Smeg BD328V User Manual

GB

Instructions for use

Upright refrigerator-freezer

Upright refrigerator-freezer

Thank you for your confi dence in buying our appliance and congratulations on the excellent choice.
We hope it will successfully serve its purpose for many years.

Upright refrigerator - freezer (hereinafter: the appliance) consists of two parts: top part is refrigerator
and bottom part is upright freezer.

Refrigerator is used in households for storage of fresh food at temperatures above 0°C.
Freezer is used in households for freezing fresh food and storage of frozen food for up to one year
(depending on the type of food).

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Before fi rst operation .................................................. 3

A few tips on how to save power with your

refrigerator-freezer combo ........................................ 4

Description of the appliance ...................................... 5

Installation and connections ...................................... 6

Changing the Direction of Opening the Door ...........8

Control panel - appliance with electronical

regulation ..................................................................... 9

Control panel - Appliance with mechanical

regulation .................................................................. 15

Refrigerator accessories .......................................... 16

Storage of food in the refrigerator ........................... 18

Storage of food in the FRESH ZONE ....................... 19

Freezing and storage of frozen food ....................... 20

Defrosting the appliance ........................................... 21

Cleaning the appliance ............................................. 22

Troubleshooting guide .............................................. 23

Noise level .................................................................. 25

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Before fi rst operation

• The appliance is manufactured in compliance with all relevant safety standards; however, it is
recommended that persons with impaired physical, motional, or mental abilities, or persons with
inadequate experience and knowledge, do not use the appliance without due supervision. The
same recommendation applies to minors using the appliance.

• Before connecting the appliance read these instructions carefully. They describe the appliance
and provide instructions for its safe and correct use. The instructions are prepared for different
types and models of the appliance so they may contain descriptions of functions and compo­nents your appliance may not have.

• These instructions also contain the NO FROST version of the freezer, fi tted with the fan and
featuring automatic defrosting.

• Remove the wrapping protecting the appliance during transport.

• Wrappings contain environmentally friendly materials which can be recycled, recovered or dispo­sed off without threat to the environment.

• On the door corners (on freestanding appliances) or on the housing of the appliances (on built-in
appliances) the spacers are installed, which should be removed and replaced with the attached
spacer-plugs.

• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, leave it in upright position for about 2 ho­urs. This will reduce possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system resulting from prior transport
and handling.

• The appliance must be connected to the mains supply in accordance with the standing regulati­ons and local requirements.

• The appliance must not be used in open air or exposed to weather precipitation.

• Always disconnect the appliance from power supply (pull the power cord from wall socket) before
cleaning and before replacing the light bulb.

• If the power supply cord is damaged, in order to avoid hazard it must be replaced by the service
or by qualifi ed personnel.

• In case of longer disuse fi rst turn the appliance off with the ON/OFF button and disconnect it
from mains supply. Empty the appliance, clean the interior and leave the door ajar.

• For the protection of environment deliver the obsolete appliance to the authorized scrap applian­ce dealers.

• Never let the children play with the appliance.

• Self closing shear door hinge pulls the door to the cabinet just before closing, thereby preventing
the door to remain ajar. Equally it limits the door opening angle and prevents damage to adjacent
elements.

• Rating plate with basic information is located in the interior of the appliance. If the sticker plate is
not suitable for your language, replace it with the attached one.

• Warning: Ventilation slots on the appliance or built-in element should always be kept clean and
unobstructed.

• Warning: Do not use any mechanical accessories when thawing the refrigerator, except for
those explicitly recommended by the manufacturer.

• Warning: To prevent any pollution be careful not to damage the insulation or refrigeration tubes
at the rear wall during the installation, cleaning and disposal of the appliance.

• Warning: Do not use any electrical devices inside the appliance, except for those explicitly
recommended by the manufacturer.

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The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not
be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable

collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of thisproduct. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city offi ce, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.

A few tips on how to save power with your
refrigerator-freezer combo

• Observe the installation instructions.

• Do not open the appliance door more frequently than necessary.

• Occasionally check whether air can circulate freely behind the appliance.

• Condenser unit mounted on the appliance back wall must be kept clean at all times (see section

“Cleaning the appliance”).

