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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................... 26
2. ENVIRONMENTAL CARE ..................................................................................................... 28
3. INTENDED USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR ......................................................................... 29
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................... 30
4.1 Shelves ......................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.2 Fruit and vegetable drawer ........................................................................................................................... 31
4.3 Door ledges and containers .......................................................................................................................... 31
4.4 Cheese box ................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.5 Quick freezing compartment ......................................................................................................................... 31
4.6 Super-cold shelves ....................................................................................................................................... 32
4.7 Interior lighting .............................................................................................................................................. 32
5. FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES ............................................................................................. 33
5.1 Thermostat settings ...................................................................................................................................... 33
6. USING THE APPLIANCE ...................................................................................................... 34
6.1 Switching the appliance on ........................................................................................................................... 34
6.2 Arranging foods inside the refrigerator compartment .................................................................................... 34
6.3 Freezing of foods .......................................................................................................................................... 36
6.5 Defrosting deep-frozen foods ........................................................................................................................ 37
6.4 Keeping deep-frozen foods ........................................................................................................................... 37
6.6 Making ice cubes .......................................................................................................................................... 38
7. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ........................................................................................ 39
7.1 Cleaning the refrigerator ............................................................................................................................... 39
7.2 Switching off the refrigerator ......................................................................................................................... 40
7.3 Practical energy saving advice ..................................................................................................................... 40
7.4 Noises during operation ................................................................................................................................ 40
7.5 Identifying and eliminating any operational faults ......................................................................................... 40
7.6 Replacing the inside light bulbs .................................................................................................................... 41
8. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................... 42
9. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION .................................................................................... 45
9.1 Choice of location ......................................................................................................................................... 45
9.2 Positioning the appliance and making sure it's level ..................................................................................... 46
9.3 Electrical connection ..................................................................................................................................... 46
I NSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: recommendations for use, description of commands and the
correct procedures for cleaning and maintenance of the appliance.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are for the qualified technician who must carry out
the installation, commissioning and testing of the appliance.
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Additional product information is available at www.smeg.it
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
I NSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: recommendations for use, description of commands and the correct procedures for cleaning and maintenance of the appliance. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are for the qualified technician who must carry out the installation, commissioning and testing of the appliance. Additional product information is available at www.smeg.it Contents... -
Page 2: Safety Precautions
Ensure that repairs and maintenance are carried out by authorised technicians from Smeg's technical support service only. Always disconnect the appliance from the power grid in the event of a breakdown, maintenance, when replacing the light bulb or during cleaning. -
Page 3: General Warnings
General warnings This appliance must not be used by people (including children) of reduced physical and mental capacity, or lacking in experience in the use of electrical appliances, unless they are supervised or instructed by adults who are responsible for their safety. If there is a power cut, open the door(s) as little as possible. -
Page 4: Environmental Care
Disposal instructions 2. ENVIRONMENTAL CARE Our refrigerators are packaged using only non-polluting, environmentally-friendly, recyclable materials. Please help by disposing of the packing correctly. Ask your supplier or the relevant organisations in your area for the addresses of collection, recycling and disposal centres. Your old appliance also needs to be disposed of correctly. -
Page 5: Intended Use Of The Refrigerator
The appliance is not designed and manufactured for professional use. Smeg cannot be held liable for any damage incurred as a result of incorrect use of the appliance. The refrigerator has undergone the necessary tests on refrigerant circuit tightness.and complies with the safety regulations for electrical appliances. -
Page 6: Product Description
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION User instructions Quick freezing compartment Ice cube tray Ice container Freezer thermostat Freezer shelf ffff Freezer compartment ( Freezer light Super-cold shelves Refrigerator thermostat Refrigerator light Refrigerator shelves Cheese box Drawer cover Vegetable crisper Anti-tip bottle racks Freezer shelf ( Egg container Top shelf with flap... -
Page 7: Shelves
User instructions 4.1 Shelves Each refrigerator comes complete with several shelves which can be set at different heights by placing them on the runners provided. In order to remove all the internal accessories, the door needs to be fully open. 4.2 Fruit and vegetable drawer These containers are at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment, which is fitted with a glass shelf to cover fresh foods that require constant humidity for optimum storage. -
Page 8: Super-Cold Shelves
User instructions 4.6 Super-cold shelves Storing food in the super-cold compartment instead of the freezer or refrigerator compartments allows the food to maintain its freshness and flavour longer, preserving its appearance. When the super-cold tray becomes dirty, remove and rinse it under water. Water freezes at 0°C, but food that contains salt or sugar freeze at lower temperatures. -
Page 9: Functions And Features
User instructions 5. FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES 5.1 Thermostat settings 1 Freezer thermostat The thermostat of the freezer and the refrigerator will automatically adjust the temperature inside the compartments. Lower temperatures can be obtained by turning the knob from position 1 to 5. In cold seasons it is advisable to set higher temperatures to reduce energy consumption. -
Page 10: Using The Appliance
6. USING THE APPLIANCE 6.1 Switching the appliance on After connecting the device to the power supply, see section "9.3 Electrical connection", adjust the thermostats as described above. When first turned on, the appliance must operate continuously for 24 hours before cooling to a suitable temperature. - Page 11 User instructions The NO-FROST system with which the appliance is equipped ensures a constant temperature and higher cooling power. The air which is fan-driven is free of humidity and quickly dries the food placed in the refrigerator compartment. This is another reason to make sure that the food placed in the refrigerator is sealed.
