Table of Contents
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................... 23
2. INTENDED USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR ........................................................................ 23
3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION ................................................................................... 24
3.1 Choosing the site .......................................................................................................................................... 24
3.2 Positioning and levelling the appliance ......................................................................................................... 24
3.3 Electrical connection ..................................................................................................................................... 24
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................... 25
4.1 FAB 28 .......................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.2 FAB 30 – FA311X/XS – FAB310X/XS .......................................................................................................... 25
4.3 FAB 32 .......................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.4 Shelves ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.5 Bottle shelf .................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.6 Refrigerator compartment defrosting water drain .......................................................................................... 26
4.7 Fruit and vegetable box ................................................................................................................................. 26
4.8 Door shelves and containers ......................................................................................................................... 26
4.9 Cheese box ................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.10 Inside lighting .............................................................................................................................................. 27
4.11 Fan (on some models only) ......................................................................................................................... 27
5. ARRANGING FOODS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT ........................... 28
6. SETTING AND SELECTING THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE ....................................... 28
7. SETTING AND SELECTING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT OPERATING TEMPERA-
TURE ..................................................................................................................................... 29
7.1 Refrigerator without intensive cooling switch ................................................................................................ 29
7.2 Refrigerator with intensive cooling switch ..................................................................................................... 29
7.3 Refrigerator with intensive freezing switch and cooling system. ................................................................... 29
7.4 Refrigerator with rapid freezing function FAB32 ........................................................................................... 29
8. FREEZING FOODS ............................................................................................................... 31
8.1 Storing frozen foods ...................................................................................................................................... 31
8.2 Thawing frozen foods .................................................................................................................................... 32
8.3 Making ice-cubes .......................................................................................................................................... 32
9. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ......................................................................................... 33
9.1 Defrosting the refrigerator compartment ....................................................................................................... 33
9.2 Defrosting the freezer .................................................................................................................................... 33
9.3 Cleaning the refrigerator ............................................................................................................................... 33
9.4 Switching off the refrigerator ......................................................................................................................... 33
9.5 Practical advice for saving energy ................................................................................................................ 34
9.6 Operating noise ............................................................................................................................................. 34
9.7 Identifying and Dealing with Malfunctions ..................................................................................................... 34
9.8 Changing the inside light bulb ....................................................................................................................... 34
10. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............................................................................................ 35
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these provide recommendations for use, a description of the controls
and the correct procedures for cleaning and maintaining the appliance
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are intended for the qualified engineer who is to install,
commission and test the appliance
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Safety Precautions
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS – OUR ENVIRONMENT POLICY
Our refrigerators are only packaged using non-pollutant, environment-friendly, recyclable materials. We urge you to
cooperate by disposing of the packaging properly. Contact your local dealer or the competent local organisations for
the addresses of collection, recycling and disposal facilities.
Never leave all or part of the packaging lying around. Packaging parts, and especially plastic bags, may represent a
suffocation hazard for children.
Your old appliance must also be disposed of properly.
Important deliver the appliance to your local organisation authorised to collect scrapped appliances. Proper
disposal allows the intelligent recovery of valuable materials. Refrigeration appliances contain gases which may
damage the environment; it is important to ensure that the refrigeration circuit pipelines are not damaged until the
competent service has taken delivery of the appliance.
Before scrapping your refrigerator it is important to remove doors and leave shelves in position as for use, to ensure
that children cannot accidentally become trapped inside during play. Also, cut the power supply lead and remove it
and the plug.
THIS APPLIANCE IS MARKED ACCORDING TO THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC ON
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE).
THIS GUIDELINE IS THE FRAME OF A EUROPEAN-WIDE VALIDITY OF RETURN AND RECYCLING
ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.
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Safety Precautions
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Keep the instruction handbook in a safe place; it contains important information which must be applied
when installing, using and servicing the refrigerator. The handbook must be kept so that it can be passed
on to any subsequent owners of the appliance.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in case of failure to comply with the following precautions:
- Never put a damaged appliance into operation: if in doubt, contact your dealer.
- The appliance must be installed and connected to the electrical mains in full compliance with the
instructions provided in the handbook. The electrical connection conditions must be as specified on
the nameplate , which is in the bottom left-hand corner of the body of the refrigerator. The
appliance's electrical safety is only guaranteed if the household electrical system is earthed in
accordance with the relevant regulations.
- Make sure that all repairs and servicing are only carried out by authorised engineers from the
Smeg after-sales service. Always disconnect the appliance from the electrical mains in case of
breakdown and maintenance, when changing light-bulbs or during cleaning. Never defrost using
electrical devices or steam cleaners. Never remove frost or ice with sharp items, as this may cause
irreparable damage to the walls of the refrigerator.
