Smeg FAB32LRD5UK User manual [GB]

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PRECAUTIONS 3

General safety instructions 3
For this appliance 5
Appliance purpose 6
This user manual 7
Manufacturer’s liability 7
Technical Support. 7
Identification plate 7
Energy label 7
Disposal 7
Information for control bodies 7
To save energy 7
How to read the user manual 8

DESCRIPTION 8

General Description 8
Control panel 9
Accessories 9

USE 10

Preliminary operations 10
First use 10
Temperature setting 11

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Refrigerator super-cold function 11
Vacation function 11
ECO mode 11
Alarm for door open 11
High temperature alarm 11
Using the accessories 11
Ventilation 12
Using the refrigerator compartment 13
Using the freezer compartment 13
Noises during operation 13
Heated front surface 14
Turning the appliance off 14
Storage advice 14

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 14

Cleaning the appliance 14
Defrosting 15
Interior lighting 15
What to do if... 15

INSTALLATION 16

Electrical connection 16
Positioning 16

PRECAUTIONS

General safety instructions

Risk of personal injury

• According to current
regulations, children between 3
and 8 years of age can take or
load food from the appliance,
but it is highly discouraged to
allow children under 8 years of
age to perform these
operations and in general to
use the appliance.

• Keep children under the age of
eight at a safe distance unless
they are constantly supervised
and make sure that they do not
play with the appliance.

• Never try to put out a fire or
flames with water: turn off the
appliance and smother the
flames with a fire blanket.

• Do not touch the heating
elements on the outside of the
appliance.

• Cleaning and maintenance that
should be performed by the
user must not be carried out by
unsupervised children.

• Do not modify this appliance.

• Do not insert pointed metal
objects (cutlery or utensils) into
the slots in the appliance.

• Do not touch (especially with
wet hands) frozen products or

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put them in your mouth directly.

• Do not store inflammable,
explosive or volatile
substances.

• Do not keep explosive
substances, such as spray
bottles with flammable
propellants in the appliance.

• Bottles containing strong
alcoholic drinks must be tightly
closed and stored vertically.

• Organic compounds, acids
and essential oils can corrode
the seals and plastic surfaces if
left in contact with them for
extended periods.

• Turn off the appliance and
unplug it from the mains before
cleaning or maintenance.

• Do not pull the cable to unplug
the appliance.

Risk of damaging the appliance

• Never rest sharp metal objects
such as knives, forks, spoons
and lids on the appliance
during use.

• Do not use abrasive or
corrosive detergents (e.g.
scouring powders, stain
removers and metallic
sponges) on glass parts.

• Do not sit on the appliance.

• Do not sit or lean on the door
or any open drawers.

• Do not prize on the door or
handle to move the appliance.

• Do not use steam jets to clean
the appliance.

• Do not use electrical
appliances (e.g. hair dryers) or
sprays for defrosting, the plastic
parts could be damaged.

• Do not use the appliance to
cool rooms for any reason.

• Always unplug the appliance in
the event of a fault or when
performing cleaning or
maintenance.

• Do not keep liquids in tins or
glass containers in the freezer.

• Do not use sharp metal objects
to remove excess ice build-up
in the freezer compartment.

• Do not use adaptors for plugs.

• CAUTION: do not place
portable multiple sockets or
portable power supply units at
the back of the appliance.

• Do not place heavy objects on
the top of the appliance.

• Do not use sharp objects when
removing ice and frost in order
not to damage the appliance's
walls.

Installation and maintenance

• The appliance must be
connected to ground in
compliance with electrical
system safety standards.

• Position the appliance with the
aid of a second person.

• Never use the open door to
lever the appliance into place
when fitting.

• Avoid exerting too much
pressure on the door when

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open.

• The appliance must not be
installed near heat sources. If
this is not possible, suitable
insulation must be used.

• The appliance must not be
exposed to direct sunlight.

• Do not use the appliance
outdoors.

• Installation and servicing should
be carried out by qualified
personnel in accordance with
current standards.

• Have the electrical connection
performed by authorised
technical personnel.

• For avoiding dangers, if the
power supply cable is
damaged, contact technical
support immediately and they
will replace it, so as to prevent
any risk.

• Always use any necessary/
required personal protective
equipment (PPE) before
performing any work on the
appliance (installation,
maintenance, positioning or
movement).

• Before performing any
operation on the appliance,
switch off the power supply.

• If installed near another
refrigerator or freezer, keep it
at a minimum distance of 2 cm.

• Do not try to repair the
appliance yourself or without
the assistance of a qualified
technician.

• Do not install/use the
appliance outdoors.

• CAUTION: while positioning
the appliance, make sure that
the power supply cable is not
caught or damaged.

• To prevent instability of the
appliance, install and secure it
correctly as indicated in the
instructions provided in this
manual.

