Smeg CR315SE User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS
HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR

COMPARTMENT
HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
HOW TO DEFROST THE FREEZER

COMPARTMENT
HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR

COMPARTMENT
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

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Your new appliance is designed exclusively for
domestic use

To get the most out of your new appliance,
read the user handbook thoroughly. The
handbook contains a description of the
appliance and useful tips for storing food.

Keep this handbook for future consultation.

1.

After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is
undamaged and that the door closes properly.
Any damage must be reported to your dealer
within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance.

2.

Wait at least two hours before switching the
appliance on in order to ensure the refrigerant
circuit is fully efficient.

3.

Installation of the appliance and electrical
connections must be carried out by a qualified
electrician, in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and local safety regulations

4.

Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1.Packing

The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and
marked with the recycling symbol. Follow local
regulations for scrapping. Keep the packaging
materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out
of reach of children, as they are potentially
dangerous.

2.Scrapping

The appliance is manufactured using recyclable
material.
This appliance is marked according to the
European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
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 this product.

The symbol on the product, or on the
documents accompanying the product, indicates
that this appliance 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.
Before scrapping, make the appliance unusable by
cutting off the power cable and removing the doors
and shelves so that children cannot easily climb
inside the appliance.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with
local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
Deliver the appliance immediately to an authorized
dump; do not leave it unattended even for a few
days, since it is potentially dangerous for children.
For more detailed information about treatment,
recovery and recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.

Information:

This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced
with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a):
isobutane is a naturally occurring, low
environmental impact gas. Caution is required,
however, because isobutane is flammable.
Therefore, it is essential to ensure that refrigerant
pipelines are not damaged.

Declaration of conformity

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This appliance is designed to store food and is
manufactured in conformity with
EEC directive No. 89/109/CEE, 90/128/CEE, 02/
72/CEE.

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This appliance is designed, manufactured, and
retailed in compliance with:

- the safety objectives of the Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC;

- the protection requirements of the “EMC”
Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by Directive
93/68/EEC;

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The electrical safety of the appliance can only be
guaranteed if the product is connected to an
approved earth connection.

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

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Use the refrigerator compartment only for
storing fresh food and beverages and use the
freezer compartment only for storing frozen
food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes.

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After installation, make sure that the appliance is
not standing on the power supply cable.

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Do not store glass containers with liquids in the
freezer since they may burst.

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Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause cold burns.

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Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning,
always unplug the appliance or disconnect the
power supply.

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Make sure that your appliance is not near a heat
source.

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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance. The fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.

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To ensure proper ventilation leave a 1 cm space
on both sides and above the appliance.

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Ensure that the vent outlets on the appliance
casing or housing unit are unobstructed in order
to allow correct air circulation.

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All appliances equipped with an ice maker or
water dispenser must be connected to a mains
water supply that delivers potable water only
(with water pressure between 1.7 and 8.1 bar
(25 and 117 PSI)). Ice makers and/ or water
dispensers not directly connected to a mains
water supply must be filled with potable water
only.

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Install and level the appliance on a floor strong
enough to take its weight and in an area suitable
for its size and use.

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Install the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated
place The appliance is set for operation at
specific ambient temperature ranges, according
to the climatic class indicated on the data plate:
The appliance may not work properly if it is left
for a long period at a temperature above or
below the indicated range.

Climatic class Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)

SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90

N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90

ST From 18 to 38 From 64 to 100

T From 18 to 43 From 64 to 110

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Be careful not to damage the floors when you
move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).

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Do not use mechanical devices or any means
other than those recommended by the
manufacturer to speed up the defrosting
process.

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Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

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Do not use electrical appliances inside the
freezer compartments, unless such appliances
are specifically recommended by the
manufacturer.

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This appliance is not designed for use by young
children or the infirm.

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To avoid the risk of children being trapped and
therefore suffocating, do not allow them to play
or hide inside the appliance.

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The power cable may only be replaced by an
authorized person.

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Do not use extension leads or adapters.

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It must be possible to disconnect the appliance
from the mains by unplugging it or by means of a
two-pole switch fitted upline of the socket.

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Ensure that the voltage indicated on the
appliance data plate corresponds to the
domestic supply voltage

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Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the ice
packs (if provided).

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