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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST AND FOR BUYING THIS APPLIANCE. THE FAB28 REFRIGERATOR IS FOR USE IN THE UNITED STATE OF AMERICA ONLY AND MUST BE USED FOR STORING FRESH FOODS AT THE TEMPERATURE OF 32°F AND 3 - 22 HIGHER.
Im po rtan t Safety I nst ru ctio n READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Your Safety And the Safety of Others Are Very Important:l We have provided many important safety messages throughout this manual and o n y0ur appliance, Read all instruction s before using your appliance and always obey all safety messagesl RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION This is a safety alert symbol.
Important Safety Instruction DANGER CHILD SAFETY CHILD ENTRAPMENT HAZARD: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigeration products are still dangerous - even if they will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of your old appliance, please follow these instructions to help prevent accidents.
3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpack the Refrigerator WARNING or more people to move and install refrigerator. Excessive Weight Hazard ..Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 3.1.1 Remove the Packaging • Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the refrigerator. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers.
Instructions for the Installer Location requirements NOTE: It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source. If this is unavoidable, a suitable insulating panel must be used to allow the appliance to work properly.
The temperature conditions are listed in the table below: SN (Subnormal) from + 50° Fto + 89° F ; i; ST(Subtropical) from + 64° Fto + 100 Q F ....The refrigerator must be placed at least 1 1/6" from electric or gas cookers and at least 11 5/6" from combustion or radiation heating systems.
........Instructions for the User ..........Electrical requirements ....Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. NOTE: Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection, •...
Instructions for the user 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Intended use of the refrigerator :ll I_JG shelves and other parts of the appliances only as described in this Never allow children to play with the refrigerator and use the drawers, handbook, The appliance is specifically constructed for domestic use and is therefore suitable for the refrigeration and storage of fresh and frozen foods, and the production of ice-cubes.
Instructions for the User NOTE: If you wish to place bottles of above-average length on the bottle shelf, this must be set at a hegh t which w II not Preven! the doo i from closing properly. Refrigerator compartment defrosting water drain The rear of the refrigerator compartment, underneath the refrigerating plate, has a channel and a hole...
Instructions for the user 5. REFRIGERATOR Using the controls The knob in the top right-hand corner of the refrigerator is used to set the operating temperature both in the refrigerator and in the freezer (pic. 7). When the knob is turned to 0 (STOP), the appliance is switched off. The operating settings are from 1 to 7.
........Instructions for the User ..........FRESH FOOD STORAGE TIME IN THE REFRIGERATOR Freezing food Burn can occur due to very low temperatures. WARNINP. Never touch frozen product straight fr0m the freezer or put it in your mouthll NOTE: The maximum amount of fresh foods which can be frozen in a 24,hour period is indicated on the _/_;_ namep atel Do not exceed the stated amount as it reduces the freezei's efficiency and its capability of...
Instructions for the user Freezing compartment 5.4.1 Refrigerator without intensive cooling switch 24 hours before freezing a large amount of fresh foods turn the thermostat to a setting between 5 and 7. After the 24 hours have passed, store the fresh foods and turn the thermostat knob to the setting of your choice 5.4.2 Refrigerator with intensive cooling switch •...
........Instructions for the User ..........Making ice-cubes Recommended thermostat setting for ice making is position between 3 and 5. Fill the ice cube tray (two thirds of it) with cold water or with any liquid suitable for freezing and insert the tray into the freezing compartment.
Instructions for the user 6 REFRIGERATOR CARE Defrosting the refrigerator The refrigerator compartment has automatic defrosting. During normal operation of the refrigerator, frost forms on its back wall when the compressor is working and dissolves when it is not in operation. When the compressor is not working, the frost which has built up on the back wall melts and the water flows into the opening provided in the bottom of the body of the refrigerator.
........Instructions for the User ..........1 Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the power; Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not apply excessive strenght when removing internal removable parts.
Instructions for the user Vacation and moving care 6.6.1 Vacations If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you're away, use up any perishable and freezer other items. Alternatively, you can choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave, and follow these steps: 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator.
Instructions for the User 7. TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord.
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Instructions for the User PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION Temperature inside freezer not low- inside temperature setting - Turn regulator enough to freeze foods properly thermostat set too low; intermediate setting (4-5). door opened often or for long- open the door less often and for periods;...
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Instructions for the User PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION Too much ice forming on back wall of - Cooling temperature regulator - Turn the regulator a lower refrigerator section (layer frost device high (meaning setting (1-2) increase more than 1 cm thick): lower temperature inside...
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THE AUTHORISED AFTER-SALES SERVICE. YOU WILL FIND THE ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE IN YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTOR 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...
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