Smeg FA28APTFS User Manual

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Refrigerator EN

Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will successfully serve the purpose for many years.

Refrigerator is for domestic use only and is intended for
storing fresh foods at the temperature higher than 0°C.

Before Putting Into Use................................................18

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

Important......................................................................18

Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance

Placing and Installation ...............................................19

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

Description of the Appliance ....................................... 19

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

Operation Control.........................................................20

Temperature Selection

Use..................................................................................20

Storing Fresh Foods

Maintenance and Cleaning...........................................21

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

Changing the Direction of Opening the Door.............21

Trouble-Shooting Guide...............................................22

burden the environment with it; call your nearest authorised
service agent. (See Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance)

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 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.

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).

• 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.

• Do not defrost the appliance with other electric appliances
(as for example with hair dryer) and never scrape the frost
layer with sharp objects. Use only enclosed tools or tools
recommended by the manufacturer.

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• 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.

• 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).

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or his service agent or a qualified person in
order to avoid hazard.

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

Instructions for Use

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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).

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. 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.

Class Ambient temperature

SN (sub-normal) from + 10°C to + 32°C
N (normal) from + 16°C to + 32°C
,ST (sub-tropical) from + 16°C to + 38°C
T (tropical) from + 16°C to + 43°C

• The refrigerating system of the appliance is filled with
refrigerant and insulating substances 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).

• The appliance may stand freely or it can be placed next to a
kitchen furniture element or a wall. Mind the space required
to open the door and pull out the drawers and shelves (see
installation diagram).

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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.

• 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.

Description of the Appliance

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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 -6 to +6 %.

Shelf (1)

(the number of shelves depends on 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.

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