Smeg FA550X, FA550XBI User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS INSTALLATION HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR/

FREEZER FREEZING USE OF THE ICE AND WATER

DISPENSER (ON SOME MODELS) USE OF THE DISPENSER LIGHT AND

DISPENSER LOCK (ON SOME MODELS) AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER COMMON ICE MAKER PROBLEMS MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING VACATION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE/AFTER-SALES

SERVICE WATER FILTRATION AND MONITORING

SYSTEM (ON SOME MODELS) DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

Freezer Compartment

Automatic ice maker

Grids

Bottom basket (on some models)

Top basket

Ice cube bucket

Freezer inner door insert

Freezer inner door door tray

Top inside light (and bottom inside light on

some models)

Refrigerator Compartment

Inside light

Midway light (on some models)

Adjustable shelf

Drawer lid

Drawer (on some models)

Crisper drawer

Crisper drawer adjustment

Meat drawer

Meat drawer adjustment

Compartment

Door tray (with bottle holder on some

models) 2 litre door tray (with bottle holder on some

models)

0.75 litre door tray

Tray divider (on some models)

Egg tray

Water filter (on some models)

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

Your new appliance is designed

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exclusively for domestic use

To get the most out of your new appliance, read the user handbook thoroughly. The handbook contains a description of the appliance and useful tips for storing food.

Keep this handbook for future consultation.

After unpacking, make sure that the

appliance is undamaged and that the door closes properly. Any damage must be reported to your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance. Wait at least two hours before switching

the appliance on in order to ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient. Installation of the appliance and electrical

connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and local safety regulations Clean the inside of the appliance before

using it.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1.Packing

The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and marked with the recycling symbol. Follow local regulations for scrapping. Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous.

2.Scrapping

The appliance is manufactured using recyclable material. This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). 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 this product.

The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance 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. Before scrapping, make the appliance unusable by cutting off the power cable and removing the doors and shelves so that children cannot easily climb inside the appliance. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. Deliver the appliance immediately to an authorized dump; do not leave it unattended even for a few days, since it is potentially dangerous for children. For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Information:

This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a). Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a naturally occurring, low environmental impact gas. Caution is required, however, because isobutane is flammable. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.

Declaration of conformity

This appliance is designed to store food

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and is manufactured in conformity with EEC directives No. 90/128/EEC, 02/72/EEC and European regulation EC 1935/2004.

This appliance is designed,

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manufactured, and retailed in compliance with:

- the safety objectives of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC;

- the protection requirements of the “EMC” Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by Directive 93/68/EEC;

The electrical safety of the appliance can

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only be guaranteed if the product is connected to an approved earth connection.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Use the refrigerator compartment only for

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storing fresh food and beverages and use the freezer compartment only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes.

After installation, make sure that the

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appliance is not standing on the power supply cable.

Do not store glass containers with liquids

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in the freezer since they may burst. Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies

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immediately after taking them out of the freezer since they may cause cold burns.

Before carrying out any maintenance or

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cleaning, always unplug the appliance or disconnect the power supply.

Make sure that your appliance is not near

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a heat source. Do not store or use gasoline or other

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flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

To ensure proper ventilation, leave a gap

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on both sides and above the appliance. Ensure that the vent outlets on the

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appliance casing or housing unit are unobstructed in order to allow correct air circulation.

All appliances equipped with an ice maker

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or water dispenser must be connected to a mains water supply that delivers potable water only (with water pressure between

1.7 and 8.1 bar (25 and 117 PSI)). Ice makers and/ or water dispensers not directly connected to a mains water supply must be filled with potable water only.

Install and level the appliance on a floor

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strong enough to take its weight and in an area suitable for its size and use.

Install the appliance in a dry and well-

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ventilated place The appliance is set for operation at specific ambient temperature ranges, according to the climatic class indicated on the data plate: The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long period at a temperature above or below the indicated range.

Climatic class Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)

SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90

N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90

ST From 18 to 38 From 64 to 100

T From 18 to 43 From 64 to 110

Be careful not to damage the floors when

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you move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).

Do not use mechanical devices or any

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means other than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up the defrosting process.

Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

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Do not use electrical appliances inside the

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freezer compartments, unless such appliances are specifically recommended by the manufacturer.

This appliance is not designed for use by

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young children or the infirm. To avoid the risk of children being trapped

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and therefore suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside the appliance.

The power cable may only be replaced by

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an authorized person. Do not use extension leads or adapters.

