Smeg FAB30 User Manual

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 instructions contain user recommendations, description of the commands and the correct procedures for cleaning and maintenance of the appliance.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are intended for the qualified technician who must install the appliance, set it functioning and carry out an inspection test.

Further information about the products can be found at www.smeg.com

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.

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.

- This appliance is not suitable for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacity, or by those without experience or knowledge, unless they are supervised or instructed on the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

- Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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.

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).

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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.

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.

Instructions for the user

4.3 FAB 32

Refrigerator (A): compartment for storing fresh foods

Freezer compartment (B): compartment for freezing frozen

foods The various foods can be placed in the baskets provided. The bottom of the compartment has a channel (D) for collecting and draining the water generated by defrosting (see "Maintenance and Cleaning").

Control panel (C): external controls for regulating the freezer's operation

4.4 Shelves

each refrigerator comes complete with several shelves which can be set at different heights by placing them on the runners provided. Each shelf has a safety fitting to prevent it from being pulled completely out or accidentally removed. To remove it from the appliance, lift it at the back and extract it. Then change the position of the shelf or shelves as you require. For easy removal of all internal accessories, the door has to be opened completely.

4.5 Bottle shelf

Like ordinary shelves, the bottle shelf can also be set at different heights. It can be fitted into the refrigerator compartment in two different positions: horizontally or with the front part raised so that the bottles can be placed on a slant. To remove the bottle shelf, lift it at the back and pull it outward.

Warning: if you wish to place bottles of above-average length on the bottle shelf, it must be set at a height which will not prevent the door from being closed properly.

4.6 Refrigerator compartment defrosting water drain

The rear of the refrigerator compartment, underneath the refrigerating plate, has a channel and a hole for collecting the defrosting water. To ensure the refrigerator can function properly, take care never to block this hole. It is best to check and clean it fairly regularly using a piece of stiff wire.

4.7 Fruit and vegetable box

this container (there are 2 in the model FAB 32) is at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment, which is fitted with a glass shelf to cover fresh foods that require constant humidity for optimum storage.

4.8 Door shelves and containers

The inside of the door is fitted with special shelves and boxes to take eggs, butter, dairy products, tubes, preserves and other small packages. The bottom of the door has a shelf to take vertical bottles. To stop bottles from falling when the door is opened and closed, they must be secured with the special retainer rod supplied.

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