Smeg D3144PI User Manual

EN
User Manual
Fridge
Freezer
D3144PI
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CONTENTS

Safety information 2 Safety instructions 3 Operation 5 Daily use 5 Hints and tips 7
Care and cleaning 8 Troubleshooting 9 Installation 12 Technical data 16
Subject to change without notice.
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

Children and vulnerable people safety

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Do not let children play with the appliance.
Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance
of the appliance without supervision. Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it
appropriately.

General Safety

This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and other
residential type environments
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in
the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate
the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.
Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral
detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Installation

WARNING! Only a qualified
person must install this appliance.
• Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Follow the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Make sure the air can circulate around the appliance.
• Wait at least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply. This is to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Do not install the appliance close to radiators or cookers, oven or hobs.
• The rear of the appliance must stand against the wall.
• Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight.
• Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too colds, such as the construction appendices, garages or wine cellars.
• When you move the appliance, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor.

Electrical connection

WARNING! Risk of fire and
electrical shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply. If not, contact an electrician.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the electrical components (e.g. mains plug, mains cable, compressor). Contact the Authorised Service Centre or an
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electrician to change the electrical components.
• The mains cable must stay below the level of the mains plug.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
Use
WARNING! Risk of injury,
burns, electrical shock or fire.
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Do not put electrical appliances (e.g. ice cream makers) in the appliance unless they are stated applicable by the manufacturer.
• Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit. It contains isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility. This gas is flammable.
• If damage occurs to the refrigerant circuit, make sure that there are no flames and sources of ignition in the room. Ventilate the room.
• Do not let hot items to touch the plastic parts of the appliance.
• Do not put soft drinks in the freezer compartment. This will create pressure on the drink container.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance.
• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the compressor or the condenser. They are hot.
• Do not remove or touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are wet or damp.
• Do not freeze again food that has been thawed.
• Obey the storage instructions on the packaging of frozen food.

Internal light

• The type of lamp used for this appliance is not suitable for household room illumination

Care and cleaning

WARNING! Risk of injury or
damage to the appliance.
• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in the cooling unit. Only a qualified person must do the maintenance and the recharging of the unit.
• Regularly examine the drain of the appliance and if necessary, clean it. If the drain is blocked, defrosted water collects in the bottom of the appliance.

Disposal

WARNING! Risk of injury or
suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door to prevent children and pets to be closed inside of the appliance.
• The refrigerant circuit and the insulation materials of this appliance are ozone­friendly.
• The insulation foam contains flammable gas. Contact your municipal authority for information on how to discard the appliance correctly.
• Do not cause damage to the part of the cooling unit that is near the heat exchanger.

OPERATION

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Switching on

1. Insert the plug into the wall socket.
2. Turn the Temperature regulator
clockwise to a medium setting.

Switching off

To turn off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to the "O" position.

Temperature regulation

The temperature is regulated automatically.
1.
Turn the Temperature regulator toward lower settings to obtain the minimum coldness.
2.
Turn the Temperature regulator toward higher settings to obtain the maximum coldness.
A medium setting is generally the most suitable. However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends on:
• room temperature,
• how often the door is opened,
• the quantity of food stored,
• the location of the appliance.
CAUTION! If the ambient temperature is high or the appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is set to the lowest temperatures, it may run continuously causing frost to form on the rear wall. In this case the dial must be set to a higher temperature to allow automatic defrosting and therefore reduced energy consumption.

DAILY USE

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal accessories should be washed with lukewarm water and some neutral soap to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dried thoroughly.
CAUTION! Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, chlorine or oil-based cleaners as they will damage the finish.

Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different heights.
1. Gradually pull the shelf in the direction
of the arrows until it comes free.
2. Reposition as required.
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Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.
Do not move the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer to ensure correct air circulation.
In this condition, the refrigerator compartment temperature might drop below 0°C. If this occurs reset the temperature regulator to a warmer setting.
Place the fresh food to be frozen on the shelf of the freezer compartment that is the coldest place.
The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate, a label located on the inside of the appliance.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen.

Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.
In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooling).

Freezing fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change the medium setting.
However, for a faster freezing operation, turn the temperature regulator toward higher settings to obtain the maximum coldness.

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.

Ice-cube production

This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice-cubes.
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Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer.

HINTS AND TIPS

Normal operating sounds

The following sounds are normal during operation:
• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound from coils sound when refrigerant is pumped.
• A whirring and pulsating sound from the compressor when refrigerant is pumped.
• A sudden cracking noise from inside appliance caused by thermic dilatation (a natural and not dangerous physical phenomenon).
• A faint click noise from the temperature regulator when the compressor switches on or off.