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It must be possible to disconnect the

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appliance from the mains by unplugging it or by means of a two-pole switch fitted upline of the socket.

Ensure that the voltage indicated on the

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appliance data plate corresponds to the domestic supply voltage

Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of

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the ice packs (if provided).

INSTALLATION

Make sure that your refrigerator is not near a heat source.

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Install it in a dry and well ventilated room.

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To ensure proper ventilation leave a 1 cm space on both sides and above the refrigerator.

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Clean the inside of the refrigerator before using it.

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Let the refrigerator stand (don’t move it) for at least one hour before connecting it to the power

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supply. The appliance should be connected to a water supply that delivers drinkable or chemically

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purified water. Install and level the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to take its weight and in an area

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suitable for its size and use. Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature may fall below 13°C.

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Be careful not to damage the floors when you move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).

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HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER

Connect the appliance to the water supply and power

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supply (see Installation manual). When the appliance is connected to the power supply,

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two hyphens will appear on the freezer display until the optimal temperature is reached. The refrigerator display will show a temperature of 5° C (factory set).

When the appliance is warm, the red alarm LED will blink

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and the acoustic alarm will sound, indicating that the appliance has not yet reached the optimal temperature for storage of foodstuffs.

Press the Reset button to stop the acoustic alarm.

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The red LED will stop blinking when the freezer

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compartment reaches a sufficiently low temperature for food storage. At this point it is possible to store food into the freezer compartment.

After being switched on, the refrigerator needs 2/3 hours

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to reach the correct temperature to store a typical volume of food in the refrigerator compartment.

IMPORTANT

the appliance has cooled completely, it may deteriorate. Turning the refrigerator and freezer controls to a cooler than recommended setting will not cool the compartments any faster.

Do not place food near the air vents in the refrigerator

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compartment. A built-in exterior moisture control continuously guards

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against moisture build-up on the front edges. Do not be alarmed if these edges sometimes feel warm to the touch.

The inside light switches on when both doors are opened.

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: If food is placed in the refrigerator before

Guide to the refrigerator/freezer and ice/water dispenser control panel

Standby

When button is pressed, the appliance switches to standby. This function deactivates both the refrigerator and freezer compartments. When the standby function is activated, two green dots will appear on both of the displays. To restore the previous setting, carry out the same procedure until the previous temperatures appear on both of the displays. When the appliance is on standby the light inside the refrigerator compartment is off. Remember that this operation does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

Fast freezing

This function must be activated before freezing fresh food. To activate the function press the specific button (yellow LED lights up). The function switches off automatically after 24 hours or manually by pressing the button again. When this function is activated, the meat drawer slider must be set to “vegetables”.

Freezer compartment display

Shows the freezer compartment temperature setting. The set T° is stored and will automatically be restored even after a power failure or if the appliance is switched off by pressing the standby button.

Freezer compartment temperature selection and control

To change the internal temperature press buttons until the desired value is reached and shown on the display.

Refrigerator compartment display

Shows the refrigerator compartment temperature setting. The set T° is stored and will automatically be restored even after a power failure or if the appliance is switched off by pressing the standby button.

Refrigerator compartment temperature selection and control

To change the internal temperature press buttons until the desired value is reached and shown on the display.

Fast cooling

Switches on the Fast Cooling function and shows its operating status. Use this function to chill the fresh food stored in the refrigerator compartment rapidly. The function switches on when the button (yellow LED) lights up and switches off automatically after 6 hours or manually by pressing the button again.

Guide to the refrigerator/freezer and ice/water dispenser control panel

Vacation

This function turns off the refrigerator compartment if you are going away for some time. To activate the function press button (yellow LED lights up). T° disappears from the display and a green dot appears. To turn on the refrigerator compartment, press button

Important:

After activating this function remove perishable food from the refrigerator compartment and keep the door closed.

Freezer/Refrigerator Door Open Indicator Light

The refrigerator or freezer door symbol lights up (green LED) when one or both of the doors are opened.

Alarms

In the event of an alarm, the acoustic alarm and indicator lights are activated. To switch off the acoustic alarm press button .

Freezer T° alarm

The acoustic alarm will sound and the red LED will blink, T° disappears from the display and two hyphens appear. The alarm is activated when:

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The appliance is connected to the power supply for the first time or after prolonged disuse.

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The freezer compartment T° is too high.

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The quantity of foods loaded into the freezer exceeds that indicated on the data plate.

