Smeg CR321A User Manual

Instructions for Use

Refrigerator - Freezer

Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will
successfully serve the purpose for many years.

Refrigerator with freezer is for domestic use only.
The upper part of the appliance is refrigerator and is used for

storing fresh foods at the temperature of 0°C and higher.
The lower part is freezer and is used for freezing fresh foods and
storing frozen foods for longer periods of time (up to one year,
depending on the kind of foods you store). The compartment is marked
with four stars.

Before Putting Into Use 58-60

Placing and Installation 61

Description of the Appliance 62-64

Operation Control 65

Use 66-69

Maintenance and Cleaning 70-71

Trouble-Shooting Guide 72-74

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Before Putting Into Use

• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, leave it stand
for about 2 hours, which will reduce a possibility of malfunctions in
the cooling system due to transport handling.

• Clean the appliance, and be thorough, especially in the interior (See
Cleaning and Maintenance).

• In case the interior accessories are not correctly placed, rearrange
them as described in chapter Description of the Appliance.

Instructions for Use

These instructions for use are intended for the user. They describe the
appliance and its correct and safe use. They were prepared for various
types/models of appliances therefore you may find in it description of
some functions and accesories that your appliance does not have.

Mounting Instructions

Integrated appliances are equipped with instructions for mounting the
appliance into the kitchen unit.
The appliance should be professionally mounted by qualified
technician and instructions are for his use only.

We Care for the Environment

• 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)

Tips for Energy Savings

• Try not to open the door too often, especially when the weather is
wet and hot. Once you open the door, mind to close it as soon as
possible. This is especially important if you have an upright model.

• Every now and then check if the appliance is sufficiently ventilated
(adequate air circulation behind the appliance).

• Set thermostat to lower settings as soon as possible (depends on
the amount of food loaded, ambient temperature etc).

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• Never use continuous operation unless unnecessarily required;
switch the operation mode selection switch to the setting for
automatic operation as soon as possible.

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

• Ice and frost layer increase energy consumption, so do clean the
appliance as soon as the layer is 3-5 mm thick.

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

Important

• If you have bought this appliance to replace an old one equipped
with a lock that cannot be opened from inside (lock, bolt), make sure
that the lock is broken. This will make it impossible for children to
lock themselves inside the appliance and suffocate.

• The appliance must be correctly connected to the mains supply.
(see: Connecting to the Mains Supply).

• If the food has strange smell or color, throw it away, because it is
very likely that it is spoiled and therefore dangerous to eat.

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before repairing it
(only a qualified technician should repair it), before cleaning and
before replacing the light bulb.

• Do not defrost the appliance with other electric appliances (as for
example with hair dryer) and never scrape the frost layer with sharp
objects. 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.

• 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 appliance, 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.

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• If 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 inside the appliance or outside on the rear wall.

Storing Time During Power Supply Interruption

Do not open the freezer in case of failure or power supply interruption!
In case the interruption is extended over longer period of time (13
hours for HZDI 2121/6, 14 hours for HZDI 2621/6 and 15 hours for
HZDI 2521/6), take food out of the freezer and use it, or make sure
that is sufficiently cooled (perhaps you have an extra appliance).

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).

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Placing and Installation

Choosing the Right Place

Place the appliance in a dry and regulariy ventilated room. Allowed
ambient temperature depends on the model (class) of the appliance
and is stated on the rating plate of the appliance.

Class Ambient temparature

SN (sub-normal) from + 10°C to + 32°C
N (normal) from + 16°C to + 32°C
ST (sub-tropical) from + 18°C to + 38°C
T (tropical) from + 18°C to + 43°C

Never place the appliance near heat emitting devices (e.g. cooker,
radiator, water heater or similar devices) and do not expose it to direct
sunlight.
The appliance should be positioned at least 3 cm away from the
electric or gas cooker and at least 30 cm away from the oil or coal
stove. If this is not possible, use an appropriate insulation.
Behind the appliance there should be free space at least 200 cm² wide
and above the appliance the high kitchen units should be at least 5 cm
away from the appliance in order to assure adequate ventilation of the
condenser unit.

Connection to Power Supply

Connect the appliance with the cable and plug to the power supply
socket outlet with a ground terminal (safety socket).
Required nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the rating
plate.
The connection to the mains supply and earthing have to be made
according to current standards and regulations. The appliance resists
temporary voltage tolerance up to -15 to +10 %.

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Description of the Appliance

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Refrigerator (A)

Refrigerator is used for storing fresh foods for few days.

Shelf (1)

(number depends on the model)

Shelf can be optionally placed on the guides inside the appliance. It is
protected against pulling out. If you want to remove it, slightly lift up the
back part and pull it out.
Glass shelves (some models only have them) are protected with
plastic spacers. Before pulling the shelf out, spacers must be moved
towards you. Spacers can be also removed, however, it is better to
keep them for any later transport.
Quickly perishable food should be stored on the back i.e. the coldest
part of the shelves.

Bottle rack

(in some models only)

Bottle rack (number depends on
model) is intended for storing the
bottles. There are two installation
positions available (horizontal or lifted
in the front) thus enabling the
positioning of bottles on the stopper as
well.
It is protected against pulling out. If
you want to pull it out, simply lift its rear part and pull it towards you.

Warning!

If the door contains storing shelves, install the rack in such position
that the length of the bottles will not hinder the closing of the door.
The rack may carry 9 bottles of 0,75 l or more at the maximum (total
weight max. 13 kg) – note the label underneath the thermostat box
inside the appliance.

Defrost Water Outlet (2)

The interior of the refrigerator is cooled with cooling plate incorporated
in the rear wall. Under the plate there is a channel and an outlet for
defrost water.
Regularly check the defrost water outlet and the channel, because
they should never be clogged (as for example with food rests). If
clogged, use a plastic straw and clean it.

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Fruit and Vegetable Container (3)

The container is on the bottom under the glass shelf and is used
mainly for storing fruits and vegetables. It provides adequate humidity
which has favourable effect on food stored (less dehydration).

Door Liner

The door liner consists of various shelves or holders used for storing
eggs, cheese, butter and yogurt as well as other smaller packages,
tubes, cans etc.
The lower shelf is used for storing bottles.

Illumination in the Interior of the Refrigerator

The light for illuminating the interior of the appliance is on, when the
door is opened. The operation of the light does not depend on the
position of the thermostat knob.

Freezer (B)

Freezer is used for freezing fresh foods and for storing already frozen
foods.

Freezing Compartment (4)

is used for freezing fresh foods.

Storing Compartment (5)

is used for storing packages of frozen foods.

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Defrost Water Outlet (6)

(See Cleaning and Maintenance).

NOTE:

• The appliance can be equipped with various accesories, depending
on the model of the appliance.

• Various accesories (spice container, tube holder or additional
shelves) can be bought in authorized centres.

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