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Page 12: Freezing Of Foods
User instructions 6.3 Freezing of foods The freezer is used for the long-term storage of deep frozen or frozen foods for a long period of time and for the making of ice cubes. Use the shelf for quick freezing to freeze food prepared at home (and any other food requiring freezing) more quickly thanks to the increased freezing strength of the freezer compartment. -
Page 13: Defrosting Deep-Frozen Foods
6.4 Keeping deep-frozen foods When buying deep-frozen foods, always make sure that the packaging is not damaged, the product has not past its expiry date and the thermometer of the freezer in which the food is displayed for sale does not indicate a temperature above –18°C. -
Page 14: Making Ice Cubes
User instructions 6.6 Making ice cubes Fill the tray provided (3) up to the indicated level with cold water or any other liquid that you wish to freeze. Place it inside the freezer compartment in its original position. To remove the ice cubes and drop them into the prepared container (1), rotate the lever (2). -
Page 15: Maintenance And Cleaning
Use a sponge or a soft cloth. To clean the inside do not use steam cleaners; we recommend the use of specific sanitizing products such as a solution of sodium bicarbonate/soda and warm water. Specific SMEG-brand products for cleaning steel are available from our Service Centres. -
Page 16: Switching Off The Refrigerator
7.5 Identifying and eliminating any operational faults Your new refrigerator is designed and built to strict quality standards. The aim of this section is to enable you to identify the origin of any operational fault that may arise, before contacting Smeg's technical support service. -
Page 17: Replacing The Inside Light Bulbs
User instructions 7.6 Replacing the inside light bulbs BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OPERATIONS, SWITCH OFF THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE APPLIANCE. Freezer lamps Refrigerator lamps Before replacing the bulb, make sure that its failure to operate is not simply because it has become loose inside the lamp holder. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
8. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Noisy during operation The compressor starts to function too often or functions continuously: The compressor does not function: Refrigerator section cooled sufficiently Door hard to open just after closing: User instructions POSSIBLE CAUSE insufficient cooling compressor and the condenser: increase surrounding temperature;... - Page 19 PROBLEM Temperature inside freezer section not low enough to freeze foods properly: Too much condensation forming in refrigerator compartment Temperature inside refrigerator section too cold - fresh foods are freezing: User instructions POSSIBLE CAUSE inside temperature setting thermostat set too low; frequent prolonged door...
- Page 20 BY THE TABLE ABOVE AND YOU NEED FURTHER CLARIFICATION, YOU CAN CONTACT OUR AUTHORISED TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICE. YOU WILL FIND THE ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER IN THE PHONE BOOK FOR YOUR AREA UNDER SMEG. TO SPEED UP THE SERVICE, PLEASE BE READY TO INFORM OUR CALL SERVICE OPERATORS OF THE MODEL OF THE PRODUCT YOU HAVE PURCHASED AND THE SERIAL NUMBER MARKED ON THE NAMEPLATE INSIDE THE BODY OF THE REFRIGERATOR.
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Page 21: Installation And Connection
Installation instructions 9. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 9.1 Choice of location Always place the refrigerator in a dry place with adequate ventilation. Ensure that it is not directly exposed to the sun's rays and do not place it outdoors. Depending on its climate class (stated on the nameplate inside the refrigerator compartment), the appliance can be used in different temperature conditions: Class... -
Page 22: Positioning The Appliance And Making Sure It's Level
Check that the voltage rating on the nameplate is the same as the mains supply. If the supply cable needs to be changed, this procedure must only be carried out by an authorised technician from Smeg's technical support service. The plug must be accessible when the appliance is installed.