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The freezer door has been left open for a long time.

Power failure alarm

The maximum T° reached during a power failure blinks on the freezer display. The red alarm LED lights up and the acoustic alarm sounds at the same time. The alarm is activated when:

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A prolonged power failure takes place, causing the internal temperature of the freezer to increase to values that cannot guarantee safe storage of food.

To disable the alarm:

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Press the reset button .

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The display will show the preset temperature.

Note

Check the state of the food in both compartments before refreezing or using it!

Operation alarms

If the acoustic alarm sounds and letters appear on the display, call the After-sales Service.

again.

Guide to the refrigerator/freezer and ice/water dispenser control panel

Freezer/Refrigerator Door Open Alarm

The refrigerator or freezer door symbol (or both) blinks (green LED), the acoustic alarm sounds and the red LED lights up.

The alarm is activated when:

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One or both of the doors are left open for more than 2 minutes. If the door is not closed, the acoustic alarm

will sound again after two minutes. To stop the alarm: Close the door/s or press the reset button .

Control panel lock function

This function prevents anyone from inadvertently changing settings or switching off the appliance.

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To lock the panel, press the fast freeze button on

the left hand side of the control panel and the fast

cooling button on the right hand side of the control

panel simultaneously for about 3" until the yellow LED

lights up and the acoustic signal sounds.

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To unlock the control panel, carry out the same

operation until the yellow LED turns off.

Guide to the refrigerator/freezer and ice/water dispenser control panel

Ice maker on/off

This function enables/disables the production of ice.

To dispense ice

The function is activated when the symbol is alight. Press the button to select the desired type of ice (cubes or crushed). The symbol will light up (yellow LED).

Light

The dispenser has a night light. This feature can be enabled / disabled by pressing the specific button or one of the two dispenser levers (water, ice).

Ice maker control panel lock

The ice/water dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to prevent accidental dispensing by children and pets.

To lock the control panel, press buttons “Icemode” and simultaneously for 3” until the symbol lights up and the acoustic signal sounds.

If any button is pressed when the control panel is locked, an acoustic signal will sound and the yellow LED will blink.

To unlock the control panel, repeat the operation.

Note

: The lock feature does not shut off power to the appliance, to the ice maker or to the light. It simply deactivates the dispenser levers.

Guide to the refrigerator/freezer and ice/water dispenser control panel

Water filter indicator light function (if present)

The water filter indicator light indicates when to change the water filter cartridge. When the light changes from green to yellow, this means that it is almost time to change the water filter cartridge (90% of the filter life has been used). The water filter cartridge should be replaced when the water filter indicator light changes to red. After changing the water filter cartridge, reset the water filter indicator light by pressing the corresponding switch for 3 seconds. The indicator light will change from red to green when the system is reset.

Dispensing water

To dispense water press a glass against the water dispenser lever and to stop dispensing remove the glass; the light inside the dispenser turns on simultaneously and turns off when the lever is released. Hold the edge of the glass close to the dispenser opening so water does not spill out of the glass. The water tank is located in the refrigerator compartment behind the two lower drawers.

Note:

Pressing hard will not make the water dispenser operate faster or produce greater quantities.

Removal and rearrangement of the refrigerator and freezer shelves

The shelves may be positioned to suit your particular requirements.

The glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles, milk cartons and heavy food; nonetheless, avoid banging these down on the shelves.

To remove the shelves: Slide the shelf out until it stops, then lift it up and remove it.

Removal of the fruit and vegetable drawer or the meat drawer:

Slide the drawer out until it stops;

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With one hand underneath the drawer, lift it and pull it out;

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The drawer will come out of its runners and can be pulled

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out further; To remove completely, the drawer will need to be

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rotated: front end up, back end down.

To remove the glass cover of the drawer

Lift the front of the frame 10 cm, then with your other

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hand, lift the back of the frame and pull it out.

To replace the glass cover of the drawer

Insert the back of the frame in the supports on the

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refrigerator walls and lower it back into place.

Meat drawer temperature control

The cold air flows into the meat drawer through an opening

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between the refrigerator and the freezer compartment. In this way the temperature inside the meat drawer is lower than in other parts of the refrigerator. Set the slider for higher or lower airflow. If you wish to store vegetables in the meat drawer, move the

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control all the way to the left to the vegetables setting. This avoids possible frost damage to the vegetables. When the fast freeze function is activated, the slider

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must be set to “vegetables”.

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