• This appliance can be used up
to a maximum altitude of 2,000
metres above sea level.

For this appliance

• The appliance may only be
used by children aged 8 years
and over, and by people of
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capacity, or lacking in
experience and knowledge in
the use of the appliance,
provided that they instructed on
safe use of the appliance and
the risks connected to it by
adults who are responsible for
their safety.

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

• Do not rest any weight or sit on
the open door of the
appliance.

• Take care that no objects are
stuck in the doors.

• The appliance contains a small
quantity of isobutane (R600a),
make sure not to damage the
cooling circuit during transport,

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installation and cleaning.

• Keep the ventilation openings
surrounding the appliance or in
the nearby area free from any
obstructions.

• Do not use mechanical,
electrical or chemical products
other than those recommended
by the manufacturer to speed
up the defrosting process.

• Do not damage the cooling
circuit (if it can be accessed).

• Do not use electrical
appliances inside food storage
compartments unless these are
of the type recommended by
the manufacturer.

• In the event of damage to the
cooling circuit, avoid the use of
naked flames and ventilate the
area properly.

• Do not use the appliance or
parts of it in ways other than
those specified in this manual.

• Caution: risk of fire, flammable
materials.

•Opening the door for long
periods can cause the
temperature in the appliance
compartments to rise
considerably.

• Clean surfaces that may come
into contact with food and
accessible drainage systems

regularly.

• Store raw meat and fish in
suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that it does not
come into contact with other
food or drip on it.

• If the appliance is left empty for
long periods of time, switch it
off, thaw it, clean it, dry it and
leave the door open to prevent
the development of mould
inside.

Appliance purpose

• This appliance is not intended
to be used as a built-in
appliance.

• The appliance is not designed
for professional and
commercial use.

• This appliance is for
refrigeration and conservation
of fresh and frozen foods in the
home. Every other use is
considered inappropriate.

• The appliance is designed for
use in a domestic or similar
environment, for instance:

- staff kitchen areas in shops,

offices and other working
environments;

- farm houses and by guests in

hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;

- bed and breakfast

establishments;

- catering and similar non-retail

applications.

• The appliance is not designed
to operate with external timers

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or with remote-control systems.

This user manual

• This user manual is an integral part of the
appliance and must therefore be kept in its
entirety and within the user's reach for the
whole working life of the appliance.

• Read this user manual carefully before using
the appliance.

Manufacturer’s liability

The manufacturer declines all liability for
damage to persons or property caused by:

• use of the appliance other than that
specified;

• failure to comply with the instructions in the
user manual;

• tampering with any part of the appliance;

• use of non-original spare parts.

Technical Support.

• In the event of failure of the appliance,
contact the technical support and have the
repair carried out by qualified personnel
only.

• make sure you have the model and serial
number available on the identification plate.

• Use original spare parts only.

• Do not try to repair the appliance yourself or
without the assistance of a qualified
technician: this affects safety and may void
the warranty.

• Genuine spare parts for some specific
components remain available for a minimum
of 7 or 10 years, depending on the type of
component, from the date the model is
released on the market.

Identification plate

The identification plate bears the technical data,
serial number and brand name of the
appliance. Do not remove the identification
plate for any reason.

Energy label

To be informed about the performance of your
device via the EU EPREL database

visit the following web address and enter the
model name (available on the identification
plate):

https://eprel.ec.europa.eu

On the energy label there is a QR code for a
quick access to the web address. Use a device

equipped with an appropriate reading
program.

The energy label must be kept together with all
documents supplied with the appliance.

Disposal

This appliance conforms to the WEEE
European directive (2012/19/EU) and
must be disposed of separately from

other waste at the end of its service life.
The appliance does not contain substances in

quantities sufficient to be considered hazardous
to health and the environment, in accordance

with current European directives.

Power voltage

Danger of electrocution

• Disconnect the mains power supply.

• Unplug the appliance.

To dispose of the appliance:

• Cut the power cable and remove it.

• Deliver the appliance to the appropriate
recycling centre for electrical and electronic
equipment waste, or return it to the retailer
when purchasing an equivalent product, on
a one for one basis.

Our appliances are packaged in non-polluting
and recyclable materials.

• Deliver the packing materials to the
appropriate recycling centre.

Plastic packaging

Danger of suffocation

• Do not leave the packaging or any part of it
unattended.

• Do not let children play with the plastic
bags.

Information for control bodies

• For EcoDesign checks, the installation and
preparation of the appliance must comply
with EN 62552 standard.

• Ventilation requirements, dimensions and
minimum space from the rear wall are
indicated in the "Installation" chapter of this
manual.

• Contact the manufacturer for more
information.

To save energy

• Correct use of the appliance, correct

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