Smeg FA280P User Manual
GB
Instructions for use
Refrigerator-freezer
We thank you for the confi dence you have shown by purchasing our appliance.
We wish you a lot of pleasure using the appliance.
The refrigerator-freezer is intended for use in households.
The lower part is the refrigerator compartment intended for storing fresh food at temperatures
above 0°C.
The upper part is the freezer compartment intended for freezing fresh food and long-term storage
of frozen food (up to one year, depending on the type of food). This compartment is labeled with four
stars / asterisks.
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Important warnings ..................................................... 3
A few tips on how to save power with your
refrigerator-freezer combo ........................................4
Appliance description ................................................. 5
Installation and connection ........................................ 7
Changing the door opening direction .......................9
Operating the appliance ........................................... 11
Recommended food arrangement
in the appliance .........................................................13
Storing food in the refrigerator ................................ 14
Freezing fresh food and storing frozen food ..........15
Defrosting the appliance ...........................................17
Cleaning the appliance .............................................18
Troubleshooting ........................................................19
Information on appliance noise ...............................20
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Important warnings
• This appliance is manufactured in compliance with relevant
safety standards. However, it is still advisable it is not used
without due supervision by persons with diminished physical,
motoric, or mental capabilities or persons with inadequate
experience or knowledge. The same recommendation applies
to minors using the appliance.
• Before connecting the appliance, carefully read the instructions
for use which describe the appliance and its correct and
safe use. The instructions apply to several types / models;
therefore, they may include descriptions of settings and
equipment that may not be available in your appliance.
• Remove the packaging that is intended for protecting the
appliance or its respective parts during transport. Remove the
spacers installed on the door corners and replace them with
hole plugs / covers.
• Before connecting to the power mains, the appliance should
be left to stand still in upright position for at least 2 hours.
Thus, operation errors due to the effect of transport on the
cooling system will be much less likely to occur.
• The appliance must be connected to the power mains and
grounded in compliance with the effective standards and
regulations.
• The appliance may not be used outdoors and should not be
exposed to rain.
• The appliance must be disconnected from the power mains
(unplug the power cord from the wall outlet) before cleaning or
before replacing the bulb.
• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by a
service technician or other authorized person.
• If the appliance is not used for a longer period of time, switch
it off with the relevant button and disconnect it from the power
mains. Empty the appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the
door ajar.
• To protect the environment, dispose of the appliance after its
useful life by taking it to an authorized waste collection center.
• The packaging is made of environment-friendly materials that
can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without hazard to
the environment.
• Children should not play with the appliance.
• The label with basic information on the appliance is attached in
the appliance interior. If the label is not in your local language,
replace it with the one supplied with the appliance.
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• Warning! Ventilation slots on the appliance or a built-in element must always be clean and
unobstructed.
• Warning! Do not use mechanical devices or tools to defrost the refrigerator, nor any other
methods except for those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Warning! When installing, cleaning, or removing the appliance, make sure the insulation on the
refrigeration system parts is not damaged. Thus you will also prevent damage to the environment.
• Warning! Do not use electric appliances in the refrigerator or freezer interior, except for those
expressly allowed by the refrigerator-freezer manufacturer.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product 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. 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 thisproduct. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local city offi ce, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
A few tips on how to save power with your
refrigerator-freezer combo
• Observe the installation instructions.
• Do not open the appliance door more frequently than necessary.
• Occasionally check whether air can circulate freely behind the appliance.
• Condenser unit mounted on the appliance back wall must be kept clean at all times (see section
“Cleaning the appliance”).
• If the seal is damaged or loose, replace it as soon as possible.
• Store your food in closed containers or other appropriate packaging.
• Before placing the food in the refrigerator, let it cool down to room temperature.
• Defrost your frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.
• Remove the freezer drawers and door as described in the instructions, in order to make use of
the entire capacity.
• Defrost your conventional freezer when a frost layer approximately 3-5 millimetres thick has
accumulated on the surfaces in the freezer compartment.
• Make sure the shelves are evenly distributed and that the food is arranged in a way that
allows free circulation of air (heed the recommended food arrangement as described in the
instructions).
• In appliances fi tted with a fan, do not block the fan slots.
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Appliance description
A Refrigerator compartment
B Freezer compartment
1 Control unit
2 Interior illumination lamp
3 Shelf (height adjustable)
4 Water discharge gutter / groove
5 Fruit and vegetables bin
6 Refrigerator door rack (deep
and shallow version, with or
without cover)
7 Bottle rack
8 Foot
• Appliance interior equipment may change subject to appliance model.
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A Refrigerator compartment
B Freezer compartment
1 Control unit
2 Interior illumination lamp
3 Fan
4 Shelf (height adjustable)
5 Bottle rack
6 Water discharge gutter/groove
7 Fruit and vegetables bin
8 Refrigerator door bin (versions:
deep, shallow; with or without
cover)
9 Bottle shelf with retainer
10 Foot
• Appliance interior equipment may change subject to appliance model.
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