Smeg CR325PNFZ Quick start guide

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Printed in Italy 04/12

QUICK GUIDE

Refrigerator compartment temperature

A different temperature can be set
using the "Fridge" button.
Five adjustments can be made,

from warmer temperatures (left)

to the coldest temperature (right).

Freezer compartment temperature

A different temperature can be set using the
"Freezer" button.
Five adjustments can be made,

from warmer temperatures (left)

to the coldest temperature (right).

Fast Cool

Press the "Fridge" button for 3
seconds before placing large quantities
of fresh food in the refrigerator
compartment. When the function is
active, the sequence shown in the
figure will appear on the display. This
function is automatically deactivated
after 6 hours, or manually by pressing
the "Fridge" button.

Fast Freeze

Press the "Freezer" button for 3
seconds 24 hours before placing large
quantities of fresh food in the freezer
compartment. When the function is
active, the sequence shown in the figure
will appear on the display. This function
is automatically deactivated after 48
hours, or manually by pressing the

"Freezer" button again.
Note: Do not place fresh food to be

frozen in direct contact with already
frozen food.

Reset Alarm

To deactivate acoustic
signals, press the
"Reset Alarm" button.

Key Lock

The key lock can be activated/deactivated by pressing and holding
the "Key Lock" button for 3 seconds, until you hear a confirmation
tone (the icon lights up).
If you press any button while the key lock is active, you will hear a
sound and the "Key Lock" icon will start to flash.

Fan (where provided)

The fan is factory set to ACTIVE.
The fan can be deactivated by
pressing the button on the base (as
shown in the figure). If the room
temperature exceeds 27°C or if water droplets form on
the glass shelves, the fan must be on in order to
guarantee the correct preservation of food. Deactivation
of the fan enables energy consumption to be optimised.

On/Standby

Press for 3 seconds to switch off the appliance. In Standby mode,
no icons are lit on the display and the light in the refrigerator
compartment does not come on. To switch the product back on,
simply press the button briefly again.

Note: this operation does not disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.

Refrigerator Compartment
A. Fan and antibacterial and antiodour filter (depending

on the model)

B. Lamp or LED light (depending on the model)
C. Shelves
D. LED lights (depending on the model)
E. Crisper drawer cover
F. Crisper(s)
G. Rating plate (located at side of crisper)
H. Control panel
N. Dairy compartment
O. Door trays
P. Bottle holder (if provided)
Q. Bottle bin

Least cold zone
Intermediate zone
Coldest zone
Fruit and vegetable zone

Freezer Compartment
I. Top drawer (freezing area)
L. Middle and bottom drawers (storage area for frozen

and deep frozen food)

M. Ice cube tray (if provided)

Note: All shelves, door trays and racks are removable.

The ideal temperatures for preserving foods are already
factory-set.

Carefully read the user handbook provided before
using the appliance.
The characteristics, technical data and images may
vary according to the model.

What to do if... Possible causes: Cures:

The control panel is switched off, the appliance does not work.

The appliance could be in On/Standby mode.
There may be an appliance power supply problem.

Activate the appliance with the On/Standby button.
Make sure:

- there is not a power outage

- the plug is properly inserted in the power socket and the mains double-pole switch (if present) is in the correct position
(i.e. allows the appliance to be powered)

- the household electrical system protection devices are efficient

- the power cable is not broken.

The inside light does not work.

The light may need replacing.

The appliance could be in On/Standby mode.

Models with lamp: disconnect the appliance from the power supply, check the lamp and, if necessary, replace it with a
new one (see the section "Lamp or LED replacement").
Models with LED lights: contact the authorised Service Centre.
Activate the appliance with the On/Standby button.

The temperature inside the compartments is not low enough. There could be various causes (see "Cures").

Make sure:

- the doors close properly

- the appliance is not installed near a heat source

- the set temperature is adequate

- the circulation of air through the vents at the bottom of the appliance is not obstructed.

There is water on the bottom of the refrigerator compartment. The defrost water drain is blocked. Clean the defrost water drain hole (see the section "Appliance Maintenance and Cleaning").

The front edge of the appliance, at the door striker seal, is hot. This is not a defect. It prevents condensation from forming. No remedy is necessary.

The red light flashes and an acoustic alarm sounds.

Door open alarm

Activated when a door remains open for a long period of time.

Close the doors of the product to deactivate the acoustic alarm.
If the acoustic alarm does not go off it is a power failure alarm (see the section Power failure alarm).

