Smeg Chest-type User Manual

Chest-type Freezer

Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance.

We hope it will successfully serve the purpose for many years.

The chest-type freezer for domestic use is
intended for freezing of fresh articles of food and
for long-term storage of frozen food (up to one
year), depending on the kind of food.
The temperature in the interior is -18°C or lower.

Before Using .................................................. 36

Instructions for Use
We Care for the Environment
Energy Saving

Important....................................................... 37

Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance

Installation ..................................................... 38

Selection of Room
Cooling of the Appliance
Connection to the Mains Supply

Operating the Appliance .............................. 39

Temperature Selection
Red Light
ON/OFF Switch
Interior Light (on some models only)

Instructions for Use

Use................................................................... 41

Operation Modes
Switching on the Empty Freezer
Freezing of Fresh Foods
Storage of Frozen Foods
Frozen Food Defrosting

Cleaning and Maintenance........................... 43

Freezer Defrosting
Cleaning
Discontinued Service

Trouble-shooting Guide................................ 44

Interior Light Bulb Replacement

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Before Using

• Before connecting the appliance to the mains
supply, leave it to rest in its place for about 2
hours. In this way you reduce a possibility of
troubles occurring in cooling system due to
transport handling.

• Remove the two plastic spacers which are
situated under the lid and protecting the seal
against damages during transport.

• Clean the interior of the appliance with
lukewarm water into which you have added a
few drops of vinegar or baking soda (1
tablespoon per 1 liter of water).

Instructions for Use

These instructions for use are intended for the
user of the appliance.They describe the appliance
and its correct and safe use. They relate to
various types of freezers therefore you will find
among them also those functions which do not
apply to your appliance.

We Care for the Environment

substantially higher. To restore efficiency,
replace the gasket.

• The condenser on the rear wall should be
always clean, free of dust or any impurities.

• Always consider instructions stated in sections
Positioning and Energy Saving Tips, otherwise
the energy consumption is substantially higher.

• Our products use environmentally friendly
packaging, which can be either recycled or
disposed of in an environmentally friendly
manner. To this end, individual packaging
materials are clearly marked.

• These instructions are printed either on
recycled paper or chlorine free bleached paper.

• When your appliance finally wears out, please
try not to burden the environment with it; call
your nearest authorised service agent. (See
Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance)

Energy Saving

• Do not open the lid more frequently than it is
necessary as too frequent openings of the lid
cause temperature rises in the freezer,
excessive formation of frost and consequently
higher energy consumption.

• Take care not to leave the lid open too long,
particularly if the ambient air is hot and humid.

• It is recommendet to remove the frost layer
when it is 3 to 5 mm thick.

• Before loading the appliance with packages of
fresh foods, make sure they are cooled to
ambient temperature (except for the soup).

• If the termostat knob is set towards max (1), do
not forget turn it towards min (1) if intensive
cooling is no more necessary.

• If the gasket is damaged or if it turns out that
the sealing is poor, the energy consumption is

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Instructions for Use

Important

• If you have purchased a new appliance to
replace an old one which is equipped with a
lock that cannot be opened from inside (lock,
bolt), take care that the lock is made unfit. In
this way you will reduce a risk of children
getting in danger of being suffocated in the cell.

• Mind to connect the appliance correctly to the
mains supply.

• During the operation do not touch the cooled
surfaces of the appliance, especially not if your
hands are wet, because the skin might stick to
these very cold surfaces.

• Do not freeze up bottled drinks, especially not
fizzy ones such as mineral water, sparkling
wine, beer, cola etc., because the liquid
expands when freezing and the glass bottle
may explode.

• Avoid to eat frozen food (bread, fruit,
vegetables), because you can get frost burns.

• Carefully check the foods for color and smell
and if you are in doubt about their quality, throw
them away because they may be dangerous for
eating.

• You must disconnect the appliance from the
mains in the following cases:

− before the repair (only a qualified technician

should repair it),

− before cleaning,

− before replacement of the light bulb.

• Do not defrost the appliance by means of

electric appliances (hair dryer etc.) and do not
scrap the frost layer with sharp tools.

• Use only enclosed tools or tools recommended
by the manufacturer.

• For the sake of environment protection - be
careful not to damage the rear wall of the
appliance (the condenser unit or the tubes - for
example when moving the appliance) or any
part of the refrigerating system inside the
appliance. Do not use sharp object for
defrosting the appliance. Use only enclosed
tools or tools recommended by the
manufacturer.

• The refrigerating system of the appliance is
filled with refrigerant and oil, so when the
appliance is damaged, handle it with care and
dispose it of in compliance with environmental
protecting precautions. (See We Care for the
Environment).

• Heating element incorporated in the applience,
all around the rim, is controlled by the operation
of the compressor and it prevents the door
gasket to freeze on to the freezer housing.

• In the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or his service
agent or a qualified person in order to avoid
hazard.

• The rating plate is placed in the interior wall or
on the back of the appliance.

Storage Time in Case of Defect or
Cutout of Power Supply

In case of defect or cutout of power supply, do
not open the freezer. If the power cut lasts more
than two days, empty the freezer and use the
foods or take care that they remain in frozen
condition.

Disposing of the Worn Out
Appliance

• When your appliance finally wears out, dispose
it of. If the appliance has a lock, break it, in
order to prevent eventual accidents (danger of
children get locked inside the appliance).

• The refrigerating system of the appliance is
filled with refrigerant and insulating substances
which should be separately treated and
processed. Call your nearest authorised service
agent or specialised servicing centre. If you
don't find one, contact your local authorities or
your distributor. Be careful not to damage the
tubes on the rear wall of the appliance (danger
of pollution).

Instructions for Use

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