• If the seal is damaged or loose, replace it as soon as possible.

• Store your food in closed containers or other appropriate packaging.

• Before placing the food in the refrigerator, let it cool down to room temperature.

• Defrost your frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.

• Remove the freezer drawers and door as described in the instructions, in order to make use of

the entire capacity.

• Defrost your conventional freezer when a frost layer approximately 3-5 millimetres thick has

accumulated on the surfaces in the freezer compartment.

• Make sure the shelves are evenly distributed and that the food is arranged in a way that

allows free circulation of air (heed the recommended food arrangement as described in the
instructions).

• In appliances fi tted with a fan, do not block the fan slots.

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Description of the appliance

Interior equipment of the appliance will typically vary according to the specifi c model.

A Refrigerator
1 Fan
2 Interior light
3 Control panel
4 Horizontal bottle rack
5 Adjustable glass shelves
6 Pull-out glass shelf (adjustable height)
7 Removable snack tray
8 Foldable egg rack

(closed - 6 eggs, open - 12 eggs)

9 FRESH ZONE pan
10 Vegetable crisp pan
11 Refrigerator door pans

(options: deep, shallow; covered or no cover)

12 Door bottle rack with safety holder

B Freezer
13 Storage compartment
14 Freezing compartment
15 Legs

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Installation and connections

Selecting the locationSelecting the location

Positioning the

Positioning the
appliance

appliance

• Place the appliance in dry and well aired room. The
appliance operates best at temperature ranges indicated in
the chart below. Relevant class of the appliance is indicated
on the rating plate.

Class Ambient temperature

SN (subnormal) from + 10°C to + 32°C

N (normal) from + 16°C to + 32°C

ST (subtropical) from + 16°C to + 38°C

T (tropical) from + 16°C to + 43°C

Positioning the appliance requires two persons in order to avoid
injuries or damage to the appliance.

• Place the appliance fl atly and fi rmly on a solid base. The
appliance is fi tted with adjustable feet on the front side, used
to level the appliance (certain models only).

• Avoid exposing the appliance to direct sunlight or heat
sources. If this is not feasible, install insulation plate between
the appliance and adjacent heat source.

• The appliance may stand independently or you may
incorporate it into the kitchen cabinet. Be sure to leave
enough space for cooling of condenser (distance from the

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wall or the opening should be 200 cm
cabinet above the appliance should be at least 5 cm.

After the installation, the appliance mains plug should be

accessible!

). Distance to the

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Connecting to power

Connecting to power
supply

supply

• The appliance is fi tted with spacers to be mounted on the top
edge of the condenser. They prevent the rear of the appliance
to be pushed too close to the wall. Spacers are fabricated
universally regarding the different distance of the condenser
from the cabinet, so make sure to position them properly.

• Use the power cord to connect the appliance to the mains
power. Wall outlet must be fi tted with ground terminal (safety
socket). Required nominal voltage and frequency are indicated
on the relevant label or rating plate of the appliance.

• Mains power connection and grounding must be made in line
with standing regulations and local requirements.

The appliance is able to accommodate minor temporary voltage
tolerances, but they may not exceed -6% to +6%.

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Changing the Direction of Opening the Door

Freestanding appliance

Tilt the appliance so that the bottom hinge can be unscrewed and proceed with disassembling as
shown in the Figure 3. Then fi x the assembly parts again in the opposite turn. Use the attached
opposite hinge insert piece.
Use the bungs, which have been pulled out, on the opposite side. Check the door seal. In case that
it does not rest well, take it off and turn it by 180°.

Necessary tools: ring spanner No.8, screwdriver, torque 25

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Control panel - appliance with electronical regulation

CONTROL UNIT I

CONTROL UNIT II
No frost system appliance

A Digital temperature display (certain models only) of the refrigerator indicates actual

temperatures during the operation from +1°C to +9°C.

B ON/OFF and temperature setting button
C Orange LED: illuminated during fan operation (knob D).
D Fast cooling fan activation knob

ON/OFF button ON/OFF button

The appliance is switched on by turning the button (B) towards
Max, and accordingly switched off when the arrow (small
triangle) on the button points to the ON/OFF mark
appliance, however, is still under mains power).

(the

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