The red light comes on, an acoustic alarm sounds and the refrigerator
compartment temperature indicators flash as shown in the figure:

Malfunction alarm

The alarm indicates a fault in a technical component.

Call the authorised Service Centre. Press the "Stop Alarm" button to deactivate the acoustic signal.

The red light flashes and an acoustic alarm sounds even with the door closed. The
freezer compartment temperature indicators may flash.

Blackout alarm

Activated when the power is cut off for an extended period of time, causing the freezer
compartment temperature to rise.

Press the stop alarm button to deactivate the acoustic signal. If the freezer compartment has not yet reached the
optimum food storage temperature, the freezer compartment temperature alarm may be activated (see freezer
compartment temperature alarm). Check the food before consuming it.

The red light comes on (without flashing) , an acoustic alarm sounds and the
freezer compartment temperature indicators flash.

Freezer compartment temperature alarm

The temperature alarm indicates that the temperature of the compartment is not at its optimum
level. This may happen: when it is first used, after defrosting and/or cleaning, if large amounts of
food are placed inside the freezer or when the freezer door has not been shut properly.

Press the Stop Alarm button to deactivate the acoustic signal. When the optimal temperature conditions have been
reached, the red light switches off automatically. If the temperature alarm persists, contact the Authorised Service
Centre.

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Always unplug the refrigerator before replacing any light bulbs, then follow the relevant instructions in
accordance with the type of lighting fitted in your appliance.
Only use bulbs of the same type, which can be requested from the After-Sales Service and authorised
dealers.

Lighting type 1)

1. Loosen the screws and take off the lamp cover.

2. The lamp has a bayonet bulb and needs to be pulled out, not
unscrewed, following the directions of the arrows as
indicated.

3. After the new bulb has been inserted, replace the lamp cover
and wait five minutes before plugging the appliance back in.

Lighting type 2)

To remove the light bulb, turn anticlockwise as shown in the figure.
Wait for 5 minutes before reconnecting the appliance.

Lighting type 3)

If the product has LED lighting which is in need of
replacing, contact the After-Sales Service for assistance.

LED lights last longer than normal bulbs, they illuminate
better and are more environmentally friendly

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Clean the appliance regularly using a cloth and a solution of lukewarm
water and neutral detergent specifically formulated for refrigerator
interiors. Never use abrasive detergents. Clean inside the defrost water
drain outlet on the rear wall of the refrigerator (near the fruit and
vegetable crisper drawer) regularly, using the tool supplied with the
appliance so as to ensure defrost water is removed correctly (see figure).
Before all cleaning or maintenance procedures, unplug the appliance from
the mains or disconnect the electricity supply.

Connect the appliance to the mains power supply.
A beep may be emitted by some models, to indicate that the temperature alarm has intervened: press and
hold the button to switch off acoustic alarms. As applicable, insert the anti-bacterial/anti-odour filter into
the fan as indicated on the filter package.
Note: after switching on, the refrigerator needs approximately 4/5 hours to reach the correct
temperature for storing a normal fridge load of food.

FIRST USE

APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE
AND CLEANING

CHANGING THE BULB OR LED

(depending on the model)

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1

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Unplug the appliance from the mains, then empty, defrost (if necessary) and clean it. Leave the doors ajar,
so that air can circulate inside the compartments. This will prevent the formation of mould and bad
odours.

WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS NOT IN USE

Keep the doors closed to allow the stored food to stay cold as long as possible. Do not refreeze partially
thawed food. If the blackout persists, the blackout alarm may sound (depending on the model).

DURING BLACKOUTS

The refrigerator compartment is designed for the storage of fresh food and beverages.

Refrigerator compartment defrosting is completely automatic.

Droplets of water on the rear wall of the compartment indicate that the periodic automatic defrost cycle
is in progress. The defrost water is automatically routed to a drain outlet and into a container from which
it evaporates.
Depending on the model, the appliance may have a special box ("Meat & Fish" or "Zero Degrees") which is
ideal for the storage of fresh meat and fish.

Important: refrigerator accessories must not be washed in a dishwasher.

Note: the ambient temperature, the door opening frequency and the position of the appliance may affect

temperatures inside the two compartments. Set the temperature in accordance with these factors.