Hints for energy saving

• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature Regulator is set to low temperature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, set the Temperature Regulator toward warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:
• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour
• position food so that air can circulate freely around it

Hints for refrigeration

Useful hints:
• Meat (all types): wrap in a suitable packaging and place it on the glass shelf
1. Fill these trays with water
2. Put the ice trays in the freezer
compartment.
above the vegetable drawer. Store meat for at most 1-2 days.
• Cooked foods, cold dishes: cover and place on any shelf.
• Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly and place in a special drawer. Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic must not be kept in the refrigerator if not packed.
• Butter and cheese: place in a special airtight container or wrap in an aluminium foil or a polythene bag to exclude as much air as possible.
• Bottles: close with a cap and place on the door bottle shelf, or (if available) on the bottle rack.

Hints for freezing

To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:
• the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 hours no further food to be frozen should be added during this period;
• freeze only top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;
• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight;
• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter;
• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer
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compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time.

Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:
• make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

General warnings

CAUTION! Unplug the
appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.
The accessories and parts of the appliance are not suitable for washing in a dishwasher.

Periodic cleaning

CAUTION! Do not pull, move or
damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.
CAUTION! Take care of not to damage the cooling system.
• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time;
• not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary;
• once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen;
• do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.
2. Regularly check the door seals and
wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. If accessible, clean the condenser and
the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption.

Defrosting of the refrigerator

Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator compartment channel to prevent the water overflowing and dripping onto the food inside.
CAUTION! When moving the cabinet, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor.
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
1. Clean the inside and accessories with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
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Defrosting the freezer

CAUTION! Never use sharp
metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it. Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer. A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.
About 12 hours prior to defrosting, set a lower temperature, in order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in operation.
A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around the top compartment.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.
1. Switch off the appliance, or pull out the
electrical plug from the wall socket.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in
several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
WARNING! Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Hands can freeze to the goods.
3. Leave the door open and protect the
floor from the defrosting water e.g. with a cloth or a flat vessel. In order to speed up the defrosting process, place a pot of warm water in the freezer compartment. In addition, remove pieces of ice with an ice scraper before defrosting is complete.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry the
interior thoroughly.
5. Switch on the appliance.
Wait at least 3 hours before putting the food back into the freezer compartment.

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:
1.
Disconnect the appliance from electricity supply.
2.
Remove all food.
3.
Defrost (if necessary) and clean the appliance and all accessories.
4.
Clean the appliance and all accessories.
5.
Leave the door/doors open to prevent unpleasant smells.
WARNING! If you want to keep the appliance switched on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

What to do if...

Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance does not oper­ate.
The appliance is switched off.
Switch on the appliance.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The mains plug is not con-
nected to the mains socket correctly.
There is no voltage in the
mains socket.
The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not sup-
ported properly.
The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door.
The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
The compressor operates continually.
Many food products were
The room temperature is
Food products placed in
There is too much frost and ice.
Water flows on the rear plate of the refrigerator.
Water flows inside the refrig­erator.
Temperature is set incor­rectly.
put in at the same time.
too high.
the appliance were too warm.
The door is not closed cor­rectly.
The door is not closed cor­rectly or the gasket is de­formed/dirty.
The water drainage plug is not correctly positioned.
Food products are not wrapped properly.
Temperature is set incor­rectly.
During the automatic de­frosting process, frost melts on the rear plate.
The water outlet is clog­ged.
Food products prevent that water flows into the water collector.
Connect the mains plug to the mains socket correctly.
Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician.
Check if the appliance stands stable.
Refer to "Operation".
Wait some hours and then check the temperature again.
Refer to climate class chart on the rating plate.
Allow food products to cool to room temperature before stor­ing.
Refer to "Closing the door".
Refer to "Closing the door".
Position the water drainage plug in the correct way.
Wrap the food products better.
Refer to "Operation" .
This is correct.
Clean the water outlet.
Make sure that food products do not touch the rear plate.
Problem Possible cause Solution
Water flows on the floor. The melting water outlet is
not connected to the evap­orative tray above the com­pressor.
The temperature in the appli­ance is too low/too high.
The temperature regulator is not set correctly.
The door is not closed cor­rectly.
The food products' tem­perature is too high.
Many food products are stored at the same time.
The thickness of the frost is greater than 4-5 mm.
The door has been opened often.
There is no cold air circula­tion in the appliance.
Attach the melting water outlet to the evaporative tray.
Set a higher/lower temperature.
Refer to "Closing the door".
Let the food products tempera­ture decrease to room temper­ature before storage.
Store less food products at the same time.
Defrost the appliance.
Open the door only if necessa­ry.
Make sure that there is cold air circulation in the appliance.
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If the advice does not lead to the desired result, contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre.

