to find the same information rating plate on the internal side of the in EPREL using the link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model appliance and on the energy label. name and product number that you find on The QR code on the energy label supplied the rating plate of the appliance.
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