Note: when there is a lot of moisture inside the refrigerator compartment and on the glass shelves in
particular, condensation may form. In this case, we recommend closing any liquid-filled containers (e.g.:
saucepans full of stock), wrapping foods with a high liquid content (e.g.: vegetables) and setting the
temperature to a warmer value.

Removing the crisper drawer (depending on the model)

If your product only has a crisper drawer, to facilitate its removal we recommend emptying (and, if
necessary, removing) the two lower door trays beforehand.

Fan and anti-bacterial/anti-odour filter (depending on the model)

The fan will ensure uniform air circulation inside the compartment, for improved food storage and excess
moisture reduction. Do not obstruct the fan inlet. The fan can be activated/deactivated manually (see
Quick Start Guide); when activated, it works automatically as necessary.

REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

The freezer compartment stores frozen food (for the period indicated on the package) and freezes
fresh food. The amount of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate; place the
food in the freezer compartment (see Quick Start Guide), leaving leaving enough space around the packages
to allow air to circulate. Refreezing partially thawed food is not recommended. It is important to wrap food so
that no water, moisture, or vapour may penetrate.
To save energy and prolong the life of the appliance, make sure hot foods are never placed inside it.
Note: the ambient temperature, door opening frequency and position of the appliance can affect the
temperatures inside the two compartments. Set the temperature based on these factors.

Making ice cubes

Fill the ice cube tray (where provided) 2/3 full and place it in the freezer compartment. Never use sharp
or pointed objects to remove the ice.

Removing drawers (depending on model)

Pull the drawers all the way out, lift them up a little and remove. To create more space, the freezer
compartment can also be used as follows:

A) If the freezer compartment base resembles figure A, remove the
upper drawers and/or lids. The lower drawer should be left in position.
Make sure that, once the food has been placed on the racks/shelves, the
door closes properly.

B) If the freezer compartment base resembles figure B, remove all
drawers or lids. Make sure that, once the food has been placed on the
racks/shelves, the door closes properly.

Removing the lid (if present)

Open the lid and remove the pin, as illustrated in figure C.

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No Frost models do not need defrosting.
For other models, if frost forms in the freezer compartment, we
recommend it is defrosted twice a year or whenever an excessive
amount of frost has formed (3 mm thickness).

It is perfectly normal for frost to form.

The amount of frost which forms and the rate at which it builds up
depends on room temperature and humidity, and on how often the door
is opened. To defrost, unplug the appliance and remove all foodstuffs.
Leave the door ajar to allow the frost to melt. For products with a
freezer compartment below the refrigerator compartment, the defrost
water drain pipe can be removed (see figure) and a recipient placed
underneath.
After defrosting, replace the drain pipe, making sure that no water is left in it. Clean inside the freezer
compartment and dry carefully.
Switch the appliance back on and place the food back inside.

DEFROSTING THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT

(depending on the model)

FREEZER COMPARTMENT

A

B

C

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The Meat & Fish box was designed specially to keep foods fresher for
longer, without altering nutritional values or original freshness.
Do not store fruit or vegetables in this box, as the temperature may
drop below 0°C, causing water contained in the food to freeze.

Temperature Adjustment

The temperature inside the Meat & Fish box is indicated by the position
of the arm on the door of the box, and depends on the general temperature of the refrigerator
compartment.
We recommend setting the temperature of the refrigerator compartment between +2° and +6°.
To work out if the temperature inside the Meat & Fish box is correct, refer to the pictures below:

Important: when the function is activated and foods with a high water content are present, condensation
may form on the shelves. In this case, disable the function temporarily.

Removing the Meat & Fish compartment:

To ensure correct operation of the product, adequate preservation of
food and to optimise energy consumption, it is advisable not to remove
the Meat & Fish compartment if the symbol (see Quick Guide) is
not present on the control panel. In all other cases, the Meat & Fish
compartment can be removed to obtain more space inside the
refrigerator.
Proceed as follows:

1. Remove the compartment drawer (Figure 1).

2. Remove the drawer cover by releasing the bottom side clips (Figure

2).

To reinstate the Meat & Fish compartment, make sure to refit the drawer
cover before inserting the drawer and reactivating operation.

3. Press the "Meat & Fish compartment function" button on the

control panel for 3 seconds, until the yellow indicator goes off.
To optimise energy consumption, it is advisable to deactivate the Meat &
Fish compartment and remove its components (except the shelf above
the crisper drawers).

MEAT & FISH BOX (depending on model)

When the arm points to the left, you need to

raise the temperature in the refrigerator

compartment.