Replacing the lamp

The appliance is equipped with a longlife LED interior light.
CAUTION! Disconnect the plug from the mains socket.
1. Remove the screw from the lamp cover.
2.
Remove the lamp cover (refer to the illustration).
3. Replace the used lamp with a new lamp
of the same power and shape, specifically designed for household appliances. The maximum power is shown on the lamp cover.
4.
Install the lamp cover.
5.
Tighten the screw to the lamp cover.
6.
Connect the plug to the mains socket.
7.
Open the door.
Make sure that the light comes on.

Closing the door

1.
Clean the door gaskets.
5 cm
min. 200 cm
2
min. 200 cm
2
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2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to
assembly instructions.

INSTALLATION

Location

Refer to the assembly instructions for the installation.
To ensure best performance, install the appliance well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Make sure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet.

Positioning

Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated indoors where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance.
Cli­mate class
SN +10°C to + 32°C
N +16°C to + 32°C
ST +16°C to + 38°C
T +16°C to + 43°C
Ambient temperature
3. If necessary, replace the defective door
gaskets. Contact the Authorised Service Centre.
rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply.
• The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified electrician.
• The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed.
• This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

Ventilation requirements

The airflow behind the appliance must be sufficient.
Some functional problems might occur for some types of models when operating outside of that range. The correct operation can only be guaranteed within the specified temperature range. If you have any doubts regarding where to install the appliance, please turn to the vendor, to our customer service or to the nearest Authorised Service Centre.

Electrical connection

• Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the
CAUTION! Refer to the assembly instructions for the installation.

Door reversibility

1. Loosen and remove the upper pin and
the spacer.
2. Remove the upper door.
x
x
3. Loosen the middle hinge.
4.
Remove the door.
5. Remove the lower spacer.
6. Loosen the lower pin with a key.
7. Tighten the lower pin on the opposite
side.
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Do a final check to make sure that:
• All screws are tightened.
• The magnetic seal adheres to the cabinet.
• The door opens and closes correctly.
If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural fitting of the gasket. In case you do not want to carry out the above mentioned operations, contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre. The Authorised Service specialist will carry out the reversibility of the doors at your cost.

Installing the appliance

CAUTION! Make sure that the
mains cable can move freely.
1. If necessary cut the adhesive sealing
strip and then apply it to the appliance as shown in figure.
8. Install the lower spacer.
9. Install the door.
10. Tighten the spacer and the upper pin.
2. Install the appliance in the niche.
3. Push the appliance in the direction of
the arrows (1) until the upper gap cover stops against the kitchen furniture.
1
2
4 mm
44 mm
I
I
E
E
B
D
C
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4.
Push the appliance in the direction of the arrows (2) against the cupboard on the opposite side of the hinge.
5.
Adjust the appliance in the niche. Make sure that the distance between the appliance and the cupboard front­edge is 44 mm. The lower hinge cover (in the accessories bag) makes sure that the distance between the appliance and the kitchen furniture is correct. Make sure that the clearance between the appliance and the cupboard is 4 mm.
6. Open the door. Put the lower hinge
cover in position.
7. Attach the appliance to the niche with 4
screws.
8.
Remove the correct part from the hinge cover (E). Make sure to remove the part DX, in the case of right hinge, SX in opposite case.
9. Attach the covers (C, D) to the lugs and
the hinge holes.
Hb Ha
Hc
Hd
ca. 50 mm
ca. 50 mm
21 mm
90°
90°
21 mm
Ha
Hc
Ha
Hb
8 mm
Ha
K
8 mm
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10. Install the vent grille (B).
11. Attach the hinge covers (E) to the hinge.
12. Connect the appliance laterally to the
kitchen furniture sidewall.
13. Disconnect the parts (Ha), (Hb), (Hc)
and (Hd).
14.
Install the part (Ha) on the inner side of the kitchen furniture.
17. Insert the small square (Hb) into guide
(Ha).
18. Put together the appliance door and the
furniture door and mark the holes.
19.
Remove the brackets and mark a distance of 8 mm from the outer edge of the door where the nail must be fitted (K).
15. Push the part (Hc) on the part (Ha).
16. Open the appliance door and the
kitchen furniture door at an angle of 90°.
20. Place the small square on the guide
again and fix it with the screws supplied.
21. Align the kitchen furniture door and the
appliance door by adjusting the part (Hb).
Hb
Hb
Hd
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22.
Press the part (Hd) on the part (Hb).
Do a final check to make sure that:
• All screws are tightened.
• The sealing strip is attached tightly to the cabinet.
• The door opens and closes correctly.

TECHNICAL DATA

Technical data

Dimensions of the recess
Height mm 1446
Width mm 560
Depth mm 550
Rising time Hours 20
Voltage Volts 230-240
Frequency Hz 50
The technical information is situated in the rating plate, on the external or internal side of the appliance and in the energy label.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
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Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not
dispose appliances marked with the symbol
with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.
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