Smeg FA28AP, FA28A1 User Manual

Refrigerator

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 lower part of the appliance is refrigerator

and is used for storing fresh foods at the temperature of 0°C and higher. The upper 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 ................................ 48

Instructions for Use We Care for the Environment Tips for Energy Savings

Important....................................................... 49

Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance

Placing and Installation................................ 50

Choosing the Right Place Placing the Self-standing Appliance Connection to Power Supply

Description of the Appliance........................ 51

Refrigerator (A) Freezer (B)

Operation Control......................................... 53

Temperature Selection

Instructions for Use

Use................................................................... 54

Storing Fresh Foods Freezing Fresh Foods Storing Frozen Foods Defrosting Frozen Food Ice Making

Changing the Direction of

Opening the Door .......................................... 57

Maintenance and Cleaning........................... 58

Automatic Defrosting of the Refrigerator Manual Defrosting of the Frezing Compartment Cleaning the Appliance Switch Off the Appliance When Not In Use

Trouble-Shooting Guide ............................... 59

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 refrigerators therefore you may find in it description of some functions and accesories that your appliance does not have.

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)

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.

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 from higher to lower settings as soon as possible (depends on how loaded the appliance is, ambient temperature etc).

• 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

Instructions for Use

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).

• Do not touch the cooled surfaces while the appliance operates, especially not with wet hands, because the skin may stick to the cold surfaces.

• Do not freeze bottles containing liquid, especially not soft drinks, such as mineral water, sparkling wine, beer, cola etc., because liquid expands during freezing and the glass bottle is very likely to blow up.

• Do not eat frozen food (bread, fruit, vegetables), because you can get frostbites.

• 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. 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. Do not use sharp object for defrosting the appliance. Use only enclosed tools or tools recommended by the manufacturer.

• 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).

• The rating plate is inside the appliance or outside on the rear wall.

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).

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

Instructions for Use

Placing and Installation

Choosing the Right Place

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

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

Placing the Self-standing Appliance

• Place the appliance firmly on a solid base. Some appliances have adjustable feed on the front side; use them to level the appliance.

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 %.

• Two spacers attached to the appliance must be fitted onto the upper edge of the condenser, thus preventing the appliance from being installed too close to the wall. Spacers are manufactured for all-purpose function depending on the distance of the condenser from the wall. Therefore turn spacers correspondingly and fix them to the appliance.

Instructions for Use

Description of the Appliance

Refrigerator (A)

Refrigerator is used for storing fresh foods for few days.

Freezer (B)

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

Opening the freezer door

Pull the door lock towards you and open the door. When closing the door push the lock to click in place.

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. Quickly perishable food should be stored on the back i.e. the coldest part of the shelves.

Bottle rack

(only some models have it)

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

Instructions for Use

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