When the arm is in the middle, the

temperature is ok.

When the arm points to the right, you need

to lower the temperature in the refrigerator

compartment.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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The "Zero Degrees" box is specifically designed to maintain a low
temperature and a suitable humidity level, in order to keep foods
fresher for longer (e.g. meat, fish, fruit and winter vegetables).

Activating and deactivating the box

The temperature inside the box, when active, is approximately 0°.

To activate the compartment, press the button
shown in the figure for more than 1 second,
until the symbol lights up

The symbol lit indicates that the compartment is
functioning. Press the button again for more
than 1 second to deactivate the compartment

The following factors are vital for the "Zero Degrees" box to work properly:

- the refrigerator compartment must be switched on

- the temperature of the refrigerator compartment must be between +2°C and +6°C

- the box must be inserted to enable activation

- no special functions must have been selected (Standby, Cooling-Off, Vacation – where applicable).

If one of these special functions has been selected, the "Zero Degrees" box must be deactivated
manually, and any fresh food inside it removed. If manual deactivation does not take place, the box will be
deactivated automatically after 8 hours.

Note:

- if the symbol does not light up when the box is activated, check that the box is properly inserted; if the

problem persists, contact your nearest authorized After-sales Service

- if the box is active and the drawer open, the symbol on the control panel may be deactivated

automatically. If the drawer is inserted, the symbol will become active again

- irrespective of the state of the box, a slight noise may be heard: this is normal and is not a cause for

concern.

- when the box is not active, the temperature inside it depends on the general temperature inside the

refrigerator compartment. In this case, we recommend it is used to store fruit and vegetables which are
not sensitive to cold temperatures (fruits of the forest, apples, apricots, carrots, spinach, lettuce, etc.).

Important: If the function is activated and food with high water content is present, condensate may form
on the shelves. In this case, temporarily deactivate the function.
When placing small containers and food products on the top shelf of the "zero degrees" compartment,
make sure they do not accidentally fall between the drawer and the back of the refrigerator compartment
.

Removing the "Zero Degrees" box:

The "Zero Degrees" box can be removed to create more space inside the refrigerator. In this case
proceed as follows:

- to facilitate removal, we recommend emptying (and if necessary, removing) the two lower door trays

- switch off the box

- pull out the drawer and the white plastic shelf underneath the box.

“ZERO DEGREES” BOX (depending on the model)

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Before contacting the After-Sales Service:

Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem
has been solved. If it has not, unplug the appliance
and wait for about an hour before switching on
again.
If the appliance is still not working after you have
gone through all the checks listed in the
troubleshooting guide and switched it off then on
again, contact the After-Sales Service to explain the
problem and have the following information ready:

• the type of fault

• the model

• the type and serial number of the appliance
(given on the rating plate)

• the Service number (the number after the word
SERVICE on the rating plate inside the
appliance)

Note:
the door opening direction can be changed. If
this operation is performed by the After-Sales
Service it is not covered by the warranty.

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Warning - this appliance must be earthed
Fuse replacement

If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A
13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an
A.S.T.A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows:

1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and fuse (B).

2. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover.

3. Refit both into plug.

Important:

The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a fuse and if the
fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a correct
replacement is fitted. Correct replacement are identified by the
colour insert or the colour embossed in words on the base of
the plug. Replacement fuse covers are available from your local electrical store.

For the Republic of Ireland only

The information given in respect of Great Britain will frequently apply, but a third type of plug and socket
is also used, the 2-pin, side earth type.

Socket outlet / plug (valid for both countries)

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, please contact After-sales Service for further instruction.
Please do not attempt to change plug yourself. This procedure needs to be carried out by a qualified technician in
compliance with the manufactures instructions and current standard safety regulations.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR GREAT
BRITAIN AND IRELAND ONLY

Note: the upper shelf and the side supports cannot be removed.

To restore "Zero Degrees" box operation, make sure you replace the white plastic shelf underneath the
box before inserting the drawer and reactivating the function. To optimise energy consumption, we
recommend you deactivate the "Zero Degrees" box and remove it.
Clean the box and all its parts regularly, using a cloth and a solution of warm water and neutral detergent
specifically formulated for refrigerator interiors (take care not to immerse the white plastic shelf
underneath the box in water).

Before cleaning the box (including the outside), remove the drawer so as to disconnect the box
from the electricity supply.

Never use abrasive detergents.