- Never attempt to move the refrigerator by pulling on the door or the handle.
- High-alcohol drinks must only be stored sealed and vertical. Never store liquids in cans or glass
containers in the freezer compartment, especially if they contain added carbon dioxide. Never store
products containing gases, flammable propellants or explosive substances in the freezer: explosion
hazard!
- The use of electrical appliances (such as ice-cream makers or whisks) insidethe appliance is
forbidden.
- To ensure the refrigerator operates correctly, never obstruct or cover the air ducts in any way.
- Never touch frozen products taken straight from the freezer or put them in your mouth. Burn hazard
due to the very low temperatures.
- Never eat or drink foods which look or smell strange.
- Never allow children to play with the refrigeratorand use the drawers, shelves or other parts of
the appliance only as described in this handbook; never use them for purposes other than
those for which they are designed.
In case of electricity blackout, open the door(s) as little as possible. Once partly or completely thawed,
frozen foods must not be re-frozen.
Warning:
this refrigerator contains isobutane (R600a); this refrigerant gas is CFC-free but combustible.
When transporting, installing, cleaning and repairing the refrigerator, take care not to damage
any parts of the refrigeration circuit to prevent the risk of gas leaks. In case of damage, do not
use naked lights and ventilate the room containing the appliance appropriately.
2. INTENDED USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR
The appliance is specifically constructed for domestic use and is therefore suitable for the refrigeration
and storage of fresh and frozen foods and the production of ice-cubes. The appliance has not been
designed or manufactured for professional use. Smeg declines all responsibility for damage deriving
from improper use of the appliance. The refrigerator has undergone the necessary tests on the tightness
of the refrigeration circuit and complies with the safety regulations for electrical appliances.
Warning:
the manufacturer declines all responsibility for injury or damage caused by failure to comply with
the above regulations or deriving from tampering with even just one part of the appliance and the
use of non-original spare parts.
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Instructions for the Installer
3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
3.1 Choosing the site
Always place the refrigerator in a dry place with satisfactory ventilation. Never expose it to direct sunlight
or install it outdoors. Depending on its climate class (stated on the nameplate inside the refrigerator
compartment), the appliance can be used in different temperature conditions:
Class Ambient temperature
SN (Subnormal) from +10°C to +32°C
N (Normal) from + 16° C to + 32° C
ST (Subtropical) from + 18° C to + 38° C
T (Tropical) from + 18° C to + 43° C
Never place the refrigerator close to heat sources. If this is unavoidable, a suitable insulating panel must
be used to allow the appliance to function properly. Otherwise, place the appliance at least 3 cm from
electric or gas cookers and at least 30 cm from combustion or radiation heating systems.
To allow proper cooling of the condenser, the refrigerator must not be placed
too close to the wall. To prevent this, the appliance comes complete with two
plastic spacers which must be fitted to the top of the condenser. If the
refrigerator is installed underneath a wall cupboard, the distance between the
two must be at least 5 cm.
Take care not to scratch or damage the floor when installing the appliance on
parquet or linoleum. If necessary, when positioning slide the refrigerator over
pieces of wood or a mat to the point decided for connection to the electrical mains.
3.2 Positioning and levelling the appliance
Place the fridge on a stable and level floor. In case the floor is not perfectly level, use the two adjustable
feet on the front part of the fridge (pict. 1). To ensure major stability, easier movement and a correct
positioning of the product, two additional wheels (pict. 2) are present at the rear. In any case we
recommend to move the fridge very carefully in order to avoid floor damage (especially in case of
wooden floor).
1) 2)
3.3 Electrical connection
Before switching the refrigerator on for the first time, leave it vertical for at least two hours. Then connect
the appliance's power supply lead to a mains socket with earth contact, installed in accordance with
electrical safety regulations. The rated voltage and frequency are stated on the nameplate inside the
refrigerator compartment. The appliance must be connected to the electrical mains and earthed in
compliance with the relevant regulations and requirements. The appliance is able to withstand short
fluctuations in voltage of no more than 15% less or 10% more than the rated voltage stated on the
nameplate. If the power supply lead has to be replaced, this operation must only be carried out by an
authorised Smeg technical service engineer.
The socket must be accessible after the appliance has been placed.
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Instructions for the User
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
4.1 FAB 28
Refrigerator (A): compartment for storing fresh foods
Freezer compartment (B): compartment for storing frozen
foods and for freezing fresh foods.
To open the door, pull the handle towards you. (see diagram
below)
To close, push the door towards its hook and check that it snaps
shut.
4.2 FAB 30 – FA311X/XS – FAB310X/XS
Refrigerator (A): compartment for storing fresh foods
Freezer compartment (B): compartment for storing frozen foods
and for freezing fresh foods.
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