Smeg FA280PTFS User Manual

Instructions for use

Refrigerator

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 is intended for use in households, for storing fresh food at temperatures higher than 0°C.

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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 ........................................ 6

Changing the door opening direction .......................8

Operating the appliance ............................................. 9

Storing food in the refrigerator ................................ 11

Storage of food in the FreshZone ............................12

Defrosting the appliance ...........................................13

Cleaning the appliance .............................................13

Troubleshooting ........................................................15

Information on appliance noise ...............................16

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.

• Warning: the appliance should be secured against tripping, using the supplied bracket – see instructions, chapter “Installation and Connection”.

• 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

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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